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9 courses with the subject PST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PST 1559New Course: Political and Social Thought0

Effective Date 08/01/2014 This course offers special topics in the broad area of Political and Social Thought. Associate PST faculty will present syllabi for unique opportunity classes on occasion.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
PST 4850Core Seminar in Political and Social Thought I3

Effective Date 03/11/2009 Study of great political and social thinkers and movements studied from a variety of disciplinary and genre viewpoints. Readings include classic texts, plays, novels, literature, current works of advocacy. Led by the program director, with occasional guest faculty; weekly response essays required.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Credits: 3
PST 4860French Political and Social Thought3

Effective Date 01/01/2026 This course provides an introduction to French political and social thought beginning in the sixteenth century with study of the Essays of Montaigne, and culminating in the era of revolution in France. The French Revolution is taught in conversation with revolutions in the U.S. and Haiti, as each revolution influenced the other. This J-Term course satisfies one of the Foundations courses for the Political and Social Thought major.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
PST 4870Core Seminar in Political and Social Thought II3

Effective Date 03/01/2009 Continuation of PST 4850, with greater emphasis on contemporary works.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Credits: 3
PST 4980Workshop in Thesis Research1

Effective Date 08/01/2020 Taken in the fourth year, this workshop offers discussion with PST faculty on their current research and continuing presentation of students’ developing projects. (1 credit per term; graded C/NC)

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Credits: 1
PST 4989Workshop in Thesis Research1

Effective Date 01/01/2021 Taken in the fourth year, this workshop offers discussion with PST faculty on their current research and continuing presentation of students’ developing projects. (1 credit per term; graded C/NC)

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Requisites Political and Social Thought Major Credits: 1
PST 4993Independent Study in Poltical & Social Thought3

Effective Date 08/01/2009 Student initiated independent study projects arranged with an individual faculty member, and approved by the Program Director. Written work is required.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
PST 4998Thesis in Political and Social Thought2

Effective Date 08/01/2020 Prepared with the advice of two faculty members, the fourth-year PST thesis is a substantial, independent, year-long project built upon the student’s prior study in the program.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Credits: 2
PST 4999Thesis in Political and Social Thought4

Effective Date 01/01/2021 Prepared with the advice of two faculty members, the fourth-year PST thesis is a substantial, independent, year-long project built upon the student’s prior study in the program.

Subject
PST
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Undergraduate Record 2026-2027
Source
virginia.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
PST major. Credits: 4

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