An in-depth study of a major political philosopher, historical period, or topic in political philosophy. Topic for Fall 2016: Political Ideas and the Arts. Students develop their own reading list of works by a political philosopher; research art in all media--paintings, songs, poems, novels, and movies--illustrative of the concepts encountered; and write and present papers integrating the political ideas and art discovered. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course by the same title that was previously numbered CAS PO 691.