A supplemental bibliography listing some additional sources is provided at the end of this syllabus. A research paper is to be submitted at the end of the course. It should be 15-25 pages in length and is due at the end of the reading period. You will be asked to distribute to seminar members a one-page precis of your paper, and then, during the last session, to discuss your work briefly. More information about this assignment is forthcoming.
Regular attendance is required.
Except in case of emergency, please notify the instructor in advance by e-mail if you have to miss a session. All core assignments are on reserve. The following books have been requested to be available at the Oberlin bookstore. Students should purchase their own copies if possible, or share copies if necessary. 78-133 February 21 Hannah Arendt Arendt, On Revolution, chs.