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Teaching European Political Theories

Teaching European Political Theories. Jason Knoll “Building Informed Citizens” Workshop 23 Apr 08. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader?. Student Application Brainstorm Frontloading Characteristics Change and continuity over time Compare and contrast.

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Teaching European Political Theories

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  1. Teaching European Political Theories Jason Knoll “Building Informed Citizens” Workshop 23 Apr 08

  2. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? • Student Application • Brainstorm • Frontloading • Characteristics • Change and continuity over time • Compare and contrast

  3. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? (cont.) • Machiavelli • Historical background • The Prince (1513) • List of characteristics

  4. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? (cont.) • James I • Historical background • True Law of Free Monarchies (1598) and “Speech to Parliament” (1610) • Spiritual vs. Secular • Executive vs. Legislative

  5. King James I, The Workes of James I, 1616 Norton Anthology of Literature http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/17century/topic_3/truelaw.htm (6 Apr 08)

  6. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? (cont.) • Hobbes • Historical background • Leviathan (1651) • Spiritual vs. Secular • Social contract

  7. Cover of Leviathan University of Oxford http://www.history.ox.ac.uk/research/thematic/leviathan.jpg (6 Apr 08)

  8. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? (cont.) • Locke • Historical background • Second Treatise on Government (1690) • Social contract (vs. Hobbes)

  9. What are the characteristics of a “good” leader? (cont.) • Student Application • Leaders throughout history • Ahistorical questions • Ex: Which historical characteristics still apply today? • Ex: Is it better to be feared or loved? • Ex: Is man naturally chaotic?

  10. What is the connection between European political theories and American notions of democracy? • English Bill of Rights (1689) • The Spirit of Laws (1748) • Declaration of Independence (1776) • US Bill of Rights (1789)

  11. What is the connection between European political theories and American notions of democracy? • Student Application • Historical background • Similarities between documents

  12. Resources • Handout • School website • http://www.verona.k12.wi.us/page.cfm?p=3149

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