OSHER 925 - Political Isms: Contemporary Definitions

In today's political climate, it is difficult to discriminate between rhetorical attacks and substantive political conviction, since there is so much confusion and misuse of political concepts such as socialism, capitalism, communism, fascism, and totalitarianism. As the presidential election draws near, Rod Julander, who has served as both a professor of political science and a Utah Senator, will help clarify these terms, explaining how they apply to current debate. The result will be students empowered to better assess and choose political representatives who are in fact aligned with their real political beliefs.