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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

GWK 350 - Theoretical Foundations of the United States Constitution



Explores the intellectual foundations of the United States Constitution and the theoretical and practical innovations made by the founders. Examines original philosophic works (some in translation) on constitutionalism and modern republicanism before scrutinizing the Constitution itself, The Federalist Papers, and selected writings by founders and Anti-Federalists.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 102 and consent of instructor.
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education US Constitution Requirement.