This course provides students with an introduction to politics at the local level including the local political process, public policy formulation and public opinion. Municipal political and governmental institutions will be examined within the context of intergovernmental relations and the Canadian federal system of government. Service Learning opportunity may be available. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-150.

An introduction to the study of politics through the examination and analysis of government institutions, concepts of political inquiry, ideologies, political systems, and political processes. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-161.

This course provides a structural overview of the federal system of government in Canada by way of analysing its major institutions. The course examines the Constitution and its implications for modern life, federal/provincial jurisdiction, the dynamics of changing relationships between levels of government, and the basics of political parties, the media, bureaucracy and the judicial system will be examined. Service Learning opportunity may be available. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-165.

The examination of the development and transformations of Canadian political parties, electoral systems, public opinion, political participation and citizenship within the context of changing representational models and demands. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-250.

Requisite courses: Take any one of PSC-1161, PSC-1165, PSY-1160, HIS-2265 or STS-2270 (Required, Previous).

This course explores theories of world politics, and structures and processes of international relations and foreign policy. Students will be introduced to major international issues in world politics including globalization, international conflict, economic alliances, terrorism, human rights and global security. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-260.

Requisite courses: Take any one of ENG-1150, HIS-1170, HUM-1155, PSC-1161 or PSC-1165 (Required, Previous).

This course provides students with an introduction to western political philosophy and the sub-discipline of political theory by focusing on the quest for the just political regime. Concepts of citizenship, rights, obligations, and the role of the state will be analyzed by introducing students to the great texts of classical, medieval and modern political philosophy. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to PSC-280.

Requisite courses: Take any one of PSC-1161, PSC-1165, HIS-1170, HUM-1150, HUM-1155, HUM-1190, PSY-1160 or SOC-1160 (Required, Previous).