XII. Course Descriptions
Political Science
Department of Political Science
For courses without semester designations, please check with the department. Advance schedules are available in the department.
The department works in cooperation with the department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo to offer courses
via the video link classroom. These courses are identified by the designation LINK in their course description. Further information
can be obtained from the department.
| POLS*1150 Understanding Politics F,W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This is the recommended introductory course for students intending to pursue a specialization in Political Science. An introduction
to the basic concepts of politics, such as liberty, equality, social justice, constitutionalism, sovereignty, federalism,
parliamentary versus presidential government. The course will emphasize the meaning and use of these terms within Canada in
the context of other political systems.
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| Restriction(s): |
POLS*1000, POLS*1300 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*1500 World Politics F (3-0) [0.50] |
| An examination of the fundamental patterns of international politics, focusing especially on the major issues and contemporary
events at the root of international conflict. As well, the reality of globalization and interdependence is assessed in terms
of the alternative patterns of international cooperation in the contemporary world.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2000 Political Theory F (3-0) [0.50] |
| A study of the philosophic and ideological developments which have led to the emergence of the modern state and contemporary
politics.
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| Offering(s): |
Offered through Distance Education format only. |
| Restriction(s): |
PHIL*2280 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2080 Development and Underdevelopment F (3-0) [0.50] |
| An examination of the politics of development, distribution and conflict in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas
from a comparative and international perspective.
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| Offering(s): |
Last offering - Fall 2020 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2150 Gender and Politics W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course introduces students to competing approaches to gender and politics. Students will examine the interrelationship
of gender, politics and the state, focusing on its implications for political mobilization, representation and participation,
public policy, global gender issues in international relations, and cultural and regional differences in gender politics.
The course provides the student with the conceptual and analytical tools for upper-year courses on politics in general and
on gender, sexuality and politics in particular.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2200 International Relations F (3-0) [0.50] |
| An introduction to basic theories and concepts in the study of international relations, including an analysis of power, national
interest, security, survival, nationalism, sovereignty, decision-making, interdependence, integration, and transnationalism.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2230 Public Policy F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The course introduces students to public policy, including the differences between applied and explanatory policy analyses,
within the larger context of politics and government. Case studies of different policy areas are used to illustrate the challenges
of developing, implementing, and explaining policy in various (and often interrelated) contexts from the local to the global.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2250 Public Administration and Governance W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The course explores, from both practical and theoretical perspectives, planning and implementation of programs and services
through government departments and agencies and “alternative” processes and structures, sometimes involving non-governmental
actors. The course critically evaluates the changing role of bureaucracy; financial and human resource management; and the
evolving concepts of responsibility and accountability.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2300 Canadian Government and Politics F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course explores the core institutions of Canadian government, including parliamentary government, federalism, the Charter
of Rights and Freedoms and electoral systems. How these institutions shape and are shaped by political parties and social
forces, as well as current issues like Quebec nationalism, identity politics and Aboriginal governance, are covered.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2350 Law from a Political Science Perspective F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will consider law as both the output of political action and as the structure in which political action occurs.
It will introduce students to core legal concepts, explore the impact of law on private and public actors, and help students
develop legal research skills.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
2.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*2650 Political Inquiry and Research Methods F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course offers an introduction to the principles of inquiry in political science. Students will study the crucial components
of research and engage subjects such as theorization, research ethics, conceptualization, operationalization, research design,
case selection, and both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits including POLS*1150 |
| Restriction(s): |
POLS*3180 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3050 Canadian Campaigns & Elections W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an introduction to the electoral process in Canada. It will explore factors that explain citizens’ vote
choices and the strategies used by candidates and their campaigns to win these votes. The course integrates literature on
the electoral system, campaign financing, political parties, political communication, and voting behaviour.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*1400 or POLS*2300 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3060 Politics of the Middle East and North Africa U (3-0) [0.50] |
| Students will examine the political dynamics of selected states and societies (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel,
Jordan and Algeria) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Issues to be covered: the impact of early Middle Eastern/North
African history upon today's politics; class structures in the MENA countries and their impact on politics; the rise of Arab
nationalism; Zionism; the politics of oil; the status of women; the political impact of economic restructuring; Islamic movements;
state-building; and political liberalization and democratization in the Middle East and North Africa.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of IDEV*2000, POLS*2080, POLS*2100 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3130 Law, Politics and Judicial Process U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course emphasizes the study of the judicial system as a branch of government and highlights the interaction between the
judiciary, law, the political process and public policy. Issues such as judicial selection and Charter of Rights decisions
by courts will be explored. Comparisons with the judicial process in other countries will supplement the focus on the Canadian
judicial process.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2350, POLS*2250, POLS*2300 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3140 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines the legal and political effects of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Issues to be examined
may include the Charter’s influence on Canadian political culture and identity, interest groups and social movements, the
power of the courts, and public policy. Analysis of specific Charter sections and judicial decisions along with comparisons
to other countries will be used to aid the analysis.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2300 or POLS*2350 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3160 Global Gender Justice F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will introduce students to theories and concepts of gender justice and women's political empowerment in the Global
South, the Global North, and across borders. It will also examine selected topics and cases such as political representation,
gender and culture, religion, nationalism, gender and disability, household authority, and reproductive rights.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2080 or POLS*2100 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3210 The Constitution and Canadian Federalism S,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| Canada's constitution and its federal system lie at the heart of the ongoing crisis facing the Canadian Confederation. This
course examines the major features of our constitutional development, how the current system of intergovernmental relations
has evolved, and the challenges posed by Canada's cultural diversity, pressures for decentralisation, and the maintenance
of national sovereignty.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
HIST*2600 or POLS*2300 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3230 Modern Political Thought W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course explores the impact of modern science and technology, and its impact on the western tradition of justice from
the seventeenth century to the twentieth century. It will explore this theme in writers such as Thomas Hobbes, Jonathan Swift,
J-J Rousseau, Edmund Burke, Friedrich Nietzsche and George Grant. The exact selection of thinkers will vary from year to year
and students are advised to check the course outline.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2000 or POLS*3280 |
| Restriction(s): |
POLS*3021 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3270 Local Government in Ontario U (3-0) [0.50] |
| Municipal governments are major spenders of public funds in Canada, and are also the level of government closest to the people.
In this course, students will examine the major problems confronting urban government in Ontario.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
7.50 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3300 Governing Criminal Justice U (3-0) [0.50] |
| The course provides an overview of the policy process and outcomes of the Canadian criminal justice system. Particular emphasis
is placed on examining, using various public policy and public management perspectives, the practices and interactions of
governmental agencies within the system, such as police agencies and boards, departments of Justice, Solicitor-General, corrections
and parole agencies, courts and the legal profession.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2350, POLS*2250, POLS*2300 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3320 Politics of Aid & Development F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines the motivations and mechanisms by which industrialized states have designed and implemented foreign aid
programs and policy, primarily since the end of the Second World War. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of multilateral,
bilateral and nongovernmental organizations in the delivery of development assistance and humanitarian relief.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
IDEV*2000 or POLS*2080 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3370 Environmental Politics and Governance S,F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines environmental politics and governance in Canada as well as in comparative and international contexts.
This is accomplished by surveying how various political, legal, administrative, and private-public actors and processes influence
the development and implementation of environmental policy.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
7.50 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3410 U.S. Politics and Government U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course involves a treatment of the basic principles and institutions of national government and politics in the United
States as well as the making and execution of public policy at the national and state levels.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2100 or POLS*2300 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3440 Corruption, Scandal and Political Ethics U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will introduce students to the phenomenon of political corruption and the study of its incidence. Attention will
be paid to historical examples, contemporary scandals, and analytical articles, dealing with the nature, causes and effects,
and proposed cures of political corruption, and the ethical dilemmas inherent in political life.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
5.00 credits |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3450 European Governments and Politics F (3-0) [0.50] |
| Europe has forged a new form of political organization, the European Union, in addition to its variety of national democratic
forms. This course offers a comparative examination of selected national governments, as well as an exploration of this new
supra-national organization.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits including 1 of EURO*1050, POLS*2100, POLS*2200 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3470 Business-Government Relations in Canada U (3-0) [0.50] |
| The public and private sectors in Canada have become more and more interrelated in recent years as evidenced by tax and expenditure
policies, the role of regulation and public enterprise, and the increasing emphasis on consultation and co-ordination. This
course examines the evolving relationship between governments and the private sector in Canada, including business (both large
and small), organized labour, specific sectors such as agriculture and consumer affairs and voluntary organizations.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*1400 or POLS*2250 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3490 Conflict and Conflict Resolution F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will examine the growing body of literature which considers violent conflict and its management. Materials are
organized to reflect the trajectory of many contemporary conflicts: from explanations for violence, to identifying conditions
and means to resolve conflict and, finally, to post-conflict governance.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*1500, POLS*2100, POLS*2200 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3650 Quantitative Methods of Data Analysis W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines quantitative research methods of data analysis used in political science. Students learn how to apply
basic descriptive and inferential statistical procedures to research political problems and test hypotheses. In lab, students
will acquire the skills to perform data analysis
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2650, POLS*3180, SOAN*2120 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in Criminal Justice & Public Policy or Political Science (major, minor or area of concentration) or International
Development (major only).
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3670 Comparative Public Policy F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines the political factors that shape the policymaking process. Using the major theoretical perspectives,
the course compares public policies in different countries. Empirically, the focus is on a variety of pressing issues that
societies currently face.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2230 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3710 Politics and Sexuality U (3-0) [0.50] |
| Sexuality is treated as a subject for political theory from a number of critical and interdisciplinary perspectives. The course
examines the relationship between sexuality and politics by analyzing the dynamics of power in the context of sexuality.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2000 or PHIL*2060 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3790 International Political Economy W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines major features of the contemporary international political economy, treating major theories and concepts
within this approach to international relations (hegemony, globalization, interdependence, world systems theory, etc.) and
focusing on the operation of key international institutions and regimes (i.e. communications, trade and transport policy).
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of IDEV*2000, IDEV*2010, IDEV*2500, POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2200 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3850 Experiential Learning in Political Science U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course allows students to reflect upon their involvement in some form of politically related activity, including simulations,
volunteer programs, or internship work with government or non-government organizations. The student must find a faculty member
from the Department of Political Science willing to act as a supervisor for the course. See the Political Science website
for the learning contract and other requirements that must be completed in advance of registering for this course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
Minimum of 10.00 credits, 2.00 of which must be in Political Science. |
| Restriction(s): |
Approval of the experience and evaluation criteria by the Undergraduate Committee of the Department of Political Science. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3920 Politics of China F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course is a detailed study of the political history of modern China and its current politics. The main objective is to
assess the extent to which the Chinese Communist Party has fulfilled its mandate, which is to build a sovereign and united
China as well as to modernize the country within a socialist framework.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2200 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*3960 Selected Topics in Political Science S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| Readings and research in selected areas of the discipline not covered by regular course offerings. Students present a proposal
and seek approval from a member of the department in the semester previous to enrolment in this course. The method of course
presentation, emphasis, and evaluation are at the discretion of the instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1.50 credits at the 3000 level in Political Science or equivalent |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4030 Contemporary Political Theory U (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides an analysis of selected theories and political issues discussed by prominent 20th-Century thinkers. These
contemporary works will be examined as part of the long tradition of political discourse dating back to the classical period.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2000 and at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Political Thought stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4050 Advanced Topics in Law and Politics U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course explores advanced topics in law and politics depending on the interests of the instructor. Potential topics include
investigating the law and politics of social change or analyzing debates about the political power of courts in Canada or
in comparative perspectives.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*3130, (0.50 credits at the 3000-level in the Law, Policy and Governance stream or the Comparative Politics stream).
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4060 Advanced Topics Lecture in Law and Politics F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course explores topics in law and politics. Specific topics vary depending on the interests of the instructor.
Potential topics include the relationship between law and social change, human rights, the relationship between law and power,
judicial decision-making, and the relationship between law, class, gender, race, and sexuality.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2350, POLS*3130, POLS*3140, POLS*3300 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4050 and POLS*4060 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4070 Courts and Parliament F,W (3-0) [1.00] |
| The course critically examines the complex relationship between the judiciary and representative institutions. By comparing
the treatment of current political controversies (assisted suicide, prostitution, drug treatment), students will better appreciate
the often-subtle exchanges between the two institutions and further enhance their research abilities in regards to both legal
and legislative processes.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of POLS*2350, POLS*3130, POLS*3300 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4100 Women, Justice and Public Policy U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course will use gender-based analysis in examining a series of justice and public policy issues affecting the lives of
women, including equality rights, pay and employment equity, domestic violence, sexual assault, family policy, health care
policy, and pornography. How do current policies that developed out of neoliberalism influence the lives of women in different
ways than men? How can/should they be changed to recognize the different life experiences of women as distinguished from men?
The primary focus of the topics covered in this course will be Canadian, although the experiences in other countries will
be covered, particularly as it relates to "best practices," where appropriate.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
2 of POLS*2250, POLS*2300, POLS*3250 and 1.00 credits in the Public Policy, Governance and Law or Canadian Politics.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4140 Conceptions of Canada W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course will explore evolving conceptions of Canadian identity and nationalism through consideration of political culture,
institutions and constitutional arrangements. Possible topics include: multiculturalism, Aboriginal identity and community,
Quebec nationalism, social citizenship, rights and representation, as well as Canada’s global role and significance.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2300 and 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Canadian Politics stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4150 Advanced Lecture in Conceptions of Canada W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course will explore evolving conceptions of Canadian identity and nationalism through a consideration
of political culture, institutions, and constitutional arrangements. Possible topics include: multiculturalism, Aboriginal
identity and community, Quebec nationalism, social citizenship, rights and representation, as well as Canada's global role
and significance.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2300, (2 of HIST*3160, POLS*3050, POLS*3210, POLS*3270, POLS*3470)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4140 and POLS*4150 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4160 Multi-Level Governance in Canada U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course considers the evolving relationship among levels of government in Canada. The growth of cities, the growth of
policy responsibilities of provinces, the influence of international organizations, and the development of First Nations government
in Canada all challenge the conventional study of federal-provincial relations in Canada. From year to year, this course examines
one or several of these contemporary dynamics.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2300 and 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Canadian Politics stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4200 International Political Economy U (3-0) [1.00] |
| The course relies on theoretical approaches in IPE to examine relationships between politics and economics across national
and regional levels. The evolution of the global political economy and its governance structures is explored, as well as contemporary
debates about globalization and state and non-state actors’ responses. Issue-areas may include: money and power, technology,
trade, development and the environment.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2200); and at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the International Relations and Global Studies stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4250 Topics in Public Management W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course will examine various topics related to governance, such as public management reform, public sector leadership,
third sector organizations or budgeting and human resources.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2250 and 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Public Policy, Governance and Law stream or the Canadian Politics stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4260 Topics in Public Policy U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course will examine various public policy issues such as social policy or health care policy in a Canadian or comparative
context.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(2 of POLS*2250, POLS*2300, POLS*3250), 1.00 credits in the Public Policy, Governance and Law stream or the Canadian Politics stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4270 Advanced Lecture in Public Management F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course examines various topics related to governance, such as public management reform, public sector
leadership, third sector organizations, or budgeting and human resources.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2250, (2 of HIST*3160, POLS*3050, POLS*3130, POLS*3210, POLS*3250, POLS*3270, POLS*3300, POLS*3370, POLS*3440, POLS*3470, POLS*3670)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4250 and POLS*4270 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4280 Advanced Lecture in Public Policy W (3-0) [0.50] |
| The advanced lecture course will examine various public policy issues, such as social policy, health care policy, evnironmental
policy, or economic policy in a Canadian or comparative context.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(2 of POLS*2250, POLS*2300, POLS*3250), (2 of HIST*3160, POLS*3050, POLS*3130, POLS*3210, POLS*3270, POLS*3300, POLS*3370, POLS*3440, POLS*3470, POLS*3670)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4260 and POLS*4280 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4300 Human Rights, Ethics, and Development W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course will examine the political and ethical consequences of adopting a human rights framework in national and international
contexts by both state and non-state actors. This subject will be explored from a range of historical, theoretical and practical
perspectives.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2200), 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in Political Science.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4310 Advanced Lecture in Women, Justice and Public Policy F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course will use gender-based analysis in examining a series of justice and public policy issues affecting
the lives of women, including equality rights, pay and employment equity, domestic violence, sexual assault, family policy,
health care policy and pornography. The primary focus of the topics covered in the course will be Canadian, although the experiences
of women in other countries will be covered, particularly as it relates to "best practices" where appropriate.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(2 of POLS*2250, POLS*2300, POLS*2350, POLS*3250), (2 of HIST*3160, POLS*3050, POLS*3130, POLS*3210, POLS*3270,POLS*3300, POLS*3370, POLS*3440, POLS*3470, POLS*3670)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4100 and POLS*4320 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4320 Advanced Lecture on Human Rights, Ethics and Development F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course examines the political and ethical consequences of adopting a human rights framework in national
and international contexts by both state and non-state actors. This subject will be explored from a range of historical, theoretical
and practical perspectives.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of POLS*2080, POLS*2100, POLS*2200), 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in Political Science.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4300 and POLS*4320 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4340 Nationalism, State-building and Identity U (3-0) [1.00] |
| The course examines the role of nationalism in contemporary politics. Nationalism as such is understood as a major political
force in state-building. Its impact on both global and national politics is assessed in relation to other forms of identity-based
politics.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of POLS*2000, POLS*2100, POLS*2200), (0.50 credits at the 3000 level in the Comparative Politics stream or 0.50 credits at the 3000 level in the International
Relations and Global Studies stream).
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4710 Topics in Comparative Politics U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course considers theories and problems in comparative politics and government in developing and industrialized countries.
The geographical and theoretical focus of the course will reflect the interests of the instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(POLS*2080 or POLS*2100) and 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Comparative Politics stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4720 Topics in International Relations U (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course considers theories and problems in the field of International Relations. The theoretical and/or geographical focus
of the course will reflect the interests of the instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2200 and 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the International Relations and Global Studies stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4730 International Relations of the Middle East W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course is designed as an advanced introduction to the international relations of the Middle East. The course focuses
on theories of international relations and their applicability to specific case studies of Middle Eastern politics. The course
provides a critical examination of conflicts in the region, and contextualizes those conflicts within both realist and neo-realist
theories of international relations. The course also provides a critical examination of the Arab-Israeli crisis, with a focus
on peace negotiations. The course is offered as a seminar, with a heavy emphasis on class participation. Students participate
in a simulation of an Arab-Israeli peace negotiation.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2200, (1.00 credit at the 3000 level in the Comparative Politics and/or International Relations and Global Studies streams)
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| Restriction(s): |
POLS*4910 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4740 Advanced Topics in Rights and Liberties F (3-0) [1.00] |
| The course explores rights and liberties from various perspectives depending on the interests of the instructor. Potential
topics include exploring the political, social, and legal factors and theories that explain the development of rights and
liberties; rights and liberties in a comparative and international context; or the philosophical and policy debates surrounding
rights and liberties.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(POLS*3130 or POLS*3210) and at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level in the Public Policy, Governance and Law stream.
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4760 Advanced Lecture in Comparative Politics W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course examines theories and problems in comparative politics and government ind developing and industrialized
countries. The geographical and theoretical focus of the course will vary depending on the interests of the instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(POLS*2080 or POLS*2100), (2 of POLS*3000, POLS*3060, POLS*3080, POLS*3160, POLS*3320, POLS*3410, POLS*3440, POLS*3450, POLS*3670, POLS*3890, POLS*3920)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4710 and POLS*4760 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4770 Advanced Lecture in International Relations F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This advanced lecture course considers theories and problems in the field of International Relations. The theoretical and/or
geographical focus will reflect the interests of the instructor.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2200, (2 of POLS*3160, POLS*3320, POLS*3490, POLS*3790)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4720 and POLS*4770 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4780 Advanced Lecture in Rights and Liberties F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This lecture course explores rights and liberties from various perspectives depending on the interests of the instructor.
Potential topics include exploring the political, social, and legal factors and theories that explain the development of rights
and liberties; rights and liberties in a comparative and international context; or the philosophical and policy debates surrounding
rights and liberties.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*2350, (1 of POLS*3130, POLS*3210, POLS*3300, POLS*3140)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the departmental website for more information. Students may not receive credit for both POLS*4740 and POLS*4780 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4900 Special Topics Seminar in Political Science S,F,W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This seminar-based course explores a current issue in Political Science. Topics will vary from year to year and will reflect
the research and teaching interests of the faculty member directing the course. Information on the topic of the current offering
can be found on the departmental website.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits, including 1.00 credits in Political Science at the 3000 level. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4910 Selected Topics in Political Science II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course provides for independent reading and research in selected areas of the discipline not covered by regular course
offerings. Prior to enrollment in the course, approval must be obtained from a member of the department willing to supervise
the research. Students should approach potential supervisors with a proposal for readings and research, which may include
reflection and expansion on a subject matter addressed in previous course assignments.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1.50 credits at the 3000 level in Political Science or equivalent |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4930 Selected Topics in Political Science S,F,W (3-0) [1.00] |
| This course provides for independent reading and research in selected areas of the discipline not covered by regular course
offerings. Prior to enrollment in the course, approval must be obtained from a member of the department willing to supervise
the research. Students should approach potential supervisors with a proposal for readings and research, which may include
reflection and expansion on a subject matter addressed in previous course assignments.
|
| Prerequisite(s): |
1.50 credits at the 3000 level in Political Science or equivalent |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4970 Honours Political Science Research I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is Part I of the Honours Essay. Students complete the necessary reading and research for their Honours Essay under the
supervision of a department advisor. A research proposal is expected by the end of the semester. Political science majors
who wish to pursue an honours thesis must register in this course in their 7th semester. Student selection of an approved
subject area and instructor must be completed in the semester previous to enrolment in this course.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
70% average in all POLS courses. Recommendation: Students with less than a 75% average are advised not to take this course. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
| POLS*4980 Honours Political Science Research II S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is Part II of the Honours Essay. Students organize and write their essays under the supervision of their advisor. Major
honours political science students must register in this course in their 8th semester.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
POLS*4970 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Political Science |
