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In some cases, past syllabi are online where current ones are not available.
POLI 210
Poli Sci Research Methods
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: This course provides an introduction to political science research methods. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the scientific study of politics, the variety of research methodologies in political science, and the challenges that arise when researchers attempt to explain or measure political phenomena, demonstrate causal relationships and draw methodologically- defensible conclusions from research .
Offered by: Political Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maria D Popova, Brendan Szendro
(Group: Methods)
Syllabus: Poli 210 Fall 2022[.pdf]
POLI 212
Gov't&Politics-Developed World
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: The nature of politics in a few selected nations of the industrialized world, applying the concepts introduced in POLI 211 to specific national contexts. Countries studied will be drawn principally from Europe and North America.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
(Field/Group: Comparative Politics)
Syllabus: Poli 212 Winter 2019[.pdf]
POLI 221
Government of Canada
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An examination of the central governmental institutions, including parliament, federalism, and the judiciary.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Canadian Politics.
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 221 Fall 2023.pdf
POLI 222
Political Proc&Behav in Canada
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to contemporary political life in Canada that examines how demands are identified and transmitted through the political systems. Emphasis will be placed on: the Canadian political culture; socialization and political participation; the electoral system; elections and voting; the role and structure of political parties; and the influence of organized interest.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Canadian Politics.
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 222 Winter 2024.pdf[.pdf]
POLI 226
La vie politique québécoise
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: Une introduction à la vie politique québécoise à travers l'étude des institutions, des idéologies et des comportements politiques. Une attention particulière sera accordée à la structure et aux changements dans le système politique québécoise.
Offered by: Political Science
- Restriction: An ability to understand and read French is required; writing and speaking ability are not.
- This course is offered in English and French in alternate years. For 2012-13 it will be offered in French.
- Note: The field is Canadian Politics.
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 226 Winter 2024 [.pdf]
POLI 227
Developing Areas/Introduction
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to Third World politics. A comparative examination of the legacies of colonialism, the achievement of independence, and contemporary dynamics of political and socio-economic development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Topics include modernization, dependency, state-building and national integration, revolution, the role of the military, and democratization.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
(Field/Group: Comparative Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 227 Winter 2024 [.pdf]
POLI 231
Intro to Political Theory
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: The course introduces students to political theory through critical examination of classic texts in the history of political thought. In addition to gaining an understanding of several different traditions of political thought, students are encouraged to develop their skills in textual interpretation, critical reasoning, and essay-writing.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Political Theory.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jacob Levy
- William C Roberts
(Field/Group: Political Theory)
Syllabus:
Poli 231 Winter 2024 [.pdf]
POLI 243
Intl Poltcs of Econ Relations
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to international relations, through examples drawn from international political economy. The emphasis will be on the politics of trade and international monetary relations.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is International Politics.
(Field Group: International Relations)
Syllabus:
Poli 243 Winter 2024[.pdf]
POLI 244
Intl Politics: State Behaviour
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: Offers a comprehensive introduction to the behaviour of nation states. Explores how states make foreign policy decisions and what motivates their behaviour. Other covered topics include the military and economic dimensions of state behaviour, conflict, cooperation, interdependence, integration, globalization, and change in the international system.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is International Politics.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Vincent Pouliot, Fernando Nuñez-Mietz
(Field/Group: International Relations)
Syllabus:
Poli 244-001 Fall 2023[.pdf]