Introduction to the broad field of political science. Noteworthy issues from the subfields of political science will be addressed, including Canadian politics, global politics, comparative politics and political philosophy. [1.5-0-1.5]
The relationship of ethics, economics and politics to the advocacy, formulation, legislation and administration of public policy. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 223 or POLI 201. [3-0-0] Equivalency: POLI 223.
Examination of the fundamentals of law and politics, including the judicial system, legal institutions, constitutional and administrative law. [3-0-0]
Comparative analysis of domestic politics and institutions of foreign countries. Specific countries to be covered will vary according to section. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 220 or POLI 210. [3-0-0] Equivalency: POLI 220.
Examination of the institutions and processes of Canadian politics. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 202 or POLI 230. [3-0-0]
Critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 240 or POLI 250. Equivalency: POLI 240. [3-0-0]
Study of the emergence and organization of the modern international system of states, including an examination of the ends and means of interstate relations. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 221 or POLI 270. Equivalency: POLI 221. [3-0-0]
Introduction to both qualitative and quantitative methods used in political science. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: POLI 100.
Examination of constitutional interpretation through three questions: 'What' is the Constitution? 'Who' interprets it? 'How' do they arrive at its meaning? [3-0-0]
Policymaking across industrialized democracies, with a focus on North America and Europe. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 352 or POLI 304. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 202, 210, 220 or 230. Equivalency: POLI 352.
Examination of selected topics in current political science and/or policy. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 391 and POLI 309 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100- or 200-level POLI. Equivalency: POLI 391.
Comparative survey of politics in Europe. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Comparative survey of politics and relations between states in the Middle East. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
The institutions, behaviour, and policies of the political system of the US in a comparative context. The constitution and the major institutions of government and public policy. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 334 or POLI 312. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: One of POLI 202, 210, 220, or 230. Equivalency: POLI 334.
Comparative study of Chinese politics, including an analysis of Chinese society, the Chinese Communist party, government structure, and political and economic reform. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Comparative study of the politics of Asia, including an analysis of the regional economic system and democracy. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Politics and society in sub-Saharan African states since independence. Themes include the colonial legacy, nation-building strategies, economic development and underdevelopment, authoritarianism and democracy, war and conflict, and the status of African women. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 317 or POLI 391 when on the same topic. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Analysis of politics in Mexico, Central America, and selected Caribbean countries. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Analysis of politics in South America. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Examination of how political science conceptualizes democracy, and theories that explain how states become democratic. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 464-T or POLI 321 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Examination of how political science conceptualizes authoritarianism, and the distinctive nature of politics in authoritarian regimes. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Comparative examination of the relationship between politics and the economy. Issues include economic development and (re)distribution. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 201 or POLI 223 and one of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Examination of relationships between electoral systems, political parties, and elections. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 464-N or POLI 325 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220 and one of POLI 230 or POLI 202.
Comparative analysis of the relationship between work and politics. Issues include trade unions, strikes and protests, market reforms, workers under authoritarian and hybrid regimes, and labour's role in democratic transitions. [3-0-0] Prerequisite : One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Examination of how different societies structure courts and the legal system. Topics include legal traditions, judicial review, and judicial decision-making. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 391-W or POLI 327 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: POLI 203 and one of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Comparative examination of the politics of ethnic and racial conflict, as well as how institutions can mitigate or exacerbate such conflict. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Examination of selected topics in comparative politics. Topics may or may not vary each time the course is offered. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 391 or POLI 329 when on the same topic. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220.
Theory and practice of federalism; cultural duality, social stresses, and problems of flexibility. The constitution and role of the courts. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 303 or POLI 331. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 202 or POLI 230. Equivalency: POLI 303.
Analysis of the history, structures, and processes of Canadian political parties over time, including party membership, party systems, funding, and communications. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 230 or POLI 202.
Examination of the institutions of Canadian politics, including the legislative, Cabinet, Prime Minister's Office and Privy Council Office. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 230 or POLI 202.
Examination of themes in Canadian Political Thought. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220 and one of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of public policy in Canada. Includes the legislative process, the process by which public policy is enacted, and public administration. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 202 or POLI 230.
Examination of selected topics in Canadian politics. Topics may or may not vary each time the course is offered. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 391 or POLI 349 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 202 or POLI 230.
Political philosophy of classical and medieval political theorists. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Theories of leading political theorists from Machiavelli to Rawls. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Perspectives, arguments, and questions at the intersection of political and religious thought and practice. Works in various religious and political-philosophical traditions will be considered. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Exploration of important themes in political theory through major works of literature. A consideration of the relationship between politics and literature. May include the study of a specific theme, time period, or single author. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of the role of myth, philosophy, and history in the founding of new political units. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of the theory of democratic institutions, concepts, and values. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of various genres of pop culture in relationship to the political and philosophic messages that are contained within. This course will also look at critics of pop culture and philosophic arguments for the place of art and beauty in democratic life. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of fascist ideology and its contemporary manifestations. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 391-P or POLI 367 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Examination of selected topics in political theory. Topics may or may not vary each time the course is offered. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 391 or POLI 369 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250.
Lecture course on key theories in International Relations. [3-0-0] Prerequisites: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270.
The role of ordinary men and women in the national and international arena. Themes include: war and violence, labour and migration, feminism and the politics of women's rights, and diverse conceptions of men and masculinity. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270.
Analysis of the activities and influence of modern international organizations in international security, economic, and social issue areas. Organizations associated with the United Nations; other world and regional bodies will also be analyzed. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 364 or POLI 373. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270. Equivalency: POLI 364.
An examination of the way that states and other international actors communicate and pursue their foreign policy objectives through the use of diplomatic agents and techniques. Attention is paid to the function that diplomacy serves for the international system as well as its usefulness to individual states. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270.
Processes and state-society relations with particular attention to the legacy of colonialism and neo-colonialism, North/South economic relations, and patterns of dictatorship and democracy. Case studies drawn from all major regions of the global South. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220 and one of POLI 270 or POLI 221.
Lecture course that discusses how we conceive of global governance in theory, its institutional forms and the different actors involved. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270.
The intersection of technology and politics, with reference to international and domestic factors and implications of technological change, including data and privacy concerns. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 202, 210, 220, 221, 230, 240, 250, or 270.
Evolution of genocide. Strategies for intervention and prevention. Case studies. Genocide from the perspectives of psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science/international relations. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 210 or POLI 220 and one of POLI 270 or POLI 221.
Crimes against humanity and the evolution of the component crimes (including genocide, slavery, torture, sexual violence, apartheid) as legal concepts, social-historical phenomena, and sites of popular struggle. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 270 or POLI 221.
Analysis of Canadian foreign policy on important international issues since the 1960s, and of the policy-making process. Defence commitments, economic relations, activities of international organizations, and relations with other states. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 363 or POLI 384. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 220 or POLI 230 and one of POLI 270 or POLI 221.
Lecture course examining established and critical theories of Development, and the ways that these link to larger issues and practices in international politics. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 464-H or POLI 386 when the subject matter is of the same nature.[3-0-0] Pre-requisites: POLI 221 or POLI 270.
Analysis of governmental policies and international political bargaining in regard to such issues as international investment, trade, and monetary relations. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 366 or POLI 387. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 201 or POLI 223 and one of POLI 270 or POLI 221.
Examination of selected topics in international relations. Topics may or may not vary each time the course is offered. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 391 or POLI 389 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of POLI 221 or POLI 270.
Introduction to the logic of quantitative research designs in political science: theory and practical applications. Students will pursue their research interests using the methodology learned in class. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 441 or POLI 400 [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing. Equivalency: POLI 441.
Examination of selected topics in law and politics. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 401 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 302 or POLI 327.
Basic legal concepts, principles and procedures, categories of law, litigation principles, and alternative dispute resolution. New norms and rules for global governance, international trade, human rights, and environmental issues. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: One of POLI 302 or POLI 327.
Examination of selected topics in political science generally, without reference to any specific subfield of the discipline. Topics may or may not vary each time the course is offered. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 409 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: 6 credits of 300-level POLI.
Seminar examining theories explaining the establishment of independent judiciaries and constitutional courts, and the consequences of judicial independence. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 327.
Seminar on birth, expansion, success, and failure of social movements around the world. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464-I or POLI 413 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [0-0-3]. Prerequisites: One POLI course numbered 310-329.
Seminar on selected topics in comparative politics. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 429 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: 3 credits from POLI 310-329.
Seminar examining the politics of Canadian civil liberties and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: 3 credits of 300-level POLI.
Seminar examining the politics of Canadian civil liberties and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. [0-0-3] Prerequisites: 3 credits of 300-level POLI.
Major themes and conflicts of international politics in the modern age through an exploration of key works of political cinema. [2-0-3] Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100- or 200-level POLI and third-year standing.
Seminar on selected topics in Canadian politics. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 449 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: One POLI course numbered POLI 330-349.
Advanced Topics Seminar in Classical Political Theory. Topics may include close studies of single authors, particular themes, or specific problems [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 354.
Advanced Topics Seminar in Modern Political Theory. Topics may include close studies of single authors, particular themes, or specific problems. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 356.
Seminar on selected topics in political theory. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 469 when on the same topic. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: One POLI course numbered POLI 350-369.
Seminar on major theoretical approaches to the study of international relations. Credit will be granted for only one of POLI 462 or POLI 470. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 370.
Seminar on human rights politics and international relations. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 471 or POLI 464-W. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: POLI 370.
Evolution of military conflict from 1789 to the present. Case studies illustrate development of modern states, progress of industrial and scientific innovation, implications of hyperbolic inter-state violence, and the limited war in the nuclear age. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: 3 credits of POLI and third-year standing.
Seminar examining the interface between religious belief and practice and various aspects of international relations. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464-R or POLI 474 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: One of POLI 240 or POLI 250 and one POLI course numbered 370-389.
Self-directed, collaborative studies, in a group-learning environment, initiated and coordinated by senior undergraduate students with the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Course structure, enrolment and delivery methods will comply with the Student Directed Seminars Guidelines. At least third-year standing and permission of the Department are required. [0-0-3]
Seminar on selected topics in international relations. Repeatable for up to 6 credits with different topics. Credit will only be granted for one of POLI 464 or POLI 489 when the subject matter is of the same nature. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: One POLI course numbered 370-389.
Supervised investigation of a topic agreed upon by the supervising faculty member and the student, and approved by the dean of the faculty. Significant amount of independent reading and analysis, and a major term paper. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing, 12 credits of POLI; a minimum grade average of 72% in all completed POLI courses; and permission of the department head.
Reports and group discussions of selected topics for fourth-year Honours students. Development of a research proposal. [0-0-3] Prerequisite: Admission to the PPE Honours Program with an emphasis in Political Science (option B) or Law (option D).
Students will undertake a supervised investigation of an assigned topic in public policy. They will be expected to do a significant amount of independent reading and analysis and to produce a major term paper at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Minimum fourth-year standing in the PPE major program with an emphasis in Political Science (option B); and permission of the instructor.
Supervised investigation of an interdisciplinary topic relevant to PPE. Requires a significant amount of independent reading and analysis, and production of a major term paper at the end of the course. Prerequisite: POLI 496 and permission of the instructor.