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| Description | This introduction to politics emphasizes how people and the state use power to achieve political aims. Students will learn essential concepts (power, authority, democracy, freedom) and influential ideologies executives, the judiciary) and agents of change (parties, media, interest groups). |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 1020E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Notes | 2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial |
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| Description | This course introduces students to the study of global politics. Drawing on a range of perspectives, the course examines the most significant issues in global affairs such as war, peace, terrorism, security, diplomacy, nationalism, global justice, global environment, globalization, global governance, poverty, development, human rights, gender, and inequality. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 1020E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Notes | 2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial |
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| Description | This course is designed to address a series of overarching questions about law, governance and public policy. Students will learn a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to study law and public policy, with a focus on the application of these debates to contemporary social and political issues. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours |
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| Description | This course explores politics and popular culture through (and in) film, television, as well as digital and print media (advertisements, blogs etc.). The course will acquaint students with some major political theories, as well as examine selected issues such as capitalism, urbanism, consumerism, war, terrorism, transhumanism, technology and science |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 hours |
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| Description | This course examines the politics of economic issues. It focuses on the competition between free market and interventionist economic ideas and how businesses, unions, think tanks and lobby groups seek to influence government policy across various issue areas such as taxes, spending, trade, finance, regulation, the environment, recessions and competitiveness. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2211E, Political Science 2511F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | This course addresses core social policy debates (in areas such as health, education, immigration, among others), how the state marshals resources to create and administer these programs and how citizens mobilize to have their preferences heard |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2146 or Political Science 2246E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | A study of the political, economic, and social issues related to development and underdevelopment, including development strategies, global institutions, foreign aid, state building, and democratization. The focus will be on Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supplemented by attention to specific national and regional case studies. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 2225E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | An examination of selected problems in Canadian government and politics, such as federalism, political parties and pressure groups. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus, King's campus: Political Science 2103A/B, Political Science 2130, Political Science 2133A/B, Political Science 2221F/G, Political Science 2223F/G, Political Science 2530F/G, Political Science 2533F/G. Antirequisite(s) at Huron campus: Political Science 2103A/B, Political Science 2130, Political Science 2133A/B, Political Science 2221F/G, Political Science 2223F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | This course surveys contemporary world politics and examines contending theories used by scholars and policymakers to make sense of international affairs. It also provides the conceptual tools and theories to interpret the international system. This is a 1.0 unit condensed course, meeting for 3 hours, twice weekly, for a total of 6.0 hours/week. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus, King's campus: Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231W/X, Political Science 2531F/G, Political Science 2532F/G. Antirequisite(s) at Huron Campus: Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231W/X. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | An examination of central themes and issues in the history of political thought from ancient to modern times. |
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| Antirequisites | Main Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2801F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, Political Science 2537F/G, Political Science 2538F/G, the former Philosophy 2802E. Antirequisite(s) at Huron Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, the former Philosophy 2801F/G. Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, the former Philosophy 2801F/G, Political Science 2537F/G, Political Science 2538F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | Students explore causes, consequences and experiences of borders and the bodies that cross them. Examining geographically diverse examples, across academic disciplines (i.e., anthropology, geography, sociology, history, politics, journalism, fiction), we investigate how borders and boundaries emerge and how related forms of circulation and suppression are lived and shape our world. |
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| Antirequisites | Social Justice and Peace Studies 2260F/G and the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2277F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours. |
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| Notes | Cross-listed with Social Justice and Peace Studies 2260F/G. |
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| Description | Students explore causes, consequences and experiences of borders and the bodies that cross them. Examining geographically diverse examples, across academic disciplines (i.e., anthropology, geography, sociology, history, politics, journalism, fiction), we investigate how borders and boundaries emerge and how related forms of circulation and suppression are lived and shape our world. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2260F/G and the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2277F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours |
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| Notes | Cross-listed with Political Science 2260F/G. |
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| Description | This course sets out the major themes, concepts, and approaches used in comparative politics. It undertakes systematic comparisons of political developments and institutions while providing students with an introductory look at the character of national political life in a variety of areas of the world. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2245E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | This course addresses the evolution and current state of the Canadian legal system with an emphasis on the Canadian constitution, criminal code and administrative law. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between different levels of governments, governments and citizens, and legal relationships between citizens. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 credit at the 1000 level from Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | The political dimension of the social policy debates of recent decades, the challenges of public policy formulation and evaluation, and the experience of Canada and other countries in the social policy field will be examined. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 3309E |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level, or Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | An examination of protest movements and unconventional politics with reference to competing theories regarding their formation and activities. Focus will be on the creation of shared identity, solidarity, and cultural and political principles. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3300E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Topics set by Department. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Women continue to be underrepresented in civic leadership. This course offers a unique experience for students who identify as women and are interested in becoming engaged in civic leadership and community building. Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women. |
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| Antirequisites | Social Justice and Peace Studies 3398F, 3399G in 2016-2017; Social Justice and Peace Studies 3320E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0, or the equivalent, from: Social Justice and Peace Studies 2301A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2302A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2303A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G, Political Science 2230E, Political Science 2236E, Political Science 2255F/G, Leadership Studies 2233A/B, the former Dimensions Of Leadership 2233A/B, and permission of the Program Co-ordinator/Chair. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | Limited enrolment. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the course. Priority will be given to students registered in Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies at Kings; or Political Science or Leadership Studies at Brescia. Application and interview |
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| Description | This course introduces students to a range of methodological approaches to questions in political science. Students will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative data sources and ways of using each to address political issues. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus: Political Science 2535F/G or Political Science 3325F/G, Health Sciences 2801A/B, Psychology 2800E, Psychology 2820E, and Sociology 2206A/B. Antirequisite(s) at Huron campus: Health Sciences 2801A/B, the former Psychology 2800E, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, and Sociology 2206A/B. Antirequisite(s) at King's campus: Health Sciences 2801A/B, the former Psychology 2800E, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, and Sociology 2206A/B, Political Science 2325F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in Honours Political Science or Politics and International Relations, Honours Specialization in Political Science or Politics and International Relations, Majors in Political Science or Politics and International Relations. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | An overview of theories that try to explain action and non-action in global environmental politics as well as the issues that are driving the global environmental crisis. The course offers conventional and critical theoretical views, and explores issues such as corporate governance, social movements and mechanisms of change. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3314E, Political Science 3379E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of Politics and International Relations, Political Science, Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | This course looks critically at the role of media as a contributor to and conduit of the political process. It examines the impact of media type and journalistic practices on the distribution of information and political behaviour. Both traditional and new media will be examined in depth. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3384F/G, Political Science 4208F/G or the former Political Science 3350E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course examines the nature of relations between developing and industrialized states with special focus on such issues as development, aid, trade, investment, food and agriculture. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3358F/G, Political Science 3357E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of Politics and International Relations, Political Science, Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Economics, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | Exploration of the exciting field of international negotiation. Students will get the opportunity to hone their diplomatic skills and to examine negotiation of peace agreements that fundamentally changed the modern world. Cases are drawn from peace talks that ended deadly wars in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East. |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course addresses the creation and evolution of core areas of Canadian public policy including social, resource and fiscal policy. Emphasis will be placed on theories of policy creation and evolution, as well as policy evaluation. Students will explore how partisan interests, focusing events and the federal arrangement impact policymaking. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3307F/G |
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| Prerequisites | One of Political Science 2230E or 2245E and year 3 or 4 standing, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Topics set by Department. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | An introduction to the study of politics. The course focuses on ideas (including politics, power, democracy, justice, freedom), ideologies (including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, feminism), institutions (including the nation-state, constitutions, legislatures, executives, the judiciary), political mobilization (participation, elections, parties, interest groups), and research skills, emphasizing Canadian, comparative, and international examples. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 1021F/G and Political Science 1022F/G |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3.0 |
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| Description | This introduction to politics emphasizes how people and the state use power to achieve political aims. Students will learn essential concepts (power, authority, democracy, freedom) and influential ideologies executives, the judiciary) and agents of change (parties, media, interest groups). |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 1020E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Notes | 2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial |
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| Description | This course introduces students to the study of global politics. Drawing on a range of perspectives, the course examines the most significant issues in global affairs such as war, peace, terrorism, security, diplomacy, nationalism, global justice, global environment, globalization, global governance, poverty, development, human rights, gender, and inequality. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 1020E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Notes | 2 hour lecture, 1 hour tutorial |
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| Description | This course is designed to address a series of overarching questions about law, governance and public policy. Students will learn a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to study law and public policy, with a focus on the application of these debates to contemporary social and political issues. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours |
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| Description | This course explores politics and popular culture through (and in) film, television, as well as digital and print media (advertisements, blogs etc.). The course will acquaint students with some major political theories, as well as examine selected issues such as capitalism, urbanism, consumerism, war, terrorism, transhumanism, technology and science |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 hours |
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| Description | This course examines the politics of economic issues. It focuses on the competition between free market and interventionist economic ideas and how businesses, unions, think tanks and lobby groups seek to influence government policy across various issue areas such as taxes, spending, trade, finance, regulation, the environment, recessions and competitiveness. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | This course examines the politics of economic issues. It focuses on the competition between free market and interventionist economic ideas and how businesses, unions, think tanks and lobby groups seek to influence government policy across various issue areas such as taxes, spending, trade, finance, regulation, the environment, recessions and competitiveness. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2211E, Political Science 2511F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | The interplay between artificial intelligence – or 'intelligent' machines with autonomous decision-making capabilities – and human rights will be investigated within such issue areas as public policy, war and peace, criminal justice, privacy, and labour. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | The course examines the major environmental threats to the global ecosystem and the political efforts at the local, national, and global level being undertaken to mitigate their damage. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | A study of the American Constitution, institutions of government and political processes. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2244E, Political Science 2239F/G, Political Science 2544F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course addresses core social policy debates (in areas such as health, education, immigration, among others), how the state marshals resources to create and administer these programs and how citizens mobilize to have their preferences heard |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2146 or Political Science 2246E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | A study of the political, economic, and social issues related to development and underdevelopment, including development strategies, global institutions, foreign aid, state building, and democratization. The focus will be on Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supplemented by attention to specific national and regional case studies. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | A study of the political, economic, and social issues related to development and underdevelopment, including development strategies, global institutions, foreign aid, state building, and democratization. The focus will be on Africa, Asia, and Latin America, supplemented by attention to specific national and regional case studies. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 2225E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | An examination of selected problems in Canadian government and politics, such as federalism, political parties and pressure groups. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus, King's campus: Political Science 2103A/B, Political Science 2130, Political Science 2133A/B, Political Science 2221F/G, Political Science 2223F/G, Political Science 2530F/G, Political Science 2533F/G. Antirequisite(s) at Huron campus: Political Science 2103A/B, Political Science 2130, Political Science 2133A/B, Political Science 2221F/G, Political Science 2223F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | This course surveys contemporary world politics and examines contending theories used by scholars and policymakers to make sense of international affairs. It also provides the conceptual tools and theories to interpret the international system. This is a 1.0 unit condensed course, meeting for 3 hours, twice weekly, for a total of 6.0 hours/week. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus, King's campus: Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231W/X, Political Science 2531F/G, Political Science 2532F/G. Antirequisite(s) at Huron Campus: Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231W/X. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | This course surveys contemporary world politics and examines contending theories used by scholars and policymakers to make sense of international affairs. It also provides the conceptual tools and theories to interpret the international system. This is a 1.0 unit condensed course, meeting for 3 hours, twice weekly, for a total of 6.0 hours/week. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2131, Political Science 2231E |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | 6 hours. This course will apply the standard Senate requirements for Essay courses in classes 2000 or above (5,000 word minimum). |
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| Description | An examination of central themes and issues in the history of political thought from ancient to modern times. |
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| Antirequisites | Main Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2801F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, Political Science 2537F/G, Political Science 2538F/G, the former Philosophy 2802E. Antirequisite(s) at Huron Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, the former Philosophy 2801F/G. Antirequisite(s) at King's Campus: Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237W/X, the former Philosophy 2801F/G, Political Science 2537F/G, Political Science 2538F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | An examination of central themes and issues in the history of political thought from ancient to modern times. This is a 1.0 unit condensed course, meeting for 3 hours, twice weekly, for a total of 6.0 hours/week. |
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| Antirequisites | Philosophy 2800F/G, Philosophy 2801F/G, Philosophy 2802E, Political Science 2237E |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | Extra Information: 6 hours. This course will apply the standard Senate requirements for Essay courses in classes 2000 or above (5,000 word minimum). |
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| Description | Examines theoretical approaches to the study of comparative politics. The course introduces students to the methodology of comparative politics through the study of both developed and developing societies. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2545F/G (at main campus) |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | This course focuses on the participation and subordination of women in the processes of politics and examines ways of achieving greater equality for women in political life and society. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2270E |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Description | Students explore causes, consequences and experiences of borders and the bodies that cross them. Examining geographically diverse examples, across academic disciplines (i.e., anthropology, geography, sociology, history, politics, journalism, fiction), we investigate how borders and boundaries emerge and how related forms of circulation and suppression are lived and shape our world. |
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| Antirequisites | Social Justice and Peace Studies 2260F/G and the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2277F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours. |
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| Notes | Cross-listed with Social Justice and Peace Studies 2260F/G. |
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| Description | Students explore causes, consequences and experiences of borders and the bodies that cross them. Examining geographically diverse examples, across academic disciplines (i.e., anthropology, geography, sociology, history, politics, journalism, fiction), we investigate how borders and boundaries emerge and how related forms of circulation and suppression are lived and shape our world. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2260F/G and the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2277F/G. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 hours |
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| Notes | Cross-listed with Political Science 2260F/G. |
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| Description | This course examines the politics of economic issues. No prior economics training is required. It focuses on the competition between free market and interventionist economic ideas and how businesses, unions, and lobby groups seek to influence government policy on issues such as taxes, regulations, recessions, trade, finance, diversity, and labour. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2211E. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | This course sets out the major themes, concepts, and approaches used in comparative politics. It undertakes systematic comparisons of political developments and institutions while providing students with an introductory look at the character of national political life in a variety of areas of the world. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 2245E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | 1 |
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| Description | This course examines two inter-related topics central to modern political theory and modern societies: first, equality and inequality; second, violence. Readings include canonical statements (Rousseau, Marx, Fanon, Arendt), contemporary treatments and case studies. These include the purpose of equality, the distribution of wealth, the psychology of violence and its justifications. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course addresses immigration, refugee and multiculturalism policy and their social and political consequences in Canadian civil society. Students will learn about the evolution of these policies, covering topics such as public opinion, media, humanitarian intervention and Canada's role in the global migration community. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course addresses the evolution and current state of the Canadian legal system with an emphasis on the Canadian constitution, criminal code and administrative law. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between different levels of governments, governments and citizens, and legal relationships between citizens. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 credit at the 1000 level from Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | An examination of the development and development and character of Canadian global affairs policy. |
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| Antirequisites | The Former Political Science 3333E or Political Science 3209F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | The political dimension of the social policy debates of recent decades, the challenges of public policy formulation and evaluation, and the experience of Canada and other countries in the social policy field will be examined. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 3309E |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level, or Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course critically analyzes informal governance, laws, practices, processes, and norms, covering key global issues including peace, war, economy, gender, race, environment, internet, and health. It also investigates everyday practices of states, non-state actors, and informality in major international organizations, such as the UN, EU, AU and ASEAN. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 seminar hours |
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| Description | An examination of the relationship between civil society, community and democracy. This seminar focuses on if and how grassroots collective participation creates and/or enhances democratic spaces and practices. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3300E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | An examination of protest movements and unconventional politics with reference to competing theories regarding their formation and activities. Focus will be on the creation of shared identity, solidarity, and cultural and political principles. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3300E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Topics set by the Department |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | Topics set by Department. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course undertakes a comparative examination of liberal and republican theories of freedom and justice before turning to various critical theories of society. Students will assess the nature of our "situated freedom." Are our society's institutions and rules responsive and changeable, or is freedom significantly limited by social control? |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3392E if taken in 2014-15. |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2237E or Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | Women continue to be underrepresented in civic leadership. This course offers a unique experience for students who identify as women and are interested in becoming engaged in civic leadership and community building. Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women. |
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| Antirequisites | Social Justice and Peace Studies 3398F, 3399G in 2016-2017; Social Justice and Peace Studies 3320E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0, or the equivalent, from: Social Justice and Peace Studies 2301A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2302A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2303A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G, Political Science 2230E, Political Science 2236E, Political Science 2255F/G, Leadership Studies 2233A/B, the former Dimensions Of Leadership 2233A/B, and permission of the Program Co-ordinator/Chair. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | Limited enrolment. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the course. Priority will be given to students registered in Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies at Kings; or Political Science or Leadership Studies at Brescia. Application and interview |
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| Description | This course introduces students to a range of methodological approaches to questions in political science. Students will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative data sources and ways of using each to address political issues. |
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| Antirequisites | Main campus: Political Science 2535F/G or Political Science 3325F/G, Health Sciences 2801A/B, Psychology 2800E, Psychology 2820E, and Sociology 2206A/B. Antirequisite(s) at Huron campus: Health Sciences 2801A/B, the former Psychology 2800E, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, and Sociology 2206A/B. Antirequisite(s) at King's campus: Health Sciences 2801A/B, the former Psychology 2800E, the former Psychology 2820E, Psychology 2830A/B, and Sociology 2206A/B, Political Science 2325F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in Honours Political Science or Politics and International Relations, Honours Specialization in Political Science or Politics and International Relations, Majors in Political Science or Politics and International Relations. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | For women's and minority movements equal political representation has been a significant goal. However, attaining equal representation has been elusive and complicated with significant implications for citizenship and political power. This course examines the complexities of insuring the representation of diversity in political institutions. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course provides an overview of the global food system, from production (agriculture) to consumption (diets). By exploring issues such as agricultural trade liberalization, global food governance, global food corporations and decolonization in food, this course provides an issues-based approach to the politics of food in the world today. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3405F/G, if taken in 2023-24. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of Politics and International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | A study of the principles and operations of international and regional associations such as the UN and NATO. An introduction to international law, emphasizing its relevance to the resolution of conflicts between nations. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3369F/G, Political Science 3201F/G |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 seminar hours |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | An overview of theories that try to explain action and non-action in global environmental politics as well as the issues that are driving the global environmental crisis. The course offers conventional and critical theoretical views, and explores issues such as corporate governance, social movements and mechanisms of change. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3314E, Political Science 3379E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of Politics and International Relations, Political Science, Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | A seminar course treating theoretical aspects of international politics in the light of substantive material. The seminar will consider a selection of normative doctrines, conceptual frameworks, and theoretical propositions concerning various modes of international action and interaction, organization, and integration and evaluate these in application to contemporary world politics. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2701E. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | A study of the politics of economic relations, including relations among the advanced industrialized countries, the integration of former centrally-planned economies into the world market economy, and relations between developed and developing countries. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3365F/G |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E or permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course looks critically at the role of media as a contributor to and conduit of the political process. It examines the impact of media type and journalistic practices on the distribution of information and political behaviour. Both traditional and new media will be examined in depth. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3384F/G, Political Science 4208F/G or the former Political Science 3350E. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course examines the nature of relations between developing and industrialized states with special focus on such issues as development, aid, trade, investment, food and agriculture. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3358F/G, Political Science 3357E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of Politics and International Relations, Political Science, Social Justice and Peace Studies, or Economics, or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | A study of principles and operations of international law, global organizations and regional groupings, emphasizing their relevance to conflict resolution and the creation of prosperity in the 21st century. Cases include the United Nations, World Trade Organization, European Union, African Union, International Criminal Court, International Monetary Fund and World Bank. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 3345E. |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course will be concerned with the phenomenon of ethnic conflict and conflict resolution. It will examine the numerous theories of ethnicity and ethnic conflict resolution, and will apply these to various examples of ethnic conflict throughout the world. |
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| Antirequisites | The former Political Science 3325E |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | An examination of how surveillance has become ubiquitous and taken for granted in contemporary society. Beyond general themes of surveillance studies, such as control, visibility, classification, authentication, etc., this course focuses on the role of surveillance in social sorting and (in)security in society. |
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| Antirequisites | Sociology 3325F/G if taken in 2017-18, Sociology 3387F/G, or the former Political Science 4430E. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or Sociology. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Notes | |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | Political and legal issues are inseparable in contemporary examinations of land use, self-determination, governance, individual and community rights. This course will examine the legal institutions and practices of traditional Indigenous cultures as well as contemporary practice. |
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| Antirequisites | Indigenous Studies 3722F/G, Political Science 3410F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | Indigenous Studies 2218F/G or Indigenous Studies 2901E or History 2209E or History 2201E or History 2205E or Political Science 2103A/B or Political Science 2230E or Political Science 2530F/G, or Law 2101 or GSWS 2260 or the former Anthropology 2218F/G. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 3 |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Reading and discussion of selected topics in Political Science |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Third or fourth year standing in an Honours Specialization or Honours Double Major in Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or permission of the instructor. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Description | A one term seminar half course surveying the public policy and foreign policy challenges facing Canada as an Arctic nation. Among the topics to be covered are competing national sovereignty claims, the Arctic Council, resource politics, Aboriginal Peoples, and the nature of territorial government. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or Politics and International Relations, or permission of the Department for students not registered in Political Science programs. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Topics set by the Department. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the Department |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 seminar hours |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Topic available at time of registration |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the Department |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | Topics set by the Department. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the Department |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 seminar hours |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Topics set by the Department. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 seminar hours |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Topics set by the Department. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 seminar hours. |
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| Notes | |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | An experiential learning class in campaign and election management using a current election as a case study. For the first half, students will work with an election campaign. The second half will examine the election outcome as a product of the campaign and the ballot structure. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 4486F if taken in 2018-2019, Political Science 3315F/G if taken in 2019-2020, Interdisciplinary Studies 3991Y if taken in 2021-2022. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year, or permission of the Department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Description | An introduction to the issues and debates relating to the place of legislatures within the political system. Among the main topics are the role of legislatures, their representative ability, legislative careers, parliamentary versus presidential systems and legislative reform. Emphasis will be placed on experience in Canada and the U.S. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2230E |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | |
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| Description | Bodies are at the core of our families, economies, and social and political institutions. This seminar course examines how social, economic, and political practices reflect habitual and legal patterns of bodily regulation and control and how individuals and movements seek to alleviate the oppressive effects of this power. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in year three or four of an Honours Specialization or Honours Double Major in Political Science, Politics and International Relations or Social Justice and Peace Studies or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | This course addresses the negotiation, contestation, implementation, and enforcement of international trade law. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship between international trade law and negotiations and ostensibly non-trade areas including health, development, aid, environment, food safety, agriculture, water, and democracy. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in year three or four of Honours Specialization or Honours Double Major in Political Science, Politics and International Relations, Economics, Sociology or Social Justice and Peace Studies or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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There are no course outlines available for this course at this time.
| Description | Exploration of the exciting field of international negotiation. Students will get the opportunity to hone their diplomatic skills and to examine negotiation of peace agreements that fundamentally changed the modern world. Cases are drawn from peace talks that ended deadly wars in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2231E or permission of the department. |
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| Co-requisites | |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course deals with the relationship between nationalism and conflict in societies that have historically been divided along ethnic and/or religious lines, and have experienced separatist claims, rebellion, and/or secessionist conflicts. It will also consider the challenges posed for conflict resolution and management in such societies. |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in any program at King's. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar hours. |
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| Description | This course deals with the problems and prospects of achieving sustainable peace and democracy in divided societies. Topics include consociational power-sharing, federalism, and other forms of territorial and non-territorial autonomy for ethnic communities. The course will also examine the involvement of third parties as mediators and guarantors of peace accords. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | This course addresses the creation and evolution of core areas of Canadian public policy including social, resource and fiscal policy. Emphasis will be placed on theories of policy creation and evolution, as well as policy evaluation. Students will explore how partisan interests, focusing events and the federal arrangement impact policymaking. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 3307F/G |
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| Prerequisites | One of Political Science 2230E or 2245E and year 3 or 4 standing, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Political communications is the study of purposeful communications around politics, including messaging by, to, and about politicians, political elites, and members of civil society. In this seminar, students will cultivate skills in crafting, critically analyzing and formally evaluating the efficacy and utility of political communications. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | One of Political Science 2230E or 2245E and year 3 or 4 standing, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course examines the phenomena of postmodernism and postmodernity and their consequences for politics. Major themes include: debates on the nature of modernity and postmodernity; power; truth; reality; capitalism; Marxism; liberalism; feminism. Students will assess the value of postmodern thought and whether it can construct political projects worthy of support. |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2237E and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | This course examines the nature of power, emphasizing the place and role of elites within the power structures of specific countries and institutions. Major themes include the following: theories of power; pluralism and neo-pluralism; elite theory; hegemony and class rule; corporate power; how the media challenge or perpetuate elite views. |
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| Prerequisites | Political Science 2237E and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | An analysis of the theory and institutional factors, and the constitutional constraints in a democracy from 1776 to the present. |
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| Antirequisites | Political Science 4401F/G. |
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| Prerequisites | 1.0 Political Science course(s) at the 1000-level and 2231E or 2244E, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 seminar hours. |
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| Description | Topic and course description will be available at time of registration. |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honours Specialization or Honours Double Major in Political Science, Politics and International Relations, or permission of the department. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 Seminar Hours. |
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| Description | Topic and course description will be available at time of registration |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of a Political Science module, Politics and International Relations, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Lab Hours | | Tutorial Hours | |
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| Notes | 2 seminar hours. |
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| Description | Hands on Training: Learn to use the software environment R and communicate data through visualization
Develop applied skills: conduct original research using real world political data sets
Career-focused: designed for students seeking future work or graduate studies in government, international
public policy, political campaigns, community activism, or global development
No prior knowledge of statistics or computer science required |
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| Antirequisites | |
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| Prerequisites | Enrolment in third or fourth year of a Political Science module, Politics and International Relations, or permission of the Department. |
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| Weight | 0.5 | Lecture Hours | 2 |
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| Description | Written Special Permission of the instructor and a minimum 80% average in third year. Thesis is to be submitted by April 15 of the fourth year. |
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| Weight | 1.0 | Lecture Hours | |
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