Undergraduate Student Information

• Political Science Undergraduate Fall 2016 Regular Advising Schedule (Sep 21 to Dec 9):
• Information on Political Science Programs is available here.
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Major Concentration Political Science (36 Credits)

  Offered by:Political Science
  Degree:Bachelor of Arts

  
  

  Program Requirement:

  Complementary Courses (36 credits)

  36 credits of courses selected from the four main fields of political science (Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics (Developed Areas and Developing Areas), International Relations, and Political Theory) with the following specifications.

  No more than one-half of the credits (18 credits) may be taken in a single field of political science, unless the field is Comparative Politics in which case the maximum is 21 credits, provided courses are taken in both Developed Areas and Developing Areas.

  No more than 15 of the 36 credits may be at the 200 level.

  In the final year, no course used toward the program requirements may be below the 300 level.

  Only one 500-level Political Science Honours Seminar may be taken and only in the final year.

  Course lists for each field of political science are provided below.

  Advising Information

  In the first year of the program (U1), students are advised to select 12-15 credits from at least three of the four main fields of political science. U1 students should normally take courses at the 200 level only. However, those in their second term of U1 may, with the approval of their program adviser, take one 300-level course provided that they have a B+ average in their first term courses and have completed the 200-level prerequisite for the course.

  Canadian Politics

  • POLI 221 Government of Canada 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the central governmental institutions, including parliament, federalism, and the judiciary.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Richard Schultz
  • POLI 222 Political Proc&Behav in Canada 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An introduction to contemporary political life in Canada that examines how demands are identified and transmitted through the political systems. Emphasis will be placed on: the Canadian political culture; socialization and political participation; the electoral system; elections and voting; the role and structure of political parties; and the influence of organized interest.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Christa S Scholtz
  • POLI 226 La vie politique québécoise 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Une introduction à la vie politique québécoise à travers l'étude des institutions, des idéologies et des comportements politiques. Une attention particulière sera accordée à la structure et aux changements dans le système politique québécoise.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Restriction: An ability to understand and read French is required; writing and speaking ability are not.
    • This course is offered in English and French in alternate years. For 2012-13 it will be offered in French.
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Eric Belanger
  • POLI 318 Comparative Local Government 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the organization and conduct of local government in Canada, the United States, and selected European countries. Attention to theories of local government, the criteria for comparative analysis, the provision of public goods and bads, urban political patterns and the constitution of new institutional arrangements to deal with "urban crises" in North America.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 or written permission of instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Filippo Sabetti
  • POLI 320 Issues in Canadian Democracy 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Critical analysis of selected issues and debates in Canadian politics, including citizen participation, electoral system effects, party financing, office-seeking, approaches to representation, and direct democracy and non-party alternatives. Topics are examined from both the perspective of the general population and the specific experience of women and ethno-racial minorities.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one other course in Canadian or Comparative Government and Politics or permission of instructor
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 321 Issues:Canadian Public Policy 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The Canadian political process through an analysis of critical policy issues in community development, welfare state, education, and institutional reforms in public service delivery systems. Diagnostic and prescriptive interpretations of public choices in a federal-parliamentary regime.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: at least one other course in Canadian or Comparative Politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Filippo Sabetti
  • POLI 326 Provincial Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The effect of regional and provincial culture on the operation of political parties and the institutions of government; the effect of institutional modernization on provincial governments; the role of provincial sub-systems within the Canadian political system.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government or Politics or permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 336 Le Québec et le Canada 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Comment les Canadiens anglais et les Québécois se perçoivent-ils? Les différences culturelles entre les deux groupes. Les relations politiques et économiques entre les deux groupes. L'impact de la Révolution Tranquille. La place des francophones et des anglophones dans la vie collective. Les projets de réaménagement du cadre politique.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Restrictions: An ability to understand and read French is required; writing and speaking ability are not. Not open to students who have taken QCST 336.
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 337 Canadian Public Administration 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Organization and practice of public administration at the federal provincial and local level in Canada. Contrasting theories/techniques of public administration and policy, organization of field offices for delivery of essential public services, governments as employers, and institutional and policy changes to resolve crisis inherent in "the paradoxical view of bureaucracy".

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: at least one other course in Canadian government or politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 342 Canadian Foreign Policy 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The development and articulation of Canadian foreign policy. Theoretical approaches. The environmental setting. Historical perspectives. Trans-Atlantic linkages. The American connection. The Common Market. The United Nations. Military security. Developing relations with Asia, Africa, Latin America. Canada in global society.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government and Politics or International Politics or written consent of instructor
    • Note: The fields are International Politics and Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 371 Challenge of Cnd Federalism 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An analysis of the origins, evolution and nature of federalism in Canada. Topics and themes will include the impact of federalism on political institutions, the effect of different regional perspectives, and the issues and conflicts that currently confront Canadian federalism.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: at least one course in Canadian politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 372 Aboriginal Politics in Canada 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The relationship of aboriginal politics to larger debates and literatures within political science, such as citizenship theory, federalism, and collective action. Subjects covered include Canada's treaty history, constitutional changes, and aboriginal political development.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one course in Canadian politics such as, POLI 221 or POLI 222 OR Permission of the instructor.
    • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken POLI 372 prior to W06.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Christa S Scholtz
  • POLI 378 The Canadian Judicial Process 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the structure of the judiciary and its role in the Canadian political process. Topics include the nature of judicial power and its constitutional framework in Canada, the structure and function of courts, judicial recruitment and personnel, judicial policy-making and the political role of the Supreme Court under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 221 or POLI 222 or permission of the instructor
    • Restriction: Not open to students who took 160-379 (1990-91) or 160-427 (1989-90)
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Anthony F Imbrogno
  • POLI 379 Topics in Canadian Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Topics in Canadian politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government and Politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 410 Canadian Political Parties 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course examines Canadian political parties and party systems, stressing patterns of historical development, party organization and finance, relationships with social movement, and the impact of Canadian federalism.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one other course in Canadian Politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 412 Canadian Voting/Public Opinion 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A critical examination of major debates within the literature on Canadian voting behaviour and public opinion.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: at least one course in Canadian politics, preferably at the 300 or 400 level, or permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Elisabeth L Gidengil
  • POLI 417 Health Care in Canada 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course analyzes the theory and politics of health policy and institutions, comparing provincial models and contextualizing Canadian systems with international perspectives from the U.S. and Europe. Current health reform debates will be explored, particularly those involving federal-provincial relations, sustainable financing and the role of the state in social protection.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 221 or POLI 221
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 424 Media and Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The role of media in domestic and international politics, with reference to recent studies in political science. Themes in the study of mass media and politics in developed democracies.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 211 or POLI 212; and at least 3 credits in Political Science at the 300 level
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 426 Partis pol et comp élect au Qc 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Eric Belanger
  • POLI 427 Sel Topics:Canadian Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Selected problem areas in Canada's political process, political culture, constitutional development, and machinery of government.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course and preferably an upper level course as well in Canadian Government and Politics or permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Gregory Tardi
  • POLI 478 The Cdn Constitution 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of legislative and judicial protection of rights and liberties in Canada. Topics to be covered include civil rights and the division of powers; the implied bill of rights theory; the 1960 Bill of Rights; establishment and enforcement of human rights legislation; and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 378 or an upper level course in Canadian Politics or permission of the instructor
    • Restriction: Not open to students who took 160-427 in 1989-90 or 1991
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 521 Seminar: Can Pol & Gov't 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Selected problems of Canadian socio-economic and political structures; political culture; constitutional development, and governmental structure.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Restriction: Open to graduate students, final year Honours students, and other advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor
    • Prerequisite: At least one 300 or 400-level course in Canadian Politics
    • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Filippo Sabetti

  Comparative Politics - Developed Areas

  • POLI 212 Gov't&Politics-Developed World 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The nature of politics in a few selected nations of the industrialized world, applying the concepts introduced in POLI 211 to specific national contexts. Countries studied will be drawn principally from Europe and North America.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 315 Approaches to Pol Econ 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Influential traditions in political economy. Focus on how these attempted to integrate the economic and political. Application of economic analysis to social and political phenomena ("social choice"). Recent efforts to combine the deductive logic of economics with comparative empirical analysis of actors in different institutional settings. Extension to the international political economy.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 and one preferably university-level economics course
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 318 Comparative Local Government 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the organization and conduct of local government in Canada, the United States, and selected European countries. Attention to theories of local government, the criteria for comparative analysis, the provision of public goods and bads, urban political patterns and the constitution of new institutional arrangements to deal with "urban crises" in North America.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 or written permission of instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Filippo Sabetti
  • POLI 325 U.S. Politics 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The founding of the American political system, with emphasis on the major documents, the Constitutional Convention, and the Federalist Papers, as well as the development of the constitutional system. Other fundamental characteristics, including political thought and federalism, will be examined. The main institutions, including the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court, will receive attention.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite(s): POLI 200 or POLI 212 or written permission of the instructor.
    • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken POLI 325D1/D2.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Harold M Waller
  • POLI 327 U.S. Politics 2 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The emphasis in this course will be on the political process, especially political culture, participation, the electoral system, voting behavior, parties, interest groups, and the media. There will also be a focus on domestic economic and social policy, as well as diverse topics such as civil rights, political crises and scandals, and post 9/11 challenges.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite(s): POLI 200 or POLI 212 or written permission of the instructor.
    • Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken POLI 325D1/D2.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Harold M Waller
  • POLI 328 Comparing European Democracies 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An introduction to the study of contemporary European politics. The course presents the basic concepts and approaches used in the field of European comparative politics and examines patterns of similarity and difference across Europe, as well as some current political debates in Europe.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 211 or POLI 212, or POLI 227
    • Note: The field is Comparative Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 329 Russian and Soviet Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course explores the institutions of the Soviet system and pressures to reform this system. Examines specific changes made to the system through democratization and market reform. Compares these changes to similar transitions in other countries to assess possible twists in Russian's political future.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211, POLI 212, or written consent of instructor; Soviet history helpful but not required
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 330 Law and Courts in Europe 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Judicial politics in continental Europe, including theoretical accounts of the rule of law, judicial independence, power, and accountability, and the judicialization of politics. Empirical examples will be drawn from both Western and Eastern Europe countries, as well as the constitutional and the ordinary judiciaries.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212
    • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken POLI 339 in 2006-2007 or 2007-2008

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 331 Politics in E Central Europe 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Analysis of recent dramatic changes in East Central Europe in light of the historical development and current structure of these states, their relationship to their societies, with emphasis on diversity and its sources.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: Some prior related course i.e. Comparative Politics or East European History or written consent of the instructor. Recommended POLI 329.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 339 Comp Developed: Topics 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Selected aspects of politics in developed countries.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: a basic course in Comparative Politics or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
    • Since these courses are being taught abroad, the Victoria Day statutory holiday will not be taken into consideration. Therefore, students are expected to attend their lectures on Monday, May 18, 2015.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 357 Politics:Contemporary Europe 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of political institutions and processes in today's Europe, concentrating on the member-states of the European Union and on the Union itself. The course is organized thematically rather than on a country-by-country basis.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 212 or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 361 Political Partic:Comp Perspect 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Exploration of how citizens engage in politics. Theories and examples of current forms of political participation and mobilization will be introduced, including voting, party membership, transnational movements, political consumerism, culture jamming and internet activism. Examples are drawn from Europe and North America and sometimes from the developing world.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 419 Transitions from Communism 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Selected problems facing the Post-Soviet world. Themes include: new political institutions, parties, and groups; economic reform; social problems; ideological changes; the rise of ethnonationalism; linkages with the West.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: One 200- or 300-level course in Comparative Politics required or written permission of the instructor; a Political Science, History or Sociology course on the USSR or Eastern Europe after WW II strongly recommended.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 424 Media and Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The role of media in domestic and international politics, with reference to recent studies in political science. Themes in the study of mass media and politics in developed democracies.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 211 or POLI 212; and at least 3 credits in Political Science at the 300 level
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 425 Topics in American Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course involves a detailed analysis of a limited area of American politics and government.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 325
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Harold M Waller
  • POLI 431 Nations&States/Developed World 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The role of nationalism in European and North American political development. Topics include: nationalism and state-formation, secession and sub-state nationalism, war and nationalism, federal and consociational arrangements in multi-national societies.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 or POLI 328
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 432 Selected Topics:Comp Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Topics in comparative politics. Topic varies by year.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is Comparative Politics in Developed Areas.

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      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Juliet E Johnson, Benjamin Forest
  • POLI 437 Politics in Israel 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An analysis of the nature and development of the Israeli political system, including historical background, Zionist ideology, the electoral system, the political parties, the institutions of government, constitutional issues, and religion and politics. The relationship between domestic politics and foreign policy will also be explored.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212. Recommended JWST 366
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Harold M Waller
  • POLI 451 The European Union 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The emergence of the EU and its innovative institutions and policies will be studied through lectures, discussions, and a simulation (of a European Council or Parliament session). Emphasis upon current debates about the EU's developing identity, its internal political economy, its institutions of 'multilevel' governance, and its external relation.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: one course each in International Relations and Comparative Politics
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Christopher Chhim
  • POLI 475 Social Capital: Comp Perspect 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Social capital as an important societal resource that helps to overcome collective action and development problems. Introduction to the roots of the concept of social capital, and discussion on how and why this resource influences the political and economic life of countries, regions, cities and individuals.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 476 Religion and Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course examines the relationship between religion and politics in the developing and developed world. The first part of the course focuses on the relationship between religion and the state. The second part then looks at specific topics in which religion plays a salient role: political parties; social movements; democratization; fundamentalism and democracy; violence; and capitalism and economic development. Readings are largely in the field of comparative politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite(s): A course in Comparative Politics or permission of instructor.
    • Note: The field is Comparative Politics (both Developed Areas and Developing Areas).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 524 Seminar: Developed Areas 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Seminar on developed areas.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one upper-level course in the politics of developed areas
    • Restriction: Open to graduate students, final year Honours students, and other advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Sven-Oliver Proksch

  Comparative Politics - Developing Areas

  • POLI 227 Developing Areas/Introduction 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An introduction to Third World politics. A comparative examination of the legacies of colonialism, the achievement of independence, and contemporary dynamics of political and socio-economic development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Topics include modernization, dependency, state-building and national integration, revolution, the role of the military, and democratization.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Rex J Brynen
  • POLI 319 Politics of Latin America 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course will deal with the dynamics of political change in Latin America today.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Manuel Balan
  • POLI 322 Political Change: South Asia 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Political change in South Asia in late colonial and post-colonial periods. Issues covered include social and cultural history; colonial rule, nationalism and state formation; democratic and authoritarian tendencies; economic policies and consequences; challenges to patterns of dominance and national boundaries; prospects for democracy, prosperity and equality.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 324 Developing Areas/Africa 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The government and politics of African states south of the Sahara with reference to the ideological and institutional setting as influenced by the forces of tradition and the impact of Western colonialism.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 338 Developing Areas/Topics 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Selected aspects of the Third World. In any given year the course will concentrate either on a particular region or on a relevant thematic problem.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 340 Developing Areas/Middle East 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the societies, political forces and regimes of selected countries of the Eastern Arab world (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia).

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Rex J Brynen
  • POLI 369 Politics of Southeast Asia 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Topics covered include: colonialism, nationalism, democracy, authoritarianism, war, economic development, social development, overseas Chinese, ethnicity, religion, populism, and international relations, as they apply to Southeast Asian politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: 200 level course in comparative politics (POLI 211, POLI 212, or POLI 227).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 380 Contemporary Chinese Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course provides an introduction to key issues in contemporary Chinese politics, spanning the period from the Communist Revolution through the Maoist (1949-1976) and reform eras (1978 to present). Topics include both domestic politics and foreign policy.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
    • Prerequisite(s): A 200-level course in comparative politics (POLI 211, POLI 212, or POLI 227).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Juan Wang
  • POLI 381 Politics in East Asia 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course examines contemporary politics in China, Japan, and South Korea. Lectures are arranged with both topical coverage and chronological sequence.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
    • Prerequisite(s): A 200-level course in comparative politics (POLI 211, POLI 212, or POLI 227).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Juan Wang
  • POLI 422 Developing Areas/Topics 2 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A specific problem area in the Comparative Politics of Developing Areas.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: a basic course and preferably an upper level course in comparative politics
    • Note: The field is Comparative Politics in Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Vrinda Narain
      • Aaron S Erlich
  • POLI 423 Politics of Ethno-Nationalism 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Theories of ethno-nationalism examined in light of experience in Asia, Middle East and Africa. Topics include formation and mobilization of national, ethnic and religious identities in colonial and post-colonial societies; impact of ethno-nationalism on pluralism, democracy, class and gender relations; means to preserve tolerance in multicultural societies.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: one 300 or 400-level course in comparative politics; and one 300 or 400-level course on developing areas (any discipline.) The same course can fulfill both requirements
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Narendra Subramanian
  • POLI 435 Identity and Inequality 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Inequality is often particularly durable between groups whose boundaries are based on assumed ancestry - e.g., the major ethnic categories in former European settler colonies, castes in South Asia. This course explores ongoing changes in the relationship between identity and social, economic and political inequality in some of these contexts.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: 300 level course in comparative politics or related social science course.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Narendra Subramanian
  • POLI 450 Peacebuilding 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of transitions from civil war to peace, and the role of external actors (international organizations, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations) in support of such transitions. Topics will include the dilemmas of humanitarian relief, peacekeeping operations, refugees, the demobilization of ex-combatants, transitional elections, and the politics of socio-economic reconstruction.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: previous courses in comparative politics/developing areas and international relations. Internet research skills are strongly recommended
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas; also in the field of International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Rex J Brynen
  • POLI 473 Democracy and the Market 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The course examines the relationship between economic and political change by focusing on dual processes of economic reform and democratization. The inter-play of societal, state-level and international actors, and the possible trade-offs involved, are explored using examples from Latin America, the former Soviet bloc, and other developing areas.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A course in Comparative Politics or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 474 Inequality and Development 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The political structures and social forces underlying poverty and inequality in the developing world; the historical roots of inequality in different regions, varying manifestations of inequality (class, region, ethnicity, gender), and selected contemporary problems.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor.
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Erik Kuhonta
  • POLI 476 Religion and Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course examines the relationship between religion and politics in the developing and developed world. The first part of the course focuses on the relationship between religion and the state. The second part then looks at specific topics in which religion plays a salient role: political parties; social movements; democratization; fundamentalism and democracy; violence; and capitalism and economic development. Readings are largely in the field of comparative politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite(s): A course in Comparative Politics or permission of instructor.
    • Note: The field is Comparative Politics (both Developed Areas and Developing Areas).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 480 Contentious Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Topics include the factors contributing to the emergence of contentious politics, and the influence of social movements on politics. A variety of movements are examined through case studies, including old and new social movements and collective resistance.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
    • Prerquisite: POLI 227 or an upper level course in the Politics of Developing Areas or permission of the instructor.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Juan Wang
  • POLI 522 Seminar: Developing Areas 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Seminar on developing areas. Topic varies year to year.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one upper-level course in the politics of developing areas.
    • Restriction: Open to graduate students, final year honours students, and other advanced undergraduates with permission of instructor; (Note: The field is Comparative Politics in Developing Areas).

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Narendra Subramanian

  International Relations

  • POLI 243 Intl Poltcs of Econ Relations 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An introduction to international relations, through examples drawn from international political economy. The emphasis will be on the politics of trade and international monetary relations.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 244 Intl Politics: State Behaviour 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Offers a comprehensive introduction to the behaviour of nation states. Explores how states make foreign policy decisions and what motivates their behaviour. Other covered topics include the military and economic dimensions of state behaviour, conflict, cooperation, interdependence, integration, globalisation, and change in the international system.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Fernando G Nunez
  • POLI 341 Foreign Policy:The Middle East 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the changing regional security environment and the evolving foreign policies and relationships of Arab states in three areas - relations with non-Arab regional powers (Israel, Iran), inter-Arab relations, Great Power relations. The course will focus particularly on Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A 200- or 300- level course in International Relations or Middle East politics or permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 342 Canadian Foreign Policy 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The development and articulation of Canadian foreign policy. Theoretical approaches. The environmental setting. Historical perspectives. Trans-Atlantic linkages. The American connection. The Common Market. The United Nations. Military security. Developing relations with Asia, Africa, Latin America. Canada in global society.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government and Politics or International Politics or written consent of instructor
    • Note: The fields are International Politics and Canadian Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 344 Foreign Policy: Europe 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the evolution of the European system since 1945.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in International or European Politics or written consent of instructor. POLI 346 would be a helpful preparation for this course
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 345 International Organizations 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The politics and processes of global governance in the 21st century, with a special emphasis on the United Nations system.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in International Politics or written consent of instructor
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Vincent Pouliot
  • POLI 346 American Foreign Policy 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An exploration of American foreign policy from 1945 to the present. Topics to be addressed are the origins of the Cold War, deterrence, strategy and arms control, American intervention in Latin America and Vietnam, U.S. policy in the Post Cold War era - Gulf War, Haiti, Somalia, Yugoslavia and relations with Japan.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 244 or a course in American history
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 347 Arab-Israel Confl,Crisis,Peace 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Concepts - protracted conflict, crisis, war, peace; system, subsystem; Conflict-levels of analysis; historical context; images and issues; attitudes, policies, role of major powers; Crises-Wars - configuration of power; crisis models; decision-making in 1956, 1967, 1973, 1982 crisis-wars; conflict- crisis management; Peace-Making - pre-1977; Egypt-Israel peace treaty; Madrid, Oslo, Israel-Jordan peace; prospects for conflict resolution.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: 160-243 prior to 1997-98; or POLI 244
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 349 Foreign Policy: Asia 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An overview of the foreign policies of two rising powers - China and India - in addition to Japan, covering the historical evolution, goals and determinants of their foreign policies, interactions with the rest of Asia and the world, and efforts at institutionalised cooperation in South and East Asia.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 243 or 244, or permission of the instructor.
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 351 The Causes of Major Wars 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Examination of the competing theoretical explanations for major wars; application of the theories to the outbreak of World War I.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 243, POLI 244 or permission of the instructor.
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 353 Politics Intl Refugee Regime 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course explores the causes and consequences of displacement, and international responses to this issue, focusing on forced migration linked to conflict, persecution and human rights abuses. It examines key actors, interests and norms that shape the international refugee regime, and international responses to other forms of displacement. Particular attention is devoted to the ways in which displaced persons themselves navigate and shape the regime, and to challenges including the resolution of displacement crises, and accountability for forced migration.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is International Politics.
    • Pre-requisite(s): A basic course in International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 354 Approaches to Intl Pol Econ 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The course presents theoretical approaches to understanding change in the international political economy.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in International Relations and an introductory course in Macro Economics
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 359 Topics in Intl Politics 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A specific problem area in International Relations.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in International Relations
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Fernando G Nunez, Leonardo Baccini
  • POLI 360 Security: War and Peace 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Focuses on international security and strategies of war and peace in historical and comparative frameworks. Topics include case studies of 20th century wars, conventional and nuclear strategy, and various approaches to peace.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A basic course in International Relations or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • T V Paul
  • POLI 362 Political Theory and IR 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Key contributions of political theory to the study and practice of international relations. Three prevailing theoretical traditions will be examined: realism, 'international society', and cosmopolitanism. Key practical issues to be explored from these perspectives include war, humanitarian intervention, economic globalization, environment, and gender.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: A 200 or 300-level course in political theory, and POLI 243 or POLI 244
    • Note: The fields are International Politics and Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Cassandra E Steer, Daniel Douek
  • POLI 441 IPE: Trade 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Politics of international trade, such as the international rules governing trade in goods, the functioning of international bodies such as the WTO, and the domestic sources of these international policies.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 243 or permission of the instructor.
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 442 Int'l Rel of Ethnic Conflict 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Issues related to the internationalization of ethnic conflict, including diasporas, contagion and demonstration effects, intervention, irredentism, the use of sanctions and force. Combination of theory and the study of contemporary cases.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 244 or permission of instructor

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 444 Topics in Intl Politics 2 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A specific problem area in International Politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: An upper level course in International Politics or written permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Gaoussou Diarra
  • POLI 445 IPE: Monetary Relations 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Advanced course in international political economy; the politics of international of monetary relations, such as international rules governing international finance, the reasons for and consequences of financial flows, and the functioning of international financial bodies such as the IMF and World Bank.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: POLI 243 or permission of the instructor.
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 448 Gender and Intl Relations 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The course will help students deepen their understanding of international relations by introducing them to gender analysis of global politics and feminist approaches to international relations. Part one examines gender-sensitive and feminist theories in international relations research. The second part then applies these approaches to a range of substantive issues including security, violence, peacebuilding, international law and political economy.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is International Politics.
    • Prerequisite(s): A basic course in International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 449 Diplomacy in Practice 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of the evolution of diplomatic practices over time, with a special emphasis on emerging trends in the 21st century. It focuses on key sites of diplomacy, from foreign ministries to international organizations, and evaluates the role of new technologies and non-states actors in shaping global intercourse.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite(s): A basic course in International Politics or permission of instructor.
    • The field is International Politics. This course is taught in an active learning classroom.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Vincent Pouliot
  • POLI 450 Peacebuilding 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: An examination of transitions from civil war to peace, and the role of external actors (international organizations, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations) in support of such transitions. Topics will include the dilemmas of humanitarian relief, peacekeeping operations, refugees, the demobilization of ex-combatants, transitional elections, and the politics of socio-economic reconstruction.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: previous courses in comparative politics/developing areas and international relations. Internet research skills are strongly recommended
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas; also in the field of International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Rex J Brynen
  • POLI 451 The European Union 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The emergence of the EU and its innovative institutions and policies will be studied through lectures, discussions, and a simulation (of a European Council or Parliament session). Emphasis upon current debates about the EU's developing identity, its internal political economy, its institutions of 'multilevel' governance, and its external relation.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: one course each in International Relations and Comparative Politics
    • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Christopher Chhim
  • POLI 575 Seminar:International Politics 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A research seminar dealing with topics in the field of international politics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Restriction: Open to graduate students and final year Honours students only
    • Note: The field is International Politics.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Fernando G Nunez

  Political Theory

  • POLI 231 Intro to Political Theory 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The course introduces students to political theory through critical examination of classic texts in the history of political thought. In addition to gaining an understanding of several different traditions of political thought, students are encouraged to develop their skills in textual interpretation, critical reasoning, and essay-writing.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Arash Abizadeh
      • Victor M Muniz-Fraticelli
  • POLI 232 Modern Political Thought 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The course introduces students to modern political thought through a critical examination of some of the key political ideologies and concepts of contemporary political discourse. Themes vary from year to year, and may include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, feminism, democracy, power, justice, and freedom.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year
    • Instructors
      • There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • POLI 333 Western Political Theory 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The major themes and writers in the political theory of classical antiquity. The political ideas of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, and the Hellenistic philosophers will be explored through the significant texts of this period.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 231 or POLI 232 or PHIL 240 or at least two political science courses at the 300 level; or permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Cameron J Cotton-O'Brien
  • POLI 334 Western Political Theory 2 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Medieval and renaissance political philosophy, from Saint Augustine to Sir Thomas More. Scholastic and neo-scholastic political thought, natural law and natural rights, as well as civic and northern humanism, republicanism and liberty. Twentieth century work on similar concepts will be used.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 333 or written permission of the instructor. POLI 333 should be taken before this course
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Jacob Levy
  • POLI 362 Political Theory and IR 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Key contributions of political theory to the study and practice of international relations. Three prevailing theoretical traditions will be examined: realism, 'international society', and cosmopolitanism. Key practical issues to be explored from these perspectives include war, humanitarian intervention, economic globalization, environment, and gender.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: A 200 or 300-level course in political theory, and POLI 243 or POLI 244
    • Note: The fields are International Politics and Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Cassandra E Steer, Daniel Douek
  • POLI 363 Contemporary Political Theory 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course explores fundamental currents of thought in political philosophy. Topics will vary from year to year, and may include issues such as classical liberalism and its opponents, the foundations of socialism and Marxism, rational choice theory and its critics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A 200 or 300 level course in political theory
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Yves Winter
  • POLI 364 Radical Political Thought 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Radical themes in contemporary political thought and action.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A 200- or 300-level course in political theory

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • William C Roberts
  • POLI 365 Democratic Theory 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A series of lectures and seminars on democratic theory.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: Prerequisite: A 200- or 300-level course in political theory
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Arash Abizadeh
  • POLI 366 Topics in Political Theory 1 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A specific problem area in Political Theory.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisites: A 200- or 300-level course in political theory
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Yves Winter
  • POLI 367 Liberal Political Theory 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: The development of liberal political thought and theories of justice, including a selection of authors from: Locke, Montesquieu, Smith, Constant, Kant, Mill, Tocqueville, Berlin, Hayek, Rawls, Nozick, Walzer, and Kymlicka, as well as some of their critics.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POLI 231, 232 or POLI 333

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Catherine Lu
  • POLI 433 Hist of Pol/Soc Theory 3 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: Early modern political philosophy, from Luther to Rousseau and Burke. Resistance theories of the 16th century, Hobbes and Locke, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Twentieth century work on concepts developed in this period such as rights, revolution, legitimacy, democracy, authority and liberty.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POL1 231 or 232 or 333 or 334 or written permission
    • Note: The field is Political Theory

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
    • Instructors
      • Arash Abizadeh
  • POLI 434 Hist of Pol/Soc Theory 4 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A consideration of selected writers and themes of late 19th and 20th century political theory. Writers include Hegel, Clausewitz, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Lenin, Rowis, Foucault, and Habermas. The rise of industrial society, scientism, the romantic revolt, revolutionary movements, socialism and liberal-democracy.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: POL1 433
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Jacob Levy
  • POLI 459 Topics in Political Theory 2 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: This course will deal with a specific problem area in Political theory.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: A 300- or 400-level course in political theory
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Catherine Lu, Yves Winter
  • POLI 561 Seminar:Political Theory 3 Credits

    Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

    
    

    Political Science: A topic in political philosophy such as democracy, liberty, property or nationalism, or a political philosopher, is studied to enable students to research a topic in depth, to present their papers to the seminar, and to engage in and profit from discussion and debate.

    Offered by: Political Science

    • Prerequisite: At least one upper-level course in political philosophy
    • Restriction: Open to graduate students, final year Honours students, and other advanced undergraduates with the permission of the instructor
    • Note: The field is Political Theory.

    • Symbols:

    • Terms
      • Fall 2016
      • Winter 2017
    • Instructors
      • Victor M Muniz-Fraticelli
      • William C Roberts

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• Political Science Undergraduate Program Audit forms, as well as Degree Audit forms that will assist you in planning your B.A., are available here.
• Political Science pamphlets containing information such as details about the various fields in Political Science, career opportunities, graduate studies, general tips on applying to law schools, political science essay writing guidelines, and the various fields of research of our professors can be found here.
• Information on Political Science Assessment and Re-Read Policy is available here.
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