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POLI 210
Poli Sci Research Methods
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: This course provides an introduction to political science research methods. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the scientific study of politics, the variety of research methodologies in political science, and the challenges that arise when researchers attempt to explain or measure political phenomena, demonstrate causal relationships and draw methodologically- defensible conclusions from research .
Offered by: Political Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maria D Popova, Brendan Szendro
(Group: Methods)
Syllabus: Poli 210 Fall 2024
POLI 212
Intro to ComparPol-Eur/NAmerca
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to fundamental comparative politics concepts and research that focuses on Europe and North America. Topics include: state and state institutions, parties and party systems, elections, protest and social movements, rule of
law, corruption, regime transitions鈥� democratization and autocratization.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Comparative Politics.
(Field/Group: Comparative Politics)
Syllabus: Poli 212 Fall 2024
POLI 221
Government of Canada
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An examination of the central governmental institutions, including parliament, federalism, and the judiciary.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Canadian Politics.
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 221 Fall 2024
POLI 222
Political Proc&Behav in Canada
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to contemporary political life in Canada that examines how demands are identified and transmitted through the political systems. Emphasis will be placed on: the Canadian political culture; socialization and political participation; the electoral system; elections and voting; the role and structure of political parties; and the influence of organized interest.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Canadian Politics.
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 222 Winter 2024
POLI 226
La vie politique qu茅b茅coise
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: Une introduction 脿 la vie politique qu茅b茅coise 脿 travers l'茅tude des institutions, des id茅ologies et des comportements politiques. Une attention particuli猫re sera accord茅e 脿 la structure et aux changements dans le syst猫me politique qu茅b茅coise.
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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
(Field/Group: Canadian Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 226 Winter 2024
POLI 227
Intro to Compar Pol-Global
S.
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to politics across the Global South. A comparative examination of the legacies of colonialism, the achievement of independence, and political and socio-economic development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Topics include modernization, dependency, state-building, political violence, revolution, the role of the military, authoritarianism, and democratization.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Comparative Politics.
(Field/Group: Comparative Politics)
Syllabus:
Poli 227 Winter 2024听
POLI 231
Intro to Political Theory
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: The course introduces students to political theory through critical examination of classic texts in the history of political thought. In addition to gaining an understanding of several different traditions of political thought, students are encouraged to develop their skills in textual interpretation, critical reasoning, and essay-writing.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is Political Theory.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jacob Levy
- William C Roberts
(Field/Group: Political Theory)
Syllabus:
Poli 231 Fall 2024听
POLI 243
Intl Poltcs of Econ Relations
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: An introduction to international relations, through examples drawn from international political economy. The emphasis will be on the politics of trade and international monetary relations.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is International Politics.
(Field Group: International Relations)
Syllabus:
Poli 243 Winter 2024
POLI 244
Intl Politics: State Behaviour
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: Offers a comprehensive introduction to the behaviour of nation states. Explores how states make foreign policy decisions and what motivates their behaviour. Other covered topics include the military and economic dimensions of state behaviour, conflict, cooperation, interdependence, integration, globalization, and change in the international system.
Offered by: Political Science
- Note: The field is International Politics.
(Field/Group: International Relations)
Syllabus:
POLI 244 Fall 2024
POLI 245
Intro aux rel. internationales
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Political Science: Introduction aux principales composantes des relationsinternationales contemporaines鈥揼uerre, souverainet茅,diplomatie, droit international, gouvernance mondiale,d茅veloppement, droits humains, mondialisation, 脿 traversune approche historique et relationnelle h茅rit茅e de lasocio-histoire, de la sociologie politique, de l鈥檋istoiremondiale et des 茅tudes postcoloniales telles qued茅velopp茅es dans le monde francophone.
Offered by: Political Science
- Course is given in French. The field is International Relations.
(Field/Group: International Relations)
Syllabus:
Poli 245 Fall 2024
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