An introduction to political science that provides both a framework for thinking about politics and the institutions of governance, and some of the...
An examination of the institutions and constitutional foundations of government and politics in Canada. Offered annually.
An analysis of the processes, groups, parties, voters, and culture of Canadian politics. Offered annually.
An examination of how and why societies change and the context in which transformation occurs. Offered annually.
The nature of political regimes in advanced industrial countries and the developing world. Offered annually.
A comparative examination of the ways in which selected polities respond to national, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and racial diversity. ...
A comparative exploration of the apparent disjuncture between the normative assumptions of liberal democratic theory and the realities of...
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists from ancient to modern times, focusing in particular on the role and scope of...
This course introduces students to a range of contemporary ideologies, such as liberalism, socialism, conservatism, fascism, feminism, anarchism,...
An introduction to the major issues in the study of international relations: questions of war and peace, national security, the role of the 'state',...
An introduction to the major issues in the study of international political economy, including transnationalism, integration, globalization, and...
This course introduces students to current theoretical and policy debates about the nature of 'international security.' In addition to addressing the...
This course examines the evolution of global politics in the modern era, from the institutionalization of sovereignty in the Peace of Westphalia to...
This course analyzes the status of women and men in domestic and global politics. It presents primary concepts used in political science to address:...
An examination of the evolution of constitutional principles in Canada. Topics include developments in federal-provincial relations, the role of the...
This course provides an introduction to the principal theoretical perspectives and empirical debates in the study of elections, voting, public...
A critical examination of the relationship between the mass media and politics, focusing on the functions of the media in modern liberal democracies...
How courts are responding to their responsibility to review legislative and executive decisions in terms of their impact on citizens; the impact of...
An examination of the character and functions of the Canadian welfare state. Theoretical explanations of the welfare state. The historical development...
An introduction to Canadian political thinkers who have addressed important themes in contemporary Canadian public, legal and theoretical discourse,...
