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Political Science (AC)
Political Science 1020E - Introduction to Political Science
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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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2130 - Canadian Government and Politics
A survey of the government, institutions, and political processes of Canada.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2230E and the former Politics 130E.
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Extra Information: 3 hours. 2 hours (for King's), 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2131 - International Politics
A study of the factors governing international relations: the United Nations; the foreign policies of such countries as the USA, Russia, UK, France, China and Canada.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2231E and the former Politics 131E.
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Extra Information: 3 hours. 2 hours (for King's), 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2146 - Public Administration
The basic principles of public administration in the modern state, including organization, procedures and the relation of administration to policy making.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2246E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2202E - Special Topics in Political Science
Topic available in department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2206E - Special Topics in Political Theory
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2207E - Special Topics in Canadian Politics
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2208E - Special Topics in International Politics
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2209E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2210E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Developed Countries
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2211E - Business and Government
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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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 2215F/G - Special Topics in Political Science
An analysis of the political institutions, social institutions and public policy of selected countries. Topics to be posted by the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 2216F/G - Special Topics in Political Science
An analysis of the political institutions, social institutions and public policy of selected countries. Topics to be posted by the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 2219E - The Politics of Human Rights
A lecture course on the political dimensions of human rights. The course begins by examining the meaning and interpretations of human rights, and then discusses the application of the human rights discourse in real world situations both within states and at the international level.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3388E, the former Political Science 209E, if taken in 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2222E - Politics and the Media in Canada
Examines the interrelationship between politics, government and the media in Canada. The principal themes of the course include: the political history of the media in Canada; ideology and the media; the political economy of the Canadian media; State regulation of the media; politics and the news; and the political effects of the media.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King’s)
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Political Science 2225E - Developing Countries in Global Politics
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.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2240E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 2230E - Canadian Government and Politics
An examination of selected problems in Canadian government and politics, such as federalism, political parties and pressure groups.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2103A/B, 2130, 2133A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2231E - International Relations
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 tolls and theories to interpret the international system.
Antirequisite(s): International Relations 2701E, Political Science 2131.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2235E - The Politics of the Environment
An examination of human impacts on the earth's ecosystems, and the political responses to these impacts, with particular attention to the effects of industrial technologies and economic patterns, and the underlying values that support these. This course will draw upon concepts from economic, geography, and biology as well as political science.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2137
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 2237E - Introduction to Political Theory
An examination of central themes and issues in the history of political thought from ancient to modern times.
Antirequisite(s): Philosophy 2800F/G, 2801F/G, 2802E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2238F/G - United Kingdom Constitution
An examination of the origins, development, and theories of the Constitution of the United Kingdom, with particular reference to its foundational laws and constitutional issues, such as nationalism and devolution, civil rights, parliamentary reform, and membership in the European Union.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2299E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2239F/G - American Constitutional Law
An examination of the origins, development, and theories of the Constitution of the United States of America, with particular reference to the separation and division of powers, democratic institutions, civil rights and judiciary.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2244E.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2244E - American Government and Politics
A study of the American Constitution, institutions of government and political processes.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 2144.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2245E - Introduction to Comparative Politics
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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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2246E - Public Administration
The basic principles of public administration in the modern state, including organization, procedures and the relation of administration to policy making.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2146
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Political Science 2248E - Western European Political Systems
A comparative study of government and politics in Western European democratic states.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 129, 148, 348E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2255F/G - Women in Political Life
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.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2270E
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, King's)
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Political Science 2257 - Global Political Economy
A comprehensive survey of the principal issues, perspectives and debates in the field of global political economy. Topics include the emergence of economic globalisation and its consequences for the environment, labour, democracy, international conflict and poverty. Alternatives to contemporary economic globalisation and contending approaches to international development are also considered.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2270E - Women and Politics
This course focuses on how women participate and effect political change. It examines women’s subordination and the wide-range of emancipatory struggles women have undertaken to achieve equality.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E, or Women's Studies 1020E, or registration in Honors Specialization, or Major modules in Social Justice and Peace Studies.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course
(Brescia, Huron, King’s)
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Political Science 2276F/G - The Politics of Health Care
This course considers the operation of Canada’s health care system and the public-policy initiatives designed to address the political and economic challenges of delivering health care services in Canada.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3400A/B.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2280E - The Government and Politics of China
An introduction to Chinese Government and Politics with reference to the historical evolution of the political system, ideology, institutions and political processes.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2284F/G - Inside Governments: Policy Making in Canada and the United States
This course examines policy making and public administration in Canada and the United States. Comparing institutions, processes, and cultures, the course surveys a range of policy fields including economic development, social welfare, health care, and public security. Theoretical approaches are supplemented with insider perspectives from policy participants.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2246E, the former 2285E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2286F/G - Policy Analysis
A survey which briefly reviews policy-making processes, and then concentrates on the analysis of policy outcomes, through current examples and literature (primarily) on social indicators, policy planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2287A/B - Playing Games
This course conceptualizes politics as a set of interactive games and investigates the successful strategies for playing these games. The games, which students will play, include the prisoner’s dilemma, chicken, stag hunt, ultimatum, and the dollar auction game. The course uses games to understand and resolve such key political situations as war, negotiations, overpopulation, and the provision of public goods.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2290E - Introduction to Political Leadership
An introductory course which examines the key dimensions of political leadership: nature and significance of leadership, power and leadership, historical and modern approaches to political leadership, skills and competencies of leadership, and political leadership in practice.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course, 3.0 hours.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2294F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2295F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 2296F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Political Science 2299E - British Politics: Continuity and Change
A historical and analytical examination of the themes of continuity and change in British politics, with particular focus on the constitution, government, democracy, political parties and ideologies. Issues such as nationalism, terrorism, race, multiculturalism, and Britain's relations with the European Union and the USA are also considered.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3301F/G - (In)Equality and Violence
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 2.0 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 3302F/G - Immigration & Multiculturalism
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the Department.
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Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2.0 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 3304F/G - Political Identities
The formation of political identities is explored in the context of cultures, ideologies, discourses, and narratives in a globalizing world. Investigating citizenship, political participation, engagement in social movements and political protest, the course focuses on hybrid, fragmented, and multiple identities and their political consequences, notably attempts to construct singular identities.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E plus 1.0 course in Political Science at the 2200 level, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours. 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3306F/G - Political Authority and Resistance
An introduction to the role of masses in political life. Topics include agitation, propaganda, protest, social movements, symbolic politics and mobilization. Ethnic discrimination, nationalism, political terror and political violence are explored through the psychology of ethnocentrism, xenophobia, authoritarianism, dogmatism and racism.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3389E
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in any Political Science module.
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3309E - Politics and Contemporary Social Policy
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or Political Science 2244E or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3310E - Selected Topics in Political Science
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3311F/G - Civil Society, Community and Democracy
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.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3300E.
Prerequisite(s): Honors standing in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3312F/G - Protest: Politics From Below
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.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3300E.
Prerequisite(s): Honors standing in 3rd or 4th year in either Political Science or Social Justice and Peace Studies, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3315F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
An analysis of the theory and practise in the processes of government and politics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Honors Political Science or permission of Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3318F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
An analysis of the theory and practise in the processes of government and politics. Topics to be posted by the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Honors Political Science or Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3319F/G - Freedom, Order and Control
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?

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3392E if taken in 2014-15.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E or Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3324F/G - Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science
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.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Honors Political Science, Honors Specialization in Political Science, Majors in Political Science.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 3325E - Ethnic Conflict and Resolution
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3332F/G - Law, Politics, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This course will examine and assess the Charter’s implications for the Canadian political process. The course will focus on judicial interpretation of the Charter, the respective roles of Parliament and the judiciary in the political process, and Charter litigation commenced by competing social interests.
Antirequisite(s):     
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or Sociology 2260A/B.     
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3333E - Canadian Foreign Policy
An examination of the development and character of Canadian external policy.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or International Relations 2701E and either Political Science 2230E or 2234E.
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Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3339E - Public Management
A course for students wishing to work in government or pursue careers that require a close appreciation of the operation of government. Course examines the responsibilities of public servants and their relationships with other actors in the political process. Focus is on Canada, but other countries are considered.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E, Political Science 2246E or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours. 1.0 course
(Brescia)
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Political Science 3343F/G - European Union: The Politics of Integration
This course will survey the sources in history of European integration, the institutions and policy-making approaches that have resulted from these developments, and the extent to which the European Union has moved in a state-like or democratic direction and will do so in the future.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or 2245E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3345E - International Law & Organization
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course
(Huron)
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Political Science 3349E - Governing Intergovernmentally
This is a course which considers the origins and operation of federalism in Canada. The course centres on the interactions of federal and provincial governments in the making of policy and highlights the challenges and changing nature of intergovernmental relations.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3348F/G, the former Political Science 347E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2130, 2230E or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 1.0 course, 2.0 hours.
(Brescia)
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Political Science 3351E - Theories of the State
A seminar on theories of the nature and role of the modern state. Topics for discussion may include theories of state formation, pluralist, individualist and neo-Marxist views of the state, and the question of state autonomy in relation to economic and social formations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3352E - Advanced International Politics
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3355E - Law, State and Democracy
An examination of theories of the state and democracy, and the mediating role of law in relations between groups, individuals and the state.  Issues discussed include the justifiable limits on state interference in the lives of citizens, the viability of democratic decision-making, internal nationalist, ethnic, religious and linguistic divisions, and multiculturalism.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3351E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3356F/G - The Political Economy of Globalisation
This seminar course examines the main issues and theoretical debates surrounding contemporary economic globalisation. It analyses the implications of a globalising economy for environmental protection, labour, inequality, democracy, and international peace. The rise of resistance movements and proposals for alternatives to globalisation's current form are also considered.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3357E
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3357E - International Political Economy
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.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3365F/G
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Political Science 3358F/G - The Politics of Economic Development
A seminar course that examines the theoretical debates and issues surrounding economic development. It surveys the main theoretical approaches that seek to explain the causes of underdevelopment and the development strategies they advocate. Case studies include micro-credit, fair trade, foreign aid, child labour, gender and development, and foreign debt.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3357E and 3365F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3360F/G - 21st Century Media and Politics
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.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4208F/G or the former Political Science 3350E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3361F/G - American Borders & Borderlands
This course will introduce students to the field of Borders and Borderlands Studies. Students will examine the history, politics, culture and socio-economic conditions of the borderlands of the US, and consider a range of past and present issues and challenges that are both distinct to the certain regions, but also part of global/local constellations of borders and borderlands.

Antirequisite(s): Sociology 3354F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Political Science or Sociology, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3368E - City-Regions in a Global Age
This course examines the growing political, economic, cultural and ecological significance of city-regions. Topics include: the dynamics of globalization and localization; the resurgence of urban and regional policy analysis; effective governance structures for sprawling city-regions; and problems of social polarization and spatial segregation within metropolitan areas.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3363F/G, 3364F/G, the former Political Science 392E (section 550) taken in 2002/03 and 2003/04.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in any Political Science module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3369F/G - International Law and Organization
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.

Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 3345E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3374E - Special Topics in Political Theory
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3375E - Special Topics in Canadian Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3376E - Special Topics in International Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3377E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or 2245E or 2280E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3378E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Developed Countries
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or 2245E or 2280E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3379E - Global Environmental Politics
A comprehensive overview of the major issues, actors, ideas, institutions, and interests that constitute the global politics of the environment. The course covers the major worldviews of global environmental politics, the relationship between the global economy and the global environment, and the various approaches to managing global environmental change.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 3379F/G. Global Environmental Politics offered as the former Political Science 455G in 2005-06 and Political Science 455F in 2006-07 and Political Science 3314E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3380E - Governance in the Asia-Pacific
A seminar course on comparative politics of the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. The exploration of themes such as Confucian capitalism, political economy, Asian values, the rising middle class, state/society relationships, gender and ethnic politics, and political changes will be complemented by detailed country studies that encompass Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or 2245E or 2280E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3382F/G - China's International Relations
An analysis of China's international relations after the Cold War by focusing on the impact of the international environment, the domestic determinants of its foreign policy, changing security concerns, and the patterns of its interaction with other global powers and international organizations.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 381E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or 2245E or 2280E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3383F/G - Japan's International Relations
An analysis of Japan's international relations after the Cold War by focusing on the impact of the international environment, the domestic determinants of its foreign policy, changing security concerns, and the pattern of its interaction with other global powers and international organizations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or 2245E or 2280E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3384F/G - Media and Elections: Campaigns, Candidates and Coverage
An exploration of the mutual interplay among media, politicians and citizens during election campaigns. Particular attention is focused on political advertising, editorializing, the news and current affairs media, televised debates, on-line campaigning, key campaign turning points and the impact of opinion polls.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2222E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in any Political Science module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3385F/G - Political Communications in Canada: Image, Influence, Impact
An investigation into the relationship between power and representation in Canada. Grounded in a historical orientation to the political media in Canada, the course explores influential social forces behind the creation of media images and messages as well as the degree to which such mediated ideas exert an impact on audiences.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2222E
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year in any Political Science module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3386F/G - The Globalisation of Neoliberalism
This advanced seminar course examines how neoliberalism became so dominant in the global political economy and considers alternative explanations for the global spread of neoliberalism, including the roles played by global economic competition, military and economic power, policy learning, international institutions, think tanks, economists, consultants and transnational advocacy groups.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 356F if taken in 2006.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3392E - Special Topics in Political Science
Topic available in department.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science, or permission of the Department for students not registered in Political Science programs.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Political Science 3394F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3395F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 3399F/G - Independent Study
Reading and discussion of selected topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Political Science, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 3400F/G - Northern Policy Challenges for Canada
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year in any Political Science module
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Political Science 4405E - Legislative Politics
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4420E - Selected Topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4421F/G - Negotiating Peace
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.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4423F/G - Nationalism, Rebellion, and Separatism
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year of an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 4424F/G - Nationalist Conflicts and Paths to Peace
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 3rd or 4th year standing in any module/program, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 4429E - Politics and the State in the United Kingdom
A seminar devoted to the study of theoretical perspectives on the state, and to the consideration of a selection of contemporary issues within and related to the state in the United Kingdom.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from: Political Science 2237E, 2248E, 2299E, 3351E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4431F/G - Critical Security Studies
The course examines both critical theory and contemporary security issues as well as the methodologies of Critical Security Studies. Themes include but are not confined to: security and identity; securitization and desecuritization; extraterritorial security; gender and security; private security; security and technology; environmental security; and human security.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4430E.     
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Political Science or Sociology, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 4432F/G - Culture, Technology, Politics
Students critically examine the impact of new information and communication technology on contemporary politics. Considering divergent perspectives on the digital future, students will be introduced to theoretical and empirical literature in surveillance studies and science and technology studies, focusing on the changing nature of power, information, identity, the body, and the state in the 21st century.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4430E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Political Science or Sociology, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 4435F/G - Canadian Public Policy
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.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One of Political Science 2230E or 2245E and year 3 or 4 standing, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4436F/G - Political Communications
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.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): One of Political Science 2230E or 2245E and year 3 or 4 standing, or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4438F/G - Postmodern Political Theory
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.

Antirequisite(s): Philosophy 2206W/X.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Political Science 4439F/G - Elites and Power
The 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.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E and third or fourth year standing, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4444E - Constitutions in Canada and the United States
This course analyzes and compares the protection of individual and group rights in the two federal constitutions, from their inception to the present. Based within a legal-historical context, using the constitutional case method, it examines the political, social, and economic issues as they relate to the role of judges, legislators, and the executives in the formation of public policy.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4450E - United States Foreign Policy: Economic and Military Globalization
An analysis of the theory and institutional factors, and the constitutional constraints in a democracy from 1776 to the present.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4401F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E and 2231E or 2244E, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4485E - Selected Topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Political Science 4490E - Thesis. Permission of the Department
Thesis to be submitted by April 15 of the fourth year.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4493E - Special Topics in Political Theory
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4494E - Special Topics in Canadian Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4495E - Special Topics in International Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4496E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or 2245E or 2280E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Political Science 4497E - Special Topics in Comparative Politics: Developed Countries
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or 2245E or 2280E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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