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Political Science (SS)
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.
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Political Science 2102A/B - Capitalism and Democracy
A conceptual and historical examination of 'capitalism' and 'democracy' and of various understandings of the relationship between them. The course will examine: the relationship of capitalism and democracy to such ends as freedom, equality and justice; the economic, political and social aspects of capitalism and democracy.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 2103A/B - Current Issues in Canadian Politics
An examination of selected issues in Canadian politics. Each year the course will allow for inquiry into three or four issues of current interest, to be chosen by the instructor. In each area, the focus will be on understanding the status quo, and then analyzing proposals for change.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2230E.  
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Political Science 2104 - The United Nations in the New Millennium
The course examines the United Nations' contributions to the resolution of diverse global problems. The course will assist the student to understand how the United Nations operates and to evaluate current United Nations policies and activities on a wide range of contemporary issues, including peace and security, economic development, human rights, and environmental protection.
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Political Science 2133A/B - The Provinces in the Canadian Federation
An examination of the role and place of the provinces within the Canadian federal system. The course provides an introduction to federal-provincial relations in Canada.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2130, 2230E, the former Political Science 2234E.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 2135A/B - Canada Abroad
An analysis of significant factors in the determination of Canadian trade, defence and foreign policy; a comparison with similar determinants in other nations, where such comparisons are meaningful; the interplay of domestic and foreign considerations in the determination of national goals.
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Political Science 2137 - 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 economics, geography, and biology, as well as political science.
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Political Science 2140A/B - Globalization: Competition and Democratic Governance
This course critically discusses the history and development of globalization and the cultural, social, religious and political impacts of an interconnected world. Topics include: global financial crisis and governance; global production and trade; rising fundamentalism and religious backlash; cultural homogeneity and westernization; global social movements and protest; global environmental issues.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2257; Political Science 2191A/B if taken in 2010-11 or 2011-12
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Political Science 2141A/B - Global Violence and Injustice
Lectures focus on international security issues including biological weapons, conventional warfare, environmentally-caused conflict, nuclear terrorism, and on the causes of global violence including forced migration, population growth, poverty, and underdevelopment. We discuss using deterrence, diplomacy, peacekeeping, and international organizations, like the UN and NATO to avert global violence.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2192A/B if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14
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Political Science 2142A/B - Politics and Pop Culture
This course explores politics and popular culture through (and in) film, television, as well as digital and print media (advertisements, blogs etc.).  The course will acquaint students with some major political theories, as well as examine selected issues such as capitalism, urbanism, consumerism, war, terrorism, transhumanism, technology and science.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2194A/B if taken in 2013-14
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Political Science 2190 - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2191A/B - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2192A/B - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2193 - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2194A/B - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2200F/G - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2201F/G - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2202E - Special Topics in Political Science
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Political Science 2203F/G - Problems in Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Resolution
This course introduces students to interdisciplinary studies of transitional justice and post-conflict reconstruction, with emphasis on questions of conflict. Students will examine key concepts and explore theoretical problems in confronting and seeking solutions to the aftermath of large-scale events of social violence, including war, genocide, and authoritarian rule.
Antirequisite(s): Transitional Justice 2001F/G.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course
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Political Science 2205E - Special Topics in Political Science
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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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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Political Science 2212E - Extreme Leadership: Leaders, Crises and Controversies in Modern Politics
This course surveys the various ways leadership has been defined and treated theoretically and explores real world cases concerning how leaders exercise leadership, particularly in complex or challenging conditions. The course illustrates why and how some leaders are important, unpredictable and creative agents with much capacity to influence political outcomes.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2205E if taken in 2010-11, 2011-12,   2012-13 or 2013-14
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E or both MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course
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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.
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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): Political Science 2131   
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 1020E   
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 2236E - Local Government
The structure and political processes of local government, including such subjects as provincial-municipal relations, finance, administration, and principles of urban and regional planning.
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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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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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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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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.
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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.
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Political Science 2423F/G - Russia and Ukraine: Past and Present
This course examines the causes and consequences of the current conflict in Ukraine. By looking at Russian and Ukrainian history, placing it in international context and exploring concepts such as state, empire, nation, and the role of mass media, it provides a larger framework for understanding what is happening today.
Antirequisite(s): History 2423F/G.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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All Political Science courses at the 3000-level, offered on the main campus, are restricted to honors students or honors specialization students.  Each year the department will designate specific 3000-level courses that will be available to students registered in the Political Science Major module.  Consult the department website or the lecture timetable.
Political Science 3200E - Understanding September 11th
In what ways were the attacks of September 11th significant? This question is examined primarily using the 2001-2002 responses to the event of international relations theorists.  Associated themes include "Terrorism", "Anti-Americanism", "American Exceptionalism", "Imperialism", "Legitimacy", "Democracy", "Globalization" and "International Law".
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3201F/G - Issues in International Law
This course explores the political implications of international law. It examines competing approaches and considers the nature of  international law. International law is discussed in the context of contemporary issues, including dispute settlement, terrorism,  humanitarian intervention, international impunity, the law of the sea, and human rights.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3345E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3203F/G - International Crises
This course interrogates global security issues through critical approaches, including feminist, Marxist and Gramscian, post-modern, environmentalist and post-colonial. It examines key dominant issues, such as nuclear weapons, but also alternative issues, such as racism in security policies, indigenous peoples’ security, masculinity and warfare, and capitalism and the military-industrial complex.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3204F/G - Great Debates in International Relations
The theoretical study of international relations has been shaped over the years by enduring works of political philosophers, historians, economists and practitioners of diplomatic craft. This course focuses on the "great debate(s)" at the heart of the modern discipline of IR, and how ideas influence our understanding of world politics.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3501F/G if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3205F/G - Africa in World Politics
Africa is growing in importance in International Relations. The place of Africa in world politics will be examined using the writings of prominent (mostly African) international relations theorists. As part of this, we will examine the ideas of ‘Africa’, the state, power, imperialism, legitimacy, institutions, and colonialism.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3390F if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Political Science 3206F/G - Political Risk Assessment
Policy makers in business and government have a need to understand political risks faced in the various countries where they operate. The course uses contemporary cases to evaluate the major theories of political risk assessment to provide students with the tools needed to understand this increasingly important industry.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3411F/G if taken in 2013-14 or 2014-15.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2701E AND enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or International Relations or permission from the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 3207F/G - Women, Sex, and Politics
This course explores the politics of gender, race, class, and sexuality in global contexts by introducing students to the political history of women's movements, feminist political debates, political theories of gender inequality, and critical analysis of gender representations in political and social media.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3421F/G if taken in 2013-14 or 2014-15.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 3208F/G - Global Climate-Change Politics
This course explores international climate change negotiations, the evolution of multilevel climate governance, and the factors that shape policy outcomes. Topics include: history of climate negotiations; negotiating positions of key countries and their domestic policy; global political dynamics and policy debates; and the role of leadership, norms, discourse and persuasion.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3314E if taken in 2014-15 or earlier.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E or the former 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3209F/G - Foreign Policy Analysis
This course explores the dynamics of foreign policy creation with emphasis on the Canadian context. We will examines who creates foreign policy, how it is implemented, and critically assess policy documents and outcomes. This will include discussion of issues such as counterterrorism, humanitarianism, militarization, trade, financial governance and bilateral negotiations.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3401F/G if taken in 2013-14 or 2014-15, the former Political Science 3333E.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E.
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Political Science 3313E - Wealth and Poverty
A historical and philosophical study of the concepts of ‘wealth’, ‘poverty’ and related ideas in Western political thought starting with Homer and the Bible and ending with 21st-century arguments.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3314E - Global Environmental Governance
This course explores the theory and practice of global environmental governance. It offers a comprehensive overview of existing international policy on various ecological issues such as climate change. Through classroom simulations of global negotiations, students will analyze the political, economic, and social factors that shape outcomes in environmental politics.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3379F/G.       
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.       
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3316F/G - Political Parties
An analytical study of political parties. Topics include: the historical development of political parties; theoretical approaches to political parties; the role of political parties in the electorate and in government; political parties and representation. Emphasis will be placed on Canadian parties and cross-national comparisons.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2234E or 2244E  
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Political Science 3317F/G - Interest Groups and Social Movements
An analytical study of interest groups and social movements. Topics include: theoretical approaches to interest group formation; the role of groups and movements in the policy-making process; their effectiveness as agents of democratic representation. Particular attention will be paid to the role of interest groups in Canada.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or the former Political Science 2234E.   
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3321F/G - Politics of India
An introduction to the politics and history of the world's largest functioning democracy. India's experience provides insight into the political process of a poor, developing country with a long history of colonialism that successfully constructed a constitutional government, republican in principle and parliamentary in institutional terms.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Political Science 3322F/G - Latin America in Global Perspective
An introduction to the political economy of Modern Latin America examines how the continuing interactions between foreign and domestic economic forces have shaped Latin American politics. It explores what is distinctive in the region about the present dynamics and processes associated with globalization.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2245E or 2231E, or History 2501E or Anthropology 2216F/G, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.      
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Political Science 3323F/G - The Politics of Latin America
Major themes have dominated discussions of the politics of Latin America, including populism, revolutionary struggle, military rule, democracy and participation, social movements and the quest for meaningful citizenship. A number of country-case studies highlight continuities and changes in the contemporary politics of the region.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2245E or 2231E, or History 2501E or Anthropology 2216F/G, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.     
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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): Registration in 3rd or 4th year of Political Science, International Relations or a BMOS Public Administration module.
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Political Science 3326E - Canadian-American Relations
This course examines the Canadian-American relationship by looking back to how it developed and ahead to what it might become, especially after NAFTA. Topics include communications, culture, trade and investment, immigration, security, the environment and extra-continental relations. Approaches include economic history, political economy, political integration and public choice.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or Political Science 2231E or 2244E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2701E.  
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3329F/G - The Politics of the Middle East
This half-course in comparative politics introduces the Middle East in world politics and explores the issues relating to political and economic development, war and peace in the region through the second-half of the twentieth century to present times.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, 2245E, International Relations 2702E or the former 2701E or History 2815E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3331F/G - Courts and the Constitution
This course will provide an overview of Canada’s judicial system and constitution. The course will focus on the impact of judicial decisions on the federal system, the shift to a constitutional discourse based on rights, and issues relating to the judiciary such as the rule of law and judicial independence.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E   
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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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.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or Sociology 2260A/B.    
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3334E - Contemporary Political Theory
A seminar on key themes, problems, beliefs and approaches in recent political theory.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3336F/G - Elections and Voting
This course examines the role of elections in maintaining democratic governance from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Topics to be covered include: electoral systems; the legal framework governing election campaigns; the role of parties and the media in election campaigns; and the social, psychological and economic influences on voting behaviour.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2244E or the former Political Science 2234E  
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3337F/G - Comparative Public Opinion
This course critically situates the role and place of public opinion within the politics of advanced industrial democracies. Topics include defining the concept of public opinion; considering the individual and group sources of opinion; and evaluating the relationship of public opinion with public policy, media and various contemporary issues.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3397F/G if taken in 2008-09; 2009-10; 2010-11.
Prerequisite(s): At least 1.0 2200-level Political Science course.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3340F/G - The Rise and Fall of Communism in the USSR and Eastern Europe
Communism had a great impact on the politics and history of Europe and parts of Asia in the twentieth century. This course explores the form of communism which turned the collapsing Russian empire into the USSR, spread to Eastern Europe after World War Two and eventually collapsed in 1989-91.
Antirequisite(s): History 3419F/G.   
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3341F/G - The Post Communist Transformations
The collapse of communism in Europe had a profound impact on countries where the ideology had dominated. It also ended the bipolar international system and ushered in a new era in international relations. This course examines domestic, regional, international and transnational dimensions of these transformations.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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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.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3344F/G - Western European Politics: States, Nations, and Regimes
This course provides a detailed introduction to Western European politics, with an emphasis upon Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Topics include: state and nation formation, early experiences of autocratic and parliamentary rule, the sources and nature of post-WWII democracies, and the recent resurgence of nationalism and regionalism.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2248E.    
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3348F/G - Federalism
This course will describe, analyze and evaluate interactions between federal, provincial and local governments in Canada. The course will focus on the processes of interaction and the policy impacts of these relationships in the contemporary period.
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Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or the former Political Science 2234E   
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3354E - Selected Topics in Political Science
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Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Politics, or permission of the Department for students not registered in Politics programs.
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3363F/G - Urban Political Analysis
An introduction to the structures and actors that shape the politics of urban issues in large North American and West European cities. Students apply concepts learned to an in-depth study of a city or cities of their choice.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3368E
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course in Political Science at the 2200 level
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3364F/G - Issues in Urban Governance
A thematic analysis of current policy problems and responses in large North American and West European cities. Issues include globalization and economic development, suburban sprawl, the challenge of social diversity and local environmental problems.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3368E
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 3363F/G
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Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3365F/G - Political Economy - North South
This course examines the nature of relations between developing and industrialized states with special focus on such issues as development, aid, trade, investment, food and agriculture.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3358F/G, 3357E.    
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2211E or Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Economics 1020.    
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3366E - International Conflict Management
An examination of theories and strategies of international conflict and conflict management, including the causes of war, arms control, and various methods of reducing or eliminating conflict.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3367F/G - Political Economy: North America
An examination of the impact of North American economic and social integration on Canada/U.S. relations. Consideration is given to the applicability of various theories of political integration and economic interdependence to the case of Canada and the United States.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3370F/G - The Politics of Western Canada
An analysis of the political institutions and governmental processes within the four Western provinces of Canada.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2236E or the former Political Science 2234E or permission of Department.   
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 3371F/G - The Politics of Quebec
An advanced study of Quebec politics, emphasizing the relevance of the economy, political parties, ideologies, language issues and nationalism.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2236E or the former Political Science 2234E or permission of Department.   
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3372F/G - The Politics of Ontario
An advanced course dealing with the politics and government of Ontario. Specific issues will be studied as an illustration of the governmental process and politics of the province.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E or 2236E or the former Political Science 2234E.    
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3388E - International Human Rights
This course will provide an overview of the topic of human rights, from its origins to its 21st century reality, to its various conceptions, theoretical notions, and instruments. It will look at issues of concern, abuses and potential solutions.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2219E
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3390F/G - 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3391F/G - 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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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 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3393E - 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 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 3396F/G - 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3397F/G - 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3398F/G - First Nations Political and Legal Issues
Political and legal issues are inseparable in contemporary examinations of land use, self-determination, governance, individual and community rights. This course will examine the legal institutions and practices of traditional First Nations cultures as well as contemporary practice.
Antirequisite(s): First Nations Studies 3722F/G     
Prerequisite(s): First Nations Studies 2218F/G or 2901E or Anthropology 2218F/G or History 2209E or 2201E or 2205E or the former 2207F/G or Political Science 2103A/B or 2230E or 2234E or the former 214F/G or Law 2101 or Women's Studies 2260.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3401F/G-3403F/G - Special Topics in Canadian Politics
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E and registration in 3rd or 4th year of Political Science, International Relations or a BMOS Public Administration module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 3411F/G-3413F/G - Special Topics in IR/Comparative Politics
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E OR Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E AND enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or International Relations, or permission of the Department for students not registered in those programs.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3421F/G-3423F/G - Special Topics in Political Theory
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E AND enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or International Relations, or permission of the Department for students not registered in those programs.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3501F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
Topic available in Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year Honors Politics or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 3502F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
Topic available in Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year Honors Politics or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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All Political Science courses at the 4000-level, offered on the main campus, are restricted to honors students or honors specialization students. 
Political Science 4200F/G - Political Theory and Modernity
What makes a political theory or a set of political practices ‘modern’? Can the ‘modern’ in politics be plausibly and usefully distinguished from the ‘pre-modern’ and the ‘postmodern’? Is political 'modernity' over? Is it on the way out? Or is it here to stay?
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E and one additional course in political theory.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4201F/G - The UN and Global Governance
The seminar examines current issues before the United Nations and assesses the organization's contributions to the resolution of diverse global problems. It assesses the UN's objectives, structure and decision-making procedures and evaluates current UN policies and activities on a range of contemporary issues. Current proposals for reform are assessed.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4402F/G; Political Science 4457F/G if taken in 2012/13 or 2013/14.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E, or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.     
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4202F/G - Religion and Politics in Comparative Perspective
This course studies the interaction between religion and politics in Canada, the United States and Latin America. More specifically, the course examines the political relationship between church and state, and the religious foundation of political culture in these three cases.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or 2245E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4203F/G - Social Diversity, Gender and the Law
This course assesses the Canadian legal system's potential to address inequalities based on group differences such as race, ethnicity, religion, Aboriginality, socioeconomic class and sexual identity. Particular attention is paid to the internal tensions that often arise where women's equality rights and the rights claims of minority social groups conflict.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4204F/G - The Politics of Race
This course will focus on the politics of race in the North American context with a view to assessing how, when and with what impact the politics of race and the institutionalization of whiteness have informed and continue to inform social, economic and political life.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4456F/G if taken in 2010-11.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4205F/G - Cognitive Dimensions of Politics
The objective of this course is to introduce political science students to key ideas in cognitive science that have a bearing on the ways in which we study and explain political phenomena.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 4414F/G if taken in 2010-11 or 2011-12.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 4206F/G - Theories of Global Justice
A seminar on the main approaches to, and debates about, issues of global justice in contemporary political theory. Topics may include cosmopolitan ethics, the causes of global inequality, social and economic rights, and ideas of global citizenship and national responsibility.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 3396F/G if taken in 2004-05; Political Science 3397F/G if taken in 2006-07; the former Political Science 4463F/G if taken in 2010-11 or 2011-12.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 4207F/G - Theories of Democracy
Democracy is a central concept in politics. Different theoretical understandings of 'democracy' will be examined, and discussed with reference to current and practical political issues involving Canada and the United States. Related ideas include legitimacy, representation, capitalism, imperialism, liberalism, republicanism, and the state.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4413F/G if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E plus one of Political Science 2230E, 2231E, 2244E, or 2245E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 4208F/G - Politics and Media in a Globalized World
Does the government control the media – or do the media control the government? Do the news media educate or manipulate the citizenry? This course looks at the relationship between politics and media, and explores how media, civic engagements, and politics are intertwined, drawing on examples from around the world.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4460F/G if taken in 2013-14 or 2014-15; Political Science 3360F/G or the former Political Science 3350E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Honors Double Major or Honors Specialization in Political Science or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4209F/G - Political Strategy and Communication
This course provides an advanced introduction to some of the practical skills involved in political campaigns including lobbying/advocacy campaigns by businesses and NGOs and election campaigns. It focuses on developing specific skills related to strategy, tactics and communications using case studies and practically-oriented assignments.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4417F if taken in 2014-15.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Main Campus 3rd or 4th year Political Science Honors Specialization.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4401F/G - American Foreign Policy
Contemporary theories and models of foreign policy decision making will be used to explain U.S. political, economic and security relations. Selected case studies will highlight the many domestic and external factors thought to be responsible for influencing America's conduct in the international community.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): one of Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E or Political Science 2244E     
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4402F/G - Diplomacy and International Negotiations
The course explores contemporary international diplomacy. Topics include: foreign policy institutions, treaty-making processes, diplomatic protocol, logistics of negotiations and their influence on political outcomes, and the role of power, strategy and cultural differences. Students engage in realistic classroom simulations of multilateral negotiations, role-play diplomats and gain practical bargaining experience.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4201F/G; Political Science 4457F/G if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course
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Political Science 4403F/G - War on Terror
This course investigates network-centric warfare and the changing nature
of 'war' from a theoretical standpoint. Students will examine the concept of 'terror' both as an historical phenomenon, and as part of a new kind of globalized phenomenon within the context of the ' global war on terror'.
Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4464F/G if taken in 2012-13 or 2013-14
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 1.0 course
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Political Science 4404F/G - Globalization and National Sovereignty
The course is aimed to assess the impact of global interactions on the viability of the nation state. Some sessions will review global flows of capital, goods, services, technology, migration and communications and assess their effects on the capacity of national governments to exercise traditional instruments of national policy. Others will examine the extent to which these developments require a reconsideration of conventional theoretical perspectives on the state and international relations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.     
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4406F/G - The European Welfare State
Is the European welfare state on the way out, or are the reports of its death greatly exaggerated? This seminar will deal with the status of the contemporary welfare state, within the context of its history, social and ideological foundations, and relationship to questions of citizenship, economic development, and European integration.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4408F/G - Global Security
This course overviews current threats to international security such as nuclear weapons proliferation, terrorism, environmental degradation, and ethnic conflict. It also considers various approaches to alleviating these problems including UN peace support operations, regional alliances, espionage, arms control, and disarmament.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.     
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4409F/G - The United States and the Middle East
The course explores the complex relationship between the United States and the Middle East, particularly since the establishment of Israel and the making of new states in the region. It will focus primarily on how the United States views and came to occupy a defining role in the region's politics.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2244E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.      
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4411F/G - Threats to Global Democracy
This course examines threats to democratic regimes. Why do some democracies succeed while others fail? We explore theory and specific countries to address topics include the state of global democracy, the definition and measurement of democracy and the influences of economics, institutions, militaries, society and international actors on democratization.
Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 3347F/G if taken in 2011-12; Political Science 3390F/G if taken in 2010-11.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E or Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4413F/G - Special Topics
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4415E - Advanced 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 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 4416E - Advanced 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 hours, 1.0 course.
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Political Science 4417F/G - Advanced 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4419F/G - Advanced 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 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4426F/G - Genocide
The course examines the theoretical and methodological issues related to the topic of genocide and considers empirical cases of genocide and genocidal acts, such as "ethnic cleansing." The course begins by looking at the definition of genocide, then moves to discuss more recent cases of genocides and genocidal acts.
Antirequisite(s): History 3722F/G, MIT 3931F/G, and Sociology 3323F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 3388E    
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4427F/G - Transitional Justice
This course aims to critically examine a number of the approaches to and difficulties with efforts in transitional justice and post-conflict social reconstruction.
Antirequisite(s):    
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 3388E    
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4455F/G-4464F/G - Selected Topics in Political Science
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Registration in 3rd or 4th year of Political Science, International Relations or a BMOS Public Administration module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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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.
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Political Science 4490E - Thesis
Written Special Permission of the instructor and a minimum 80% average in third year. Thesis is to be submitted by April 15 of the fourth year.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):  
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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Political Science 4498F/G - Independent Study
Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor and department and a minimum 80% average the previous year.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.  
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Political Science 4499F/G - Independent Study
Individual reading and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students are responsible for arranging independent study credit with an individual faculty member.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Written permission of instructor and department and a minimum 80% average the previous year.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4501F/G-4503F/G - Advanced Special Topics in Canadian Politics
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2230E and registration in 3rd or 4th year of Political Science, International Relations or a BMOS Public Administration module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4511F/G-4513F/G - Advanced Special Topics in IR/Comparative Politics
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2231E OR Political Science 2245E or International Relations 2702E, or the former International Relations 2701E AND enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or International Relations, or permission of the Department for students not registered in those programs.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4521F/G-4523F/G - Advanced Special Topics in Political Theory
Topic available in department.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2237E AND enrolment in 3rd or 4th year Political Science or International Relations, or permission of the Department for students not registered in those programs.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4901A/B - Advanced Local Government
An advanced survey of central topics in the study of local government. Topics include urban reform movements, metropolitan and regional government, special-purpose bodies, and finance.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Diploma Program in Public Administration or permission of Department.  
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4902A/B - The Policy Process in Local Government
After an introduction to policy analysis, there is an examination of the factors which help determine local government decisions about policies, development expenditures, and taxes. The scope for local government to frame its own economic policies and address social, economic and environmental problems is analyzed.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Diploma Program in Public Administration and Political Science 4901A/B or permission of Department.  
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4903A/B - Organizational Behavior in a Local Government Environment
An introduction to current theoretical perspectives and research findings in the field of organizational behavior, with emphasis on topics relevant to the administration of local government organizations. Topics examined include organizational structure, power, council-staff relations, and working with stakeholders.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Diploma Program in Public Administration or permission of Department.  
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4904A/B - Local Government Management
An examination of issues arising in local government administration in a changing environment, using case analyses and seminars. Topics addressed include labor relations, human resource management issues, and the implementation of organizational change.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Diploma Program in Public Administration and Political Science 4903A/B or permission of Department.  
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 hours, 0.5 course.
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Political Science 4931E - Research Report
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 1.0 course.
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