This is the recommended introductory course for students intending to pursue a specialization in Political Science. An introduction to the basic...
Through the lens of contemporary political issues, this course will examine the pillars of the Canadian political system - Parliamentary government,...
An examination of the fundamental patterns of international politics, focusing especially on the major issues and contemporary events at the root of...
A study of the philosophic and ideological developments which have led to the emergence of the modern state and contemporary politics.
An examination of the politics of development, distribution and conflict in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas from a comparative and...
An examination of the evolution, purposes, structures and functions of the state in relation to the economy and civil society.
This course introduces students to competing approaches to gender and politics. Students will examine the interrelationship of gender, politics and...
An introduction to basic theories and concepts in the study of international relations, including an analysis of power, national interest, security,...
The course explores, from both practical and theoretical perspectives, planning and implementation of programs and services through government...
This course explores the core institutions of Canadian government, including parliamentary government, federalism, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms...
Africa in the 20th Century has been the scene of rapid political and economic change. This course analyzes African politics in the light of...
The course emphasizes political process rather than governmental structures. Topics to be explored include the role of political parties, pressure...
Students will examine the political dynamics of selected states and societies (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, Jordan and Algeria) in...
This course provides a comparative overview of the history and politics of regions in Asia, such as Northeast, Southeast, South or Pacific, depending...
An exploration of Latin American politics from a multidimensional perspective. It analyzes the interaction among contemporary political structures,...
This course provides an overview of the political history of Ontario, the character and development of the political parties and institutions, as well...
This course emphasizes the study of the judicial system as a branch of government and highlights the interaction between the judiciary, law, the...
The purpose of this course is twofold: 1) to examine Western analyses and assumptions concerning women and politics in the Third World; and 2) to...
Students will be introduced to some of the major paradigms of political science research that shape inquiry into political and social phenomena....
Canada's constitution and its federal system lie at the heart of the ongoing crisis facing the Canadian Confederation. This course examines the major...