Politics Courses
Fall 2013
POLS 1201: Introduction to Canadian Politics
MWF 10:30AM-11:20AM Professor Lewis
Does the prime minister have too much power? Do political parties play too great a role in Canadian politics? This course will examine the context, structures and processes of Canadian government and politics.
POLS 1301: Introduction to International Studies: Political Scandals Around the World
MWF 12:30PM-1:20PM Professor Munoz
Do you want to know why a heavy metal band is in a Russian prison? How is the murder of a British businessman connected to Chinese politics? This course will examine several political scandals across the world and how they ar erelated to the laws and governments of different countries and their connections to Canada.
POLS 2401: Political Ideas: Learning Political Thought through Movies
MWF 2:30PM-3:20PM Professor Munoz
We will be exploring the works of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Marx through movies.
POLS 2601: Introduction to International Politics
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM Professor Jeffrey
Can states cooperate to solve the world's problems or are we doomed to conflict, competition and war? This course covers debates over the causes of and solutions to conflict and war.
POLS 3101: Constitutional Politics in Canada
W 1:30PM-3:50PM Professor Lewis
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the 'rules' of Canadian politics? Why do we have federal and provincial legislatures? What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This course will examine the context, evolution and content of constitutional politics in Canada.
POLS 3252: Canadian Political Parties
W 7:00PM-9:20PM TBA
This course examines the attributes, functions and performance of political parties in Canada so as to clarify both their intended and actual role. We will focus on the challenges faced by Canadian parties, and the reform options that are being raised for consideration.
POLS 3255: Interest Groups/Social Movements
Th 4:30PM-6:50PM TBA
Groups are like the life-force of the Canadian political system giving a sense of direction to the formal structures of governance. This course will explore the development, goals, strategies, and political impact of groups.
POLS 3632: Urbanization, Poverty and Politics
Th 1:30PM-3:50PM Professor Munoz
Have you wondered how the way in which the city is planned affects your quality of life and your interaction with other people? Did you know those cities with less roads and cars and more active transportation such as walking and biking have lower rates of diabetes and higher rates of social interaction and community life?
POLS 3685: Politics of Food
T 4:30PM-6:50PM Professor Jeffrey
This course examines the way we eat, the way we shop and the way we grow food as a political issue. Why are a billion people on the planet obese and nearly a billion starving? And what should governments do about it?
POLS 3901: Approaches to Political Research
T 1:30PM-3:50PM TBA
This course is intended to introduce students to the major empirical approaches and methodologies used in the study of government and politics.
