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All upper year courses in political studies require as a prerequisite six credit units at the 100-level, except as noted.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
POLST 111.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Democracy in North America
1/2(3L)

An introduction to the study of politics through an examination of contemporary issues and ideas that arise in and between the democratic systems of Canada, the United States and Mexico, including democracy, sovereignty, aboriginal issues, NAFTA, globalization, identity, rights, representation and political participation.

POLST 112.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Political Ideas and Change in a Global Era
1/2(3L)

An introduction to political ideas and change in a global era. The course explores themes such as nationalism, ideology, development, democratization, globalization, sovereignty, conflict and human rights.

POLST 203.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Government of Canada
1&2(3L)

A study of the institutions and processes of Canadian government. Particular attention is given to the constitution, federalism, the executive, legislative and judicial processes, the electoral system and voting behaviour, political parties, and pressure groups.

POLST 222.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Aboriginal Governance and Politics
1/2(3L)

An analysis of existing and emerging systems of Aboriginal governance and politics at the local, regional, provincial and national levels in Canada.

POLST 225.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Canadian Public Administration
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): POLST 111 and 112.

An introduction to the basic structures, processes, and principles of public administration at the national and sub-national level within the Canadian political system. Special attention is devoted to the various policy-making, regulatory, management, and administrative components of the various public administrative systems. Students will learn why the various components of the administrative system exist, how they operate, and what implications they have both for governmental and non-governmental agencies and actors within the political system.

Note: Students with credit for POLST 220 may not take this course for credit.

POLST 226.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Canadian Public Policy
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): POLST 111 and 112.

An introduction to the basic conceptual frameworks for describing and analyzing the nature, determinants, and effects of public policy within the Canadian political system at the national and sub-national levels. Special attention is devoted to the fundamental nature of policies such as health, education, welfare, family, immigration, intercultural relations, language, environmental, and Aboriginal, as well as other policies of interest and importance at the time the course is offered.

Note: Students with credit for POLST 220 may not take this course for credit.

POLST 235.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introduction to the History of Political Thought
1&2(3L)

An introduction to the political visions of key political thinkers from the ancient Greeks to the end of the nineteenth century. Alternative concepts of politics and the state are examined.

POLST 240.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» West European Politics
1&2(3L)

An examination of major political systems and policy processes in Western Europe, including the European Union.

POLST 242.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Government and Politics of the United States
1&2(3L)

An examination of American political institutions and processes, and of important elements of American political thought and culture.

POLST 246.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» The Politics of the Third World
1&2(3L)

An examination of the political processes and structures within developing countries with primary emphasis on states in sub-Saharan Africa and the South Pacific. Topics covered include the colonial period, the rise of nationalist parties, ideology and political leadership, the roles of traditional and modern groups, and problems of development and underdevelopment.

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