These courses are reading, writing and research intensive.

POLI 1110 cr-3
Ideology and Politics
Students will study the political ideologies that have played an important role in shaping the 20th century political landscape, and the have influenced the political attitudes and actions of individuals, groups and societies.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

> POLI 1120 cr-3

Canadian Government and Politics
Students will examine Canadian political culture, including the challenges to Canadian unity posed by those with separatist sentiments. They will discuss regionalism, multiculturalism, cultural and linguistic duality, bilingualism, the Canadian identity, political parties and ideologies, the bureaucracy, federalism, the economy, constitutional change, and other topics of current interest. Students will be encouraged to participate in class and to discuss current affairs.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1123 cr-3
Municipal Politics
Students will study evolution of politics at the municipal level in Canada, including the local government's management of services, labour relation, political parties, lobby groups, budgeting, policy making and media relation. They will also study the relationships between municipal governments, and Provincial and Federal government. Students will prepare research essays on given topic which will then be discussed and defended in seminar format.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

>POLI 1125 cr-3
Introduction to Political Science
Students will study basic terms and concepts relevant to the study of institutions and processes in government. They will acquire an understanding of Canadian government and politics and will compare Canada to other countries in order to further a broad understanding of the effect of politics and government on the population.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

>POLI 1145 cr-3
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
Students will be introduced to key topics in the field of comparative politics, with a special emphasis on understanding the dynamics that shape the character and quality of contemporary political systems.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

>POLI 1150 cr-3
Introduction to International Relations
Students will acquire a conceptual framework for the analysis of international politics. They will focus on the actions and the interactions of the players, e.g. states, transnational organizations, international organizations, etc., who comprise the international system. They will learn to analyze issues from different levels and perspectives.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

>POLI 1240 cr-3
Chinese Government and Politics
This course will explore the origin of the Chinese Communist revolutionary movement, the development of the Chinese politics from 1949 to the present, and China's international relations.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 2120 cr-3
Government & Politics of the Prairie Provinces
Students will study the structures and processes of government in the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Students will study the role of the national government in shaping the Prairies and will analyze the theoretical approaches to federalism and regionalism. Comparisons with other Canadian provinces will enhance student awareness of different political traditions and allow them to develop reasoned judgements about politics and government in their home province as well as the country as a whole.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1120

POLI 2121 cr-3
Charter Politics in Canada
Students will study the concepts of rights and freedoms as they have been treated historically in Canada, and will analyze the place of rights in Canadian law prior to the entrenchment of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They will examine the Charter and the role of the courts with emphasis on the Supreme Court, and will discuss the place of rights and courts in a democratic society. Students will study the legalization of politics and politicization of the judiciary to better understand recent developments in Canadian law and politics regarding rights.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1120

POLI 2131 cr-3
European Integration
Students will acquire a detailed factual and conceptual framework for the analysis of the process of European integration. They will study the historical origins of the European Union (EU), the institutions (structure and process) and the challenges of integration in the 21st century. Students will focus on the political, social, and economic impacts on the member states, the tension between nation-state and confederation, supra-national citizenship, democracy and regional integration, and the role and status of the EU in world affairs.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1150

>POLI 2150 cr-3

International Political Economy
Students will acquire a detailed conceptual framework for the analysis of the international political economy. They will study the dynamic interaction among states, societies, firms, and markets, at the international level. Students will focus on major "IPE" perspectives and theories, and learn to apply these to issue areas including monetary and financial relations, international trade, foreign investment, foreign debt, and development finance.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1150
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 2155 cr-3
Contemporary Political Conflict
Students will study the sources and nature of major contemporary international and national conflicts, such as disputes between the great powers, rich nations and poor nations, between Third World countries and within states. Students will focus on the phenomena of war, violence, and crime in conflict.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1150
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

>POLI 2235 cr-3
British Columbia Government and Politics
Students will examine British Columbia's political culture and various elements affecting it, such as immigration, native land claims, primary and secondary resource industries, federal-provincial relations, interest group behaviour, union activity, environmental issues, political parties, and government policy-making. Students will prepare research essays on given topics which will then be discussed and defended in seminar format.
Prerequisites: ( POLI 1120 or 1125 recommended)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)