Dion Blythe

Full Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Political Science Dept
Directory

Summer Term 2026 (1960)

POL S 101 - Introduction to Politics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

An introduction to major political concepts and to the study of politics. Note: Not open to students with credit in POL S 100 or 103.

LECTURE B01 (40271)

2026-07-06 - 2026-08-12
MW 09:00 - 11:50



POL S 225 - Canadian Politics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examines the context and dynamics of Canadian politics. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 220. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

LECTURE B01 (40314)

2026-07-06 - 2026-08-12
TR 09:30 - 12:20

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

POL S 224 - Canadian Government

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Examines the constitutional and institutional foundations of Canadian government. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 220. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

LECTURE A01 (53280)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 09:30 - 10:50



POL S 225 - Canadian Politics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examines the context and dynamics of Canadian politics. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 220. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

LECTURE A01 (52266)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 09:00 - 09:50

LECTURE A02 (58520)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 11:00 - 11:50



POL S 324 - Topics in Canadian Politics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 224, 225 (or 220) or Department consent.

LECTURE A01 (57682)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

INT D 328 - Navigating Democracy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Provides an exploration of democratic principles, practices, and challenges in Canadian and comparative contexts. Examines key concepts such as representation, participation, pluralism, inclusion and the common good. Encourages critical engagement with different understandings of democracy and its evolving challenges and equips students with the tools to be local and global citizens.

LECTURE 850 (83402)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50



POL S 224 - Canadian Government

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Examines the constitutional and institutional foundations of Canadian government. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 220. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

LECTURE B01 (78472)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 11:00 - 11:50



POL S 225 - Canadian Politics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examines the context and dynamics of Canadian politics. Not to be taken by students with credit in POL S 220. Prerequisite: POL S 101 or consent of Department.

LECTURE B01 (75493)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 09:00 - 09:50



POL S 305 - Contemporary Political Theory

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Focuses on struggles over citizenship, the self, and social justice through the work of theorists like Arendt, Beauvoir, Freud, Fanon, Foucault, Rawls, and Tully. Prerequisite: POL S 210 or 211 or 212 or consent of Department.

LECTURE B02 (81498)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
T 14:00 - 16:50