Rob Aitken, PhD

Professor, Faculty of Arts - Political Science Dept
Directory

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

POL S 462 - Political Economy of Global Governance

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

Competing analytical frameworks within international political economy; social and ideological dimensions of governance in a globalized world. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.

SEMINAR A01 (55829)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 09:30 - 12:20



POL S 566 - Topics in International Political Economy

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

SEMINAR A01 (55830)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
R 09:30 - 12:20



POL S 599 - Introduction to the Discipline of Political Science

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

An introduction to the professional skills and ethics training expected in Political Science as an academic discipline. POL S 599 is graded on a pass/fail basis.

SEMINAR A01 (53289)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 13:00 - 15:50



POL S 680 - Theories and Methods of Political Inquiry

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

Required course for PhD students.

SEMINAR A01 (53290)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 13:00 - 15:50

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

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 B02 (79372)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50



POL S 399 - Third-Year Honors Seminar

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-3S-0)

Research design and research methods for Political Science Honors Students. Note: Restricted to Honors Students in Third Year or those with consent of Department.

SEMINAR B01 (78114)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
F 13:00 - 15:50