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The relative power, impact and interconnections of both territorial (regional) divisions and other non-territorial divisions (e.g. gender, race, ethnicity, and class). Prerequisite: One of POL S 224, 225 (or 220) or Department consent.
Theories of nationalism and the nation-state in an era of globalization. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 230 or 240) or Department consent.
Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235, 261 (or 230, 240 or 260) or Department consent.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235, 261 (or 230, 240, or 260) or Department consent.
Ways in which mass media socially construct and politicize gender. Prerequisite: Any 200-level POL S or WGS.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of any 200-level POL S course, POL S 350 or Department consent.
Examines the causes and responses to international migration, and probes the ethical questions raised by borders and surveillance, who gets in, and how newcomers are treated. Restricted to students with 60 units of course weight completed or consent of the department.
The contemporary foreign policies of the United States and their causes. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
Historical and contemporary political issues of global security are examined from various theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
Contemporary international politics of the Middle East. Prerequisite: One of POL S 260, 261; 380; or Department consent.
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.
Approaches and debates in international relations and security studies, such as feminist foreign policy, gender and militarism, anti-war activism, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, feminist intersectional perspectives. Prerequisite: Any 200-level POL S course or consent of the Department.
China's approach to foreign affairs and rising global influence, with a focus on Chinese leaders and institutions, China's geopolitical partnerships, and international relations theory. Prerequisite: POL S 235, 237, 261 or consent of Department.
An examination of theoretical debates on international cooperation and international institutions and their application to contemporary international politics. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
Sources of and debates on ethical issues in international relations, especially surrounding human rights, economic justice and war. Prerequisite: One of POL S 261 (or 260) or Department consent.
Selected topics of current interest in comparative politics and government. A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 230 or 240) or Department consent.
Domestic politics and foreign policy of China and/ or Japan. Note: Not open to students with credit in POL S 473. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 240 or 375) East Asian Studies major/minor or Department consent.
Political ideas and practice in Islamic countries, including historical and contemporary constructions of Islam. Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in POL S or Department consent.
Organizational features, actor/stakeholder relationships, and management challenges contemporary NGOs face. Prerequisite: POL S 235 or 261 or consent of Department.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: POL S 332 or Department consent.
Current debates in Europe, including the emergence of new radical right parties, green parties and movements, market liberalization and political change in Eastern and Central Europe, and the resurgence of nationalist discourses. A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 230) or Department consent.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 230) or Department consent.
Mexico's post-revolutionary politics, its current dynamics, and their continental impacts. Prerequisite: One of POL S 235 (or 230 or 240) or Department consent.
Preparation of the Honors Essay, required in the fourth year of the Honors program. Prerequisite: POL S 399.
Preparation of the Honors Essay, required in the fourth year of the Honors program. Prerequisite: POL S 399.
Empirical, practical, and critical perspectives on the study of public policy.
The applied study of selected political research methods. Preparation, analysis, and communication of quantitative data about politics and public policy.
This advanced course draws on theoretical frameworks in critical disability studies to engage with the complex issues surrounding disability.
A variable content course that may be repeated if topics vary.
Examining public policy making structures and processes.
Social policy theories and practices designed to integrate ethnic minorities and immigrant communities, in Canada and globally.
The institutions, processes, and dynamics involved in developing public policy in Canada.
Selected topics in the practice of public administration; content may vary from year to year.
The interface between the political system, policy development, and implementation of public policy in Alberta.
Current debates in Alberta politics and public policy. Prerequisite: POLS 529 [Politics, Policy, and Governance in Alberta] or consent of Department.
The management of policymaking processes amid legal and political pressures.
The study and practice of public policy by, and as it relates to, Indigenous peoples.
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary.
Engaging the works of critical Indigenous thinkers.
The relative power, impact and interconnections of both territorial (regional) divisions and other non-territorial divisions (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, and class).
Theories of nationalism and the nation-state in an era of globalization.
Politics of race, racialisation and anti-racism in international and comparative perspective.
In-depth examination of a selected public policy domain; content may vary from year to year.
Key debates about the determinants and patterns of Canadian and comparative political behaviour, such as political knowledge and attitudes, electoral behavior, and political activism.
Examines the causes of and responses to international migration, and probes the ethical questions raised by borders and surveillance, who gets in, and how newcomers are treated.
Ways in which mass media socially construct and politicize gender. Prerequisite: Any 200-level POL S or WGS.
Selected topics and approaches in comparative public policy; content may vary from year to year.
Contemporary international politics of the Middle East.
Current approaches to the study of foreign policy that focuses the explanations upon factors within the state.
Political ideas and practice in Islamic countries, including historical and contemporary constructions of Islam.
Organizational features, actor/stakeholder relationships, and management challenges contemporary NGOs face.
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.
Traditional and critical perspectives.
A review of major thinkers and themes. Core course for PhD students preparing comprehensive exams in political theory.
The advanced study of politics, government and political science in Canada.
Current debates in Canadian politics and public policy.
A review and critique of the traditional theories of international politics and their contemporary challenges.
Required course for PhD students.
A survey of various theoretical perspectives on gender, ranging from liberal to postmodern, as well as issues and debates in gender research. Also addressed are questions of difference, identity, and conflict arising from, among others, race, class, sexuality, and north-south relations.
Students must complete a minimum 30-hour research project with a policy organization chosen in consultation with the Program Coordinator. POL S 803 is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: consent of Department
Students must complete a minimum 30-hour research project with a policy organization chosen in consultation with the Program Coordinator. POL S 804 is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Analysis of selected research problems and design of research projects in policy studies, planned by the student in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Integrate and synthesize public policy concepts, principles, and theories and apply critical thinking and communication skills in a project of relevance to the study and practice of policy studies. Prerequisite: consent of Department.
Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language and designed to develop basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, writing, and intercultural competence. Note: not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or with Polish 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.
Prerequisite: POLSH 111 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with native or near native proficiency, or with Polish 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.
Intermediate grammar, composition, and oral practice based on selected texts of Polish classical and contemporary literature. Prerequisite: POLSH 112 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in POLSH 201 or 202.
A continuation of POLSH 211, with greater emphasis on reading and composition. Prerequisite: POLSH 211. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in POLSH 202.
Films, short literary texts and journalistic prose serve as the basis for composition and discussion. Prerequisite: POLSH 212 or consent of Department.
Prerequisite: POLSH 303 or consent of Department.
Introduction to translation theories and practice as applied to Polish. Exercises in translation of minimal textual units (written and oral) with emphasis on nonliterary texts. Prerequisite: POLSH 212 or consent of Department. Note: Formerly POLSH 441. Not open to students with credit in POLSH 441.
A basic course for students with no previous knowledge of Portuguese. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in PORT 100, or with native or near native proficiency or with Portuguese 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.
Prerequisite: PORT 111 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in PORT 100, or with native or near native proficiency or with Portuguese 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other countries.
Intended to consolidate a basic understanding of Portuguese through a systematic grammar review and practice in various language skills. Prerequisite: Portuguese 30 (or equivalent), PORT 112 or SPAN 212 or consent of Department.
Prerequisite: PORT 211 or consent of Department.
Accelerated introduction to the grammar, vocabulary, usage and cultural contexts of Portuguese for speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Further accelerated practice in Portuguese grammar, vocabulary, and cultural contexts of Portuguese. Prerequisite: PORT 221 or consent of the Department.