Dion Blythe
Contact
Full Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Political Science Dept
- dblythe@ualberta.ca
Courses
INT D 328 - Navigating Democracy
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.
POL S 101 - Introduction to Politics
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.
POL S 224 - Canadian Government
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.
POL S 225 - Canadian Politics
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.
POL S 305 - Contemporary Political Theory
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.
POL S 324 - Topics in Canadian Politics
A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: One of POL S 224, 225 (or 220) or Department consent.