POLI1022AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course introduces students to the major American political institutions, the way in which the houses of Congress function, and the Presidency while also analyzing civil liberties, constitutional rights, policy-making, social policy issues, the role of political parties, the electoral process, the political role of the media, and foreign policy debates.
POLI3015HISTORY/POLITICAL THOUGHT (HIST3015)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
In this course we inquire into the origins, evolution and development of political philosophies, focusing on the theories that have shaped Western political thought from ancient times to the present day. Key concepts in Western political thought such as liberty, justice, morality, political rights, and democracy are examined. Students will also be asked to create their own political theories. Students will learn the genesis of political thought over the past 2,000 years, how to critically assess these theories, and how to create their own theories. Cross-listed with HIST3015.
POLI3021COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (INST3021)
Credits (Min/Max): 3/3
This course focuses on the government, policies and politics of different nation-states around the world, and investigates the political science approaches to studying government and politics in various areas of the world. The focus in not only on forms of governments, but also the major political and social factors that affect political change in different world areas, the relationship between states and societies, and the comparative study of democratic and non-democratic nations. Cross-listed with INST3021
Required Electives: 6 credits-Any two 3000-level-Political Science- 3 credit courses
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