Timetable - Political Science

This is a working document and will be regularly updated as further information becomes available. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment. Instructors may be reassigned as a result of administrative or research release or for other reasons. If you have any questions about this timetable, please contact the Department.

Section	Day	Time	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Fall 2024 Winter
PSCI 100 - People, Power and Politics: An Introduction
An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on subjects such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. It links these topics to current world political events and issues. The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to cultivate civic education.
002	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	18-APR-23
397		-	21-APR-23	ONLNE
PSCI 210 - Introduction to Political Thought
This course introduces students to the works of some of the major figures in the history of political thought. Central issues such as justice, political authority, freedom, equality, sovereignty and democratic legitimacy will be explored in the ideas of some of the major figures in the history of political theory from ancient to modern times. *Prerequisite: PSCI 100.*
397		-	24-APR-23	ONLNE
PSCI 220 - Comparing Political Systems
Comparative Politics studies the politics of countries around the world. This course introduces students to comparative analysis. Questions that might be covered are: how and why do we use comparative analysis? Why do economies develop at different rates? Under what conditions are policies more/less likely to be adopted? What explains the success and failure of rights revolutions? What explains the difference in institutional design across democracies? When does collective action succeed, when does it fail? *Prerequisite: PSCI 100.*
001	T	08:30am - 11:15am	18-APR-23
PSCI 230 - Power and Politics in Canada
Emphasis is placed on national institutions and events. An examination of the institutions and events that shape national politics in Canada, how power is exercised and political decisions are made. *Prerequisite: PSCI 100.*
991	W	6:00pm - 8:45pm	26-APR-23
PSCI 240 - World Politics
A comprehensive introduction to international politics. This course is designed to help students establish a basic understanding of the history of war and peace, international relations theory, human security, international political economy, international law, and international organizations. *Prerequisite: IS 100 or PSCI 100*
397		-	25-APR-23	ONLNE
PSCI 310 - Ancient Political Thought
This course examines the political philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. It explores questions of justice, rhetoric/political speech, the Greek concept of the good life, and considers ancient theories of virtue and the best political order for human beings. It may also include readings from the Pre-Socratics, Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch and others. *Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours, or permission from the Department Head.*
C01	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	18-APR-23
PSCI 311 - Early Modern Political Theory
An examination of the ideas of major figures in early modern political thought such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau with a view to exploring the differences between ancient and modern political thought, and the origin of the modern idea of the state, conceptions of the individual, and the nature of community. *Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.* Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 311 or PSCI 214.
C01	TR	4:00pm - 5:15pm	27-APR-23
PSCI 390BG - The Politics of Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Final Report, including Calls to Action, was released in 2015, yet much remains unresolved. This course will critically analyze the political implications of what is unaddressed, how reconciliation might politically benefit Indigenous peoples and mainstream Canada, and why it continues to be denied. *Prerequisites: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.*
001	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm
PSCI 400 - Honours Project I
Work towards an Honours Paper under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must submit a proposal at the end of the Fall semester. *Prerequisite: PSCI 100, 210, 220, 230, 240 and SOST 201 and 203.* * Note: Students who do not achieve a grade of 75% in this course may not continue in the Honours program in political science. *
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PSCI 401 - Honours Project II
Completion of an Honours Paper under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must submit an extensive research paper based on their proposal in PSCI 400. * Prerequisite: PSCI 400 with a minimum grade of 75% *
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PSCI 415 - Contemporary Political Theory
This course offers a selection of readings in contemporary political theory, with a changing theme each year the course is offered. Among the themes considered will be power and knowledge, the politics of resistance emancipation, political subjectivity, capitalism and its critiques, and the relationship between politics and the arts. *Prerequisite: One of PSCI 210, PSCI 310, PSCI 311, PSCI 312, or permission of the Department Head.*
C01	W	11:30am - 2:15pm
PSCI 472 - Power in International Relations
This course studies both theory and exercise of power in international relations. It investigates the different notions and types of power that shape relations between and among states, international organizations, and transnational entities. It explores who/what has power, what type of power and why in the global political system. *Prerequisite: Two PSCI courses at the 200 or 300 level or completion of 60 credit hours.* Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 472 or PSCI 490BF.
001	M	11:30am - 2:15pm
PSCI 814 - Adv Sem Pol Theory II

C01	W	11:30am - 2:15pm
PSCI 901 - Research

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