Excerpt This course examines the concept of property as an enduring theme and object of debate in the history of political thought and contemporary political theory. Defining property and justifying its distribution has a significant impact on how citizens experience authority, equality, freedom, and justice. The course will analyze different theoretical approaches to property in light […]
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Excerpt This course examines how different types of legal frameworks affect processes and outcomes of policy-making. It contrasts policy-making in Westminster parliamentary systems and separation of powers systems; unitary versus multi-level or federal systems; and systems with and without constitutional bills of rights.Areas of Focus: Public Policy and Public Law
Course Code POLC36H3
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Excerpt This course is an introduction to Indigenous/Canadian relations and will give students a chance to begin learning and understanding an important component of Canadian politics and Canadian political science. A vast majority of topics in Canadian politics and Canadian political science can, and do, have a caveat and component that reflects, or should reflect, Indigenous […]
Course Code POLC52H3
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Excerpt This class undertakes an in-depth examination of various themes relating to politics and society in the Middle East and North Africa. Past topics include “Contesting Authoritarianisms in the Middle East” and Protest Politics in the Middle East.”
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Excerpt This course critically examines the relationship between politics, rationality, and public policy-making. The first half of the course surveys dominant rational actor models, critiques of these approaches, and alternative perspectives. The second half of the course explores pathological policy outcomes, arrived at through otherwise rational procedures.Areas of Focus: Comparative Politics; Political Theory; Public Policy
Course Code POLD67H3
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Excerpt This course examines the historical and current impact of the international order on the development prospects and politics of less developed countries. Topics include colonial conquest, multi-national investment, the debt crisis and globalization. The course focuses on the effects of these international factors on domestic power structures, the urban and rural poor, and the environment.Area […]
Course Code POLB90H3
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+4Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsReduced InequalitiesResponsible Consumption and ProductionSustainable Cities and Communities
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Excerpt This course provides an introduction to the field of political economy from an international and comparative perspective. The course explores the globalization of the economy, discusses traditional and contemporary theories of political economy, and examines issues such as trade, production, development, and environmental change. Areas of Focus: Comparative Politics; International Relations
Course Code POLC69H3
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Excerpt Traditional International Relations Theory has concentrated on relations between states, either failing to discuss, or missing the complexities of important issues such as terrorism, the role of women, proliferation, globalization of the world economy, and many others. This course serves as an introduction to these issues – and how international relations theory is adapting in […]
Course Code POLC88H3
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Excerpt An introduction to crucial political issues of the day (e.g. globalization, migration, political violence, corruption, democracy, global justice, climate change, human rights, revolution,  terrorism) and key concepts in Political Science. Students will be introduced to and practice techniques of critical reading and analytic essay writing. Topics will vary by semester and professor.
Course Code POLA01H3
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Excerpt This is a lecture course that helps students understand the theoretical justifications for the rule of law. We will study different arguments about the source and limitations of law: natural law, legal positivism, normative jurisprudence and critical theories. The course will also examine some key court cases in order to explore the connection between theory […]
Course Code POLB30H3
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