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POLS
POLITICS
Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
POLS 1201
Introduction to Canadian Politics
3 ch (3C/T) [W]
Survey course focusing on Canadian government and politics at the national level.
POLS 1301
Introduction to Comparative Politics
3 ch (3C/T) [W]
Summary comparisons of the political systems, cultures, and structures of various states, derived from European
and non-European examples.
POLS 2301
Politics of the Developing World
3 ch (3C) [W]
Overview of political issues facing developing countries.
POLS 2401
Introduction to Political Ideas
3 ch (3C) [W]
An introduction to the ideas and principles that serve as the foundation for Political Science. Prerequisite: 1 termcourse in Politics.
POLS 2601
Introduction to International Politics
3 ch (3C/T) [W]
General introduction to the historic and contemporary practices of international relations.
POLS 3007
Digital Democracy
3 ch [W]
This course examines technologically mediated political practices in liberal democracies.
POLS 3101
Constitutional Politics in Canada
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Examines the structure and process of constitution-making, and conflicting visions of constitutional change.
POLS 3112
Political Economy of Canada
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Examines the political economy of Canada, with a focus on the contribution of the political economy tradition to
an understanding of Canada’s political, social and economic development.
POLS 3201
New Brunswick Politics
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
An overview of the history and development of New Brunswick politics.
POLS 3205
Canadian Provincial Politics
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Designed to provide the student with an overview of the nature of government and political processes in the
Canadian provinces.
POLS 3211
Contemporary New Brunswick Politics
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Specialized study of current or selected issues in New Brunswick provincial politics.
POLS 3221
Canadian Political Issues I
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Emphasis on current problem areas in Canadian Politics.
POLS 3222
Canadian Political Issues II
3 ch (3C/S)
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Emphasis on a selected problem area in Canadian Politics.
POLS 3225
Gender and Canadian Politics
3 ch [W]
Examines the role of gender in Canadian social movements, political parties and political institutions, including
Parliament, the courts and the media. Prerequisites: POLS 1201 or GEND 2001.
POLS 3232
Language Issues in Canada
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Study of linguistic duality in Canada, with particular attention to conflicts over language rights.
POLS 3241
Canadian Voting Behavior
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
A study of the electoral system, representation, and voting behavior in Canada.
POLS 3252
Canadian Political Parties
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Directed at a systematic study of the structure and functions of political parties in Canada.
POLS 3255
3 ch [W]
Interest Groups and Social Movements
Explores the development, goals, strategies and political impact of interest groups and social movements.
POLS 3261
Canadian Federalism
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Advanced analysis of specific issues affecting the federation.
POLS 3273
Canadian Intergovernmental Relations
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Considers the relationships between federal, provincial and municipal governments, and their impact on current
issues.
POLS 3277
Political Leadership in Canada
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Focuses on various aspects of political leadership at the federal level.
POLS 3283
Politics in French Canada
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
The politics and institutions of French Canada; in particular, the nature and sources of relevant political changes
within French Canadian society in Quebec and Acadian society in New Brunswick.
POLS 3291
First Nations Government in Canada
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Examines the politics and administration of the relationship between aboriginal peoples and the Canadian state.
POLS 3292
Politics of Aboriginal Self-Government
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
A systematic analysis of the principles, structures and institutions of traditional and contemporary aboriginal selfgovernment in Canada.
POLS 3311
Government of the United States
3 ch (3C/L) [W]
An analysis of contemporary issues in American politics, derived from an understanding of the concepts and
structures of the national governmental system.
POLS 3322
The United States Presidency
3 ch (3C/L) [W]
An emphasis on the power relationships of the office of the Chief Executive.
POLS 3325
Gender and Comparative Politics
3 ch [W]
Comparative study of gender issues in selected countries, including women’s political organizations, political
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participation and social policies affecting women. Prerequisites: POLS 1301 or GEND 2001.
POLS 3333
Comparative European States
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
A comparative examination of selected European states, their political institutions, political cultures and recent
political issues.
POLS 3335
The Circumpolar North
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
A comparative analysis of political change and development in the Arctic region. Examples drawn from the Soviet
Union, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Nordic Europe; pan-national movements; and Canadian Arctic policy.
POLS 3341
Comparative Federalisms
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
A comparison of selected federal state structures. Definition of the problems and prospects of federation in
Canada, the United States, Russia and other examples.
POLS 3345
3 ch [W]
Political Behaviour
An examination of the foundations of political behaviour, public opinion, political participation and political elites.
POLS 3355
Politics of the Environment
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Focus on the public sensitivity to environmental/ecological issues, political responses to this phenomena, and
consequences of those responses. Uses a case-study approach.
POLS 3372
The State and Economic Interests
3 ch (3 S/T) [W]
Examines the role of the Canadian state in economic development, with emphasis on the political dimensions of
economic policy. Issues include the deficit, industrial policy, and foreign elements.
POLS 3375
The Political Economies of Asia
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Examines the political structures, decisions and processes underlying Asia's role in the global economy.
POLS 3381
Politics of Asia
3 ch (S) [W]
Examines political resistance, rebellions and revolutions in selected Asian countries.
POLS 3401
Modern Political Thought
3 ch [W]
Examines a selection of major texts from the modern period of Western political theory, encompassing classic
statements of conservative, feminist, liberal, and socialist thought.
POLS 3421
Selected Topics in the History of Ideas
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
A comparison of various political thinkers on specific themes: natural law from Cicero to Rousseau, social contract
theory from Locke to Marx, etc.
POLS 3425
Canadian Political Ideas
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
This course surveys the tradition of Canadian political thought from Confederation to the present.
POLS 3433
Montesquieu and the Enlightenment
3 ch (3S) [W]
The examination of his influence on the Enlightenment.
POLS 3445
Rousseau and the Enlightenment
The examination of his influence on the Enlightenment.
3 ch (3S) [W]
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POLS 3451
Marxism
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
A focus on the writings of Karl Marx. Other Marxist theorists may also be examined.
POLS 3456
Politics Through Film
3 ch (3C/S) [W]
Seeks to examine political principles through the medium of film. Tyranny, censorship, totalitarianism, utopia, and
liberty will be discussed through an analysis of a variety of films.
POLS 3463
Liberalism
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Focuses on the core values and the exponents of liberal ideology.
POLS 3471
Study of Politics Through Literature
3 ch (3S) [W]
A multi-disciplinary analysis of the exposition of political ideas in works of classical and contemporary literature.
POLS 3473
Politics and Media in Canada
3 ch [W]
Examines the role of the press as critics and opposition to government & the role of government in regulating
media. Designed as an upper level course for students majoring in politics or with a background in media or
communications studies.
POLS 3483
Theories of Rights
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
The concept of “right” and differing perspectives on rights discourse.
POLS 3494
Democracy
3 ch (S/T) [W]
Examines the concept, and the various theories, of democracy.
POLS 3501
Contemporary Issues in Public Policy
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Examines the major approaches explaining and understanding Canadian public policy, and applies them to a study
of major public policy fields.
POLS 3601
Contemporary Issues in World Politics
3 ch (3S) [W]
Deals with current trends on the international scene including the global balance of power, relations between
superpowers, ideological conflicts, the developing world, war, revolution, etc.
POLS 3603
Critical Perspectives on International Relations Theory
3 ch (S) [W]
A seminar that centers on frameworks for understanding international relations including: race, nationalism,
political geography, de-territorialization, sovereignty, feminism, global communication, humanitarianism, human
rights, the state and political space, forms of political conflict, identity theory, ethnography, and globalization.
POLS 3622
International Organization and Law
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Study of supra-national organizations, and structures of international conduct; the effect of both on inter-state
relationships.
POLS 3625
Gender and International Politics
3 ch [W]
Introduction to the gender aspects of international relations including militarism, nationalism, international
political economy, the environment and human rights. Prerequisites: POLS 2601 or GEND 2001
POLS 3631
Survey of Global Issues.
3 ch (3S/L) [W]
Current global issues such as war, militarism, the arms race, human rights and social justice, ecological imbalance,
economic inequalities, and alternative world organizational structures, considered from international and
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interdisciplinary perspectives. General-interest course.
POLS 3671
Web Activism
3 ch (S) [W]
Examines how Web activists use global communication technology in campaigns against given governments.
POLS 3673
Global Communication and International Relations
3 ch (S) [W]
Examines the role of global communication media and technologies in international relations. Discussion focuses
on inter-governmental interaction, government links to citizens, and the empowerment of sub-state and non-state
actors
POLS 3675
Global News
3 ch (S) [W]
A seminar that focuses on the political meaning of global media communication. The rise of international
television news networks will be examined as a factor that influences international relations.
POLS 3677
Information Technologies & Conflict
3 ch (S) [W]
A seminar based on the examination of new information technologies and their role and impact on conflict.
Discussion will focus on a variety of technological applications in order to outline trends, features and theoretical
implications.
POLS 3683
Human Rights
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
An examination of human rights in an international context, including international human rights instruments, and
enforcement and the implications of economic, political and cultural globalization for human rights standards.
POLS 3901
Approaches to Political Research
3 ch [W]
A survey of the major approaches and techniques used to research and analyze politics. Prerequisite: POLS 2401.
POLS 4000
Honours Thesis
6 ch
Under the direction of a supervisor, an Honours student completes a thesis. Prerequisite: Admission to the
Honours programme.
POLS 4001
Honours Seminar in Politics
3ch (3S/T) [W]
A compulsory seminar course for fourth year Honours students. Provides a broad overview of key debates and
some of the most influential writings in the field of political science. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
POLS 4211
Special Topics in Canadian Politics
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Advanced study of a specific subject in Canadian politics. Course topics will change annually.
POLS 4226
Directed Reading in Canadian Politics
3 ch [W]
Open to students desiring further specialization, the course requires a research paper in Canadian politics,
supervised by an instructor in the subject area.
POLS 4311
Special Topics in Comparative Politics
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Advanced study of a specific subject in comparative politics. Course topics change annually.
POLS 4336
Directed Reading in Comparative Politics
3 ch [W]
Open to students desiring further specialization, the course requires a research paper in comparative politics,
supervised by an instructor in the subject area.
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POLS 4411
Special Topics in Political Theory
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Advanced study of a specific subject in political theory. Course topics change annually.
POLS 4416
Directed Reading in Political Theory
3 ch [W]
The course is open to 4th-year students with a sufficient background and a special interest in political theory. It
can be taken only with permission of the relevant instructor.
POLS 4501
3 ch (LE)
Politics Practicum
Independent study course that provides students with volunteer experience working in a politics related
organization. It can only be taken with supervision by an instructor in the subject area. Available to Politics Majors
or Honours students.
POLS 4611
Special Topics in International Politics
3 ch (3S/T) [W]
Advanced study of a specific subject in international politics. Course topics change annually.
POLS 4646
Directed Readings in International Politics
Work on a research essay pertinent to specialized areas in international or comparative politics, under an
instructor assigned by the discipline.
3 ch [W]