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PSCI 4809

Honours Seminar on a Selected Topic in Political Science

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

A seminar on a selected contemporary topic in Political Science. Topic may vary from year to year and will be announced in advance of the registration period by the Department of Political Science.

2026

Topics

  • AI strategy, public value and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 2.
  • Algorithmic governance and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 3.
  • AI law, regulation and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 4.
  • Data governance, privacy and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 5.
  • Risk, ethics, fairness and human Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 6.
  • Social services, benefits and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 7.
  • Policing, surveillance and facial Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 8.
  • AI in health and public health Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 9.
  • Procurement, vendors and Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 10.
  • Transparency, citizen Khazabi & Sackey, ch. 11.
  • Presentation

Readings

  • Khazabi, M. M., & Sackey, D. (2026). Artificial intelligence and public policy: Public administration, law, and responsible governance [Unpublished manuscript submitted to Routledge for peer review].

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the Department. Seminar three hours a week.

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