Introduction to Political Science

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Political science is the parent discipline of a number of areas of study including a very broad definition of what is 'political'. This course provides a foundation for the study of politics in the world around us. Topics include human rights, global affairs, the Canadian Constitution and Treaties, political theories, the role of the state, political systems, public administration and policy, and political participation, movements and protest. The course is presented within the context of historical and current events. Maximum 6 credit hours of Political Science at the 1000 level may be used for degree credit.