Issues in Canadian Politics, Government, and Democracy

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course gives students an introduction to power in the Canadian political sphere and how it is mediated in institutions, ideas and structures. We examine how issues and decisions of political leaders influence our economic and social lives. The course covers the major ideologies and institutions of government decision-making and reform at the municipal, provincial, regional and global levels in Canada, including an introduction to partisan politics as well as ongoing and emerging public policy issues. The course L SCIENCE examines democracy from a comparative perspective, including comparing Canada's political system with different countries throughout the world. Maximum 6 credit hours of Political Science at the 1000 level may be used for degree credit.