Seminar in Women in Politics

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) The course is an examination of the role of women in politics. It will concentrate on a particular aspect of political life such as women in revolution, women and electoral politics, feminist politics. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-4431. Requisite Courses: One 3 credit hour course from Area 4, Canadian and Comparative Politics, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]. POL-4415 (3 or 6) Political Economy and the State (3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course examines the role and function of the state and the economy in the contemporary age within what is commonly defined as the "nation state". Analysis extends beyond the national level. However, the course addresses other levels of governance such as local, indigenous, provincial, national, and pan-national forms. Drawing insights from a host of theoretical perspectives, particular attention is paid to the deeply embedded nature of the economy within the structures of the state, and conversely of the state within the economy. Formerly titled: State and Economy. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Requisite Courses: One 3 credit hour course in Area 4, Canadian and Comparative Politics, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].