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Political Science
General Major: (10 courses)
• POL-121; 122; 208; 221; 325;
• One of POL-215, 225, 265, 301, 308, 315;
• One of POL-321 or 323;
• Three POL-200 or 300-level electives
• At least four courses must be taken at the 300-level. The major in political
science may include up to four approved courses by letter of permission
at another post-secondary institution. Completion of POL-121, 122, or one
POL-200-level course with a 4.00 (C-) average is required for admission to
the major. It is recommended that those pursuing the major and heading to
graduate school take a course in statistics or research methods, such as PSY-
201, SOC-321, or a comparable course at another institution. Students may
wish to consider the Trinity Western University Laurentian Leadership Centre
for adding an experiential element to the program. Refer to page 66 for more
information or contact the Political Science Department.
Minor: (6 courses)
• POL-121; 122; 221;
• One of POL-208, 215, 265, 301, 308, 315;
• One of POL-321, 323, 325;
• One POL-200 or 300-level elective
Note: At least two courses must be at the 300-level.
POL-121 Introduction to Political Science
(F)
An introduction to the nature and study of politics, which includes
an examination of the basic concepts of the discipline, such as law,
government and the state. Attention is also given to the various
institutions and processes of government and politics through which
law and policy are formulated, decided, implemented and enforced.
POL-122 Introduction to Political Ideologies
(W)
The basic questions of political theory are examined in the context of
a study of representatives of various political perspectives, including
liberalism, conservatism, democracy, nationalism, socialism, and
varieties of societal pluralism.
POL-208 Introduction to International Relations
(F)
A study of contemporary relations among states, including an analysis
of basic concepts and issues such as power, sovereignty, nationalism,
security, diplomacy, war and peace, international law and organization,
transnationalism and independence. Attention is also given to different
approaches to the study of international relations.
Recommended prerequisite: POL-121
POL-215 Introduction to International Political Economy
(W)
An introduction to how competing political philosophies and
ideologies explain different economic practices of states, how political
forces and institutions affect the operation of international markets and
how global economic institutions operate. Emphasis will be given to
developing world economies and issues of social and political justice.
Prerequisite: POL-121 or ECO-122
POL-221 Canadian Government and Politics
(W)
A study of the background, institutions and processes of Canadian
government and politics. Topics covered include federalism, the
constitution, the role of the prime minister, the cabinet, parliament,
political parties, elections and the courts.
Prerequisite: POL-121 or 122 or HIS-222 or permission of the instructor
POL-225 American Government and Politics
(F)*
A study of American national politics, including the social context,
constitutional foundations, political processes and major institutions
and functions of American government.
Prerequisite: POL-121
POL-265 Russian Government and Politics
(F)*
A study of the governments and political process of the principle
successor state of the former Soviet Union, namely the Russian
Federation, covering its transition from communism to post-communism,
efforts at consolidating the state, abortive attempts at democracy, the
political role of strong personalities, and foreign relations.
Prerequisite: POL-121
POL-301 God and Global Order (INS-301)
(W)*
Policy pundits and academics alike have been gripped since 9/11 with
the revanche de Dieu or what international theorist Scott Thomas calls
“the global resurgence of religion.” This course provides material and
space for reflecting on “the revenge of God” in contemporary global
issues, including the constitution of international order, what Jim
Skillen calls “Zionism” in American foreign policy, political Islam
abroad and more. At the heart of this course is the question: what
does it mean to believe in God and practice global politics Can such
a politics be plural Can it be just And how should we as Christians
practice it
Prerequisite: POL-208
POL-308 Canadian Foreign Policy
(W)*
An exploration of the process whereby the Canadian federal
government sets the nation’s foreign policy agenda, including relations
with NATO, the United States, the Commonwealth countries, the
United Nations and other international actors. Included are the
paradigms for understanding Canada’s place in the world, domestic
influences on the policy process, the changing priorities associated
with successive governments, and defense policy.
Prerequisite: POL-121 or 122
POL-315 Comparative Government: Europe
(F)*
A study of the governments and politics of several European countries,
including Britain, France, and Germany, as well as the supranational
organization, the European Union.
Prerequisite: POL-221 or 225 or 265
POL-321 Ancient and Medieval Political Theory (PHL-321) *
An examination of the development of political thought from ancient
Greece to the fourteenth century, with special emphasis on Plato,
Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine and Aquinas.
Prerequisite: POL-121 or 122 or PHL-121 or permission of the instructor
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