Courses
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses taught by faculty committed to providing students with a world-class learning experience in a supportive and inclusive environment. Jump start your career with co-operative learning.
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Spring term 2023
Important dates:
Term dates: Monday, January 9 - Thursday, April 6
April final exam period: Monday, April 11 - Wednesday, April 26
Contact a Political Science Advisor.
100-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 101 | 22731 | Canadian Politics | Dr. Cara Camcastle | MW 16:30-17:50 |
| POLI 103 | 22740 | Worlds of Politics | Dr. Andrew Wender | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
200-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 201 | 22751 | Canadian Institutions of Government | Dr. Jamie Lawson | MR 13:00-14:20 |
| POLI 202 | 22758 | Intro to Political Theory | Dr. Simon Glezos | TWF 13:30-14:20 |
| POLI 210 | 22765 | Comparative Politics | Dr. Michelle Bonner | TWF 9:30-10:20 |
| POLI 240 | 22772 | International Politcs | Dr. Sarah E. Sharma | MR 14:30-15:50 |
300-level
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400-level
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| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 424 | 22794 | Politics of Colonialism (Seminar) | Dr. Rita Dhamoon | M 10:00-12:50 ONLINE Synchronous format |
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POLI 433 |
22795 | Issues in Politics: "Accountability and Injustice: Remembering Wrongs to Make Things Right" (Seminar) | Dr. Matt James | T 16:30-19:20 |
| POLI 433 A02 | 22796 | Issues in Politics: "Neoliberal Canada" (Seminar) | Dr. Justin Leifso | W 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 433 A03 | 22797 | Issues in Politics: "International Political Economy and the Environment" (Seminar) | Dr. Sarah E. Sharma | R 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 463 | 22799 | Violence to Indigenous Lands and Bodies (Seminar) | Dr. Kelly Aguirre | T 9:30-12:20 |
Fall term 2022
Important dates:
Term dates: Wednesday, September 7 - Tuesday, December 6
December final exam period: Wednesday, December 7 - Wednesday, December 21
Contact a Political Science Advisor.
100-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 101 | 12094 | Canadian Politics | Dr. Justin Leifso | TR 16:30-17:50 |
| POLI 103 | 12915 | Worlds of Politics | Dr. Will Greaves | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
200-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 202 | 12926 | Intro to Political Theory | Dr. Mara Marin | MW 16:30-17:50 |
| POLI 211 | 12933 | European Integration & Union | TBA | MR 13:00-14:20 |
| POLI 217/ GDS 201 | 12940 | Global Development | Dr. Marlea Clarke | TWF 9:30-10:20 |
| POLI 240 | 12947 | International Politics | Dr. Michael Carpenter | TWF 12:30-13:20 |
| POLI 263 | 12954 | Politics of Indigenous Peoples | Dr. Kelly Aguirre | MR 10:00-11:20 |
300-level
400-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 401 | 12979 | Advanced Topics in Political Theory: "Racial Captalism" (Seminar) | Dr. Mara Marin | W 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 412 | 12980 | Migration, Nationalism and Identity in Asia | Dr. Feng Xu | F 13:30-16:20 |
| POLI 433 A01 | 12981 | Issues in Politics: "Transnational Labour" (Seminar) | Dr. Marlea Clarke | T 11:30-14:20 |
| POLI 433 A02 | 12982 | Issues in Politics: "Medieval Political Theory in our Time" (Seminar) | Dr. Simon Glezos | W 9:30-12:20 |
| POLI 458 | 14016 | Issues in Environmental Politics (Seminar) | Dr. Jamie Lawson | R 10:00-12:50 |
Summer term 2023
Registration begins Monday, March 13.
Important dates:
May-June courses: May 15-June 30, 2023
July-August courses: July 5-August 21, 2023
Contact a Political Science Advisor.
Summer 2023
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Dates | Schedule |
| POLI 202 | Introduction to Political Theory | David Miller | May 15-June 30 | ONLINE/ Hybrid Synchro session: F 10-11:30 |
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| POLI 300B | Early Modern Political Theory | Micheal Ziegler | July 5-Aug 21 | Face-to-face TR 1:30-4 pm |
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| POLI 311 | Government and Politices in Europe | Claude Beaupre | July 5-Aug 21 | Face-to-face MW 1:30-4 |
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| POLI 349 | Issues in International Politics: "Middle Power Options in a World of Great Power Competition" | Dr. Chris Ankersen | May 15-June 30 |
ONLINE/ Synchronous format |
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| POLI 350 | Intro to Public Admin | TBA | May 3 - July 28 | ONLINE | |
| POLI 351 | Public Policy Analysis | Dr. Sean Darling | May 15-June 30 | Face-to-face TR 6-8:30 pm |
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| POLI 366 | Canadian Political Economy | Dr. Cara Camcastle | July 5-Aug 21 | ONLINE/ Hybrid Synchro session: W 7-9 pm |
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| POLI 369 | Issues in Canadian Politics: Canadian Elections | Taylor Green | May 15-June 30 | Face-to-Face MW 9:30-noon |
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| POLI 456 | Politics of the Internet | Dr. Simon Carroll | May 15 - June 30 | Face-to-face MW 1:30-4 pm |
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