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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Summer term 2023
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 | 31220 | Introduction to Political Theory | David Miller | May 15-June 30 | ONLINE/ Hybrid Synchro session: F 10-11:30 |
| POLI 300B | 31296 | Early Modern Political Theory | Micheal Ziegler | July 5-Aug 21 | Face-to-face TR 1:30-4 pm |
| POLI 311 | 31297 | Government and Politices in Europe | Claude Beaupre | July 5-Aug 21 | Face-to-face MW 1:30-4 |
| POLI 349 | 31223 | Issues in International Politics: "Middle Power Options in a World of Great Power Competition" | Dr. Chris Ankersen | May 15-June 30 |
ONLINE/ Synchronous format |
| POLI 350 | 30745 | Intro to Public Admin | TBA | May 3 - July 28 | ONLINE |
| POLI 351 | 31224 | Public Policy Analysis | Dr. Sean Darling | May 15-June 30 | Face-to-face TR 6-8:30 pm |
| POLI 366 | 31298 | Canadian Political Economy | Dr. Cara Camcastle | July 5-Aug 21 | ONLINE/ Synchro session is W 7-9 pm |
| POLI 369 | 31225 | Issues in Canadian Politics: Canadian Elections | Taylor Green | May 15-June 30 | Face-to-Face MW 9:30-noon |
| POLI 433 | 31754 | Issues in Politics: "Managing Borders and Bodies in the 21st Century" | Dr. Scott Watson | July 17-July 21 |
Hybrid |
| POLI 456 | 31226 | Politics of the Internet | Dr. Simon Carroll | May 15 - June 30 | Face-to-face MW 1:30-4 pm |
Fall term 2023
Important dates:
Term dates: Wednesday, September 6 - Monday, December 4, 2023
December final exam period: Thursday, December 7 - Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Contact a Political Science Advisor.
100-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 101 | 12842 | Canadian Politics | Dr. Justin Leifso | TR 16:30-17:50 |
| POLI 103 | 12853 | Worlds of Politics | Dr. Andrew Wender | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
200-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 202 | 12864 | Intro to Political Theory | Dr. Mara Marin | MR 11:30-12:50 |
| POLI 210 | 12871 | Comparative Politics | Dr. Michelle Bonner | TWF 9:30-10:20 |
| POLI 211 | 12878 | European Integration & Union | Dr. Amy Verdun | MR 13:00-14:20 |
| POLI 217/ GDS 201 | 12885 | Global Development | Dr. Feng Xu | TWF 11:30-12:20 |
| POLI 240 | 12892 | International Politics | Dr. Michael Carpenter | TWF 12:30-13:20 |
300-level
400-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 401 | 12916 | Seminar: Advanced Topics in Political Theory: "Racial Captalism" | Dr. Mara Marin | F 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 424 | 12917 | Seminar: Politics of Colonialism | Dr. Rita Dhamoon |
ONLINE |
| POLI 433 A01 | 12918 | Seminar: Politics of Accountability and Injustice | Dr. Matt James | R 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 442 | 12919 | International Law | Dr. Claire Cutler | M 14:30-17:20 |
Spring term 2024
Important dates:
Term dates: Monday, January 8 - Monday, April 8, 2024
April final exam period: Tuesday, April 11 - Friday, April 26, 2024
Contact a Political Science Advisor.
100-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 101 | 22703 | Canadian Politics | Dr. Matt James | TR 16:30-17:50 |
| POLI 103 | 22712 | Worlds of Politics | Dr. Michael Carpenter | TWF 10:30-11:20 |
200-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 201 | 22721 | Canadian Institutions of Government | Dr. Jamie Lawson | MR 13:00-14:20 |
| POLI 202 | 22728 | Intro to Political Theory | Dr. Mara Marin | M 16:30-19:20 |
| POLI 240 | 22735 | International Politcs | Dr. Sarah E. Sharma | MR 14:30-15:50 |
| POLI 263 | 22742 | Politics of Indigenous Peoples | Dr. Kelly Aguirre | MR 10:00-11:20 |
300-level
400-level
| Number | CRN | Title | Instructor | Timetable |
| POLI 423 | 22766 | Seminar: Neoliberal Canada | Dr. Justin Leifso | W 10:00-12:50 |
| POLI 433 A01 | 22767 | Seminar: Borders and Migration | Dr. Michael Carpenter | W 15:30-18:20 |
| POLI 441 | 22768 | Seminar: International Political Economy and the Environment | Dr. Sarah E. Sharma | R 9:00-12:00 |
| POLI 463 | 22769 | Seminar: Violence to Indigenous Lands and Bodies | Dr. Kelly Aguirre | F 10:00-12:50 |
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