Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - POL 101W D100

Introduction to Politics and Government (3)

Class Number: 3086

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 9, 2017
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. Explores the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. This course is identical to POL 100 and students may not take both courses for credit. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government. It covers topics such as state formation, nations and nationalism, political ideologies, democracy and autocracy, domestic and global political institutions, and citizen involvement in politics. We will explore these topics by examining Canada through a comparative lens.

There will be a 2-hour lecture per week and a 1-hour tutorial starting in Week two.

Grading

  • Tutorial Participation 15%
  • In-class Quizzes (use of Top Hat required) 10%
  • Mid-Term Test 20%
  • Research Essay 25%
  • Final Exam 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Politics, Power, and the Common Good: An Introduction to Political Science, Simon Fraser University, Third Custom Edition for Simon Fraser University

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS