Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - POL 222 F100

Introduction to Canadian Politics (3)

Class Number: 3095

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

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

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2017
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    POL 100 or 101W or 151 or permission of department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the social and participatory basis of Canadian politics, covering topics such as political culture, regionalism and other political divisions, political parties, elections, interest groups and new social movements.

COURSE DETAILS:

Ce cours est une introduction à la politique au Canada. Il s’intéresse aux fondements sociaux et aux bases participatives de la politique et de la démocratie canadienne. Il couvre des sujets tels que la culture politique, le régionalisme, les clivages politiques au sein de la société canadienne, les partis politiques, les élections, les groupes d’intérêts et les nouveaux mouvements sociaux.

Grading

  • Quiz 10%
  • Participation 20%
  • Examen final 35%
  • Fiche de lecture* 10%
  • Fiche technique* 10%
  • Examen de mi-session 15%

NOTES:

* Students are required to submit their report to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

TBD

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