Spring 2019 - POL 222 D100
Introduction to Canadian Politics (3)
Class Number: 6667
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 23, 2019
Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Andrew Heard
aheard@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3043
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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:
This course looks at the political dynamics that make Canada such an interesting country. Just what are the cleavages that divide our population and what impact have they had over the years? These are questions you will explore in the class, as you learn more about the regional, linguistic, class, gender, and age divisions evident in Canada. How political parties operate and what opportunities Canadians have to engage during elections are central issues in how citizen demands get channeled. Social movements and interest groups provide other important ways in which Canadians can try to influence public policies. A focus in this course will also be on the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in our society; their exclusion in so many ways over the years has led to various demands and attempts to redress inequities and engage in reconciliation. The vital role played by the media, both commercial and social, will be a continuing theme in appreciating how we learn about our society and how issues and groups get portrayed to others.
There will be a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial per week. Tutorials start in week two.
Grading
- Mid-term exam 10%
- Quiz 5%
- Term paper * 35%
- Final exam 30%
- Tutorial Project 10%
- Tutorial participation 10%
NOTES:
* Students are required to submit their essays to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Cochrane, Blidook & Dyck, Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches Eighth Edition
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Registrar Notes:
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