Fall 2022 - POL 100 D100
Introduction to Politics and Government (3)
Class Number: 5821
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Cara Camcastle
ccamcast@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. Students with credit for POL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
Decisions by our governments unavoidably affect us. Studying political science enables a better understanding of those events. This course covers the basic concepts in the discipline of political science and provides more accurate answers to questions regarding political change. One section of the course focuses on the values that shape political culture and the political ideas that mobilize citizens. Another examines the operation of government institutions. How do courts, legislatures, and political parties reconcile competing and diverging interests? Have political institutions and mechanisms dealt effectively with global challenges, such as environmental pollution? Can we ensure that the political executive is accountable to the people, and can we increase citizen participation in the political process? We contrast Canada’s parliamentary system with other political systems.
Grading
- Three quizzes in the lecture 30%
- Attendance and Participation in the tutorial 10%
- Short paper 15%
- Term paper 30%
- Asynchronous contributions to the online discussion board 15%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Introduction to Politics by Robert Garner et al., Third Canadian Edition, Oxford University Press, 2022. ISBN: 9780199036370
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Department Undergraduate Notes:
Registrar Notes:
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