Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - POL 210 F100

Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)

Class Number: 5076

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2023
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    POL 100 or permission of department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of concepts presented by the major political thinkers of the western world. The course surveys those ideas which remain at the root of our political institutions, practices and ideals against a background of the periods in which they were expressed. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Ce cours est une introduction aux idées politiques qui ont façonnées et qui continuent de façonner la vie politique au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde. L’objectif premier est de définir les principales idéologies et leur évolution dans le temps. Le deuxième objectif est de mieux comprendre la manifestation de ces idéologies, ainsi que leurs relations avec des nouvelles idées politiques, notamment dans le contexte canadien.

NOTE:  This course is taught in French.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Quiz 20%
  • Fiche de lecture 1 20%
  • Fiche de lecture 2 20%
  • Examen final 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Toutes les ressources seront accessibles à partir de la page du cours dans Canvas.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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