Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - POL 222 D900

Introduction to Canadian Politics (3)

Class Number: 7148

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 5, 2018
    Wed, 11:59–11:59 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:

This course introduces you to Canada's political tradition by exploring its contemporary political culture, socialization, participation and mass media. Tensions found at the heart of many recent political debates are explored, including those to do with competing regional identities and rights, Aboriginal peoples, the Quebecois, ethnocultural minorities, class, and gender. The ways these political tensions influence Canada’s political system, its constitution, electoral process, political parties, and recent election outcomes are discussed in the context of relevant political controversies. By providing you with a clear understanding of the cleavages characterizing Canada’s political system this course enhances your role as an engaged democratic citizen, able to both understand and discuss recent political events and issues shaping this country.

There will be a 2 hour lecture per week and a 1 hour tutorial starting in week 2

Grading

  • Midterm 20%
  • Research Paper 30%
  • Presentation 10%
  • Participation & Chapter Summaries 10%
  • Final 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Alex Marland and Jared J. Wesley, Inside Canadian Politics, Oxford. 2016.

Further Readings/Materials Will be Supplied Throughout Course

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