Overview

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Grounded in both Canadian and comparative perspectives, POL 151 serves as an introduction to the study of law, politics and the administration of justice. The course begins by introducing students to the fundamental ideas and definitions of public law, politics, public policy and public administration as each relates to our conception of justice in modern society. Students will also be introduced to the basic elements of the governmental structure and processes which shape and influence the administration of justice and justice-related policy-making. From there, the course progresses forward with a brief discussion of the various approaches to public administration, public policy making, agenda setting and analysis. Finally, the course will round out students’ understanding of the intersection of law, public policy and institutions by exploring major pertinent public policy case issues ranging from specific dilemmas with regard to rights and the Charter, equity, aboriginal justice, the right to life/right to die, security and intelligence operations in democratic societies, freedom of information and privacy, ombudsmania and administrative justice, capital punishment, conflict of interest and public sector ethics, etc.  

One two-hour lecture/colloquia and a one-hour tutorial a week. Tutorials start in week two.

Office hours to be determined upon commence of Week One.

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Materials

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