Spring 2021 - POL 210 F100

Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)

Class Number: 4858

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2021
    Wed, 11:59–11:59 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    POL 100 or 101W 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:

Description

Ce cours est une introduction aux grandes idées (liberté, égalité, justice) ainsi qu’aux principales idéologies (libéralisme, conservatisme, socialisme, anarchisme, etc.) qui ont façonnées et qui continuent de façonner la vie politique au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde. L’objectif premier est de cerner les idées maîtresses des principales idéologies à travers l’analyse des écrits de penseurs et de penseuses clés. Ce cours a aussi comme objectif d’étudier la manifestation de ces idées et de ces idéologies dans le contexte canadien. Nous aborderons ainsi le libéralisme canadien, le conservatisme canadien, la social-démocratie canadienne, etc.


Organisation du cours

Nous nous rencontrerons sur Zoom sur une base hebdomadaire pour discuter des vidéos préenregistrées par le professeur ainsi que des extraits à lire.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Quiz (x 4) 20%
  • Comparaison de deux penseurs ou penseuses 20%
  • Analyse d’un programme politique 20%
  • Examen final 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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


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 web site 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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).