Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - POL 100 F100

Introduction to Politics and Government (3)

Class Number: 3793

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2023
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

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:

Course Details:

Ce cours vise à initier les étudiants et les étudiantes au monde merveilleux de la science politique. Nous allons explorer les fondements de la discipline, présenter les institutions politiques et l’exercice du pouvoir et enfin découvrir les différents types d’acteurs qui interviennent dans le jeu politique. Le modèle canadien servira souvent à illustrer les théories et les concepts, mais nous ferons aussi recours à la comparaison afin de saisir les différences et les similitudes entre le Canada et d’autres pays.

Course Format:

Présentiel

Note:  This course is taught in French.

Grading

  • Participation 10%
  • Quiz 20%
  • Fiches de lecture 40%
  • Examen final 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Aude-Claire Fourot, Rémi Léger, Jérémie Cornut et Nicolas Kenny (dir.), 2019, Le Canada dans le monde. Acteurs, idées, gouvernance, Montréal, Les Presses de l’Université de Montréal.


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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.