Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - POL 100 F100

Introduction to Politics and Government (3)

Class Number: 2818

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 4, 2025
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.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-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government. 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.

There will be two hours lecture and one hour seminar each week.

Note:  This class is taught in French.

Grading

  • Quiz 10%
  • Mid‐term exam 15%
  • Seminar papers 30%
  • Seminar presentation 10%
  • Seminar participation 5%
  • Final exam 30%

NOTES:

Note on "Seminar papers":

** Students are required to submit their final paper to the Turnitin.com service in order to get credit for the assignment. **

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

TBD

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

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.