Fall 2026 - PLCY 100 D100
Public Policy in Canada and the World (3)
Class Number: 3877
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Kora DeBeck
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Offers first-year students a foundation in public policy studies in both Canadian and international contexts focusing on a survey of methods and approaches in public policy. Students will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of policy analysis and policy development through weekly lectures from faculty in diverse fields such as political science, economics, public health, Indigenous studies, and urban studies. Breadth-Social Sciences.
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:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
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.