Welcome - Introduction to Government and Politics I POLI 1001   Introduction to Government and Politics I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course, together with POLI 1002, is a general introduction to the study of politics. The two classes together fulfill the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ writing requirement. The two courses must be taken in sequence (that is, POLI 1001, followed by POLI 1002) and must be taken in the same academic year. In this introductory course, you will be exposed to the fundamental concepts of political life, including a range of key issues and approaches that animate contemporary politics. The course focuses on the fundamental themes and concepts that help us analyze politics, society, political values, and institutions. Topics will include: Fundamental concepts in political science; political philosophies and the bedrocks of various political ideologies; the nature and limits of democracy; and considerations of belonging within political communities. The scope of this course is broad, but maintains a significant focus on these issues as they relate to the study of Canadian politics.
NOTES: This course, together with POLI 1002, is a general introduction to the study of politics. The two classes together fulfill the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ writing requirement. The two courses must be taken in sequence (that is, POLI 1001, followed by POLI 1002), and must be taken in the same academic year.
FORMAT: Lecture
EXCLUSIONS: POLI 1500.06, POLI 1060.03, POLI 1065.03
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