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POLI 200. Introduction to Political Science.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course presents an introduction to political science, including the basic theories, concepts, approaches, and to the enduring questions that motivate political research. It prepares students for further coursework in political science. Students will leave this course with an empirical grasp of current political debates, as well as with an overall understanding of the approaches to the fundamental issues that arise in the subfields of the department: political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and Canadian politics.

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