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| 2024-2025 | POLS 378 | Politics and Development of the Asia-Pacific RegionThis course explores the contemporary political, economic, and social conditions of countries in east and southeast Asia as case studies of development. Central to the course is the so-called Asian Miracle: what are its causes and why have some countries been left behind? Other topics include Japan's and Singapore's models of development; response to China's economic and political power in the region; international relations including selected conflict areas; and the prospects for regional integration. Countries typically covered in this region face the Pacific in a chain from Indonesia in the south to Korea and Japan in the north. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 383 | Public Administration in CanadaAn overview of public administration in Canada - its importance, structure, functions, key issues, best practices, and practical applications. Course content focuses on municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Special attention is placed on practical applications to areas of current public and student interest. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor’s consent. (3-0 or 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 383 | Public Administration in CanadaAn overview of public administration in Canada - its importance, structure, functions, key issues, best practices, and practical applications. Course content focuses on municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Special attention is placed on practical applications to areas of current public and student interest. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 391 | Canadian Governmental LeadershipIn the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
Cross-listed: HIST/SOCI 391 |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 391 | Canadian Governmental LeadershipIn the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 392 | Ethics & Public AffairsThe philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 392 | Ethics and Public AffairsThe philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
Cross-listed: SOCI 392 |
| 2024-2025 | POLS 395 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 395 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 396 | LLC InternshipA survey of the changing nature of and approaches to war and its effect on society from the Middle Ages to the present. Various visions and proposals for peace. The nature of nuclear war. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 396 | LLC InternshipStudents select an internship worth 6 sem. hrs. of credit towards their major. Placements have included working in a Member of Parliament's office, political party office, governmental department or agency, national and local media outlets, a business office (in accordance with a student's special interests), or non-governmental organization. There is a variety of internship sites from which to choose that would help to advance the student's career interests. The internships occur every afternoon and some full days and offer an opportunity to learn from experts and meet leaders in the field. These internships provide a broader learning experience than what students would experience if they were employees of an organization. Internships are designed to show the student the inner workings of the organization and how that organization interfaces with others. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 406 | War, Peace & SocietyA survey of the changing nature of and approaches to war and its effect on society from the Middle Ages to the present. Course topics include various visions and proposals for peace. The nature of nuclear war. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 406 | War, Peace and SocietyA survey of the changing nature of and approaches to war and its effect on society from the Middle Ages to the present. Course topics include various visions and proposals for peace. The nature of nuclear war. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101 or 211, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 406 |
| 2024-2025 | POLS 415 | Contemporary Political PhilosophyThis course examines the political thought of one or more twentieth century political philosophers, primarily from the Western Political Tradition. Attention is given to selected primary and secondary literature of contemporary political theorists. A systematic examination of different theorists in each course offering encourages a broader understanding of the rich tradition of political philosophy in the twentieth century. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101, or instructor’s consent. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: PHIL 415 |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 415 | Contemporary Political PhilosophyThis course examines the political thought of one or more twentieth century political philosophers, primarily from the Western Political Tradition. Attention is given to selected primary and secondary literature of contemporary political theorists. A systematic examination of different theorists in each course offering encourages a broader understanding of the rich tradition of political philosophy in the twentieth century. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 418 | Social & Political Concepts of Community in Contemporary Political TheoryProvides the student with an in-depth study of the social and political concepts of community. Attention is focused on how recognition of community brings into play the tension between individual and collective/group rights. Course lectures, reading assignments, and in class discussion provide an overview of the following topics: interpretation/hermeneutics of community, roots of community theory, myth of community, quest for community, Christian community, recognition of minority communities in politics, problems associated with the concept of community, recognition of group rights, the liberal-communitarian debate over community, and problems associated with communitarian theory. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 418 | Social and Political Concepts of Community in Contemporary Political TheoryProvides the student with an in-depth study of the social and political concepts of community. Attention is focused on how recognition of community brings into play the tension between individual and collective/group rights. Course lectures, reading assignments, and in class discussion provide an overview of the following topics: interpretation/hermeneutics of community, roots of community theory, myth of community, quest for community, Christian community, recognition of minority communities in politics, problems associated with the concept of community, recognition of group rights, the liberal-communitarian debate over community, and problems associated with communitarian theory. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies (including POLS 101 or 234 or 320), and third year standing. (3-0 or 3-0)
Cross-listed: PHIL 418 |
| 2024-2025 | POLS 421 | The Contemporary Middle EastAn introduction to the concerns of contemporary political, economic, and social development such as state consolidation, ethnic and social movements, poverty, and conflict through study of the political economy of the Middle East. Students explore the region through analysis of selected Middle Eastern states, cultures, and emergent issues such as underdevelopment, religious and ethnic movements, external intervention, and regional conflicts and disputes. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies (POLS 211 and 308 recommended), or instructor's consent.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 421 | The Contemporary Middle EastAn introduction to the concerns of contemporary political, economic, and social development such as state consolidation, ethnic and social movements, poverty, and conflict through study of the political economy of the Middle East. Students explore the region through analysis of selected Middle Eastern states, cultures, and emergent issues such as underdevelopment, religious and ethnic movements, external intervention, and regional conflicts and disputes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 422 | Contemporary South AsiaAn in-depth study of the political and economic challenges among selected South Asian states, highlighting the relationship between government policies and social development. This course deals with themes such as democracy, economic reform, ethnic and civil conflict, gender relations, religion, and relations between the states of South Asia. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211 or by instructor's permission.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 422 | Contemporary South AsiaAn in-depth study of the political and economic challenges among selected South Asian states, highlighting the relationship between government policies and social development. This course deals with themes such as democracy, economic reform, ethnic and civil conflict, gender relations, religion, and relations between the states of South Asia. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 425 | European Comparative Politics & GovernmentAn exploration of special topics in European comparative politics. The themes and geographic focus vary from year to year. They may include current political institutions and forces, and the historical evolution of the European politics, in both Western and Eastern Europe. Particular attention is given to the legal traditions that gird the institutional frameworks of the countries under study. This course blends an analysis of individual nation states with an examination of the critical issues that confront them all, which are addressed comparatively. It takes account of both the national and transnational factors that affect, and are affected by, politics in Europe—notably European integration and globalization. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 425 | European Comparative Politics and GovernmentAn exploration of special topics in European comparative politics. The themes and geographic focus vary from year to year. They may include current political institutions and forces, and the historical evolution of the European politics, in both Western and Eastern Europe. Particular attention is given to the legal traditions that gird the institutional frameworks of the countries under study. This course blends an analysis of individual nation states with an examination of the critical issues that confront them all, which are addressed comparatively. It takes account of both the national and transnational factors that affect, and are affected by, politics in Europe—notably European integration and globalization. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and one of POLS 211 or 234.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 430 | Global PoliticsA seminar course devoted to intensive study of selected issues in contemporary global politics. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211; or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 430 | Global PoliticsA seminar course devoted to intensive study of selected issues in contemporary global politics. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 431 | Religion & Global PoliticsA survey of religion as a theme in global politics, beginning with case studies in the relationship of religion to politics and foreign policy in various areas of the world and among various religious traditions. Topics include religion and the politics of states, human rights, peace and conflict, international development, globalization, and the foundations of global order. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 431 | Religion and Global PoliticsA survey of religion as a theme in global politics, beginning with case studies in the relationship of religion to politics and foreign policy in various areas of the world and among various religious traditions. Topics include religion and the politics of states, human rights, peace and conflict, international development, globalization, and the foundations of global order. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211 or by instructor's permission
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 434 | Canadian Political ThoughtExamination of selected Canadian authors who have contributed significantly to the development of Canadian political discourse. Topics include federalism, social democracy, multiculturalism, feminism, compact theory, and national identity. The course entails the systematic study of these and related concepts in the context in which they were elaborated; comparison to current interpretations and usage. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 234; or instructor's consent.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 434 | Canadian Political ThoughtExamination of selected Canadian authors who have contributed significantly to the development of Canadian political discourse. Topics include federalism, social democracy, multiculturalism, feminism, compact theory, and national identity. The course entails the systematic study of these and related concepts in the context in which they were elaborated; comparison to current interpretations and usage. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 436 | Canadian-US RelationsA survey of relations between the two countries from their origins, ranging from military and diplomatic to intellectual and cultural contacts. Comparative developments in the two nations are examined. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 436. |
| 2024-2025 | POLS 440 | The Evolution of Canadian Foreign PolicyAn overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. This course examines the domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 211 or 234, or instructor's consent.
Cross-listed: HIST 440 |
| 2025-2026 | POLS 440 | The Evolution of Canadian Foreign PolicyAn overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. This course examines the domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 487 | Special Topics in Political ScienceThis course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 487 | The Evolution of Canadian Foreign PolicyThis course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third year standing, and instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 488 | Special Topics in Political ScienceThis course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 101 or 211 or 234, third year standing, and instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 488 | Special Topics in Political ScienceThis course examines special topics or issues in political studies that are not considered in-depth in other courses. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 493 | Law, Public Policy & Cultural ChangeThis course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 493 | Law, Public Policy, and Cultural ChangeThis course will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks in the areas of law and public policy to engage with social and global issues. Students will explore the intersection of law, politics and culture in the setting of Canada's capital. Students will critique culture and identify positive ways Christians engage and shape culture, particularly in public policy and law. They will explore how law and public policy are developed through observing courts and Parliament in action. Students will identify a critical problem in society and suggest ways to resolve this problem through law and public policy that is consistent with core Christian beliefs. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 3rd or 4th year standing.
Cross-listed: IDIS 493 |
| 2024-2025 | POLS 495 | Honours Thesis IUnder supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See department chair or international studies coordinator.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 495 | Honours Thesis IUnder supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | POLS 496 | Honours Thesis IIUnder supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See Department chair or International Studies coordinator.
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| 2025-2026 | POLS 496 | Honours Thesis IIUnder supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PREP 100 | Career PreparationThis course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods. Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course.
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| 2025-2026 | PREP 100 | Career PreparationThis course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods. Course Credits: 1
NB: Pass/Fail course
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| 2024-2025 | PSYC 105 | Introduction to PsychologyA broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | PSYC 105 | Introduction to PsychologyA broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PSYC 106 | Introduction to PsychologyA broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | PSYC 106 | Introduction to PsychologyA broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | PSYC 201 | Research Methods in Psychology IProblems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 and 106. Inclusive Education students only: PSYC 105 or 106.
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| 2025-2026 | PSYC 201 | Research Methods in Psychology IProblems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered. Course Credits: 3
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