500-level courses

POL S 514 - TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A - Participatory Systems of Change

SEM B1 - Decolonizing Political Thought

POL S 515 - TOPICS IN POLITICAL PHILISOPHY *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1 - The Politics of Culture - explores urgent questions about 'the work of art' within frameworks developed by different critical theorists to understand political struggles surrounding bodies and borders. These struggles include, but are not restricted to, race, disability, Indigenity, space, religion, asylum, gender and sexuality and the (post) human. Informed by a developing understanding of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation process, students are equipped over the semester to collaboratively develop creative projects addressing cultural and political aspects of citizenship and belonging on Treaty Six territories

SEM 517 - PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES OF HUMAN RIGHTS *3 (0-3s-0)

An enquiry into the idea(s) of human rights and the adequacy of their philosophical grounding. Not open to students with credit in POL S 417.

POL S 526 - SELECTED TOPICS IN URBAN POLITICS *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1 - City Politics

POL S 540 - TOPICS IN PUBLIC POLICY *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1 - Intergovernmental Relations in Canada - This course examines the evolution of Canadian Intergovernmental relations (IGR), both in theory and in practice. The course is designed to expose students to the full range of literature on the topic of IGR in Canada, while engaging them in a term long simulation exercise. The latter will involve students in a series of mock intergovernmental negotiations, requiring them to research a particular actor's interest; develop common briefing materials; prepare and submit formal briefing binders; and negotiate on behalf of their constituencies.

SEM B1 - City Region Governing Issues

SEM B2 - Ethnicity, Immigration and Social Policy - This course looks at the process for integrating ethnic minorities and immigrant communities, and the relevant social policy theories and practices used to manage this cohort in Canada and globally."

POL S 543 - GLOBALIZATION, ETHNIC POLITICS AND THE NATION-STATE *3 (0-3s-0)

Theories of nationalism and the nation-state in an era of globalization.

POL S 551 - TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS: INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1 - Gaming: The Politics of Play - From lotteries to loot boxes, this course provides an overview of rapidly expanding intersections between gaming and gambling. You will learn why games are such a powerful and, at times, controversial form of interactivity and be guided to critically reflect on a series of questions. Why is play so popular and profitable in neoliberal, capitalist societies? How is gaming linked to some of the most pressing political challenges facing democratic governments and media institutions today? Why and how do educational and financial institutions use games and simulations to promote different kinds of literacy among citizens? Where should the lines be drawn between gaming and gambling spaces, moments and devices? What issues does the proliferation and diversification of monetized play pose for regulators and public health stakeholder? How and under what political conditions have lndigenous people in North America engaged in gaming, both as consumers and operators? Lectures and workshops by Dr Nicoll will introduce you to key theorists of gambling and gaming in the context of current debates in the field. In addition to a field trip to River Cree casino, you will meet academic experts on traditional and evolving forms of gambling, from dice games and poker to esports and fantasy sports leagues. Alberta health and policy professionals, as well as individuals recovering from harms related to gaming, will also come to the classroom and discuss political challenges surrounding addiction.

POL S 558 - GENDER POLITICS AND MASS MEDIA *3 (0-3s-0)

Ways in which mass media socially construct and politicize gender. Prerequisite: Any 200-level POL S or WGS.

POL S 560 - TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1

SEM A2 - Gender, Conflict & Security

SEM B1 - Chinese Foreign Policy

SEM B2 - Global Security

POL S 561 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST *3 (0-3s-0)

Contemporary international politics of the Middle East.

POL S 565 - TOPICS IN FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS *3 (0-3s-0)

Current approaches to the study of foreign policy that focuses the explanations upon factors within the state.

POL S 566 - TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY *3 (0-3s-0)

POL S 571 - TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS: COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM A1 - CONSERVATISM IN THE AMERICAS - Donald Trump's election and the Brexit vote are only the most visible events representing an emerging global political trend: the growth of right-wing alternatives to governance. The same trend is manifested throughout the Americas, where the political right is doing away with the "pink tide" that swept the Hemisphere around ten years ago. This seminar, intended both for senior undergraduate and graduate students, will explore the origins, development, scope and implications of this global trend; by engaging into original comparative research of case studies based in the Americas. Prerequisites: POL S 230, 240, 235, 266, 334 or consent of the instructor.

SEM B1 - The Politics of Mexico - Mexico's 20^th century, post-revolutionary politics: state-building, nationalism, development project. The controversial transition to democracy in 2000, as a backdrop to discuss that country's current political dynamics. Continental impacts, including NAFTA, the challenges posed by the Trump presidency and consequences for Canada.

This course is a seminar, intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students. They will be expected to produce a research paper on specific contemporary Mexican politics topics by the end of the term.

SEM B2 - Islam, Modernity and Democracy - Political ideas and practice in Islamic countries, including historical and contemporary constructions of Islam. A variable content course, which may be repeated if topics vary.

POL S 578 - ASIAN SYSTEMS *3 (0-3s-0)

POL S 579 - NGO GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT *3 (0-3s-0)

Organizational features, actor/stakeholder relationships, and management challenges contemporary NGOs face.

POL S 580 - EUROPEAN POLITICS *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM B1 - Europe Union Politics & Policy

SEM B2 - Political Upheaval in Europe

SEM B3 - Politics of Central Europe

POL S 596 - TOPICS IN GENDER AND POLITICS *3 (0-3s-0)

SEM X01 - TBA

SEM B1 - Governing Intimate Life in Canada and Anglo-American Democracies - This course invites students to explore the forces that organize and regulate our intimate lives. Among the questions we will consider are: how do we come to understand familial life as private and natural; how do identities (gender, race, sexuality, class) get articulated in laws that regulate the family and intimate relationships; what happens when political struggle and social processes lead to new family functions and configurations; what are the state's interests in regulating family forms and intimate life; and how are intimate relationships bound up with the nation and citizenship.

POL S 599 - INTRODUCTION TO THE DISCIPLINE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE *3 (0-3s-0)

An introduction to the professional skills and ethics training expected in Political Science as an academic discipline. POL S 599 is graded on a pass/fail basis.