This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Political
Science

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These courses are reading and writing intensive.

POLI 1110 cr - 3

Ideology and Politics

Students will study the political ideologies that have played an important role in shaping the 20th century political landscape, and the have influenced the political attitudes and actions of individuals, groups and societies.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1120 cr - 3

Canadian Government and Politics

Students will examine Canadian political culture, including the challenges to Canadian unity posed by those with separatist sentiments. They will discuss regionalism, multiculturalism, cultural and linguistic duality, bilingualism, the Canadian identity, political parties and ideologies, the bureaucracy, federalism, the economy, constitutional change, and other topics of current interest. Students will be encouraged to participate in class and to discuss current affairs.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1123 cr - 3

Municipal Politics

Students will study evolution of politics at the municipal level in Canada, including the local government's management of services, labour relation, political parties, lobby groups, budgeting, policy making and media relation. They will also study the relationships between municipal governments, and Provincial and Federal government. Students will prepare research essays on given topic which will then be discussed and defended in seminar format.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1125 cr - 3

Introduction to Political Science

This course is intended as an introduction to the study of modern politics and political institutions. Its main function is to provide students with the basic minimum knowledge and methodological skill in the general field of political science and to lay a foundation for more advanced work.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1145 cr - 3

Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics

This course illuminates for students the political systems of several major countries including: Britain, France, Germany, the former Soviet Union/Russia, China, and India. These countries exemplify the politics, policies and problems of democratic, Communist, and developing political systems. Comparison will focus on four essential aspects in the following order: 1. Different paths to political development: the politics and problems of modernization; 2. The political process; 3. The major political institutions; 4. Public policy: domestic and foreign affairs.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1150 cr - 3

Introduction to International Relations

This course is intended to provide the student with a conceptual framework for the analysis of international politics. It concentrates on both the actions and the interactions of the actors who comprise the international system. Major issues will be analysed from different levels or perspectives.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1240 cr - 3

Chinese Government and Politics

This course will explore the origin of the Chinese Communist revolutionary movement, the development of the Chinese politics from 1949 to the present, and China's international relations.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 2155 cr - 3

Contemporary Political Conflict

Students will study the sources and nature of major contemporary international and national conflicts, such as disputes between the great powers, rich nations and poor nations, between Third World countries and within states. Students will focus on the phenomena of war, violence, and crime in conflict.
Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1150
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 2235 cr - 3

British Columbia Government and Politics

Students will examine British Columbia's political culture and various elements affecting it, such as immigration, native land claims, primary and secondary resource industries, federal-provincial relations, interest group behaviour, union activity, environmental issues, political parties, and government policy-making. Students will prepare research essays on given topics which will then be discussed and defended in seminar format.
Prerequisites: (POLI 1120 or 1125 recommended)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)