This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Kwantlen University College

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.


Political Science


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

Students will study basic terms and concepts relevant to the study of institutions and processes in government. They will acquire an understanding of Canadian government and politics and will compare Canada to other countries in order to further a broad understanding of the effect of politics and government on the population.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

POLI 1145 cr-3
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics

Students will be introduced to key topics in the field of comparative politics, with a special emphasis on understanding the dynamics that shape the character and quality of contemporary political systems.

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 2150 cr-3
International Political Economy

Students will acquire a detailed conceptual framework for the analysis of the international political economy. They will study the dynamic interaction among states, societies, firms, and markets, at the international level. Students will focus on major "IPE" perspectives and theories, and learn to apply these to issue areas including monetary and financial relations, international trade, foreign investment, foreign debt, and development finance.

Prerequisites: POLI 1125 or 1150
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)

Kwantlen University College
http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca
604-599-2100
Contact the Admissions Department