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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Credit point

    36 Points

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    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023
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    Duration 8 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 34,639  / year
    Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

    Major Concentration Political Science

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    Offered by: Political Science     Degree: Bachelor of Arts

    Program Requirements

    Complementary Courses (36 credits)

    36 credits of courses selected from the four main fields of political science (Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics (Developed Areas and Developing Areas), International Relations, and Political Theory) with the following specifications.

    No more than one-half of the credits (18 credits) may be taken in a single field of political science, unless the field is Comparative Politics in which case the maximum is 21 credits, provided courses are taken in both Developed Areas and Developing Areas.

    No more than 12 of the 36 credits may be at the 200 level. No more than 3 credits at the 200 level may be in any given group.

    3 credits should be taken at the 400 level at McGill rather than as transfer credits.

    In the final year, no course used toward the program requirements may be below the 300 level.

    No more than 12 POLI transfer credits can be used toward the program requirements.

    Advising Information

    In the first year of the program (U1), students are advised to select their courses from at least three of the five main groups of courses in political science. U1 students should normally take courses at the 200 level only. However, those who have already completed the 200-level prerequisite for courses may take 300-level courses.

    Course lists for each group of political science courses are provided below.

    NOTE: POLI 200, 210, 311 and 461 can also be used towards this program.

    Canadian Politics

    • POLI 221 Government of Canada (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An examination of the central governmental institutions, including parliament, federalism, and the judiciary.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Béland, Daniel (Fall)

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 222 Political Process and Behaviour in Canada (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An introduction to contemporary political life in Canada that examines how demands are identified and transmitted through the political systems. Emphasis will be placed on: the Canadian political culture; socialization and political participation; the electoral system; elections and voting; the role and structure of political parties; and the influence of organized interest.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Scholtz, Christa (Winter)

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 226 La vie politique québécoise (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : Une introduction   la vie politique québécoise   travers l'étude des institutions, des idéologies et des comportements politiques. Une attention particuli¨re sera accordée   la structure et aux changements dans le syst¨me politique québécoise.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Belanger, Eric (Fall)

      • Restriction: An ability to understand and read French is required; writing and speaking ability are not.

      • This course is offered in English and French in alternate years. For 2012-13 it will be offered in French.

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 317 The Politics of Race in Canada (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An examination of the key theories and debates around race in Canadian politics. Considers how race has interacted with political development in Canada and the role of policies, laws, and regulations in creating, maintaining, and rectifying circumstances of racial inequality.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisites: at least one of POLI 212, POLI 221, POLI 222, POLI 226, POLI 227, or POLI 231.

    • POLI 318 Comparative Local Government (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An examination of the organization and conduct of local government in Canada, the United States, and selected European countries. Attention to theories of local government, the criteria for comparative analysis, the provision of public goods and bads, urban political patterns and the constitution of new institutional arrangements to deal with "urban crises" in North America.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 or written permission of instructor

      • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 320 Issues in Canadian Democracy (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : Critical analysis of selected issues and debates in Canadian politics, including citizen participation, electoral system effects, party financing, office-seeking, approaches to representation, and direct democracy and non-party alternatives. Topics are examined from both the perspective of the general population and the specific experience of women and ethno-racial minorities.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Lavigne, Mathieu (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: At least one other course in Canadian or Comparative Government and Politics or permission of instructor

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 321 Issues: Canadian Public Policy (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : The Canadian political process through an analysis of critical policy issues in community development, welfare state, education, and institutional reforms in public service delivery systems. Diagnostic and prescriptive interpretations of public choices in a federal-parliamentary regime.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Ajadi, Ifeoluwatari (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: at least one other course in Canadian or Comparative Politics

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 326 Provincial Politics (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : The effect of regional and provincial culture on the operation of political parties and the institutions of government; the effect of institutional modernization on provincial governments; the role of provincial sub-systems within the Canadian political system.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government or Politics or permission of the instructor

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 336 Le Québec et le Canada (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : Comment les Canadiens anglais et les Québécois se per§oivent-ils? Les différences culturelles entre les deux groupes. Les relations politiques et économiques entre les deux groupes. L'impact de la Révolution Tranquille. La place des francophones et des anglophones dans la vie collective. Les projets de réaménagement du cadre politique.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Restrictions: An ability to understand and read French is required; writing and speaking ability are not. Not open to students who have taken QCST 336.

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 342 Canadian Foreign Policy (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : The development and articulation of Canadian foreign policy. Theoretical approaches. The environmental setting. Historical perspectives. Trans-Atlantic linkages. The American connection. The Common Market. The United Nations. Military security. Developing relations with Asia, Africa, Latin America. Canada in global society.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Carsley, Elaine (Fall)

      • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government and Politics or International Politics or written consent of instructor

      • Note: The fields are International Politics and Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 348 Gender and Canadian Politics (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An examination of a variety of key thinkers and debates around gender in Canadian politics. Aims to give students the critical tools to examine the complexity of Canadian political society and gain a firm grasp on both the limits and possibilities of analyzing “genderâ€ as it intersects and interlocks with other facets of identity and ideology.

      Terms: Winter 2023

      Instructors: Gordon, Kelly (Winter)

      • Prerequisite: At least one other course in Canadian politics or GSFS

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics

    • POLI 371 Challenge of Canadian Federalism (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An analysis of the origins, evolution and nature of federalism in Canada. Topics and themes will include the impact of federalism on political institutions, the effect of different regional perspectives, and the issues and conflicts that currently confront Canadian federalism.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: at least one course in Canadian politics

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 372 Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian State (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : The relationship of Indigenous politics to larger debates and literatures within political science, such as citizenship theory, federalism, and collective action. Subjects covered include Canada's treaty history, constitutional changes, key policy frameworks, and Indigenous political development.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Berry, Aberdeen (Fall)

      • Prerequisite: At least one course in Canadian politics such as, POLI 221 or POLI 222 OR Permission of the instructor.

      • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken POLI 372 prior to W06.

    • POLI 378 The Canadian Judicial Process (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : An examination of the structure of the judiciary and its role in the Canadian political process. Topics include the nature of judicial power and its constitutional framework in Canada, the structure and function of courts, judicial recruitment and personnel, judicial policy-making and the political role of the Supreme Court under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: POLI 221 or POLI 222 or permission of the instructor

      • Restriction: Not open to students who took 160-379 (1990-91) or 160-427 (1989-90)

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 379 Topics in Canadian Politics (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : Topics in Canadian politics.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: A basic course in Canadian Government and Politics

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 410 Canadian Political Parties (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : This course examines Canadian political parties and party systems, stressing patterns of historical development, party organization and finance, relationships with social movement, and the impact of Canadian federalism.

      Terms: Fall 2022

      Instructors: Gordon, Kelly (Fall)

      • Prerequisite: At least one other course in Canadian Politics

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 412 Canadian Voting/Public Opinion (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : A critical examination of major debates within the literature on Canadian voting behaviour and public opinion.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisite: at least one course in Canadian politics, preferably at the 300 or 400 level, or permission of the instructor

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 417 Health Care in Canada (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : This course analyzes the theory and politics of health policy and institutions, comparing provincial models and contextualizing Canadian systems with international perspectives from the U.S. and Europe. Current health reform debates will be explored, particularly those involving federal-provincial relations, sustainable financing and the role of the state in social protection.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisites: POLI 221 or POLI 221

      • Note: The field is Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 424 Media and Politics (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science : The role of media in domestic and international politics, with reference to recent studies in political science. Themes in the study of mass media and politics in developed democracies.

      Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      • Prerequisites: POLI 211 or POLI 212; and at least 3 credits in Political Science at the 300 level

      • Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of Canadian Politics.

    • POLI 426 Partis politiques et comportements électoraux au Québec (3 credits)

      Offered by: Political Science (Faculty of Arts)

      Overview

      Political Science

      Terms: Winter 2023

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency
    • 23 years of age or older by the start of classes (21 years of age for the Faculties of Management and Music)
    • No high school, college or university level studies within the last five years that would constitute a basis for admission
    • Two letters of reference
    • Mature Student Statements:
      • Letter of Intent, including description of all educational experiences
      • Complete resume of employment and other activities, highlighting points relevant to the application
    • In some cases, an interview may be required
    • Demonstrate academic potential by successfully completing a minimum number of specific courses (see 'Minimum grades & prerequisites' below) within the three-year period prior to admission and no later than May 15th of the year of application for the intended program (May 1 for some programs). These courses, which may be completed at CEGEP or university, will also fulfill prerequisites for the intended program. 

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    CAD 34,639 

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