Fall/Winter Timetable

POL214H1Y L0101

Canadian Government

Themes

A comprehensive introduction to the Canadian political system. The first term examines the constitution and governmental institutions including parliament, federalism, the judiciary, the Charter of Rights, and the electoral system. The second term explores the ideas, issues, and societal forces that drive Canadian politics, policy, and public administration, including ideology, political culture, regionalism, Quebec and language, multiculturalism, aboriginal and gender issues, interest groups, and media.

Texts

Stephen Brooks, Canadian Democracy: An Introduction, 7th ed. (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2012); Peter H. Russell et al., eds., Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics (Toronto: Emond Montgomery, 2010).

Format and Requirements

Weekly lecture, two essays (45%), 2 two-hour term tests (45%) and a tutorial participation component (10%).

Prerequisites

4.0 credits, or 1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses

Exclusions
POL214Y1/POL214Y5/POL215H5/POL216H5/POL224H1/POL224Y1/POLB50Y3