POL214Y1Y L5101
Canadian Government and Politics
Themes
An introduction to government and politics in Canada, covering institutional structures and their evolution (the constitution, parliament, the cabinet, the courts, the charter, federalism); political processes (political parties, elections and voting behaviour); and political culture and ideology.
Texts
Stephen Brooks, Canadian Democracy: An Introduction, 8th ed. (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2015).
Format and Requirements
Lectures and tutorials. Two essays, one term test, tutorial participation and a final examination.