Summer Timetable
POL382H1S L0101
Topics in Canadian Politics
Democracy and Representation in Canada
Themes
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the concept and practice of democratic representation as viewed through the lens of Canadian parliamentary institutions. Part 1 of the course covers theories of representation. Part 2 applies these theories to the major institutions of representative government in Canada, including Parliament, the electoral system, and political parties. Part 3 focuses how women, regions, and Indigenous peoples are represented in the practice of Canadian politics. This course will familiarize students with theories of representation and the functioning of key representative institutions in Canada.
Texts
Readings will be made available on the course Quercus site
Format and Requirements
2 in class tests (45%); 1 research essay (30%); In class participation (10%); Quercus discussion posts (5%)
Prerequisites
POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL214Y5/ POL215H5/ POL216H5/ POL224H1/ POL224Y1/ POLB50Y3
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