This course explores the impact of the institutionalized ideal of freedom on America's political economy. Also discussed are: unequal access to democratic institutions; the welfare system; global responsibility for freedom; and political repression and the policing of dissent.
This course explores the impact of the institutionalized ideal of freedom on America's political economy. Also discussed are: unequal access to democratic institutions; the welfare system; global responsibility for freedom; and political repression and the policing of dissent.
This course analyzes the American political system through an examination of recent political events. Attention is given to the composition of the socio-political elite, the nature of mass influence in public policies, and the operation of such major institutions as the congress, courts, presidency and political parties.
This course examines the processes and policies of European integration. It pays particular attention to the advantages of closer integration on the European continent while also considering the difficulties of governing a multi-level and multi-national polity. Topics include current European issues such as the Euro and Euro-zone crisis, enlargement, democratic accountability as well as specific […]
This course examines the different patterns of development of the states and political institutions of the major West European democracies. It therefore has a historical and political-economic, as well as an institutional focus.
China's relationship with the outside world has been one of the dominant themes in its development. How is China moving from its position of isolation to become a 21st century superpower? We focus on the post-1949 period, in particular, the China-Soviet relationship; American-China relations; China and Japan; China and India; Canadian-China policy; China's relations with […]
This course examines the origins and development of the modern Chinese political system. Emphasis is on the role of Mao Zedong, the post-1949 period and the reform of Chinese socialism.
The Communist challenge to capitalism was one of the major twentieth-century forces which have shaped the contemporary world. This course examines key political developments in Russia and Eastern Europe from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the overthrow of communist regimes in 1989-1991. Among the issues discussed are: the establishment of communist regimes; the evolution […]
CROSSLISTED COURSES: AS SOSC 3175 & AS/AK/GL WMST 3517 This course will build on its prerequisite. It examines contemporary feminist debates and dilemmas that relate to the diverse dimensions of women and politics. The main focus will be on Canada, although there will be some consideration of other countries and the implications of contemporary international […]
CROSSLISTED COURSE: AP SOSC 3170 & AS WMST 3516 & GL WMST 3516 This course examines women's political position in advanced capitalist countries. The focus is historical, theoretical, and issue-oriented. Issues examined include the politics of racism, sexuality, reproduction, and pornography within formal political structures and community organizing.