16.26 Political Science

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

Political Science 1000 provides an introduction to the study of politics, power, law, public policy and government. Courses at the 2000-level offer an introduction to major fields and can be taken beginning in a student's first year of study. Courses at the 3000-level usually assume that students have successfully completed at least two courses in Political Science including the corresponding 2000-level introductory course. At the 4000-level, courses are advanced seminars with small enrolment caps, and therefore have formal prerequisites.

Students should note that there is a general credit pre-requisite for enrolment in 3000- and 4000- level Political Science courses. Students must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours before enrolling in 3000- or 4000-level courses.

The second digit in each course number designates a field in Political Science. Students interested in notionally concentrating in an area may be guided in their course selections, as follows:

Second Digit
0 General & Research techniques
1 Political theory
2 Global politics
3 Comparative politics
6 Public policy
8 Canadian politics
9 Special topics

Enrolment in Political Science courses is limited. Enrolment priority may be given to students registered as an Honours, Major or Minor in Political Science. 

A tentative list of upcoming Political Science course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.

Political Science courses are designated by POSC.

POSC 1000 Introduction to Politics and Government

introduces fundamental concepts and theories in the study of politics and government within and across states. The course prepares students to undertake more advanced study in all subfields of Political Science, and also provides a foundation for study in related disciplines.

POSC 1001 Critical Reading and Writing: Politics and Governance

provides an overview of foundational knowledge and skills to enable critical reading and critical writing at the university level. Students learn the elements of academic assessment of literature and information that is available in the library and/or online, and about the mechanics of analytical writing. The “politics and governance” content varies by instructor and is not repeated in any other Political Science course. All sections of this course follow the Critical Reading and Writing Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/crw.

POSC 2100 Political Theory

is a survey of the most important political thinkers and schools of political thought. The course will ordinarily cover major political thinkers and include a selection of contemporary political ideologies.

CR:

the former POSC 2000

POSC 2200 Global Politics

explores the major features of global politics, including its intellectual origins, the role of ongoing and emerging crises, and how political actors confront global dilemmas through acts of resistance and acceptance. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

POSC 2300 Comparative Politics

is an introduction to comparative politics and techniques of comparative analysis across political jurisdictions. This course focuses on the differences between, and similarities among, a variety of countries and systems of government.

POSC 2600 Public Policy and Administration

outlines major concepts and issues relating to the fields of public policy and administration. 

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 2600

POSC 2800 Canadian Politics and Government

is an introduction to the structure and operations of institutions of Canadian government and the nature of political actors. Topics to be examined may include the constitution, Indigenous governance, federalism, parliament, political parties, political culture and elections.

CR:

the former POSC 2710

POSC 3010 Empirical Methods in Political Science

is an introduction to the logic of the scientific approach to the study of politics and to key research techniques employed by political scientists and other social scientists. All sections of this course follow Quantitative Reasoning Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/qr.

PR:

Any combination of 6 credit hours in Political Science or Law and Public Policy at any level or the instructor's permission

POSC 3100 Political Theory to the 18th Century

analyzes major political theory texts up to the 18th century to examine questions such as: What is the point of government? What defines us as human beings and as citizens? When, if ever, is it morally acceptable to break the law? Is rebellion ever justified? What rights attach to us as persons? What does it mean to be free? What equality can we demand from each other and from the government? Students will be introduced to a variety of answers to these questions and their contemporary relevance to the study of politics.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3110 Political Theory from the 18th Century

explores the development of our understanding of liberty, equality and power vis-à-vis a close reading of important political theory texts, drawn from the modern and contemporary periods. Students will be introduced to the history and contemporary utility of these texts to the study of politics.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3130 Democracy and Its Discontents

introduces the field of democratic theory. Each week students will explore a different component of contemporary liberal democratic systems, including elections, civil society, participation, representation, disagreement, deliberation, equality, multiculturalism, technocracy, and economic and social justice.

EQ:

The former POSC 3905

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3140 Feminist Political Theory

examines feminist scholarship that has challenged previously accepted notions in political theory, including definitions of politics itself, the distinctions between public and private, the nature of citizenship, and the roles of women in civil society. This course considers different ways of looking at power and political culture in modern societies, examining themes such as gender and democracy, race and class, poverty and welfare, sexuality and morality.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3170 Religion from Left Field

examines modern, left-leaning (Marxist, anarchist, socialist) understandings, adaptations, and critiques of Jewish and Christian thought. The course considers religion not simply as an object of political analysis and critique, but as a contributing factor to the emergence in Europe of an influential body of post-Enlightenment emancipatory thought and political theology, as found in currents of Western Marxism.

EQ:

Religious Studies 3520

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3210 International Law

is concerned with the interaction of international political and legal systems. Topics discussed are sources, agreements, membership, recognition, territory, jurisdiction, immunities, state responsibility, and force and war. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3210

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3215 International Human Rights

introduces students to international human rights, in theory and practice. Course topics include: the history and philosophy of human rights, and international and Canadian structures and provisions. The course includes an examination of selected areas of international human rights, such as children’s rights, environmental rights, and humanitarian intervention. It explores current and future applications of human rights. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

CR:

the former Law and Society 3300, the former POSC 4215

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3215, the former Law and Society 3215

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3220 Global Governance

explores and examines global governance and international organization, or ‘world orders.’ Work is guided by the overriding question: what are the politics, processes and impacts of global governance? From there the course examines the actors, institutions, and mechanisms that constitute historical and contemporary global governance. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3230 The Global Politics of the End of the World (As We Know It)

explores how human societies have imagined, predicted, and faced the prospects of the end of their world. Students will study recorded collapses of societies, how law and public policy depend on environmental factors, the threat of modern and thermonuclear war, and current scholarship on planet politics and the Anthropocene. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3230

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3235 The First World War in International Politics

explores the place of the First World War in International Relations. Topics to be reviewed are the international relations of the war, the place of the First World War in causes of war debates, and the effects of the war on International Relations and global politics. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3250 Global Political Economy

studies the governance of global economic relations.  The course covers the politics of the global monetary and financial order, international trade, foreign investment and debt, international development, and environmental policy. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3260 Global Food Politics

examines the global governance of agriculture and food, and explores how new global actors, institutions, and policies shape the politics of food production, distribution, and consumption. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3260

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3290 Human Security

examines political concepts and government policies related to international security contexts, such as the displacement of citizens, food supply issues, energy, information flows, war and/or the environment. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3290

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3291 The European Union

is an examination of the EU as a transnational form of governance. The course will consider its origins, the operation of its institutions, its transformation from Common Market to European Union, and the ways in which EU politics impinges on national-level politics.

EQ:

the former POSC 4250

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2200 or the instructor’s permission

POSC 3295 Migration and Security

explores how the governance of population movements, both within and across borders, impact international, national and human security. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3295

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3300 European Politics

is a comparative study of government and politics in selected states of Europe.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3310 American Politics

examines the governmental process in the United States including the role of parties and interest groups. This course will also consider select contemporary problems.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3315 Latin American Politics

is an analysis of the forces influencing politics in contemporary Latin America with particular emphasis given to those factors promoting political change.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3325 South Asian Politics

analyzes the history and development of political change in a selection of South Asian states with a focus on the contemporary challenges that they face in a globalized political environment.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3340 Gender and Politics

examines gendered power relations in the political process in comparative context. Topics may include contemporary and historical political realities, political socialization, party organization, recruitment of non-traditional candidates and voters into the political system; voting behaviour; and the organization of governmental institutions and programs as a response to the feminist movement.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3350 Public Opinion and Voting

looks at the measurement and formation of political attitudes, factors affecting attitude stability and change, and the distribution of opinion in society. Emphasizes public opinion and voting behaviour in the United States and Canada during campaigns and interelection periods. All sections of this course follow Quantitative Reasoning Course Guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/qr.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3355 Sex, Scandals, and Elections

considers questions related to political scandal and corruption in elections, focusing on voters’ perceptions, media coverage, and party and candidate strategies to deal with corruption and scandals, in an effort to understand the impact of past scandals and the potential impact of future scandals for voters and electoral democracy.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3385 Religion and the Law in Contemporary Canada

examines contemporary legal debates on the place and contours of ‘religion’ in Canada. Through consideration of a number of post-Charter Supreme Court of Canada decisions, as well as sociological research on different religious communities, we delve into the changing meanings of religious diversity in Canada.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3385, Religious Studies 3385, the former Religious Studies 2850

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3390 Political Parties

is a study of political parties in liberal democracies. Attention is given to the origin and development of parties, how they organize, multiparty competition and what difference parties make. 

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3600 Comparative Public Policy

is an examination of the relationship between public policy development and changes in the social and economic policy environment. Students will apply theories and models of public policy to a variety of topical case studies in established democracies.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3600

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours. Prior successful completion of Law and Public Policy 2600 or POSC 2600 is recommended but not required 

POSC 3620 Law and Judicial Authority

reviews and critiques traditional theories about law. The concept of law as a process of authoritative decision-making will be used to examine the function of judicial authority.

CR:

the former Political Science 3521

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3620

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3640 Ethics, Leadership, and Policy Analysis

examines the political, professional, and ethical trade-offs faced by public servants and other actors working to advance the common good. Students will be trained in moral reasoning and strategic thinking through exposure to several real-world policy cases on topics ranging from whistleblowing and the management of conflicts of interest, to the challenges of exercising leadership in professional environments that are politically and ethically complex.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3640

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and Law and Public Policy 2600 or POSC 2600

POSC 3800 Federalism in Canada

examines relationships between governments in the Canadian federation ranging from high-profile disputes to efficient diplomacy. This course reviews longstanding intergovernmental stresses such as the constitution, legislative powers, legal matters, Indigenous governance, local government, sub-state nationalism and wealth distribution.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3800

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3810 Executive-Level Governance in Canada

explores the roles of political elites, such as prime ministers, premiers and ministers, and executive institutions in government such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office, in addressing and shaping important policies and political issues in Canada.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3810

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3820 Canadian Politics and the Constitution

examines critical issues of Canadian constitutional law. The development of the Canadian Constitution and processes of judicial review, as well as the legal development of federalism and protection of civil rights, are examined in detail.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3820

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3825 Canadian Judicial System

emphasizes how the judicial system and law are intertwined with politics and public policy in Canada.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3825, the former LWSO 2000

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3830 Indigenous Peoples: Concepts of Land, the Law and the Constitution

traces the historical development of Indigenous land and resource rights; colonial and Canadian law; and the Constitution of Canada as it relates to the First Nations, Inuit and Metis people of Canada. The developing concept of Indigenous law is presented within the context of the treaty process, Indian Act, contemporary land claims, the Canadian Constitution, and federal/provincial relations.

CR:

the former Law and Society 3012

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3830, the former Law and Society 3830

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3850 Canadian Political Economy

introduces students to major debates about the role of the state in Canadian economic development and public policy. Topics may include: the challenges of natural resource dependency, regionalism, globalization, and the relationship between Canada and the United States.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 3850, the former POSC 3650

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3860 Media and Politics in Canada

focuses on the role, functions, and purposes of various types of media in Canadian politics and society.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3880 Newfoundland and Labrador Government and Politics

is a study of the government and political process in Newfoundland and Labrador. Topics may include electoral behaviour and attitudes, the party system, leadership styles, the consequences of federalism, and public administration.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3900-3979 (Excluding 3905) Special Topics in Political Science

will have topics announced by the Department.

CR:

credit restrictions will be designated on a course-by-course basis

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 3980-3999 Special Topics in European Politics: Harlow

courses are offered only at the Harlow (England) Campus and explore selected facets of politics.

CR:

credit restrictions will be designated on a course-by-course basis

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 4010 Honours Essay I

develops independent research and writing skills through regular meetings with a research supervisor, the preparation of an approved research proposal, and submission of a high-quality draft of at least one major section of the Honours essay by the start of the official exam period. Students are expected to follow guidelines on the department's website. Prior to enrolling, and ideally a semester in advance, students should contact the Head of the Department to identify a potential supervisor.

PR:

enrollment in the Honours program, 90 credit hours, and permission of the supervisor and Head of the Department

POSC 4011 Honours Essay II

builds on skills developed in POSC 4010, requires students to complete the writing of their Honours essay, including submitting a high-quality complete draft by the start of the official exam period, with the final complete document to follow soon afterwards. Students are expected to meet regularly with their research supervisor and to follow guidelines on the department's website.

PR:

successful completion of POSC 4010 with a minimum grade of 70% and permission of the supervisor and Head of the Department

POSC 4100 Political Philosophy

is an introduction to the interpretation of political texts. Features historical and hermeneutical approaches to the study of Political Science.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in a POSC x1xx course or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4230 Theories of International Relations

examines the major theories used to understand world politics and international conflict. These theories are explored through classic readings in international relations. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2200 or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4240 The Ends of the World: Global Politics of Existential Threats

explores the various interlocking existential threats that face global politics in the 21st century. The course concentrates on the origin of these threats, their likely effects, and how to avoid them. Each threat is explored as both a distinct political issue, and as part of an interconnected challenge to global public policy. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

the former POSC 4903

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 4245 Political Economy

examines classic and contemporary political economic theories and approaches, and applies them to pressing issue areas. We will ask questions about the dynamics of economic, political, and cultural transformations, paying attention to the political work of economics. How do specific approaches and, in particular, global political economy approaches help (or hinder) our understanding of contemporary problems and crises? All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2200, or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4255 Controversies in Political Economy

examines current political and public policy challenges from a global political economy perspective. Topics may include the global politics of the environment, food, development, finance, and/or security. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 4255

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2200 or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4290 Politics of the Global South

introduces political issues common to various regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Discussions centre on global political and economic processes that have shaped the Global South, such as colonialism, the Cold War, development narratives, foreign aid and humanitarian interventions, neoliberal globalization, and the rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4315 Democracy and the Phantom Public

considers the relationship between public opinion and representative government through a comprehensive review of theoretical perspectives and empirical debates in the study of mass political attitudes.

EQ:

the former POSC 4320

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor's permission

POSC 4325 Asian Politics

analyses the history and development of political change in a selection of Asian states, with a focus on contemporary challenges that they face in a globalized political environment.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor's permission

POSC 4330 Comparative Political Representation

studies the relationship between citizens, political institutions, and political outcomes.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor's permission

POSC 4340 Gender and Political Behaviour

focuses on the role of gender in structuring political behaviour and participation. Focusing primarily on Canada and the United States, this course assesses patterns of political engagement, public opinion, and gendered structures of political power.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor's permission

POSC 4360 Contentious Politics - Protest, Violence and Terrorism

examines protest and movement politics, insurgent and counter-insurgent politics, terrorism, and revolution.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor's permission

POSC 4370 Democracy and Democratization

is a comparative study of the conditions necessary to develop and sustain democratic regimes and the circumstances under which transitions to democracy succeed or fail. The course will examine theoretical materials and apply them to recent and historical transitions to democratic rule.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4385 Religion and Politics

examines the relationships between religion and politics in modernity. Topics may include: secularism and secularization theory; civil religion; religion as a variable in politics, party formation and voting patterns; the role of religion in colonization/decolonization and reconciliation; religion in public spheres; political theologies; religious factors informing extremism, social polarization, and authoritarianism; religious freedoms, tolerance, accommodation, and the law; war and terrorism; religion in foreign policy and international relations theory.

EQ:

Religious Studies 4385

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and 3 credit hours in Political Science or Religious Studies, or the instructor's permission

POSC 4630 Policy Design and Delivery

involves students working on a major project to gain experience applying public policy models and analysis techniques as they attempt to improve a real-world existing public policy within the constraints of finite resources and political realities. 

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 4630

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2600 or Law and Public Policy 2600 or POSC 3600 or Law and Public Policy 3600 or the instructor’s permission

POSC 4640 Democratic Innovations in Public Policy

explores the exciting field of participatory innovations in democratic governance and public policy. The goal is to identify proposals that generate effective citizen participation and engagement while addressing pressing public problems. Discussions are grounded in an analysis of real-world cases, from elections and criminal justice to international development and urban planning.

CR:

the former Political Science 4120

EQ:

Law and Public Policy 4640

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

POSC 4840 Political Parties in Canada

is an in-depth examination of Canadian political parties.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2800 or the instructor's permission

POSC 4860 Elections in Canada

is an examination of elections in the Canadian political system, with an emphasis on candidates, parties, voters, electioneering activities and campaign regulations.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2800 or the instructor's permission

POSC 4890 Municipal Government and Politics in Canada

is an examination of the theory, structure and operation of local governments in Canada.

EQ:

the former POSC 3890, the former POSC 4904

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and POSC 2800 or the instructor's permission

POSC 4900-4990 (Excluding 4903-4905, 4950 and 4951) Special Topics in Political Science

will have a seminar topic announced by the Department.

CR:

will be designated on a course-by-course basis

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours


16.26.1 Political Science Work Terms

The following Work Terms are requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Honours (Co-operative) and Bachelor of Arts (Cooperative) programs only.

POSC 260W Work Term 1

for most students this represents their first work experience in a professional environment. They are expected to learn, develop and practice high standards of behaviour in the workplace.

CH:

0

OR:

Professional development seminars, delivered by Co-operative Education, are presented in the previous semester to prepare the student for participation in the subsequent work terms. Topics may include, among others: résumé preparation; interview training; work term evaluation; preparation of reflective essays; career planning employment seeking skills; self-employment; ethics and professional concepts; and behavioural requirements in the workplace.

PR:

enrollment in the Political Science Co-operative Education Program (PSCE); 18 POSC credit hours; a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum average of 70% in POSC courses; and permission of the designated faculty member

POSC 360W Work Term 2

building on their first work term placement students will further develop their knowledge and work-related skills in a position that entails increased responsibility and challenge. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to deal with increasingly complex work-related concepts and problems.

CH:

0

PR:

enrollment in the Political Science Co-operative Education Program (PSCE), 27 POSC credit hours; POSC 260W; a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum average of 70% in POSC courses; and permission of the designated faculty member

POSC 460W Work Term 3

building on their previous work term placements and Political Science course knowledge, students will contribute in a positive manner to the problem-solving and management processes practiced in the work environment. Students should become better acquainted with their discipline of study; should observe and appreciate the attitudes, responsibilities and ethics normally expected of professionals; and should exercise greater independence and responsibility in their assigned work functions.

CH:

3

CR:

POSC 4600

PR:

enrollment in the Political Science Co-operative Education Program (PSCE); a minimum third-year standing and 33 POSC credit hours; POSC 360W; a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum average of 70% in POSC courses; and permission of the designated faculty member.


16.26.2 Law and Society

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

A tentative list of upcoming Law and Society course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.

Law and Society courses are designated by LWSO.

LWSO 1000 Law, Democracy and Social Justice

examines the nature and aims of democracy and contemporary issues related to social justice through a law and society perspective.

UL:

Cannot be used towards the requirements of a major or minor in Law and Public Policy or in Political Science


16.26.3 Law and Public Policy

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

Law and Public Policy students must complete Political Science 1000, which introduces the study of politics, power, law, public policy, and government. Law and Public Policy 2600 is a required core class that introduces Law and Public Policy as a major field and should be taken after completing Political Science 1000. Courses at the 3000-level assume that students have successfully completed at least two courses in Political Science or Law and Public Policy. At the 4000-level, courses are advanced seminars with small enrolment caps, and are in many cases cross-listed as Political Science courses. They may therefore have formal pre-requisites.

Students should note that there is a general credit pre-requisite for enrolment in 3000- and 4000-level Law and Public Policy courses. Students must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours in any program before enrolling in 3000- or 4000-level courses.

Enrolment in Law and Public Policy courses is limited. Enrolment priority may be given to students who have declared a Major or Minor in Law and Public Policy.

A tentative list of upcoming Law and Public Policy course offerings can be found at www.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.

Law and Public Policy courses are designated by LWPP.

LWPP 2600 Public Policy and Administration

outlines major concepts in, and issues relating to, the fields of public policy and administration. Introduces students to major conceptual issues that shape public policy and government, such as agenda setting, types of public policy models and public management processes. Open to all students interested in the study of public policy and public administration.

EQ:

Political Science 2600

LWPP 3210 International Law

is concerned with the interaction of international political and legal systems. Topics discussed are sources, agreements, membership, recognition, territory, jurisdiction, immunities, state responsibility, and force and war. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Political Science 3210

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3215 International Human Rights

introduces students to international human rights, in theory and practice. Course topics include the history and  philosophy of human rights, and international and Canadian structures and provisions. The course includes an examination of selected areas of international human rights, such as children’s rights, environmental rights, and humanitarian intervention. It explores current and future applications of human rights. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

CR:

the former LWSO 3300, the former Political Science 4215

EQ:

Political Science 3215, the former LWSO 3215

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3230 The Global Politics of the End of the World (As We Know It)

explores how human societies have imagined, predicted, and faced the prospects of the end of their world. Students will study recorded collapses of societies, how law and public policy depend on environmental factors, the threat of modern and thermonuclear war, and current scholarship on planet politics and the Anthropocene. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Political Science 3230

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3260 Global Food Politics

examines the global governance of agriculture and food, and explores how new global actors, institutions, and regulations shape the politics of food production, distribution, and consumption. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Political Science 3260

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3290 Human Security

examines political concepts and government policies related to international security contexts, such as the displacement of citizens, food supply issues, energy, information flows, war and/or the environment. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

CR:

the former Political Science 3391

EQ:

Political Science 3290

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3295 Migration and Security

explores how population movements, both within and across borders, impact international, national, and human security. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Political Science 3295

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3315 Gender and Sexuality in Canadian Law

looks at legal issues affecting gender and sexuality in Canada, such as equality, family law, gender and crime.

EQ:

the former LWSO 3015

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3385 Religion and the Law in Contemporary Canada

examines contemporary legal debates on the place and contours of ‘religion’ in Canada. Through consideration of a number of post-Charter Supreme Court of Canada decisions, as well as sociological research on different religious communities, we delve into the changing meanings of religious diversity in Canada.

EQ:

Political Science 3385, Religious Studies 3385, the former Religious Studies 2850

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3600 Comparative Public Policy

is an examination of the relationship between public policy development and changes in the social and economic policy environment. Students will apply theories and models of public policy to a variety of topical case studies in established democracies.

EQ:

Political Science 3600

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours. Prior successful completion of LWPP 2600 or Political Science 2600 is recommended but not required

LWPP 3620 Law and Judicial Authority

reviews and critiques traditional theories about law. The concept of law as a process of authoritative decision-making will be used to examine the function of judicial authority.

CR:

the former Political Science 3521

EQ:

Political Science 3620

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3640 Ethics, Leadership, and Policy Analysis

examines the political, professional, and ethical trade-offs faced by public servants and other actors working to advance the common good. Students will be trained in moral reasoning and strategic thinking through exposure to several real-world policy cases on topics ranging from whistleblowing and the management of conflicts of interest, to the challenges of exercising leadership in professional environments that are politically and ethically complex.

EQ:

Political Science 3640

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and LWPP 2600 or Political Science 2600

LWPP 3800 Federalism in Canada

examines relationships between governments in the Canadian federation ranging from high-profile disputes to efficient diplomacy. This course reviews longstanding intergovernmental stresses such as the constitution, legislative powers, legal matters, Indigenous governance, local government, sub-state nationalism, and wealth distribution.

EQ:

Political Science 3800

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3810 Executive-Level Governance in Canada

explores the roles of political elites, such as prime ministers, premiers, and ministers, and executive institutions in government such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office, in addressing and shaping important political issues in Canada.

EQ:

Political Science 3810

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3820 Canadian Politics and the Constitution

uses a casebook approach to examine critical issues of Canadian constitutional law. The development of the Canadian Constitution and processes of judicial review, as well as the legal development of federalism and protection of civil rights, are examined in detail.

EQ:

Political Science 3820

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3825 Canadian Judicial System

emphasizes how the judicial system and law are intertwined with politics and public policy in Canada.

EQ:

Political Science 3825, the former LWSO 2000

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3830 Indigenous Peoples: Concepts of Land, the Law, and the Constitution

traces the historical development of Indigenous land and resource rights; colonial and Canadian law; and the Constitution of Canada as it relates to the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people of Canada. The developing concept of Indigenous law is presented within the context of the treaty process, Indian Act, contemporary land claims, the Canadian Constitution, and federal/provincial relations.

CR:

the former LWSO 3012

EQ:

Political Science 3830 and the former LWSO 3830

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3850 Canadian Political Economy

introduces students to major debates about the role of the state in Canadian economic development and public policy. Topics may include: the challenges of natural resource dependency, regionalism, globalization, and the relationship between Canada and the United States.

EQ:

Political Science 3850, the former Political Science 3650

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 3900-3999 Special Topics in Law and Public Policy

will have topics announced by the Department.

CR:

credit restrictions will be designated on a course-by-course basis.

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 4255 Controversies in Political Economy

examines current political and public policy challenges from a global political economy perspective. Topics may include the global politics of the environment, food, development, finance, and/or security. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

EQ:

Political Science 4255

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and Political Science 2200 or the instructor's permission

LWPP 4630 Policy Design and Delivery

involves students working on a major project to gain experience applying public policy models and analysis techniques as they attempt to improve a real-world existing public policy within the constraints of finite resources and political realities.

EQ:

Political Science 4630

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours and Political Science 2600 or LWPP 2600 or Political Science 3600 or LWPP 3600 or the instructor’s permission

LWPP 4640 Democratic Innovations in Public Policy

explores the exciting field of participatory innovations in democratic governance and public policy. The goal is to identify proposals that generate effective citizen participation and engagement while addressing pressing public problems. Discussions are grounded in an analysis of real-world cases, from elections and criminal justice to international development and urban planning.

CR:

the former Political Science 4120

EQ:

Political Science 4640

PR:

Successful completion of 45 credit hours

LWPP 4900-4999 Special Topics in Law and Public Policy

will have a seminar topic announced by the Department.

CR:

will be designated on a course-by-course basis

PR:

will be designated on a course-by-course basis

AN = Additional notes.

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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