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DEPARTMENT OFPOLITICAL SCIENCE
WELCOMES
YOU
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YOU
WHAT IS POLITICAL SCIENCE?
Poli t icalsc ience is the
f ield o f the social
sc iences concerning the
theory and pract ice of
po l it ics and the
descr ip t ion and analys is
of pol i t ical systems and
pol i t ical behaviour.
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WHAT IS POLITICS?
Pol i tics is the art o f
look ing for t roub le,
f ind ing i t whether i t exists o r
not ,
d iagnos ing i t incorrect ly
and app ly ing the wrongremedy.
- Earnest Benn
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Politics is more
difficult than
physics.
- A lbert Einstein
...the good of man mustbe the end of the
science of Politics.
- Aristotle
Politics is the art of the
possible.- Otto vonBismarck
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Politicians are like diapers.
Theyshouldbothbechanged
frequentlyand for the same
reason. - Anonymous
The things that will destroy us are:Politics without principle;
pleasure without conscience;
wealth without work;
knowledge without character;business without morality;
science without humanity;
and worship without sacrifice.
- Mahatma Gandhi
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When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace.
~Jimi Hendrix
Democracy is two
wolves and a lamb
voting on what to have
for lunch. Liberty is awell-armed lamb
contesting the
vote!
~Benjamin Franklin
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Student Testimonials
What our students say about
Political Science
I picked politics
becauseI wan t to be an intel lectual.
I do not choose
to go abou t my l i fe being unable tocon verse w i th wi th peop le
without even a base to speak upon
Rebecca F.
S d T i i l
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Student Testimonials
What our students say about
Political Science
With the flood of world eventsthat are sensationalized
in our news media, po l i tical science
is a great avenue to s tudy what takes
place behind the scenes and to understand
how to point out flaws in the coverage .
St d t T ti i l
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Student Testimonials
What our students say about
Political Science
At first, I just took political science
because I had to .
The f irs t mon th o f the class,
I discovered i t was actual ly a lot of fun!
We even get to create ou r own countr ies
and run them how we want to
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Student TestimonialsI am studying politics
to be able to make proper decis ion s nototherwise capable.
As someone
pursu ing
a career in
Journalism
Emerging
evidenceof corrupt ion,
contaminat ing
publ icadministrat ion
here in
Canada
and abroad
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Student TestimonialsIf you like to argue, it is the class for you
Learningnew th ings
about my own v iews
on po l it ics andgovernment is what
I l ike about
the course
It
is
an
excellent
way
o flearning and
understanding
cu rrent events
as well as
the events o f the
past
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Student TestimonialsPolitics is Fun
Iamtaking this course
as a prerequisite
and I am glad that
I had to,because now
I am not intimidated
By Politics.
Educating s tudents
in
po l i t ical science
is the only way
ignorance
and prejud ice
can be
broken down
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Student TestimonialsPolitical Science is interesting.
It allows you
to understand
the contempo rarypo l i tical issues
I
have
always
wanted
to
vote,bu tIhavenothadenough
know ledge to know
how to make
an educated vo te.Now, I am
look ing forward
the next election
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In Europe,
Over 34% of all graduates in 2003
were graduat ing from social sciences.
Of them , 82% took 3 or more
po l it ical sc ience courses.
- Euros tat, EU
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Political Science major requires:
an interest in political and social issues and ethical reasoning
strong analytical and communicative skills
Studying political science prepares students
to think independently, helps to develop skills such as flexibility,critical judgment, and the ability to understand the world from avariety of political, cultural and social perspectives.
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Pol i t ical sc ience is ideal fo r:
Anyone,
interestedinissuesl ikeeducat ion,
env ironment, civ i l r igh ts, war and peace,
g lobal izat ion , jus t ice and equal i ty
Anyone,
interested in careers l ike law, teach ing ,
journalism , pub lic po licy and any other
careers that depend upon analyt ic,
research and commun icat ion ski l ls .
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What can you do w ith a degree in
Poli t ical Sc ience?
In todays dynamic job market, employers prefer
people with analytical skills who know how to
learn and adapt to the quickly changing jobmarket.
Studying political science helps students to
develop transferable skills and provides anexcellent background in many exciting careers.
I A d
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I. Academe-Universities and Colleges-Think-Tanks and Research Institutions
II. International Agencies- Inter-governmental organization
- Non-governmental Organizations- International Aid Organizations
III. Media
- Newspapers- Broadcasting- Publishing Houses
IV P i t S t
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IV. Private Sector- For Profit ornot-for Profit Organizations- Law Firms, Legal Aid Organizations
- Market Research Firms, Consulting Firms- Insurance Companies, Banks
- Public Relations Firms,
- Community Organizations
V.Federal,Provincial&Local Government
- Foreign Service, Military Service
- Crown Corporations & Regulatory Agencies- Law Enforcement Agencies
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What do Pol i t ical Science Graduates
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What do Pol i t ical Science Graduates
Do?- University/College Professor, Teacher
- Policy Advisor, Policy Analyst, Urban Planner- ImmigrationOfficer,PoliceOfficer,Customs Officer
- Development Officer, Foreign Service Officer
- Public Affairs Consultant, Political Consultant
- Tax Specialist, Lawyer, Lobbyist- Journalist, Documentary Maker, Editor
- Market Research Analyst, Banker
- Legislative Assistant, Pollster, Consultant
- United Nations Officer,International Aid Officer
- Researcher, Political Correspondent- Program Manager, Parole Officer
- Intelligence Officer, Human Resources Specialist
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Some Cool Places to Wo rk:
- The United Nations,- Amnesty International,
- World Trade Organization,
- World Bank, The International Monetary Fund,- CBC, CNN, Globe and Mail and other media outlets,
- International Banks and Financial Organizations,
- Canadian Embassies and Consulates,
- CanadianCustoms,ImmigrationandRefugee Board,
- Canadian Security IntelligenceService,
- Okanagan College!!!
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Canadian Triv ia
This Prime Minister was allegedly involved in th e Airbus Scandal.
Some migh t think that NAFTA and the GST migh t also be som e
infamous acts of his .
Brian Mulroney
This Prime Minister was forced to resign in 1926, over a scandal
discovered in the custom s department of h is adminis t rat ion.
Later he was re-elected .
Mackenzie King
This pr im e minis ter introduced a new flag, the Canada Pension Plan
and universal medicare.
Lester B . Pearson
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The Pol i t ical Science facu l ty is comm it ted to helpinglearners develop their abi l ity to understand the wor ldfromavarietyo fpol i t ical ,socia landcul turalperspect ives
Ayla H. K il ic, ChairPhone: (250) 762-5445, local 4366, KelownaOffice: C239, e-mail: [email protected]
Rosalind WarnerPhone: (250) 762-5445, Local 4763,Off ice: B233, e-mail: [email protected]
Graham GommePhone: (250) 832-2126, Loc al 8263, Salmon Arm
Off ice: 001-B, e-mail : [email protected] .ca
Ethan Bapt istePhone: (250) 832-2126, Loc al 4682, KelownaOffice: 124 C, e-mail:ebapt [email protected]
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COURSE OFFERINGS
POLI 101 Intr oduc tion to Pol i t icsAs a comprehensive introduct ion, th is co urse explores the major
concepts , issues and inst i tu t ions of the process of po l i tics andvar ious methodo logies us ed in understanding the pol i t ica l wor ld .
Taking a comparat ive appro ach, this course stud ies the
tradi t ional components of p ol i t ics as w el l as contempo rary
issues such as transi t ion al po l i t ics, terror and po l i t ics, ethnic
nat ional ism, and rel ig ion and pol i t ics.
POLI 111 The Government o f CanadaThis course introduces students to the basic inst i tu t ions and
pro cesses of go vernment in Canada. It deals w ith the major
chal lenges Canada faces in its pol i t ical pro cess. Specif ic
emphasis is given to the or igins , development and changingnature of Canadian po l i t ical inst i tut io ns. Const i tut io nal , regional,
gender and abor iginal issues, and the impact of econom ic and
social cleavages on po lit ical behavior are analyzed.
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ABST100INTRODUCTIONTOABORIGINALSTUDIESThis course provides students with an overview of the discipline of AboriginalStudies including the history, cultures and experiences of Aboriginal people.
Offered at Kelowna Campus
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POLI202 Women and Pol i t icsThis cou rse provides a cr i t ical examinat ion of w omen as po l i t icalactors in contemporary soc ieties. Using gender as a unit of
analysis, the cou rse wil l study chang ing so cietal and p ol i t ical rolesof women, tradit ional and non-tradi t ional ways of p art ic ipat ion ofwom en in pol i t ics , and the impact of women's mo vements indef in ing th e pol i t ical agenda from var ious th eoret ical perspect ives.
POLI 204 Canadian Enviro nmental Pol ic yThis cours e explores the proc ess of enviro nmental pol icy-makingand the major factors that inf luence governments in developin gand implementing enviro nmental pol icy in Canada. Afterintroduc ing the his tor ical development and current issues ofenvironmental pol icy in Canada, the cou rse exam ines basicperspect ives, pro cesses and ins t i tut ion s and major developments
in Canadian environmental po l icy and pol i t ics. The roles, interestsand pow ers of main stakeholders in shaping environmentalpol ic ies are also stud ied.
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POLI 210 Canada and the United States
This cou rse fosters an understandin g of the complex and mult i layeredrelat ionship between Canada and the United States w ith part icular
emphasis upon th e dist ing uish ing features of Canadian and American
soc ial , econom ic, and pol i t ical interests, and secur i ty related c onc erns.
POLI 211 Comparat ive GovernmentThis course exam ines the funct io n of dif ferent pol i t ical systems. It
in troduces key c oncepts in comparat ive pol i tics , survey ing the
histo r ical trajector ies of soc ial and po l i t ical inst i tut ion s, pol i t ical
representat ion and part ic ipat ion. Further examinat ion in cludes how
elements of pol i t ical culture and ident i ty and interact ion s among po l icy
actors and inst i tut io ns shape publ ic po l ic ies of developed and
developing coun tr ies.
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POLI 219 Canadian Pub l ic Adm inis trat ionThis course introduces stu dents to the theory and pract ice of
publ ic adm inis t rat ion and the machinery of government inCanada. Top ics co vered inc lude the struc tures and pro cessesof go vernment bu reaucrac ies, key components and concepts ofmodern publ ic sector adminis t ration and the changing ro lesCanadian bureaucrats play in pol icy fo rmulat ion andimp lementat ion processes.
POLI 220 The Pol i t ics of Human Righ tsThis course introduces students to the issues of human r ightswith respect to internat ional, regional and national pol i t ics, andlegal conventions . It stud ies the or igins of the current humanr ights regime; the transformations and extens ions of h uman
r ights into the second and " th i rd generat ion r ights" ; theinst i tut io nal izat ion o f hum an rights in the global arena and thel imitat ions o f the internat ional treaty system . The last sect ion ofthe course exam ines several dist inct human rights issues suchas tortu re, genoc ide, hum anitar ian intervent ion , and pun it iveand restorat ive just ice.
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POLI 221 Global Po li t icsThis cours e explores developm ents in global pol i t ics and p rovid es acontext for bet ter und erstanding of the impact of g lobal developments on
ind ividu als. Different theo retical persp ectives are used to analyze theinterplay of nat ion-states, mu lt inat ional co rpo rat ion s, internat ionalorganizat ions and non-governmental organizat ions in shaping currentglobal issues includ ing terror ism , pov erty and g lobal governance.
POLI 222 Global Pol i t ical Econom yThis course develops an understanding of the interact ion of econom icsand po l i t ics in shaping g lobal relat ions . After study ing the histor icaldevelopment of global econom y from a pol i t ical perspect ive, basiccon cepts and theoret ical app roaches o f the f ie ld are explo red. Aninterdiscipl inary approach is employed to exam ine the trade, f inance,secur i ty and knowledge structu res in the current global pol i t icaleconomy.
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POLI 240 Contempo rary Pol i t ical Ideologies
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POLI 240 Contempo rary Pol i t ical IdeologiesThis cou rse reviews po l i t ical phenomena throu gh dif ferent lenses, by
exam ining the major ideolog ies that have determ ined pol i t ics with in the
last tw o centur ies. The ideologies examined includ e, but are no t l imited
to, l iberal ism , con servat ism, fascism , communism , feminism ,environmentalism , and relig ious fund amental ism . Each ideolog y is
stud ied with reference to its h istor ical developm ent, i ts major tenets, and
its appl icat ions to the po l i t ical arena.
POLI326 Pol i t ics of the Midd le EastThis cou rse focuses on current issues in the Middle East and s heds l ight
on the root causes of these issues. It provides a comprehensive analysis
of h istor ical , cultu ral, econom ic, soc iologic al and pol i t ical factors in a
broader context and i l lustrates the interplay of dif ferent actors at dif ferent
levels in shaping the pol i t ics in the region .
POLI 339 Sustainable Development
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POLI 339 Sustainable DevelopmentThis cou rse explo res the major chal lenges that have to be confro nted inachieving su stainable development, the exist ing national andinternat ional responses to these chal lenges, and the search for a bettersystem of go vernance for sustainabi l i ty. Fol lowing an explorat ion of
theoret ical approaches and pract ical app l icat ions of sus tainabi l i ty, thecourse stud ies the pro blems of su sta inable development in con temporarysoc ieties and the soc ial, cultu ral, econom ic and ins t i tut ional aspects ofsus tainable development.
POLI 346 Ins t i tut io ns of Global GovernanceThis course ass is ts stud ents to develop an understanding of the con ceptof glob al gov ernance, the evolu t ion of g lobal governance inst i tut ion s andtheir roles in th e contemporary world as wel l as their fai lures andsuccesses in responding to the chal lenges posed by globaldevelopments. It explores the structu res, pro cesses, and fun ct ion s ofglobal inst i tut io ns, and the problems and p rosp ects of cooperat ion at the
global level.