Program start date | Application deadline |
2026-01-05 | - |
Program Overview
An Introduction to Government and Politics - POLS 1000
Course Description
Designed to present a critical overview of the major concepts and themes in political science, this course introduces the major subfields, including Canadian politics, political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and gender and politics. It addresses many traditional subjects of the field, such as power relations, theories of the state and democracy, international institutions, evolving conceptualizations of citizenship, and political economy. The course further examines critical questions surrounding colonialism and race relations, the politics of poverty and inequity, and the role of the media in political controversies.
Course Details
Course Code
POLS1000
Credits
3
Format and Length
Lecture: 45 hours
Admission Requirements
- To take this course, you must be enrolled in Arts and Sciences Diploma, Justice, New Media, Communications or and Technology Specialization
Delivery Method
- In person: This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Schedule
Term | Duration | Schedule | Class | Section | Open Studies |
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Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 | Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm | 11058 | A01 | Yes |
Tuition and Fees
Canadian Students
Tuition Estimate | + | Fees Estimate | = | Total Estimate |
---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-credit course | $495 | $695.50 | $1,190.50 |
International Students
Tuition Estimate | + | Fees Estimate | = | Total Estimate |
---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-credit course | $1497 | $695.50 | $2,192.50 |
Fees Breakdown
- Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
- Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
- Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
- Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
- Students’ Association fees:
- Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
- Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
- U-Pass: $180.00 per term
- Legal plan: $18.00 per year
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