Canadian Government and Politics

General

Prefix

POL

Course Number

339

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

The government of Canada: its political structure, theories of politics, and political culture. Comparison with similar institutions, theories, and culture in the U.S. Special attention will be focused on the operation of the respective federal systems.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Read and discuss current topics in the politics of Canada.

Outcome

Identify major historical events in the political development of Canada.

Outcome

Communicate effectively through presentations or papers.

Outcome

Apply theories and principles of comparative politics to the case of Canada.

Outcome

Critically examine the complex relationship between Canada and the United States.

Dependencies

Programs

POL339 is a completion requirement for: