Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply political science concepts such as power, and authority to contemporary political issues
2. Develop and practice critical skills in writing, reading and political analysis
3. Differentiate between different actors, institutions and parties and their role in political decision making
4. Understand how political decisions are made in different contexts

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Master important concepts in political science and apply them to institutions and the practice of politics.
2. Understand how concepts in political science can be applied to contemporary political issues.
3. Develop critical analysis in reading and writing by analyzing journal articles, chapters, and articles.
4. Begin mastering skills such as time management, argumentative writing, and active engagement in tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn key concepts and debates in politics and political science.
2. Develop critical analysis in reading and writing by analyzing journal articles, chapters, and articles.
3. Develop skills in time management, argumentative writing, and active engagement in tutorials.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Define key concepts relevant to Canadian government and politics.
2. Explain how history and political institutions shape contemporary politics in Canada.
3. Assess evidence and arguments relevant to Canadian government and politics.
4. Examine how Canadian political institutions matter for issues you care about.
5. Reflect on your role as a political actor and possibilities for political change in Canada.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe how the trends, processes, and balances of social power in Canada are shifting and what the implication are for our political structures and processes.
2. Identify the key institutions that mediate between state and society, such as political parties, social movements and interest groups.
3. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the multiple social forces shaping Canada today.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand and analyze elections in the United States.
2. Develop tools and principles to evaluate political behavior of individuals and groups in the United States as they interact with the political system.
3. Learn about the tools that political scientists use to study politics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand and apply tools and approaches used in comparative politics.
2. Develop a deeper understanding of contemporary political regimes from around the world using both theories and case studies.
3. Develop transferable skills in research, writing, analysis, and critical thinking.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of key course concepts, such as genocide, assimilation, integration, power-sharing, autonomy, centripetalism, and domination.
2. Develop a deeper understanding of key theories and debates in ethnic conflict and conflict management/resolution.
3. Develop analytical skills and present them clearly in writing.
4. Apply academic theories and concepts to the practice of conflict resolution: learn how to make a difference “on the ground”.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the conditions under which democratic government is achieved and sustained.
2. Apply comparative concepts and methods used by political scientists in your own work.
3. Communicate clearly, and in professionally in written and oral form.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and define key concepts and theoretical approaches in the discipline of International Relations.
2. Generalize from individual case studies to broader phenomena in world politics.
3. Engage with complex materials pertaining to the analysis of world politics with increased ease.
4. Critically assess analyses of contemporary world politics.
5. Engage in constructive discussion of the course materials in a tutorial environment.
6. Identify their own inclinations and preferences in analyzing specific topics of world politics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify key components of published research in political studies.
2. Analyze different research designs and methods in political studies.
3. Assess the usefulness of different research methods for answering particular research questions.
4. Evaluate the quality of research conducted in research projects in political studies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand basic principles of statistical inference.
2. Evaluate descriptive and causal claims found in the news, and a variety of academic and non-academic fields.
3. Apply basic principles and tools of statistical inference to a variety of problems.
4. Develop foundation for more advanced courses in statistics and data science.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Engage with the literature about the Canadian Constitution and its underlying principles (federalism, democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law, and respect for minorities).
2. Explain the role of the judiciary, through the practice of judicial rule, in the interpretation of the constitution, and the underlying principles.
3. Discuss the evolution of the constitution since 1867, explaining how politics and judicial review has shaped and guided it.
4. Stake positions in debates and disagreements about the Canadian Constitution and its underlying principles and defend these positions.
5. Write a critical analysis of an opinion of the Supreme Court of Canada, making an argument and presenting the relevant material in a clear and coherent manner.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the ways in which the mass media shape political events.
2. Describe different theoretical models to explain how the media operate.
3. Identify the way the media frame, agenda set and perform gate keeping in their work.
4. Critically read newspapers and other media.
5. Refine the ability to make arguments orally.
6. Participate collaboratively in group work and learn skills of active participation.
7. Learn the importance of time management and reflection on readings.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Engage with the literature on how the Charter of Rights is evolving, explain how the Supreme Court approaches judicial review, demonstrate knowledge of key judicial rulings and their implications for governing and governance.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key judicial rulings and their implications for individual rights and freedoms, governance, public policy formulation and Canadian democracy.
3. Explain how the Charter constrains and shapes the decisions and actions of the executive and legislative branches of government.
4. Explain how the Charter affects the conduct of the police or other officials acting on behalf of the state.
5. Write an essay and demonstrate the ability to engage in the critical analysis of a “democratic dialogue”.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the major players in the social policy arena.
2. Compare and contrast major theoretical approaches to understanding the welfare state.
3. Describe how our social protections have evolved.
4. Identify factors that drive change in social policy.
5. Explain the major challenges that we face as a society, like poverty, inequality, disadvantage, work insecurity, and joblessness.
6. Develop skills to critically analyze social policy and think creatively about alternatives to problems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast Indigenous approaches to Settler-colonial institutions.
2. Analyze the difference in Indigenous theories of governance and resistance between the Global North and the Global South.
3. Analyze and critique international legal and governmental response to Indigenous political demands.
4. Compare and contrast Indigenous theories of governance and resistance.
5. Compare and contrast the difference in State responses to Indigenous political demands between the Global North and the Global South.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand basic structures and institutions in the American political system and how they affect governmental outcomes.
2. Develop tools and principles to evaluate political behaviour of individuals and groups in the United States as they interact with the political system.
3. Become familiar with different kinds of writing styles. Specifically: historical documents, contemporary journalism, and academic publications.
4. Improve research and writing skills through analysis of political science literature.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop deeper knowledge about the politics and society of Central and Eastern Europe.
2. Apply new concepts and analytical tools to salient questions “e.g., the drivers of regime change and social transformation; the power of nationalism; the continuing role of institutional and cultural history; the challenges of democratization and democratic backsliding” in the region and beyond.
3. Apply comparative concepts and methods used by political scientists in your own work.
4. Communicate clearly, and in professionally in written and oral form.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast various definitions of antisemitism; evaluate their strengths and weaknesses; and develop a comprehensive understanding of the concept.
2. Analyze the similarities and differences between antisemitism and other forms of racism and prejudice.
3. Analyze the relationship between contemporary and older forms of antisemitism to explain how practices of pre-existing ideas have evolved over time to fit the social and political environments of the 21st century.
4. Critique a recent work on antisemitism in the realm of culture and explain how the observations of the author do or do not apply to other arenas.
5. Conduct an in-depth investigation into one of the themes studied in the course, construct an argument around it, and communicate it in writing.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Examine the modern era (18th-19th century), as well as early 20th century, political thought.
2. Critically evaluate, analyze and contrast traditions of political thought.
3. Identify key thinkers, concepts and arguments in the history of political thought.
4. Identify the different political values and aspirations which have informed the institutions of modern liberal democracies, as well as the criticisms raised against these traditions and ideas.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn what defines capitalism as a mode of production.
2. Understand some of the historical and geographical changes in capitalisms development.
3. Become familiar with a range of critical perspectives on capitalism (e.g., Marx, Lukacs, Luxemburg, Gramsci, Polanyi, Keynes, Critical Theory, Anti-racism, Socialist Feminism, Indigenous Anti-Capitalism).
4. Analyze, compare, and contrast this range of critical perspectives.
5. Consider the contribution of capitalism (according to these perspectives) to social and political problems and concerns.
6. Develop stronger reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of key course concepts, such as rights, freedom, and equality.
2. Develop a deeper understanding of key theories and debates in political theory.
3. Present clear and logical arguments in writing.
4. Apply theories and concepts in political theory to a variety of practical issues, and problems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify key components of published research in political studies.
2. Analyze different research designs and methods in political studies.
3. Assess the usefulness of different research methods for answering particular research questions.
4. Evaluate the quality of research conducted in research projects in political studies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze and critique various methods of studying social movements.
2. Apply methods of analyzing social movements through the drafting and revision of an article length paper.
3. Compare and contrast methodological approaches to analyzing social movements.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Become more critically-informed citizens when negotiating the difficult and emotionally-charged debates on Canada-Quebec relations.
2. Gain a richer understanding of the ideas, actors and institutions defining the parameters of Quebec politics.
3. Learn tools of political analysis that can be brought to bear to study issues of nationalism, identity, and public policy in other political settings.
4. Reflect on the state of Quebec studies within the Canadian politics field.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply theories, and concepts of federalism to a variety of topics, including intergovernmental relations, constitutional reform, judicial review, the politics of diversity, and recognition, Indigenous politics, and Canada's economic, fiscal, and social union
2. Compare and contrast the operation of Canadian federalism to dynamics in other federal systems
3. Describe the history and operation of Canada's federal system
4. Develop research, writing, and presentation skills

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Examine various forms of political communication such as social media, traditional mass media, political speech, and advertising, to determine the ways in which persuasion occurs
2. Explain and identify channels of political communication and how they influence the reception of information
3. Understand the various ways in which political elites use persuasion to influence political behaviour and attitudes

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Think critically about how marginalization on account of gender, race and ethnicity, Indigeneity, class / socioeconomic status, and analogous factors affects electoral politics, participation, and/or representation.
2. Analyze contemporary problems within elections and campaigns in light of conceptual frameworks and empirical evidence presented in the class.
3. Critically analyze rules and practices that structure electrons, and provide a perspective on whether they support democratic principles.
4. Effectively communicate about different dimensions of elections and apply that knowledge about new elections and campaigns.
5. Explain why elections are central to the democratic process.
6. Identify and assess the major theoretical accounts of voter turnout and vote choice.
7. Identify major challenges in elections today.
8. Think critically about how elections relate to democratic principles.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze the factors that shape outcomes of peacemaking efforts
2. Discuss the Palestinian-Israeli conflict knowledgably
3. Explain the way in which the conflicting parties interpret the conflict and its history
4. Improve research, analytical, and writing skills
5. Reflect in depth about the obstacles that have made peacemaking difficult

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Become proficient on the history of racial conflict in the U.S. and its impact on political development.
2. Compare and describe the role of race in contemporary U.S. politics relative to non-U.S. contexts.
3. Conduct independent research through analysis of historical documents, news journals, and political science literature
4. Engage in dialogue about race and diversity.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply theoretical concepts about the representation of marginalized groups to real-world examples
2. Critique the methodology of research on the representation of marginalized groups in politics
3. Develop oral and written communication skills.
4. Evaluate and develop normative arguments about the importance of political representation for marginalized groups

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop theoretical, analytical, and communication skills to serve you beyond the course
2. Learn about empirical cases from different regions of the world.
3. Learn new tools for drawing comparative lessons on the politics of nationalism and ethnicity studies from empirical cases.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze feminist scholarship of international relations to develop a gendered perspective on issues of war, peace, and foreign policy
2. Assess and articulate different theories of gender and international relations to distinguish between sex and gender, masculinity and femininity and compare their respective implications in world politics
3. Demonstrate analytical and communications skills though in-class discussions and the production of essays, presentations, and book reviews.
4. Discuss intersectional feminist questions to evaluate crosscutting power dynamics of international relations;

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze and critique various methods of studying social movements.
2. Apply methods of analyzing social movements in written work.
3. Compare and contrast methodological approaches to analyzing social movements.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand and explain the key debates regarding the ethics of migration.
2. Understand and explain the ways in which the current world state system and associated migration policies affect important normative concerns such as individual autonomy, freedom of movement, and equality.
3. Develop original arguments regarding important issues related to the ethics of migration.
4. Apply knowledge developed in previous years of studying politics to the ethics of migration.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Become familiar with a range of identity politics issues and historical events that inform this theoretical work.
2. Become familiar with a variety of theoretical approaches to identity politics, and their accompanying conceptual vocabulary.
3. Compare and contrast the political implications of different theoretical understandings of the self, subjectivity and identity.
4. Learn the skills involved in developing an engaging, supportive and challenging intellectual community.
5. Practice advanced skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
6. Reflect upon one's own experiences of identity, privilege, oppression, difference, normalcy, etc, and interrogate the relationship of those experiences to conceptions of justice and political activity.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare, evaluate, and apply deontological, consequentialist, virtue ethical, and feminist approaches to ethics
2. Compare, evaluate, and apply orthodox and revisionist approaches to just war theory
3. Compare, evaluate, and apply statist and cosmopolitan approaches to just war theory
4. Develop well-reasoned answers to the "should / ought" questions of normative political theory
5. Evaluate issues such as when it is just to go to war, what conduct is justified during war, and what justice requires after war

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast the theories of classical, European anarchist thinkers with those of non-European anarchist philosophers.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills through the accumulative process of writing the paper throughout the semester.
3. Evaluate, compare, and critique anarchist theories starting from the "classical anarchists" to modern de-colonial anarchist thought.
4. Interpret and critique theories and philosophies presented in class through an article length paper.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically assess and engage with existing scholarly research and policy debates on Asia-Pacific International Relations, and apply these skills to one's own research interests.
2. Develop practical knowledge of the current conduct of Asia-Pacific international relations from the perspectives of practitioners.
3. Identify, explain, and discuss key elements and concepts that inform the study and conduct of international politics in the Asia-Pacific.
4. Improve written and communication skills
5. Produce rigorous and coherent written analysis of contemporary problems, cases, or issues of international politics as they manifest in the Asia-Pacific.
6. Understand ongoing and current issues, challenges and developments that shape Asia-Pacific international relations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze the chosen questions and write up their research findings.
2. Evaluate and discuss the political and economic dimensions of violent conflict in Africa.
3. In alignment with the main themes of the course, develop research questions and approaches that seek to understand the causes of violent conflict and offer potential solutions.
4. Recognize and critique a range of International Relations-specific theoretical approaches employed in the study of Africa.
5. Working in small teams, engage in collaborative research and present a synthesis of their policy papers.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand and explain the fundamentals of narrow artificial intelligence
2. Understand and explain the ways in which narrow artificial intelligence affects the distribution of power
3. Apply the fundamental information, concepts, and theories introduced in the first theme of the course, both on their own and as a means of analyzing the topics covered in the second and third themes of the course
4. Develop original arguments regarding important issues related to the politics of artificial intelligence
5. Apply knowledge developed in previous years of studying politics to the politics of artificial intelligence

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze the chosen questions and write up their research findings.
2. Develop research questions and approaches that seek to understand the behaviour of state and non-state actors within the evolving contours of the international order, international institutions, and global governance.
3. Evaluate and discuss the historical and contemporary governance issues associated with globalization.
4. Recognize and critique a range of International Political Economy-specific theoretical approaches employed in the study of globalization.
5. Working in small teams, engage in collaborative research and present a synthesis of their policy papers.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Make connections between theoretical concepts related to political studies and practical experiences in the field.
2. Engage in a critically reflective process that advances students' understanding of their skillset (what they bring into the professional environment, what they have gained from their internship, and how they've handled/overcome any challenges).
3. Make connections between how political processes and outcomes in the internship affect the political and social concerns of the community and/or global scale.
4. Articulate how the internship - including their successes, challenges and their contributions - has affected their personal and professional growth and future goals.