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The document outlines a course on the Government and Politics of Canada, led by Dr. Robert J. Hanlon. It covers the structure of the class, expectations, readings, and assessments, emphasizing the study of Canadian political systems, trends, and key institutions. The course aims to critically analyze federalism, political issues, and the impact of globalization on Canada.

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The document outlines a course on the Government and Politics of Canada, led by Dr. Robert J. Hanlon. It covers the structure of the class, expectations, readings, and assessments, emphasizing the study of Canadian political systems, trends, and key institutions. The course aims to critically analyze federalism, political issues, and the impact of globalization on Canada.

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The Government and

Politics of Canada

Robert J. Hanlon, Ph.D.


Department of Political Science
POLI 1110 (3 Credits)
[email protected]
January 7, 2025
Welcome to Political Science!

•Background
•Expectations
•Class Structure
•Requests
Readings
•One textbook and online readings
•Articles (journals, op-eds and NGO
reports)
•Websites and Media (see syllabus)
•Most important readings in first few
weeks
•Readings can be challenging, so
come speak with me if you are
having trouble!
Assessment
Introductory Exercise
 Why are you taking this course?
 What do you hope to get out of it?
 What does it mean to be political in
Canada?
What is Political Science?
•The study of power and
processes of socialization
•Analysis of decision-
making
•Examines the public-good
•Questions political systems
•Analytical, normative and
empirical
•International relations and
power
High and low Politics
Culture
Identity
History
Justice
Power
Economics
Foreign Policy
Conflict
What is Canadian Politics?
•The study of the Canadian system
on a local, regional and national
level
•The study of political trends,
constitutionalism, culture, values,
pluralism and democratic
mechanisms
•The study of key institutions such
as parliament and the judiciary
•Analyze Canada in the world and
the impact of globalization
What we hope to do in this class
•Critically review the roots of federalism
and its role in building the Canadian
regime.
•Explore the linkages between political
issues, party platforms and economics.
•Challenge mainstream views towards
Canadian culture and society
•Develop an understanding of key
theories and arguments associated with
Canadian politics

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