myCMTN Apply

POLI 101

POLI 101 Introduction to Political Science
3 Credits

This course is an introduction to the study of Political Science. We will study political concepts such as power, democracy and 'politics' itself. We will trace history of political science and study the contributions of political philosphers from the ancient Greeks to the modern era. We will examine the political spectrum and the range of ideologies including liberalism, conservatism, communism and fascism. We will demonstrate how these concepts and ideologies are (or are not) relevant to Canada today. (3,0,0)

Prerequisites
English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or equivalent

Transfer Credits
Explore transfer credit opportunities by visiting the BC Transfer Guide