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Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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khatami-nojang
2020 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (23)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Web-Oriented Course M, W, F 16:00 - 17:00 Khatami, Nojang
002 2 Web-Oriented Course T, Th 9:30 - 11:00 Khatami, Nojang
L1A 1 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L1B 1 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L1C 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1D 1 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L1E 1 Discussion T 12:00 - 13:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 8:00 - 9:00
L1G 1 Discussion W 19:00 - 20:00
L1H 1 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L1I 1 Discussion Th 20:00 - 21:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion M 14:00 - 15:00
L2C 2 Discussion W 10:00 - 11:00
L2D 2 Discussion Th 15:00 - 16:00
L2E 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2F 2 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2G 2 Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L2J 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2K 2 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L2L 2 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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2021 SummerCredits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
951 2 Web-Oriented Course T, Th 9:00 - 12:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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khatami-nojang jurkevics-anna
2021 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (26)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture M, W, F 16:00 - 17:00 Khatami, Nojang
002 2 Lecture T, Th 9:30 - 11:00 Jurkevics, Anna
L1A 1 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L1B 1 Discussion M 8:00 - 9:00
L1C 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1D 1 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L1E 1 Discussion T 19:00 - 20:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 15:00 - 16:00
L1G 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1H 1 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L1I 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 9:00 - 10:00
L1K 1 Discussion W 20:00 - 21:00
L1L 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion M 14:00 - 15:00
L2C 2 Discussion W 10:00 - 11:00
L2D 2 Discussion Th 15:00 - 16:00
L2E 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2F 2 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2G 2 Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 14:00 - 15:00
L2J 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2K 2 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L2L 2 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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khatami-nojang
2022 SummerCredits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
951 2 Lecture T, Th 9:00 - 12:00 Khatami, Nojang

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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jurkevics-anna
2022 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (26)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture M, W 15:30 - 17:00 Jurkevics, Anna
002 2 Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Jurkevics, Anna
L1A 1 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L1B 1 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1C 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1D 1 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L1E 1 Discussion F 16:00 - 17:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 15:00 - 16:00
L1G 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1H 1 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L1I 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 9:00 - 10:00
L1K 1 Discussion F 16:00 - 17:00
L1L 1 Discussion F 15:30 - 16:30
L2A 2 Discussion M 9:00 - 10:00
L2B 2 Discussion M 14:00 - 15:00
L2C 2 Discussion W 10:00 - 11:00
L2D 2 Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L2E 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2F 2 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2G 2 Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L2H 2 Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2I 2 Discussion T 16:00 - 17:00
L2J 2 Discussion M 11:00 - 12:00
L2K 2 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L2L 2 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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santeusanio-joshua
2023 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (22)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 Lecture M, W 14:00 - 15:30 Santeusanio, Joshua
002 2 Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Santeusanio, Joshua
L1B 1 Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L1C 1 Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1D 1 Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L1F 1 Discussion T 15:00 - 16:00
L1G 1 Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L1H 1 Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L1I 1 Discussion Th 12:00 - 13:00
L1J 1 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1K 1 Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00
L1L 1 Discussion T 9:00 - 10:00
L1M 1 Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L2A 2 Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L2B 2 Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L2C 2 Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L2D 2 Discussion Th 11:00 - 12:00
L2E 2 Discussion W 10:00 - 11:00
L2H 2 Discussion T 15:30 - 16:30
L2I 2 Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00
L2J 2 Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L2K 2 Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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mckay-spencer
2024 SummerCredits: 3

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 1 Lecture T, Th 11:00 - 14:00 Mckay, Spencer

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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jurkevics-anna
2024 Winter Term 1/2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or above, OR completion of POLI 100, POLI 101, and POLI 110.

Sections (24)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
002 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 09:30 - 11:00 Jurkevics, Anna
001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 11:00 - 12:30 Jurkevics, Anna
L1F 1 In-Person Discussion T 15:00 - 16:00
L1D 1 In-Person Discussion T 10:00 - 11:00
L1J 1 In-Person Discussion Th 10:00 - 11:00
L1M 1 In-Person Discussion M 16:00 - 17:00
L1C 1 In-Person Discussion M 10:00 - 11:00
L1H 1 In-Person Discussion F 14:00 - 15:00
L1I 1 In-Person Discussion Th 12:30 - 13:30
L1L 1 In-Person Discussion T 09:00 - 10:00
L1K 1 In-Person Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00
L1G 1 In-Person Discussion W 12:00 - 13:00
L2A 2 In-Person Discussion M 12:00 - 13:00
L1B 1 In-Person Discussion M 13:00 - 14:00
L2E 2 In-Person Discussion W 10:00 - 11:00
L2H 2 In-Person Discussion T 15:30 - 16:30
L2B 2 In-Person Discussion Th 13:00 - 14:00
L2G 2 In-Person Discussion W 15:00 - 16:00
L2K 2 In-Person Discussion F 10:00 - 11:00
L2F 2 In-Person Discussion W 09:00 - 10:00
L2D 2 In-Person Discussion Th 11:00 - 12:00
L2C 2 In-Person Discussion Th 15:30 - 16:30
L2J 2 In-Person Discussion F 11:00 - 12:00
L2I 2 In-Person Discussion W 14:00 - 15:00

Currents of Political Thought

POLI 240

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mckay-spencer
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

A critical introduction to some major ideologies and traditions of Western political thought that examines their philosophical origins as well as their implications for political life. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or above, OR completion of POLI 100, POLI 101, and POLI 110.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
951 Online Lecture T, Th 09:00 - 12:00 Mckay, Spencer
L51 Online Discussion

Public Administration - PUBLIC ADMIN

POLI 302A

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mckay-spencer
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

The structure and organization of the administrative branch of government in theory and practice. Administrative powers and policy-making in the modern state. Examples of the administrative processes are drawn from Canada and other countries. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 14:00 - 15:30 Mckay, Spencer

British Columbia Government and Politics

POLI 304

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prest-stewart
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

An examination of political history, party politics, and public policy in British Columbia.​ Prerequisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 11:00 - 12:30 Prest, Stewart

Topics in Canadian Politics - ISSUES CDN POLI

POLI 308D

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cutler-frederick
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

An important topic in Canadian politics and public policies. Possible topics include elections, media, and gender and identity. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. Prerequisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
D_001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 16:00 - 18:00 Cutler, Frederick

Topics in Canadian Politics - Topics in Canadian Politics

POLI 308X

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doberstein-carey
2024 Winter Term 2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

An important topic in Canadian politics and public policies. Possible topics include elections, media, and gender and identity. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. Prerequisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
X_001 2 In-Person Lecture M, W 14:00 - 15:30 Doberstein, Carey

The Strategy of Politics

POLI 310

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kam-christopher
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Uses game theory to show how politicians strike bargains, outmanoeuvre opponents, and manipulate institutional rules. Prerequisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.
 

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 15:30 - 17:00 Kam, Christopher

Government and Politics of the United States of America - GOVRT&POLTCS USA

POLI 320B

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quirk-paul
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

The distinctive political system of the U.S. Covers all major institutions and processes, focusing on contemporary issues. Comparisons with the Canadian system. Sources of political failure and possible reform. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
B_001 1 In-Person Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 15:30 Quirk, Paul

Southeast Asian Government and Politics - S E ASIA GOVT

POLI 324A

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ostwald-kai
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

The political systems of contemporary Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_001 1 In-Person Lecture M, F 12:30 - 14:00 Ostwald, Kai

European Integration

POLI 327

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huebner-kurt
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Post-1945 integration of Europe, comparison of national politics and attitudes to integration, and the history and institutions of the European Union. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 09:30 - 11:00 Huebner, Kurt

Topics in Comparative Politics - Topics in Comparative Politics

POLI 328C

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ellermann-antje
2024 Winter Term 2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
C_001 2 In-Person Lecture M, W 09:30 - 11:00 Ellermann, Antje

Topics in Comparative Politics - Topics in Comparative Politics

POLI 328F

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sharif-sally
2024 Winter Term 2Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
F_001 2 In-Person Lecture T, Th 09:30 - 11:00 Sharif, Sally

Topics in Comparative Politics - Topics in Comparative Politics

POLI 328G

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prest-stewart
2024 Winter Term 1Credits: 3starPre-requisite

Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
G_001 1 In-Person Lecture M, W 14:00 - 15:30 Prest, Stewart