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Introduction to Politics

POLI 100

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hopkins-vincent
2025 SummerCredits: 3

Political issues and case studies, drawn from Canadian and international contexts, will be used to introduce students to central debates and concepts of politics and political analysis.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture T, Th 09:00 - 12:00 Hopkins, Vincent
L21 Online Discussion

The Government of Canada

POLI 101

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turan-serbulent
2025 SummerCredits: 3

An examination of the institutions and processes of Canadian government.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture T, Th 14:00 - 17:00 Turan, Serbulent
L21 Online Discussion

Investigating Politics: An Introduction to Scientific Political Analysis

POLI 110

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schimpf-christian
2025 SummerCredits: 3

The logic, challenges, and major strategies of empirical political research. Core research tasks including: asking answerable questions, defining concepts, formulating hypotheses, gathering evidence, measuring variables, constructing comparisons, drawing causal inferences, and reporting findings.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture M, W 14:00 - 17:00 Schimpf, Christian
L21 Online Discussion

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

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI 260

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farkasch-robert
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

Applies conceptual tools to topics such as war, conflict management, the global economy, poverty, and civil society. Prerequisite: Second-year standing or above OR the completion of POLI 100, 101, and 110 required.All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110.

Sections (2)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture M, W 09:00 - 12:00 Farkasch, Robert
L21 Online Discussion

Politics and Development - Politics and Development

POLI 338B

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williams-mark
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

The relationship between political institutions and economic growth. How governments shape economic policy and development aid. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
B_921 Online Lecture Williams, Mark

Contemporary Political Theory - Contemporary Political Theory

POLI 341A

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sultan-nazmul
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

Topics may include freedom, colonialism, capitalism, Critical Theory and ideology, power and knowledge, social justice, rationalism, gender and identity politics, and the political. 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_921 In-Person Lecture M, W 14:00 - 17:00 Sultan, Nazmul

The Great Powers and International Politics

POLI 362

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williams-mark
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

An examination of the changing nature of Great Power relations, including procedures and institutions for managing their conflicts, in the pre-Cold War, Cold War, and post-Cold War international systems. Prerequisite: All of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
951 Online Lecture Williams, Mark

International Political Economy

POLI 366

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huebner-kurt
2025 SummerCredits: 3starPre-requisite

An analysis of governmental policies and international political bargaining in regard to such issues as international investment, trade, and monetary relations. Prerequisite: Two of POLI_V 100, POLI_V 101, POLI_V 110, POLI_V 240. Or third-year standing or higher.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
921 Online Lecture T, Th 09:00 - 12:00 Huebner, Kurt

Topics in International Security - Issues in International Security

POLI 369K

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muradov-ibrahim
2025 SummerCredits: 3

Possible topics include armed conflict, terrorism, environmental change, or international crime. Topics vary year to year, see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. Pre-requisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or above.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
K_951 Online Lecture M, W 14:00 - 17:00 Muradov, Ibrahim

Topics in International Conflict Management - IS INTCNFT MNGT

POLI 370K

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zamani-masoud
2025 SummerCredits: 3

Problems of managing conflict in the international system. Possible topics include intervention, mediation, or sanctions. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses. Pre-requisite: Two of POLI 100, POLI 101, POLI 110, POLI 240. Or third-year standing or above.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
K_921 Online Lecture M, W 09:00 - 12:00 Zamani, Masoud

Advanced Topics in International Relations - Advanced Topics in International Relations

POLI 464J

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prest-stewart
2025 SummerCredits: 3

Topics and public policies related to interactions between states and non-state actors, such as armed conflict management or international institutions. Topics vary year to year; see www.politics.ubc.ca/courses.  One section (3 credits) reserved for fourth-year International Relations Majors. Restricted to students in fourth-year standing or above.

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
J_921 In-Person Seminar M, W 14:00 - 17:00 Prest, Stewart

Master's Thesis - Master's Thesis

POLI 549B

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2025 SummerCredits: 12

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration

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SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
B_941 Online Thesis

Directed Studies - Directed Studies

POLI 580A

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2025 SummerCredits: 3

This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_941 Online Independent Study

Doctoral Dissertation - Doctoral Dissertation

POLI 649A

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2025 SummerCredits: 0

Political issues and case studies, drawn from Canadian and international contexts, will be used to introduce students to central debates and concepts of politics and political analysis.

Sections (1)
SectionTermDelivery ModeFormatDay(s)Time(s)Instructor(s)SyllabusDetails DataDetails
A_941 Online Thesis