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Course
45
Credits
PreRequisite(s)
CoRequisite(s)
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the Study of Politics within the Canadian context. Students will examine and discuss the most
important political institutions in Canada in order to better understand the issues that have both united and divided the country.
PLAR Eligible: Yes
Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Judge the dilemma of the modern state within the context of current internal and external pressures.
Numeracy
Communication
Information Management
Interpersonal
Personal
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Course
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Discuss the characteristics and contradictions associated with democratic forms of government
1.6
1.7
Political Culture
2.1
Explain the meaning of the terms: right, left, and centre, as they apply to politics
2.2
2.3
Differentiate between modern versions of political ideologies and their classical forms
2.4
Discuss similarites and differences between Canadian and American political ideas
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Describe the major changes proposed by the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords
4.7
5.2
Identify the main legislative powers of the federal and provincial governments
5.3
5.4
5.5
Explain why the Prime Minister is the pre-eminent member of the government
5.6
5.7
Discuss the concept of judicial independence with reference to the Canadian context
5.8
6.2
6.3
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Course
8.0
9.0
10.0
Discuss contemporary issues concerning the role and functioning of Canada's public service
Political Parties
7.1
7.2
7.3
Discuss the outcome of the most recent election including patterns of political participation
7.4
Discuss the effects of Canadas electoral system on both the party system and representation
Identify the chief characteristics and competing theoretical perspectives on interest groups
8.2
Explain why some interest groups are more influential in politics than others
8.3
Describe the various 'ingredients' that can help an interest group succeed in its goals
8.4
8.5
Explain how entertainment and commercial advertising can have consequences for political life
Language Politics
9.1
9.2
9.3
Political Issues
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
Provide some reasons that account for womens lesser involvement in politics
10.6
Describe Canadas Aboriginal population and the social conditions in which they live
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
20.00
Issues Paper
20.00
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Course
30.00
Final Exam
30.00
100.00 %
Other
Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the
Accessibility Services Office.
Note: There is a strong correlation between class attendance and final grade.
Please refer to the college website for the colleges policy regarding plagiarism at
www.conestogac.on.ca/registrar/rightsresponse/responsibility.jsp .
Prepared By
School
Liberal Studies
Date
2015-06-18
2016-03-26
Conestoga ITAL
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