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POL101H1Winter 2027100-level

The Real World of Politics: An Introduction

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Session
WinterWinter 2027
Weight
0.50.5 credit (half course)
Standing
OfferedListed for 2026–27
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The course

This course introduces students to key concepts and debates in political science by exploring contemporary issues such as the politics of climate change, Indigenous rights, elections and electoral systems, social movements, and war and peace.
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The particulars

Texts

TBA. All texts will be made available, for free, online via Quercus.

Format & requirements

One two-hour lecture per week, plus weekly tutorials. Students will be required to submit two assignments, and write one 5-page essay and one final exam.

Exclusions

POL101Y1

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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
101100-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
SWinter sessionSecond term, Jan–Apr 2027