POL ATLAS2026–27All coursesCanadian Government
POL192H1Winter 2027100-level
First-Year Foundations seminar

Beyond Voting: Introduction to Citizen Political Participation

Canadian Government · Comparative Politics

Canadian GovernmentComparative PoliticsFirst-year students onlyNo CR/NCR
Session
WinterWinter 2027
Weight
0.50.5 credit (half course)
Standing
OfferedListed for 2026–27
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This course introduces students to citizen political participation in democracies, with a focus on Canadian case studies. It examines theories of political participation and introduces students to a range of methods by which citizens engage in political life including social movements, political party membership, deliberative mini-publics and more. This course examines debates about the appropriate role for citizens in governance and considers barriers to equity in political participation in Canada.
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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
192100-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
SWinter sessionSecond term, Jan–Apr 2027