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The course
This course aims to introduce students to the essential elements for understanding the electoral process. The course will first present an introduction to the origin and objectives of elections. It will then address electoral procedures and their impact on electoral participation, party systems and the determinants of vote choice.
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The particulars
Prerequisites
POL214H1/POL214Y1/POL214Y5/POL215H5/POL216H5/POL224H1/POL224Y1/POLB50Y3
Exclusions
POL382H1 (Topic: Elections), LEC0101, offered in Fall 2023; POL382H1 (Topic: Elections and Voting), LEC5101, offered in Winter 2025
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Pathways
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
319300-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026