166-421 Politics 4A

Formerly available as 166-048. Students who have completed 166-048 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in political science or postgraduate coursework program in political science.

This subject involves a study of an approved topic in politics. Details of programs being offered will be available in the department. Students who complete this subject should demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied; where appropriate, have contributed effectively to the work of the seminar being attended; show a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the issues being studied; and show an awareness of the latest research directions in the particular subject.

• be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry;

• be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic;

• be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.

An essay of 5000 words 100% (due at the end of semester).