DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE WELCOMES YOU

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DEPARTMENT OFPOLITICAL SCIENCEWELCOMES YOU
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WHAT IS POLITICAL SCIENCE?
Political science is the field of the social
sciences concerning the theory and practice of
politics and the description and analysis of
political systems and political behaviour.
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WHAT IS POLITICS?
Politics is the art of looking for
trouble, finding it whether it exists or
not, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the
wrong remedy. - Earnest Benn
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Politics is more difficult than physics. -
Albert Einstein
Politics is the art of the possible. - Otto
von Bismarck

• ...the good of man must be the end of the
  science of Politics. - Aristotle

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Politicians are like diapers. They should both
be changed frequently and for the same
reason. - Anonymous
The things that will destroy us are Politics
without principle pleasure without conscience
wealth without work knowledge without
character business without morality science
without humanity and worship without
sacrifice. - Mahatma Gandhi
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When the power of love overcomes the love of
power the world will know peace. Jimi
Hendrix
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on
what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed
lamb contesting the vote! Benjamin Franklin
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Student TestimonialsWhat our students say
aboutPolitical Science
I picked politics because I want to be an
intellectual. I do not choose to go about my
life being unable to converse with with people
without even a base to speak upon Rebecca
F.
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Student TestimonialsWhat our students say about
Political Science
With the flood of world events that are
sensationalized in our news media, political
science is a great avenue to study what takes
place behind the scenes and to understand how to
point out flaws in the coverage .
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Student TestimonialsWhat our students say about
Political Science
At first, I just took political science because
I had to. The first month of the class, I
discovered it was actually a lot of fun! We even
get to create our own countriesand run them how
we want to
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Student Testimonials I am studying politics to
be able to make proper decisions not otherwise
capable.
As someone pursuing a career in Journalism
Emerging evidence of corruption,
contaminating public administration here
in Canada and abroad
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Student Testimonials If you like to argue, it
is the class for you
Learning new things about my own views on
politics andgovernment is whatI like aboutthe
course
It is an excellent way of learning
andunderstandingcurrent events as well as the
events of the past
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Student Testimonials Politics is Fun
I am taking this course as a prerequisite and
I am glad that I had to,because now I am not
intimidated By Politics.
Educating students in political scienceis the
only way ignorance and prejudicecan be broken
down
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Student Testimonials Political Science is
interesting.
It allows you to understand the contemporary
political issues
I have always wanted to vote, but I have not
had enough knowledge to knowhow to make an
educated vote. Now, I am looking forward the
next election
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Why study Political Science?
Political Science ranks as one of the most
popular of all undergraduate majors, and the
most popular social science major in the
world.
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In Europe, Over 34 of all graduates in
2003 were graduating from social sciences.Of
them, 82 took 3 or more political science
courses. - Eurostat, EU
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• Political Science major requires
• an interest in political and social issues and
  ethical reasoning
• strong analytical and communicative skills
• Studying political science prepares students
• to think independently, helps to develop skills
  such as flexibility, critical judgment, and the
  ability to understand the world from a variety of
  political, cultural and social perspectives.

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Political science is ideal for
Anyone, interested in issues like education,
environment, civil rights, war and peace,
globalization, justice and equality Anyone,
interested in careers like law, teaching,
journalism, public policy and any other
careers that depend upon analytic, research
and communication skills.
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What can you do with a degree in Political
Science?
In todays dynamic job market, employers prefer
people with analytical skills who know how to
learn and adapt to the quickly changing job
market. Studying political science helps
students to develop transferable skills and
provides an excellent background in many exciting
careers.
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• Academe-Universities and Colleges-Think-Tanks
  and Research Institutions
• II. International Agencies- Inter-governmental
  organization - Non-governmental Organizations -
  International Aid Organizations III. Media-
  Newspapers- Broadcasting- Publishing Houses

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IV. Private Sector- For Profit or not-for Profit
Organizations- Law Firms, Legal Aid
Organizations- Market Research Firms, Consulting
Firms - Insurance Companies, Banks- Public
Relations Firms, - Community Organizations V.
Federal, Provincial Local Government- Foreign
Service, Military Service- Crown Corporations
Regulatory Agencies- Law Enforcement Agencies
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What do Political Science Graduates Do?

• - University/College Professor, Teacher
• Policy Advisor, Policy Analyst, Urban Planner -
  Immigration Officer, Police Officer, Customs
  Officer
• Development Officer, Foreign Service Officer
• Public Affairs Consultant, Political
  Consultant- Tax Specialist, Lawyer, Lobbyist -
  Journalist, Documentary Maker, Editor - Market
  Research Analyst, Banker- Legislative Assistant,
  Pollster, Consultant- United Nations
  Officer,International Aid Officer
  - Researcher, Political Correspondent
• Program Manager, Parole Officer - Intelligence
  Officer, Human Resources Specialist

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Some Cool Places to Work

• - The United Nations,
• Amnesty International,
• World Trade Organization,
• - World Bank, The International Monetary Fund,
• - CBC, CNN, Globe and Mail and other media
  outlets,
• - International Banks and Financial
  Organizations,
• - Canadian Embassies and Consulates,
• - Canadian Customs, Immigration and Refugee
  Board,
• Canadian Security Intelligence Service,
• Okanagan College!!!

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Political Trivia
The CIA attempted to assassinate this political
leader of Cuba with a poison cigar in the
1960s.
Fidel Castro
This Indian political leader was the daughter of
a Prime Minister, the mother of a Prime Minister
and was a Prime Minister herself until her
assassination in 1984.
Indira Gandhi
This Italian politician, who is a former actress
and a nude model,is said to have the boldness of
her grandfather Benito Mussolini and the sex
appealof aunt Sophia Loren, opposed the sending
of Italian troops to Iraq.
Alessandra Mussolini
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Political Trivia
This Nobel Peace Prize winner and international
symbol of freedom, who spent 27 years as a
political prisoner in South Africa before
becoming the country's first black president,
was still flagged on U.S. terrorist watch lists
in 2008.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Known as the gray-bunned grandmother of the
Jewish people", she was the worlds first female
prime minister, who hold the office without any
prior family connection.
Golda Meir
This 20th century French head of state survived
31 assassination attempts
Charles de Gaulle
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Political Trivia
This American Vice President accidentally shot a
fellow hunter on theface during a weekend quail
hunt on a friend's South Texas ranch causing him
a mild heart attack.
Dick Cheney
This daughter of Pakistani prime minister, who
had been executed in 1977, was the first woman
elected to lead a Muslim state was assassinated
in 2007.
Benazir Bhutto
This "iron lady with a smile," the first female
prime minister of Turkey,made her husband adopt
her own last name.
Tansu Ciller
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Canadian Trivia
Nicknamed the Pacific Scandal, charges of
corruption in awarding the contract or a
transcontinental railroad caused this prime
minister to resign in 1873.
Sir John A. McDonald
In 1992 this prime minister-to-be then Justice
Minister caused quite a stir by posing
bare-shouldered in a judge's robe.
Kim Campbell
This Prime Minister battled with a protester,
help thwart a robbery attempt in his home and
was smooshed in the face with a pie.
Jean Chretien
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Canadian Trivia
This Prime Minister was allegedly involved in the
Airbus Scandal. Some might think that NAFTA and
the GST might also be some infamous acts of his .
Brian Mulroney
This Prime Minister was forced to resign in 1926,
over a scandal discovered in the customs
department of his administration. Later he was
re-elected .
Mackenzie King
This prime minister introduced a new flag, the
Canada Pension Plan and universal medicare.
Lester B. Pearson
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Canadian Trivia
He was the first Prime Minister of Canada.
John A. MacDonald
He held the longest unbroken tenure as Prime
Minister.
Wilfrid Laurier
He held the shortest total duration of term as
Prime Minister.
Charles Tupper
He held the longest total duration as Prime
Minister.
Mackenzie King
This Prime Minister won a Nobel Prize of Peace in
1957.
Lester B. Pearson
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Canadian Trivia
This Canadian Prime Minister is passionate about
movies and is writing a book on the history of
Hockey.
. Stephen Harper
The host of Canadian Idol is the son of what
former Prime Minister?
Brian Mulroney
She is the only female prime minister of Canada.
Kim Campbell
He became the youngest ever prime minister. He
was also the first born in Alberta.
Joe Clark
Born in St-Lin, Quebec, he became the first
Francophone prime minister.
Wilfred Laurier
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The Political Science faculty is committed to
helping learners develop their ability to
understand the world from a variety of
political, social and cultural perspectives Ayla
H. Kilic, Chair Phone [phone], local
4366, Kelowna Office C239, e-mail
akilic_at_okanagan.bc.ca  Rosalind Warner Phone
[phone], Local 4763, Office B233,
e-mail ROWarner_at_okanagan.bc.ca Graham
Gomme Phone [phone], Local 8263, Salmon
Arm Office 001-B, e-mail GGomme_at_okanagan.bc.ca
Ethan Baptiste Phone [phone], Local
4682, Kelowna Office 124 C, e-mailebaptiste_at_oka
nagan.bc.ca
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COURSE OFFERINGSPOLI 101 Introduction to
Politics As a comprehensive introduction, this
course explores the major concepts, issues and
institutions of the process of politics and
various methodologies used in understanding the
political world. Taking a comparative approach,
this course studies the traditional components of
politics as well as contemporary issues such as
transitional politics, terror and politics,
ethnic nationalism, and religion and
politics. POLI 111 The Government of Canada
This course introduces students to the basic
institutions and processes of government in
Canada. It deals with the major challenges Canada
faces in its political process. Specific emphasis
is given to the origins, development and changing
nature of Canadian political institutions.
Constitutional , regional, gender and aboriginal
issues, and the impact of economic and social
cleavages on political behavior are analyzed.  
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• ABST 100 INTRODUCTION TO ABORIGINAL STUDIES
• This course provides students with an overview of
  the discipline of Aboriginal Studies including
  the history, cultures and experiences of
  Aboriginal people.
• Offered at Kelowna Campus

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POLI 202 Women and Politics This course provides
a critical examination of women as political
actors in contemporary societies. Using gender as
a unit of analysis, the course will study
changing societal and political roles of women,
traditional and non-traditional ways of
participation of women in politics, and the
impact of women's movements in defining the
political agenda from various theoretical
perspectives. POLI 204 Canadian Environmental
PolicyThis course explores the process of
environmental policy-making and the major factors
that influence governments in developing and
implementing environmental policy in Canada.
After introducing the historical development and
current issues of environmental policy in Canada,
the course examines basic perspectives, processes
and institutions and major developments in
Canadian environmental policy and politics. The
roles, interests and powers of main stakeholders
in shaping environmental policies are also
studied.
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POLI 210 Canada and the United StatesThis course
fosters an understanding of the complex and
multilayered relationship between Canada and the
United States with particular emphasis upon the
distinguishing features of Canadian and American
social, economic, and political interests, and
security related concerns. POLI 211 Comparative
GovernmentThis course examines the function of
different political systems. It introduces key
concepts in comparative politics, surveying the
historical trajectories of social and political
institutions, political representation and
participation. Further examination includes how
elements of political culture and identity and
interactions among policy actors and institutions
shape public policies of developed and developing
countries.
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POLI 219 Canadian Public Administration This
course introduces students to the theory and
practice of public administration and the
machinery of government in Canada. Topics covered
include the structures and processes of
government bureaucracies, key components and
concepts of modern public sector administration
and the changing roles Canadian bureaucrats play
in policy formulation and implementation
processes. POLI 220 The Politics of Human
Rights This course introduces students to the
issues of human rights with respect to
international, regional and national politics,
and legal conventions. It studies the origins of
the current human rights regime the
transformations and extensions of human rights
into the second and "third generation rights"
the institutionalization of human rights in the
global arena and the limitations of the
international treaty system. The last section of
the course examines several distinct human rights
issues such as torture, genocide, humanitarian
intervention, and punitive and restorative
justice.
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POLI 221 Global PoliticsThis course explores
developments in global politics and provides a
context for better understanding of the impact of
global developments on individuals. Different
theoretical perspectives are used to analyze the
interplay of nation-states, multinational
corporations, international organizations and
non-governmental organizations in shaping current
global issues including terrorism, poverty and
global governance. POLI 222 Global Political
EconomyThis course develops an understanding of
the interaction of economics and politics in
shaping global relations. After studying the
historical development of global economy from a
political perspective, basic concepts and
theoretical approaches of the field are explored.
An interdisciplinary approach is employed to
examine the trade, finance, security and
knowledge structures in the current global
political economy.
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POLI 240 Contemporary Political Ideologies This
course reviews political phenomena through
different lenses, by examining the major
ideologies that have determined politics within
the last two centuries. The ideologies examined
include, but are not limited to, liberalism,
conservatism, fascism, communism, feminism,
environmentalism, and religious fundamentalism.
Each ideology is studied with reference to its
historical development, its major tenets, and its
applications to the political arena. POLI 326
Politics of the Middle East This course focuses
on current issues in the Middle East and sheds
light on the root causes of these issues. It
provides a comprehensive analysis of historical,
cultural, economic, sociological and political
factors in a broader context and illustrates the
interplay of different actors at different levels
in shaping the politics in the region.
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POLI 339 Sustainable Development This course
explores the major challenges that have to be
confronted in achieving sustainable development,
the existing national and international responses
to these challenges, and the search for a better
system of governance for sustainability.
Following an exploration of theoretical
approaches and practical applications of
sustainability, the course studies the problems
of sustainable development in contemporary
societies and the social, cultural, economic and
institutional aspects of sustainable development.
POLI 346 Institutions of Global Governance
This course assists students to develop an
understanding of the concept of global
governance, the evolution of global governance
institutions and their roles in the contemporary
world as well as their failures and successes in
responding to the challenges posed by global
developments. It explores the structures,
processes, and functions of global institutions,
and the problems and prospects of cooperation at
the global level.