Institutional Learning Outcomes: Lifelong Learning Students are first introduced to the main processes, structures, and institutions of the Canadian government including the Constitution, the Prime Minister and cabinet, Parliament, federalism, and the party system. Students are then introduced to key political issues in Canada including social cleavages, policy debates, differing political ideologies, and Indigenous-settler relations. Students gain an understanding of how Canadian politics and government change over time and gain the tools for engaging in ongoing learning as political issues continue to affect their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SFU's POLI 2219 Introduction to Canadian Government, POLI 1110.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Lifelong Learning Students are first introduced to the main processes, structures, and institutions of the Canadian government including the Constitution, the Prime Minister and cabinet, Parliament, federalism, and the party system. Students are then introduced to key political issues in Canada including social cleavages, policy debates, differing political ideologies, and Indigenous-settler relations. Students gain an understanding of how Canadian politics and government change over time and gain the tools for engaging in ongoing learning as political issues continue to affect their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SFU's POLI 2219 Introduction to Canadian Government, POLI 1110.
