Institutional Learning Outcomes: Social Responsibility, Knowledge Students are introduced to local government in Canada and the contemporary social, economic, and ecological issues facing municipalities. Students will discuss themes that concern local government powers and responsibilities, community planning, fiscal and investment issues, and elections and community participation. By assessing the challenges and opportunities of local government, students will examine the roles that municipalities play in addressing contemporary and future issues through lenses of privilege, equality, equity, and economic and environmental sustainability. Students use their knowledge of these political systems to make informed decisions and innovate positive change at local levels. Prerequisite: ANTH 1210 or SOCI 1110 or SOCI 1210 or POLI 1210.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Social Responsibility, Knowledge Students are introduced to local government in Canada and the contemporary social, economic, and ecological issues facing municipalities. Students will discuss themes that concern local government powers and responsibilities, community planning, fiscal and investment issues, and elections and community participation. By assessing the challenges and opportunities of local government, students will examine the roles that municipalities play in addressing contemporary and future issues through lenses of privilege, equality, equity, and economic and environmental sustainability. Students use their knowledge of these political systems to make informed decisions and innovate positive change at local levels. Prerequisite: ANTH 1210 or SOCI 1110 or SOCI 1210 or POLI 1210.
