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Global Politics

Department of Political Science
(Faculty of Public Affairs)
B640 Loeb Bldg.
613-520-2777
http://carleton.ca/polisci

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

  1. the University regulations (see the Academic Regulations of the University in this Calendar),
  2. the Faculty regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth requirements (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts degree in this Calendar).

Program Language Requirement

Prior to graduation, students must satisfy a language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

By course work
Successful completion of [1.0 credit] in language instruction courses taught at Carleton in languages other than English at the 1000-level or above.

OR

By demonstrating prior language proficiency.

For students who consider that they already have proficiency in French, the Department of Political Science conducts a French language examination twice a year, in November and February. For students who consider themselves proficient in a second language other than French, arrangements may be made to examine the student in that language, depending on faculty resource availability. Exams in languages other than French will normally be written at the same time as the French examination – twice a year, in November and February. Departmental language examinations may not be repeated in case of failure. Students whose high school transcript shows the primary language of instruction to be other than English may apply to have the examination requirement waived.

Course Categories

Global Politics Electives
The courses listed in the following disciplines are treated as Global Politics Electives.
Political Science
PSCI 2101 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global North
PSCI 2102 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global South
PSCI 2200 [0.5]
Introduction to U.S. Politics
PSCI 2300 [1.0]
History of Political Thought
PSCI 2500 [0.5]
Gender and Politics
PSCI 3100 [0.5]
Politics of Development in Africa
PSCI 3101 [0.5]
Politics of War in Africa
PSCI 3102 [0.5]
Politics of Development of China
PSCI 3103 [0.5]
State, Society and Economy in Northeast Asia
PSCI 3105 [0.5]
Imperialism
PSCI 3107 [0.5]
The Causes of War
PSCI 3108 [0.5]
Politics of Popular Culture
PSCI 3200 [0.5]
U.S. Constitutional Politics
PSCI 3203 [0.5]
Government and Politics in the Middle East
PSCI 3204 [0.5]
Politics of Latin America
PSCI 3205 [0.5]
Mexican Politics
PSCI 3206 [0.5]
The Government and Politics of Western Europe
PSCI 3207 [0.5]
The Government and Politics of European Integration
PSCI 3208 [0.5]
Reform and Political Change in the Russian Federation
PSCI 3209 [0.5]
Reconstruction and Transformation in Europe and Eurasia
PSCI 3302 [0.5]
Comparative Political Thought
PSCI 3307 [0.5]
Politics of Human Rights
PSCI 3405 [0.5]
Comparative Public Policy Analysis
PSCI 3407 [0.5]
Public Opinion and Public Policy
PSCI 3409 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of Social Welfare
PSCI 3500 [0.5]
Gender and Politics: Global North
PSCI 3502 [0.5]
Gender and Politics: Global South
PSCI 3600 [0.5]
International Institutions
PSCI 3601 [0.5]
Theories of International Politics
PSCI 3603 [0.5]
Strategic Thought and International Security
PSCI 3605 [0.5]
Comparative Study of Foreign Policy
PSCI 3606 [0.5]
Canadian Foreign Policy
PSCI 3607 [0.5]
North American Security and Defence Policy
PSCI 3700 [0.5]
Government and Politics of South Asia
PSCI 3701 [0.5]
Government and Politics of South-East Asia
PSCI 3702 [0.5]
Israeli-Palestinian Relations
PSCI 3703 [0.5]
Governing in the Global Economy
PSCI 3704 [0.5]
Government and Politics of Central and Eastern Europe
PSCI 3801 [0.5]
Environmental Politics
PSCI 3802 [0.5]
Globalization and Human Rights
PSCI 3805 [0.5]
Politics of Race
PSCI 4005 [0.5]
Stability, Justice and Federalism
PSCI 4008 [0.5]
National Security and Intelligence in the Modern State
PSCI 4103 [0.5]
The Modern State
PSCI 4104 [0.5]
Theory and Practice of Development in the Global South
PSCI 4105 [0.5]
Selected Problems in Development in the Global South
PSCI 4203 [0.5]
Southern Africa After Apartheid
PSCI 4204 [0.5]
Elections
PSCI 4206 [0.5]
Indigenous Politics of North America
PSCI 4207 [0.5]
Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa
PSCI 4208 [0.5]
Queer Politics
PSCI 4209 [0.5]
Westminster Democracies: Parliaments, Parties and Elections
PSCI 4303 [0.5]
Governmentality and Politics
PSCI 4305 [1.0]
Contemporary Political Theory
PSCI 4310 [1.0]
Political Theories of Democracy and Empire
PSCI 4400 [0.5]
Socio-Technical Change and Public Policy Design
PSCI 4402 [0.5]
Gender, State and Public Policy
PSCI 4403 [0.5]
Reproductive Rights Policy in North America
PSCI 4407 [0.5]
Public Policy: Content and Creation
PSCI 4409 [0.5]
Issues in Development Management
PSCI 4500 [0.5]
Gender and Globalization
PSCI 4501 [0.5]
Gender, Identity and Politics in Post-Communist Societies
PSCI 4502 [0.5]
Post-Soviet States and Societies
PSCI 4503 [0.5]
Politics of Central Eurasia
PSCI 4504 [0.5]
Politics of the Caucasus and Caspian Basin
PSCI 4505 [0.5]
Transitions to Democracy
PSCI 4506 [0.5]
Women and Politics in North America
PSCI 4601 [0.5]
Foreign Policies of Soviet Successor States
PSCI 4602 [0.5]
Bargaining and Negotiation
PSCI 4603 [0.5]
Analysis of International Political Economy
PSCI 4604 [0.5]
Selected Problems in International Political Economy
PSCI 4605 [0.5]
Gender in International Relations
PSCI 4606 [0.5]
American Foreign Policy
PSCI 4607 [0.5]
Politics of North America
PSCI 4608 [0.5]
European Integration and European Security
PSCI 4609 [0.5]
Selected Topics in European Integration Studies
PSCI 4800 [0.5]
Advanced International Relations Theory
PSCI 4801 [0.5]
Selected Problems in Global Politics
PSCI 4802 [0.5]
International Politics of Africa
PSCI 4803 [0.5]
Foreign Policies of Major East Asian Powers
PSCI 4804 [0.5]
International Relations of South and Southeast Asia
PSCI 4805 [0.5]
Political Economy of Global Finance
PSCI 4806 [0.5]
Transatlantic Security Issues
PSCI 4807 [0.5]
Migration and Mobility: Politics of Citizenship and Identity
PSCI 4817 [0.5]
International Politics of Forced Migration
PSCI 4818 [0.5]
The Environmental State
Global Politics
GPOL 1000 [1.0]
Global Politics
GPOL 3000 [0.5]
Themes in Global and Comparative Politics
GPOL 4908 [1.0]
Honours Research Essay
European and Russian Studies
EURR 2001 [0.5]
Current Issues in European Politics and Society
EURR 2002 [0.5]
Europe and Russia in the World
EURR 4002 [0.5]
Post-Soviet States and Societies
EURR 4003 [0.5]
Social and Political Perspectives in Europe
EURR 4005 [0.5]
Environmental Problems and Politics in East/Central Europe and Eurasia
EURR 4006 [0.5]
European Integration and the Business Environment in East/Central Europe
EURR 4007 [0.5]
Social and Political Discourse in Russia
EURR 4008 [0.5]
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in Eastern and Central Europe
EURR 4100 [0.5]
Nation-Building in Central and Eastern Europe
EURR 4101 [0.5]
The Balkans in Transition – 1918 to 1989
EURR 4104 [0.5]
European Integration and European Security
EURR 4106 [0.5]
Selected Topics in European Integration Studies
EURR 4107 [0.5]
Russia’s Regional and Global Ambitions
EURR 4201 [0.5]
Special Topics in European Studies
EURR 4202 [0.5]
Special Topics in Russian and Eurasian Studies
EURR 4203 [0.5]
Imperial and Soviet Russia
EURR 4204 [0.5]
Central Europe, Past and Present

Program Requirements

Global Politics
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits)
1.  1.0 credit in:1.0
GPOL 1000 [1.0]
Global Politics
2.  2.5 credits in:2.5
PSCI 2101 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global North
PSCI 2102 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global South
PSCI 2602 [0.5]
International Relations: Global Political Economy
PSCI 2701 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 2702 [0.5]
Quantitative Research Methods in Political Science
3.  0.5 credit in:0.5
GPOL 3000 [0.5]
Themes in Global and Comparative Politics
4.  2.5 credits in:2.5
GPOL 3100 Internship in Global Politics, or 2.5 credits in Global Politics Electives (see list under Course Categories)
5.  2.0 credits at the 4000-level which may be satisfied by either:2.0
a. 2.0 credits in 4000-level Global Politics Electives, or
b. 2.0 credits in:
GPOL 4908 [1.0]
Honours Research Essay
1.0 credit in 4000-level Global Politics Electives
6.  0.5 credit in Global Politics Electives other than those listed in Items 1-5.0.5
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits)
7.  8.0 credits in electives:8.0
a. not in GPOL courses or Global Politics Electives
b. not in PSCI courses
c. not in:
FYSM 1002 [1.0]
Social Impact of Transformation in the Post-Communist Era
FYSM 1602 [1.0]
Full-Year Seminar in Political Science
8.  3.0 credits in free electives3.0
C. Additional Requirements
9. Global Politics language requirement must be met.
Total Credits20.0

 

Note:

Candidates with fourth-year standing in Global Politics and a Major CGPA of 9.00 or better may present an Honours Research Essay on some topic involving independent investigation (GPOL 4908 [1.0] Honours Research Essay); they may be examined orally on this essay and must receive a grade of B- or better in this course.  GPOL 4908 [1.0] must be taken at Carleton University.  Students who wish to present an Honours Research Essay must identify a faculty supervisor and require permission of the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.  Students who do not write an Honours Research Essay are required to complete 1.0 credit in Global Politics Electives in the form of one or more 4000-level seminars.

 

Global Politics
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

Students may apply for Combined Honours programs in Global Politics with any other department or academic unit at Carleton that permits it. Combined Honours with Political Science is not permitted. The Global Politics requirements for Combined Honours are as listed below. Details of the specific requirements for the other discipline may be obtained from the Department concerned.

A. Credits Included in the Global Politics Major CGPA (7.0 credits)
1.  1.0 credit in:1.0
GPOL 1000 [1.0]
Global Politics
2.  1.0 credit from:1.0
PSCI 2101 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global North
PSCI 2102 [0.5]
Comparative Politics of the Global South
PSCI 2602 [0.5]
International Relations: Global Political Economy
3.  1.0 credit in:1.0
PSCI 2701 [0.5]
Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 2702 [0.5]
Quantitative Research Methods in Political Science
4.  0.5 credit in:0.5
GPOL 3000 [0.5]
Themes in Global and Comparative Politics
5.  2.5 credits in:2.5
GPOL 3100 Internship in Global Politics, or 2.5 credits in Global Politics Electives
6.  1.0 credits at the 4000-level which may be satisfied by either:1.0
a. 1.0 credits in 4000-level Global Politics Electives, or
b. 1.0 credits in:
GPOL 4908 [1.0]
Honours Research Essay
B. Credits Not Included in the Global Politics Major CGPA (13.0 credits)13.0
7. The requirements as stated for Combined Honours in the other discipline must be met
8. Sufficient free elective credits to make a total of 20.0 credits for the program
C. Additional Requirements
9. Global Politics language requirement must be met.
Total Credits20.0

Note: 

Candidates with fourth-year standing in Global Politics and a Major CGPA of 9.00 or better may present an Honours Research Essay on some topic involving independent investigation (GPOL 4908 [1.0] Honours Research Essay); they may be examined orally on this essay and must receive a grade of B- or better in this course.  GPOL 4908 [1.0] must be taken at Carleton University.  Students who wish to present an Honours Research Essay must identify a faculty supervisor and require permission of the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.  Students who do not write an Honours Research Essay are required to complete 1.0 credit in Global Politics Electives in the form of one or more 4000-level seminars.

Global Politics (GPOL) Courses

Political Science

Faculty of Public Affairs

 

 

GPOL 1000 [1.0 credit]
Global Politics
Theories, concepts and issues in global politics and global political economy. Topics may include conflict and intervention, peace and security, international institutions, human rights, gender, culture, globalization, multinational corporations, foreign policy, environmental issues, international development, and relations between rich and poor countries.
Precludes additional credit for PSCI 1200 and PSCI 2601.
Prerequisite(s): first-year standing in the Global Politics program.
Seminar three hours a week.

GPOL 3000 [0.5 credit]
Themes in Global and Comparative Politics
The seminar focuses on a broad theme or issue with a global and comparative focus. Research papers will be on a topic of interest to the student. Possible themes include environmental degradation, nuclear proliferation, and the impact of 9/11.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Global Politics program.
Seminar three hours a week.

GPOL 3100 [2.5 credits]
Internship in Global Politics
The internship provides students with an opportunity to work with and study an organization whose institutional focus is on some international or regional aspect. Students will write a research paper on a topic related either to the organization or to the focus of the organization.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing in the Global Politics program.

GPOL 4908 [1.0 credit]
Honours Research Essay
Individual research project resulting in a major essay, completed under the supervision of a faculty member. The Honours Research Essay is evaluated by the supervisor and an appointed reader. Students are responsible for locating a faculty member willing to supervise the essay. Departmental regulations apply.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Global Politics with a Global Politics CGPA of 9.00 or higher, or permission of the program director.

Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

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