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Global Politics (GPOL)

Global Politics (GPOL) Courses

Department of 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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