Institute of Political Economy
1501 Dunton Tower
613-520-7414
http://carleton.ca/politicaleconomy
This section presents the requirements for programs in:
M.A. Political Economy
with Concentration in Work and Labour (5.0 credits)
| Requirements - Thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Political Economy | |
PECO 5001 [0.5] | Methodologies of Political Economy | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5002 [0.5] | Political Economy of Work and Labour | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5503 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour I | |
PECO 5504 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour II | |
| 4. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5904 [0.5] | Placement in Political Economy | |
PECO 5905 [0.5] | Reflective Practice in Work and Labour | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in approved elective | 0.5 | |
| 6. 2.0 credits in: | 2.0 | |
PECO 5909 [2.0] | M.A. Thesis (on a Work and Labour topic) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
| Requirements - Research essay pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5000 [0.5] | Theories of Political Economy | |
PECO 5001 [0.5] | Methodologies of Political Economy | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5002 [0.5] | Political Economy of Work and Labour | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5503 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour I | |
PECO 5504 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour II | |
| 4. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5904 [0.5] | Placement in Political Economy | |
PECO 5905 [0.5] | Reflective Practice in Work and Labour | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in approved electives | 1.5 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
PECO 5908 [1.0] | Research Essay | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 | |
Graduate Diploma in Work and Labour (2.5 credits)
| Requirements (2.5 credits): | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5002 [0.5] | Political Economy of Work and Labour | |
| 2. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5503 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour I | |
PECO 5504 [0.5] | Special Topics in Work and Labour II | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
PECO 5904 [0.5] | Placement in Political Economy | |
PECO 5905 [0.5] | Reflective Practice in Work and Labour | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in approved electives | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 2.5 | |
Political Economy (PECO) Courses
PECO 5000 [0.5 credit]
Theories of Political Economy
A survey of the core concepts and ideas proposed by both the founders and modern practitioners of political economy. Particular attention will be paid to contemporary theorists and classical theorists such as Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Mill, Schumpeter, Keynes, Veblen, and Innis.
Theories of Political Economy
A survey of the core concepts and ideas proposed by both the founders and modern practitioners of political economy. Particular attention will be paid to contemporary theorists and classical theorists such as Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Mill, Schumpeter, Keynes, Veblen, and Innis.
PECO 5001 [0.5 credit]
Methodologies of Political Economy
An examination of the methods, procedures, and rules for developing theory and guiding inquiry in political economy research, including topics such as logic of inquiry, conceptualization, research design, dialectics, level of analysis, comparison, evidence and statistics.
Methodologies of Political Economy
An examination of the methods, procedures, and rules for developing theory and guiding inquiry in political economy research, including topics such as logic of inquiry, conceptualization, research design, dialectics, level of analysis, comparison, evidence and statistics.
PECO 5002 [0.5 credit]
Political Economy of Work and Labour
Interdisciplinary survey of core concepts, contexts, and debates in the study of work and labour; critical and historical approach addressing inequalities of class, race, and disabilities; relational perspective on labour including technological change, care, political action, and the environment.
Political Economy of Work and Labour
Interdisciplinary survey of core concepts, contexts, and debates in the study of work and labour; critical and historical approach addressing inequalities of class, race, and disabilities; relational perspective on labour including technological change, care, political action, and the environment.
PECO 5501 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Political Economy I
Topic varies from year to year. Students should check with the Institute regarding the topic offered.
Special Topics in Political Economy I
Topic varies from year to year. Students should check with the Institute regarding the topic offered.
PECO 5502 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Political Economy II
Topic varies from year to year. Students should check with the Institute regarding the topic offered.
Special Topics in Political Economy II
Topic varies from year to year. Students should check with the Institute regarding the topic offered.
PECO 5503 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Work and Labour I
Topics and emphasis vary from term to term according to current policies and events influencing the distribution and benefits of work and labour including migration, technological and environmental change, privatization, austerity, and transnational legislation.
Special Topics in Work and Labour I
Topics and emphasis vary from term to term according to current policies and events influencing the distribution and benefits of work and labour including migration, technological and environmental change, privatization, austerity, and transnational legislation.
PECO 5504 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics in Work and Labour II
Topics and emphasis vary from term to term according to current policies and events influencing the distribution and benefits of work and labour including migration, technological and environmental change, privatization, austerity, and transnational legislation.
Special Topics in Work and Labour II
Topics and emphasis vary from term to term according to current policies and events influencing the distribution and benefits of work and labour including migration, technological and environmental change, privatization, austerity, and transnational legislation.
PECO 5900 [0.5 credit]
Tutorial in Political Economy
Directed readings on selected aspects of political economy, involving preparation of papers as the basis for discussion with the tutor. Offered when no regular course offering meets a candidate's specific needs.
Tutorial in Political Economy
Directed readings on selected aspects of political economy, involving preparation of papers as the basis for discussion with the tutor. Offered when no regular course offering meets a candidate's specific needs.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Director.
PECO 5904 [0.5 credit]
Placement in Political Economy
Course participants earn credit by contributing to organizations engaged in research, policy, and advocacy activities related to IPE. Students will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to the mission of their placement organizations, develop professional skills, and reflect on career goals.
Placement in Political Economy
Course participants earn credit by contributing to organizations engaged in research, policy, and advocacy activities related to IPE. Students will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to the mission of their placement organizations, develop professional skills, and reflect on career goals.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5907 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute. Completion of PECO 5002 and completion or concurrent registration in PECO 5503/5504 for Work and Labour students. For all other IPE students, completion of PECO 5000 and at least one elective.
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5907 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Institute. Completion of PECO 5002 and completion or concurrent registration in PECO 5503/5504 for Work and Labour students. For all other IPE students, completion of PECO 5000 and at least one elective.
PECO 5905 [0.5 credit]
Reflective Practice in Work and Labour
This course is designed for students already engaged as staff or active volunteers in unions or other work- and labour-focused community organizations. Written work and discussion offers a space to reflect on questions of strategy, organization, and analysis relevant to their organization’s mission.
Reflective Practice in Work and Labour
This course is designed for students already engaged as staff or active volunteers in unions or other work- and labour-focused community organizations. Written work and discussion offers a space to reflect on questions of strategy, organization, and analysis relevant to their organization’s mission.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5906 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PECO 5002 and completion of or concurrent registration in PECO 5503 or 5504 and permission of the Institute.
unscheduled
Precludes additional credit for PECO 5906 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): PECO 5002 and completion of or concurrent registration in PECO 5503 or 5504 and permission of the Institute.
unscheduled
PECO 5908 [1.0 credit]
Research Essay
Directly linked to the student's course work, the research essay must be interdisciplinary in approach.
Research Essay
Directly linked to the student's course work, the research essay must be interdisciplinary in approach.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
PECO 5909 [2.0 credits]
M.A. Thesis
The thesis is an alternative to the research essay. It must also be interdisciplinary in approach, and requires greater substance and originality than the Research Essay. Normally, a student's thesis committee will be composed of members from more than one discipline.
M.A. Thesis
The thesis is an alternative to the research essay. It must also be interdisciplinary in approach, and requires greater substance and originality than the Research Essay. Normally, a student's thesis committee will be composed of members from more than one discipline.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
PECO 6000 [0.5 credit]
Political Economy: Core Concepts
Core concepts in political economy, drawn from classical and contemporary writings. Topics will be selected in consultation with participating units, taking into account the potential number of students, their research interests and those of the participating units.
Political Economy: Core Concepts
Core concepts in political economy, drawn from classical and contemporary writings. Topics will be selected in consultation with participating units, taking into account the potential number of students, their research interests and those of the participating units.
Note: 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.
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
Admission
Type 2 Diploma
Applicants must be enrolled at Carleton University in a master's or doctoral program in a related discipline. Not available to students enrolled in the MA in Political Economy.
Type 3 Diploma
Applicants must possess an honours bachelor or equivalent four-year undergraduate university degree in a social sciences, humanities, or disciplinary program relevant to Work and Labour. Applicants without these qualifications may be considered for admission with a non-honours bachelor's degree and significant relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of labour issues.
Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
All master's candidates must maintain B standing or better (GPA of 8.0). A candidate may, with the recommendation of the Institute and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, be allowed a grade of C+ in 0.5 credit.
Regularly Scheduled Break
For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for the:
- M.A. Political Economy including all concentrations and specializations, and
- Graduate Diploma in Work and Labour
is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.
Note: a Regularly Scheduled Break as described for immigration purposes does not supersede the requirement for continuous registration in Thesis, Research Essay, or Independent Research Project as described in Section 8.2 of the Graduate General Regulations.