OPTN.GLPP - Global Power & Politics - Option
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Option in Global Power & Politics
The Option in Global Power & Politics (GP) is offered by the Global Politics Section within the Department of Political Studies. It is intended for students interested in developing a critical understanding of the formal and informal, visible and hidden structures of power in the global age. A critical approach starts from the premise that the most urgent political problems of our time pose fundamental moral problems that require not only goodwill and commitment, but a deep understanding of the mechanisms of global power and politics. From imperialism and resource wars to the corruption of both liberal democracy and socialism, as well as the ubiquitous rise of inequality, those who desire to make a difference must seek this expanded knowledge. While housed in the social sciences, the Option also seeks to appeal to politically-minded students in the sciences and the humanities. The Option in Global Power & Politics is closely tied to the work done in the Centre for the Critical Study of Global Power & Politics. Students are invited to participate in the work of the Centre. Students are strongly encouraged to explore the thesis option in their final year of study.
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours degree in any subject may graduate with an Option in Global Power & Politics if they have successfully completed the following 5.0 credits:
1.0 credit from POST 2200Y or 2230Y
2.0 credits from 3000-level POST (GP) courses or HIST 3150Y/3151H or GDST-GESO-POST 3881H
2.0 credits from 4000-level POST (GP) courses
The following courses carry the designation “GP” in the Political Studies section of the Calendar. See Political Studies for course descriptions:
POST 2200Y
POST 3200H
POST-CAST 3210H
POST-SOCI 3230Y
POST 3240H
POST 3905Y/3906H
POST 3960Y
POST 4030Y
POST 4200H
POST-SOCI 4210Y
POST 4340H
POST 4341H
POST 4905Y/4906H
POST 4960H