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Course ID	Course
POLS 391	POLS 391 Canadian Governmental Leadership Course Credits: 3 In the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Cross-listed: HIST/SOCI 391 Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre.
POLS 392	POLS 392 Ethics and Public Affairs Course Credits: 3 The philosophical basis for and nature of ethical decision-making. Recent and contemporary ethical issues facing leaders in the political, business, and communication fields. Students observe how leaders engage ethical dilemmas in the Ottawa setting of their discipline. Cross-listed: SOCI 392 Prerequisite(s): Admission into Laurentian Leadership Centre
POLS 421	POLS 421 The Contemporary Middle East Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the concerns of contemporary political, economic, and social development such as state consolidation, ethnic and social movements, poverty, and conflict through study of the political economy of the Middle East. Students explore the region through analysis of selected Middle Eastern states, cultures, and emergent issues such as underdevelopment, religious and ethnic movements, external intervention, and regional conflicts and disputes. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies (POLS 211 and 308 recommended), or instructor's consent.
POLS 422	POLS 422 Contemporary South Asia Course Credits: 3 An in-depth study of the political and economic challenges among selected South Asian states, highlighting the relationship between government policies and social development. This course deals with themes such as democracy, economic reform, ethnic and civil conflict, gender relations, religion, and relations between the states of South Asia. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211 or by instructor's permission.
POLS 430	POLS 430 Global Politics Course Credits: 3 A seminar course devoted to intensive study of selected issues in contemporary global politics. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211; or instructor's consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
POLS 431	POLS 431 Religion and Global Politics Course Credits: 3 A survey of religion as a theme in global politics, beginning with case studies in the relationship of religion to politics and foreign policy in various areas of the world and among various religious traditions. Topics include religion and the politics of states, human rights, peace and conflict, international development, globalization, and the foundations of global order. Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 and 211 or by instructor's permission
POLS 436	POLS 436 Canadian-US Relations Course Credits: 3 A survey of relations between the two countries from their origins, ranging from military and diplomatic to intellectual and cultural contacts. Comparative developments in the two nations are examined. Cross-listed: HIST 436. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 234, or instructor's consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
POLS 440	POLS 440 The Evolution of Canadian Foreign Policy Course Credits: 3 An overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. This course examines the domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy. Cross-listed: HIST 440 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of political studies including POLS 211 or 234, or instructor's consent.
RELS 285	RELS 285 Introduction to Missions Course Credits: 3 This course introduces basic concepts in missiology. Foundational notions from Old Testament and New Testament theology of missions are explored. As well, this course considers the rise and development of the missionary movement from apostolic times to the present. Issues arising from applied anthropology as it relates to cross-cultural communication are also developed. Special emphasis is given to discussion of important trends and select strategies in contemporary world mission.

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