We will collect and analyze data to explore current political issues and communicate the findings. Teachings will be drawn from politics and data analysis. We will combine in-class modules with data storytelling assignments to bring to life the issues and solutions to current political issues. Data storytelling assignments can include: a long form journalism article telling a data- driven story, a physical sculpture for installation in a public venue that reinterprets data in an artistic way, textile art, and data-based visuals in service of public education.
385-1N1-DW
Introduction to Political Science
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
This course will introduce students to political science as the study of power and governance. Students will learn key political concepts used to explain how decisions are made by and for groups of people. Students will be introduced to the basic institutions of democratic and non-democratic states, to political ideologies, and to governmental and non-governmental actors. Finally, they will reflect critically on a current local and/or global political issue.
385-A02-DW
Canadian Democracy
3 - 0 - 3
45
Description for Course:
Students will understand the historical foundations of the Canadian government while analyzing the role and relationships of its major components. They will explain underlying values in Canadian politics, and evaluate the extent to which Canadian judicial institutions and political processes reflect the expectations of citizens.
