POL 204

This course introduces students to the public policy process in Canada. It examines the formation, implementation, and effects of public policies in specific areas such as health policy, immigration policy, language policy, welfare policy, and foreign policy. A particular emphasis is placed on Indigenous public policies. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course introduces students to the public policy process in Canada. It examines the formation, implementation, and effects of public policies in specific areas such as health policy, immigration policy, language policy, welfare policy, and foreign policy. A particular emphasis is placed on Indigenous public policies.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>POL 204 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements. POL 100 and/or POL 104 are recommended as prerequisites.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> This online-synchronous Course requires students to join the class online on the specified day/time. Scheduled in Pacific time. Required in-person Mid-Term (instructor will advise day/time) and Final Exam (scheduled during the final exam period), both at the North Vancouver Campus.<br/><strong>