THEORY. POLITICS. DECISION-MAKING.
Welcome to the Department of Political Science
Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour.
Political Science is the systematic study of government, politics and political behaviour, in a rapidly changing world. It studies how a society governs itself at all levels and various ideas about how it should be governed in the future. Government is a core component of power and policy structures - it authors how a society organizes itself for collective action. Political structures and governments are in constant flux and that makes this a very exciting major to choose. Politics is a central component of our culture and daily it grows more complicated due to globalization issues and world events.
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Department Highlights
Dr. Stephanie Kerr – POLI 4300A (F2024): Terrorism and Extremist Violence in Europe, Russia, Eurasia
Dr. Stephanie KERR will be teaching POLI 4300A (Terrorism and Extremist Violence in Europe, Russia, Eurasia) on Mondays/Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. and POLI 2310A (Comparative Politics and Government) on Mondays/Wednesdays: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dr. Lars Hallström - POLI 3850A (F2024): Public and Social Policy in Canada
Dr. Lars HALLSTROM will be offering POLI. 3850A: (Public and Social Policy in Canada)
It is scheduled for Mondays/Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dr. John von Heyking, Chair – POLI 2511A (F2024): Introduction to Political Theory
Dr. John von HEYKING will be teaching POLI 2511A (Introduction to Political Theory) on Tuesdays/Thursdays: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. and POLI 3500A: (Justice, Democracy and Tyranny) on Fridays 12:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Dr. Jodi Bruhn – POLI 3850A (W2025): Dissidence and Totalitarianism Rule
Dr. Jodi BRUHN will be teaching POLI 3850A (Dissidence and Totalitarianism Rule) on Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Xavier Crosby - Winner of the 2022 Mahon Family Sport Award
In 2022, I had the honor of being chosen as a recipient of the Mahon Family Sport award along with 8 other incredible Pronghorn athletes. Receiving this award meant the world to me. Excellence in sport is something that we all aspire to achieve, but recognition for the things that we do beyond our events, recognition for our hard work in the classroom, our volunteer efforts, and our involvement in the community is the type of achievement that I believe all Pronghorns strive for. Receiving the Mahon Family Sport Award was also deeply moving. To know that the President of our university believed so strongly in what we were striving to achieve as Pronghorns that he and his family would offer financial support is a feeling of belonging and support that very few student athletes will ever have the chance to feel.
Shining Student Shada Aborawi
Beginning her academic adventure at the University of Lethbridge with a clear focus on political science, Shada Aborawi's curiosity led her to expand her studies into social studies education, adding a valuable layer to …
Shining Student Francis Ayotte (BA '23)
Francis Ayotte (BA ’23) discovered his passion when, during his undergraduate studies, he switched from digital audio arts to political science. Here, he discovered an enthusiasm for writing and researching, paving the …
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