PSCI 300Theories of Political Economy

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Political Science

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Students will gain an understanding of the foundational theories and perspectives that form and inform the political economy tradition. Through course-assigned and research-based writing and discussion, students will critically analyze the principal ideas upon which capitalism (and/or other political-economic systems) has been explained, defended, and criticized.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8063	43 / 50	MW 13:00–14:20

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Spring 2022

Jul 5, 2022 Good/ easy PSCI 300/400 level courses to take 2 points, 1 comment

u/copehagen: “Hi, Does anyone have any PSCI 300/400 level course recommendations? I am in my final year and I need to keep my major average 70 and up”

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Spring 2016

May 20, 2016 What are y'all taking for electives? 3 points, 23 comments

“Thought about it and probably going to actually learn some Chinese (parents are Chinese) by taking CHINA 120R. How bout you guys?”

u/TheZarosian: “… 363 (Canadian Constitutional Law) Electives - FR 151 (breadth requirement) Either another PSCI 300 level or Stats, depending on whether my Grade 12 Data knowledge is good enough to learn SPSS. …”