PSCI 302Local Government

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Political Science

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

How do Canadian local governments function? Students will study the relationship between municipalities and other levels of government, current governance challenges facing local officials, and the design and implementation of public policy within a complex local political environment.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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From 3 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

Local government is definetly an overlooked topic. Choose the topic for the final assignement well, prioritize something that you can find resarch on easily and that you understand. (F25)

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Very useful to learn, helped me understand what municipalities do.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention PSCI 302, May 2021 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2023

Nov 12, 2023 Environment, Resources and Sustainability- Info for Incoming Students 16 points, 1 comment

u/Extra-Ad-7289: “… provide you with sufficient information about the Canadian political climate (ex PSCI 260, PSCI 302, SDS 231R). The degree is designed this way. The same goes for science. …”

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Spring 2021

May 29, 2021 Has anyone taken: PSCI 302 or 331 1 point, 1 comment

u/impatientmusicfan: “Looking to take either 302, or 331 as an elective in the fall. Figuring that they pertain to the same content (perhaps one focuses on local government a bit more), I was wondering which course is less of a pain.”