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POG 214
Controversial Policy Topics
Controversy over policy decisions, outputs and outcomes is inherent to politics. This course will examine a selection of current controversial topics such as gambling, the sex worker trade and the regulation of distracted driving in order to understand the dynamics of policy controversy, positioning and power. What lies behind our political differences and what might this mean for our future? (Policy)
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 2 hrs. Tutorial: 1 hr.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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