{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:18:52","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/pols\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Department of Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Politics plays a part in almost every aspect of our lives, from the courtroom to the boardroom to the living room. Politics is not only about power and authority, but also about holding those in power accountable, exercising democratic rights and engaging in active citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our program is relevant, dynamic and applicable in today\u2019s world. Our location in one of the fastest growing and most diverse places in the globe enriches our unique learning environment, which combines scholarly work and hands-on experience. You\u2019ll learn alongside a diversity of students with a wealth of experiences and world views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our vibrant, internationally recognized community of educators, scholars, practitioners, activists and engaged citizens. Our instructors are leading in several research frontiers, offering the kind of depth and breadth few departments in the world can match. You\u2019ll see them frequently in the public sphere and media, contributing to current debates. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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