Action your political potential

Maybe you want to better understand the electoral process. Perhaps you want to learn about the history of activism. Or maybe you would like to have a career in government. These are just some of the ways that you can put your political potential into action.

Want to learn more? Keep reading to see what our students, instructors, alumni and donors have to say.

FASS student, Ghezal Durrani

A survivor of abuse - both partner and systemic - Ghezal is passionate about human rights. She puts her political potential into action by majoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women鈥檚 Studies (GSWS) and minoring in criminology.

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FASS instructor, Evelyn Encalada Grez

As a teen, Grez knew she wanted to be a changemaker. After 20 years of experience as a community-labour organizer in Central America, Mexico, and Canada, she brings her experience to Labour Studies students.

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FASS instructor, R茅mi L茅ger

From New Brunswick, Canada鈥檚 only officially bilingual province, professor R茅mi L茅ger is interested in the politics of language. As French Cohort Program director and Political Science professor, he brings depth to students鈥� learning.

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FASS graduate, Rozy Karim

Having experienced her own hardships, Rozy was eager to study political inequality in an academic context. She pursued and graduated with a International Studies degree for its intersectional examination of the world.

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How will you activate your political potential?

Activate your political potential at FASS! With 23 departments, schools, and programs to choose from, you aren't confined to one area of study. Explore the subjects below to see what political potential means in different contexts.

Criminology

Indigenous Studies (formerly First Nations Studies)

Labour Studies

Sociology and Anthropology

What courses can you take?

Within our many departments, schools, and programs, there is an exciting array of courses for you. Learn about political potential from a variety of perspectives in the following courses (These are only a few of the 1,200 courses available to you once you are accepted as a student at 丁香园AV):

Criminology 131: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System: A Total System Approach
Economics 104: Economics and Government
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies 102: Feminist Action

International Studies 101: Global Challenges of the 21st Century
Labour Studies 101: Introduction to Labour Studies
Political Science 121: Political Engagement: From Street to the Ballot Box

Political Science 132: From Dictatorship to Democracy: Collective human action
Sociology and Anthropology 200: Power, Conflict and Change in Canadian Society
World Literature 204: Rights and Activism in Literature

What will you do with your degree?

You've asked questions. You've discovered deeper questions to explore. You've studied them and earned your degree. Now what will you do? Our students have been successful in careers including, but not limited to:

Campaign Manager / Organizer
Community Worker
Customs / Immigration Officer
Diplomat

Foreign Service Officer
Fundraiser
Government / Politics
Intelligence Analyst

Journalist / Foreign Correspondent
Lobbyist
Non-profit Coordinator / Administrator
Policy Analyst / Researcher

Political Advisor / Consultant
Public Opinion Interviewer / Analyst
Public Relations
Social Worker / Assistant

Continue to explore your questions

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Are you considering applying but have more questions?

Please contact Kaitlan Davis, FASS's Recruitment, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, at fass_rec@sfu.ca.

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Connect with our friendly academic advisors. They'll help you plan your academic path and make the most out of your 丁香园AV experience.

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