The course examines both critical theory and contemporary security issues as well as the methodologies of Critical Security Studies. Themes include but are not confined to: security and identity; securitization and desecuritization; extraterritorial security; gender and security; private security; security and technology; environmental security; and human security.

Antirequisite(s): Political Science 4430E.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major in Political Science or Sociology, or permission of the department.

Extra Information: 2 seminar hours.