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 4480E; the former Political Science 4431F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honuors Specialization or Honours Double Major in Political Science or Sociology; or enrolment in the Certificate or Diploma in Critical Security Studies; or permission of the department.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours. Cross-listed with Political Science 4480E.