Hello everyone!
This is my first blog EVER so please bear with me until I get the hang of this!
I have briefly skimmed over the course outline for PSCI 260 (Introduction to Canadian Politics at the University of Waterloo) so I know that creating (and adding to) a blog is a course requirement, but I do not remember the details of what our blog is to include, touch upon etc. Though the thought of checking my course syllabus crossed my mind, I thought it would be more interesting to post my first blog about why I decided to take this course, what I hope to learn from it etc. before officially beginning a “course requirement” (why does that phrase have has such a negative connotation?)!
Why I Took This Course
I initially took this course because it was compulsory and because it fit nicely into my schedule (taking 5 classes and working over 35 hours a week doesn’t give me much of a choice though)! However, as I read the description more thoroughly, I thought to myself “hey, this seems like a neat intro course to gain a brief overview of the Canadian political system”. I strongly believe in the ‘right to vote’…some of it because of interest in politics, but a lot of it because I was raised to understand the importance of my single vote. I have always had an underlying interest in politics; I have VERY strong opinions on pretty much everything and when I see things going wrong (like a lot of the decisions our government makes *cough*), it makes me want to do something to fix it!
My Expectations of this Course
I hope to learn many things about the Canadian government, its setup, rules, policies etc. so that I can become a more informed voter and a more informed Canadian in general. I would also feel like a hypocrite if I dared voice my opinion on a subject of which I have little to no background on. I believe, as a Canadian, it is my responsibility to be the change I want to see; it is important that I am aware of current issues currently being debated in the country I live in—whether they be issues about religion, economics etc., I want to know what is happening in the world around me.
So, all in all, I want to gain a deeper insight into the Canadian political system, the past issues that have shaped our country and the current concerns facing our world right now.
One more thing I want to note, why does the word “blog” (used in any of its forms) show up as a misspelled word on Microsoft programs…I mean, it’s this whole blogging thing supposed to be “cutting edge” and “a new leading technology” type-thing? Just thought that was rather ironic!
Until next time…
Erin
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