Local Government
EX 1111 is offered this fall:
Students will learn to compare and contrast the features of the local government systems across Canada, examine internal governing structures along with some of the key responsibilities of local government, and assess future challenges and prospects. Local governments will be placed within Canada’s federal system and will trace the foundations of the systems and their evolution through various reforms and restructuring.
Course at a glance
- Aimed at individuals interested in moving into higher level responsibilities in the local government field; our student body includes municipal government employees in planning, corporate services, economic development, operations, finance, and more.
- Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Participate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Provide timely introductory information about local government in Canada.
- Have acquired an informal, online student local government community of interest.
- Describe current issues and trends in local government.
- Identify a variety of approaches and models for organizing local governments and their services.
- Have an enhanced personal understanding of the legislative, leadership and service roles of local governments.
Offered:
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- For those interested in pursuing the NACLAA Level I certificate, this course is recommended to be taken at the beginning of the program.
- This course also fulfills 39 of the required elective hours for the ALUP certificate program.
Sep 11, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
David GunnID: david-gunn
Textbook
Required
TINDAL
Local Government In Canada
9 edition
ISBN 9780176582975
Class info
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- For those interested in pursuing the NACLAA Level I certificate, this course is recommended to be taken at the beginning of the program.
- This course also fulfills 39 of the required elective hours for the ALUP certificate program.
Currently counts towards:
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└39-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.