PSCI 103 Introduction to Political Ideas
A study of some of the leading political ideas of the contemporary world.
3 lectures. Fall term.
(This course is designed specifically for students in co-operative programmes.)
Political Science (PSCI)
44 courses in the 1968–69 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Political Science
A.D. Nelson, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. (Chicago) Associate Professor
Faculty listed in 1968–69
Chairman of the Department T.H. Qualter, B.A. (New Zealand}, Ph.D. (London) Professor J.E. Kersell, B.A., M.A. (Queen's), Ph.D. (London) Visiting Associate Professor S. Andracki, LL.M. (Poznan), M.Sc. (London), Ph.D. (McGill) Associate Professor J D.R. Gordon, B.A. (Queen's), M.A. (Toronto) Associate Professor J.E. Anderson, B.A. (Manitoba), M.A. (Princeton) Assistant Professor
L.G.E. Edmondson, B. Soc.Sc. (Birmingham), M.A. (Queen’s) Assistant Professor (On leave of absence 1968-69)
Faculty listed in 1968–69
D.E. Epstein, B.A. (Hamilton College), M.A. {Princeton} Assistant Professor R.W. Hansen, B.A. (Rockford College), M.A. (Princeton) , Assistant Professor K.E. Rawling (Miss), 4.8. (Catawba College) Assistant Professor J.M. Wilson, B.A., M.A. (Toronto) Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Programmes
The Department of Political Science offers a series of undergraduate programmes designed to meet the needs of students with varying interests.
1) General Programme. Students choosing a three-year General programme in Political Science (See the University’s requirements for the General Course on p. 19) must complete, before graduation, Political Science 250 and 280.
2) Honours Programme. Students choosing an Honours Programme in Political Science (See p. 44) may elect to pursue a series of connected courses as a minor programme in a related discipline such as Economics, History, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology in consultation with the departments involved.
3) Joint Honours Programmes. A number of joint Honours Programmes have been arranged for students who wish to obtain a broad training in related disciplines. These are.
(a) Honours Economics and Political Science (p.21)
(b) Honours French and Political Science (p.30)
(c) Honours History and Political Science (p.38)
4) Minor Programme. The Department will be glad to recommend a connected series of courses in Political Science beyond the first year for students majoring in related disciplines.
Graduate Programme The Department of Political Science offers a programme leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The departmental graduate brochure provides details of the require-
ments for this degree.
Undergraduate Courses
Note
Students in upper years in Faculties other than Arts are encouraged to. consult with the Department in arranging first courses in Political Science, which need not necessarily be at the 100 level.
(2) The number of hours or lectures shown after the course description is an attempt to indicate the “normal”; each instructor determines how often his particular class will meet.
PSCI 104 Introduction to Political Practices
A comparative treatment of the institutions and practices of modern government, with particular reference to Canada.
3 lectures. Winter term.
(This course is designed specifically for students in co-operative programmes.)
PSCI 110 Democratic Government
An examination of the theory and practice of constitutional democracy in modern industrial “‘mass’’ society. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between basic political objectives and general features of organization, procedure, and practice.
3 lectures.
PSCI 112 Introduction to Politics
A study of political values, ideas, and ideologies, democratic and other, together with a study of modern political systems. 3 lectures.
114, The Communist World. An introduction to the theory and practice of Marxism and a study of the diversity in international communism. 3 lectures.
PSCI 248 The Legal Process
An analysis of the manner in which the Common Law functions together with an examination of the courts as a social institution.
3 lectures. Fall term (not offered 1968-69)
PSCI 249 Administrative Law
Discusses the issues raised by delegation of legislative and executive authority and the proliferation of administrative boards.
3 lectures. Winter term.
{Not offered 1968-69)
PSCI 250 The History of Political Theory
A history of the development of western political theory from the time of Socrates to the present day.
Department of Political Science
PSCI 262 International Politics. Sovereignty and Internationalism. The adjustment of con-
flict in the contemporary political environment. 3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 263 An introduction to International Institutions
Concepts and rules of international law relevant to the development of international institutions. The United Nations and regional systems.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 280 Canadian Government and Politics
A critical examination of the institutions and practices of the Canadian political system. 3 lectures.
PSCI 284 American Government and Politics
The theory and practice of the American political system as revealed by the institutions and operations of American national government.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 286 Soviet Government and Politics
A survey of the development of Soviet political structures with an analysis of the relative influence of ideological goals on the one hand and social forces on the other.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 287 Problems in Soviet Politics
A study of the sources and formulation of selected policies in the Stalin and post-Stalin periods , including analysis of Soviet foreign policy.
Prerequisite: Political Science 286*.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 288 Comparative Politics
An introduction comparative method in, and alternative approaches to, the study of politics. 3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 289 West European Government and Politics
A comparative study of selected aspects of government and politics in west Europe.
Prerequisite: Political Science 288*.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 351 The State and Economic Life
An analytical and comparative study of the growth of government intervention in the economic process, and of the development of the welfare state.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall Term.
PSCI 365 The International Political System
Analysis of international politics with special emphasis on components of national power and methods of pursuing national and collective interests.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 370 Pablic Administration
A comparative analysis of the public services of the major democracies with particular reference to the legal basis, organization, and political and judicial control of the administrative process.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 371 Urban Politics and Policy Problems
An analytical study of the responses of various urban political systems to contemporary metropolitan problems. Emphasis is on research and a critical examination of the theory and practice of municipal government, city politics, patterns of community decision-making, intergovernmental relations, and public policies.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 384 Comparative Models of Political Development
An examination of various theo- ‘ries of political development and their application to traditional and modern political systems. Examples will be drawn from divergent political ideologies and will include the Soviet model, with emphasis on the Central Asian Republics, the democratic model of Japan and an example of a country that has not enjoyed notable success in political modernization.
Prerequisite. Political Science 288* or consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 385 Comparative Communist Political Systems
An examination of selected aspects of various Communist political systems. e.g.: political socialization, national minority questions, and problems of political legitimacy. Some attention will also be given to Marxist and Marxist-Leninist ideology, the international Communist movement, and non-Communist political systems in which a large or significant Communist Party exists.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 386 Authoritarian Politics
A study of the organization, tactics and mass appeals of non-democratic and radical movements in competition for political power in developing and modern societies, together with a comparative analysis of the functioning of selected Communist, Fascist and Nationalist political systems.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 394 Political Parties
An analytical and comparative study of the development, organization, activity and function of political parties, and the nature of contemporary party systems.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 395 Interest Group Politics
A study of interest group theory and comparative analysis of the internal politics of interest groups and their role in the political process. Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Winter term.
Department of Political Science
450*-455*. Advanced Theory Seminars. A series of half courses providing for a detailed study of the political theory of one selected period or school. One or more of these courses may be offered in each year.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 461 Defence Poliicy and National Security
A study of Canadian and American national defense policy as affected by the constitutional and political setting, as well as its relation to foreign policy. Emphasis will be placed on the role of interest groups like the scientific community in the formulation of defence policy. Some attention will be given to strategic doctrine.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 462 Comparative Civil-Military Politics
An examination of the relationships between the military establishment and the civilian authority in selected countries. Attention will be given to the role of the military in modernizing or modern society, the nature of the military socialization of society, and the influence of the military on the formation of public policy.
Prerequisite: Political Science 461* or consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 465 Theories of International Politics
A critical examination of alternative approaches to the study of international politics.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 480 The Politics of the Developing Areas
An analysis of political systems and processes in the transitional societies of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 481 The Politics of French Canada
A study of the principles, practices and personalities of French Canadian politics.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Fall term (not offered 1968-69).
PSCI 482-485 Comparative Government Seminars
A series of half courses in the government and politics of selected countries, regions or systems.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures.
PSCI 492 Voting Behaviour
A comparative study of the motivations underlying electoral choice in Canada, Great Britain and the United States.
Admission by consent of instructor.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 498 Senior Research Seminar
Admission by consent of instructor. 3 lectures.
Senior Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
Note: Courses at the 500 level are open to senior undergraduates and to students in qualifying programmes as well as to those in graduate programmes. Admission in all cases is by consent of the instructor.
500*-510*. Special Subjects. In any year one or more subjects may be offered as special seminars. Course descriptions will be announced at the time of registration.
PSCI 550 Contemporary Democratic Theory
An examination of recent and contemporary theories of democratic government. 3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 560 Canadian Foreign Policy
A critical examination of the sources, challenges and methods of Canadian foreign policy together with case studies of major contemporary issues.
3 lectures. Winter term.
PSCI 581 Power and Society
A critical inquiry into the nature, distribution and exercise of power, with particular reference to American and Canadian society. Consideration will be given to analysis and evaluation of various interpretative theories of power, e.g. “elitism,” and “pluralism,” and the relationship of power to political institutions, both public and private.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 582 Comparative Politics in the “Old” Commonwealth
An analytical comparison of institutions and processes as they have developed in various systems of the “old” Commonwealth such as Britain, Canada and Australia.
3 lectures. Fall term.
PSCI 583 Comparative Politics in the “New” Commonwealth
An analytical comparison of politics in some of the ‘tnew” systems of the Commonwealth such as India, Pakistan and Nigeria.
3 lectures. Winter term.
§91*. The Election Process. An analytical and comparative treatment of electoral machinery and law, voting systems, and redistribution problems. 3 lectures. Fall term.
592*, Public Opinion and Propaganda. A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda. 3 lectures. Winter term.
§93. Political Behaviour. An examination of the objectives, characteristics, and problems of contemporary research on political behaviour, with emphasis on democratic electoral behaviour..
3 lectures.
594*, The Communications Media. A study of the impact of the mass communications media on the political process. 3 lectures. Fall term.
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Graduate Courses
PSCI 652 Political Theory
Selected themes in political theory.
PSCI 660 International Politics
Contemporary theoretical and empirical problems in international politics.
PSCI 680 Canadian Politics
Selected problems of the Canadian political system.
PSCI 681 Comparative Politics
Theories and concepts of comparative politics.
PSCI 693 Behavioural Studies
Problems in the study of political behaviour.