Political Science (PSCI)
32 courses in the 1969–70 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Department of Political Science
R.G. Stevens, B.A. (Los Angeles}, A.M.
Ph.D. (Chicago)
Faculty listed in 1969–70
J.E. Kersell, 8.4., M.A. (Queen's), Ph.D. (London)
T.H. Qualter, B.A. (New Zealand), Ph.D. {London} S..Andracki, LL.M. (Poznan), M.Sc. (London), Ph.D. (McGill) A.D. Nelson, 4.B., A.M., Ph.D. (Chicago)
J.M. Wilson, B.A., M.A. (Toronto)
J.E. Anderson, B.A. (Manitoba), M.A. (Princeton)
R.V. Edington, B.A. (San Francisco State), M.A.
Ph.D. (Washington)
L.G.E. Edmondson, B.Soc.Sc. (Birmingham), M.A. (Queen's), (on leave of absence 1969-70}
Faculty listed in 1969–70
R.W. Hansen, B.A. (Rockford), M.A. (Princeton)
W.R. Mathie, B.A. (McMaster), A.M. (Chicago)
Undergraduate Programmes
The Department of Political Science offers a series of undergraduate programmes designed to meet the needs of students with varying interests.
Students choosing a three-year General programme in Political Science (see the University’s requirements for the General Programme on p. 18 must complete, before graduation, Political Science 260 and one of Political Science 220 or 320.
Students choosing an Honours Programme in Political Science (see p. 41) must complete, before graduation, a course in International Politics, Political Science 260, and one of Political Science 220 or 320. Honours students may elect to pursue a series of connected courses as a minor programme in a related discipline such as Economies, History, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology in consultation with the departments involved.
A number of joint Honours Programmes have been arranged for students who wish to obatin a broad training in related disciplines. These are.
(a} Honours Economics and Political Science (p. 22)
(b) Honours French and Political Science (p. 30)
(c) Honours History and Political Science (p. 36)
(d) Honours Philosophy and Political Science (p. 39)
(e) Honours Political Science and Sociology (p. 41)
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 Department’s graduate brochure provides details of the requirements for this degree.
Students in upper years in Faculties other than Arts are encouraged to consult with the Denartment in arranocine first rnurses in Political Sri.
PSCI 105 Introduction to the Political Process 1
A study of political ideas and processes, democratic and other. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 106 Introduction to the Political Process 2
An introduction to modern political systems. Prerequisite: Political Science 105*. 3 hours, Winter term.
PSCI 115 Introduction to Politics 1
A study of the ideas, concepts, and processes of the modern political system. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 116 Introduction to Politics 2
A study of selected aspects of government and politics. Prerequisite. Political Science 115*. 3 hours. Winter ternt.
PSCI 220 The History of Political Theory
A history of the development of western political theory from the time of Socrates to the present day. No prerequisite for students in upper vears. 3 hours.
PSCI 251 Comparative Politics
An introduction to comparative method in, and alternative approaches to, the study of politics. Prerequisite: An introductory course in Political Science or equivalent. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 252 West European Government and Politics
A comparative study of selected aspects of government and politics in west Europe. Prerequisite: Political Science 251*. 3 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 260 Canadian Government and Politics
A critical examination of the institutions and practices of the Canadian political system. No prerequisite for students in upper vears. 3 hours.
PSCI 264 American Government and Polites
The theory and practice of the American political system as revealed by the institutions and operations of American national government. Prerequisite: An introductory course in Political Science or equivalent. 3 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 265 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. Prerequisite: An introductory course in Political Science or equivatent. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 266 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 265*. 3 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 268 The Government and Politics of China
An examination of the Chinese political system under the Republican, Nationalist, and Communist regimes, with an investigation of the traditional Chinese and contemporary Western thought incorporated in the ideologies of these regimes. No prerequisite for students in upper years.
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PSCI 281 International Politics
Sovereignty and internationalism. The adjustment of conflict in the contemporary political environment. Prerequisite: An introductory course in Political Science or equivalent. 3 hours. Fail term.
PSCI 282 An Introduction te International Institutions
Concepts and rules of international aw relevant to the development of international institutions. The United Nations and regional systems. Prerequisite; An introductory course in Political Science or equivalent. 3 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 320 Problems in Political Philosophy
The course will examine each year a selected problem or problems in political philosophy through the study of a number of writings selected from certain major classical and modern political philosophers. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours.
PSCI 330 Public 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 hours.
PSCI 340 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 hours.
PSCI 353 Comparatite 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, and non-Communist political systems in which a large or significant Communist party exists. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 359 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 hours.
PSCI 373 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 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 374 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 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 312 Department of Political Science
PSCI 377 The Mass Media and the Political Process
An examination of the structure and operations of the mass media and their effects upon and role in the political processes of North American, and particularly Canadian, government. Special emphasis is placed upon print, radio, television, film and advertising media and upon problems of audience conditioning and media control. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 380 Theory and Practice of International Relations
An examination of the concepts of international relations and the study of International Relations as a discipline. A treatment of foreign policy analysis with special emphasis on components of national power and methods and trends in the pursuit of national and collective interests. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours.
PSCI 421 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 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 441 The Politics of French Canada
A study of the principles, practices and personalities of French Canadian politics. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours. Fall term. (Not offered 1969-70).
PSCI 450 The Politics of the Developing Areas
An analysis of political systems and processes in the transitional societies of Africa, Asia and Latin America. (Students who elect Political Science 450 for credit may not register in Political Science 453* or 454* for credit). Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours.
PSCI 451 Defence Policy and National Security
A study of Canadian and American national defence 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 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 452 Comparative CivilMilitary 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. Admission by consent of instructor. 3 hours. Winter term.
PSCI 453 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 hours. Fall term.
PSCI 454 African Politics
An intensive study of the political systems of selected African countries. A deat mee Le. Annee AL Pee ee ne