PSCI 115 Introduction to Politics 1
An introduction to the origin and development of some of the leading political ideas of the modern world, and their relationship to.contemporary society. Fail term
Political Science (PSCI)
56 courses in the 1974–75 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Students who wish to combine a study of Political Science with a broad training in a related discipline such as Sociology or History, or in fact in any other discipline in which they are interested, can do so in a joint honours programme. It is possible to combine the Political Science joint honours requirements (see Chapter 8) with the requirements made by Anthropology, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology. For a joint honours programme in any other discipline, please consult the Political Science Department and the other department concerned. Students choosing a joint Honours programme involving Political Science must complete, before graduation, the equivalent of six full courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level of which three must be from three different fields of the discipline as defined above.
The Department will be glad to recommend a connected series of courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level for students majoring in other disciplines such as Sociology, History, or Planning. In addition, it is now possible for students in co-op studies in Math, Science, Engineering or Recreation to add a wide range of Political Science courses to their programmes.
Students who have completed no fewer than six full courses in Political Science in a joint honours programme or 9 full courses in Political Science in an honours Political Science programme are now eligible to enter studies leading to an Ontario secondary school ‘Type A’ teaching certificate in Political Science.
Graduate Programme
The Department of Political Science:offers a programme leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The programme consists of the equivalent of two full courses and a thesis. Highly personalized, flexible instruction is also offered in the form of reading courses. The equivalent of four full courses will be offered in 1974-75. These are in Canadian Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. For more information, please consult the Graduate Calendar or the Political Science Department.
Undergraduate Courses
Extensive descriptions of the content of Political Science courses are available in the Department at the time of pre-registration.
PSCI 602 Department of Political Science
PSCI 116 Introduction to Politics 2
A study of selected aspects of government and politics. Prerequisite: Political Science 115*, or consent of instructor Winter term .
PSCI 221 The History of Political Theory 1: The Classical Period
The first part of a history of the development of western political theory from the time of Socrates to the present day. An examination in depth of a few political theories of central importance | in the emergence of modern political theory from its ancient origins, ; No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Fall term
PSCI 222 The History of Political ~ Theory 2: The Modern Period
The second part of a history of the development of western political theory from the time of Socrates to the present day. An examination in depth of a few political theories of central importance in the emergence of modern political theory from its ancient origins. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above ; Winter term
PSCI 224 Quantitative Analysis Note
An introduction to the use of quantitative methods in Political Science. Only a rudimentary understanding of mathematics is required. Open only to Political Science majors Winter term Not offered in 1974-75
Political Science majors who wish to take a course in quantitative analysis in 1974-75 are advised to take Sociology 202* or Sociology 231*. Please consult the Political Science Department about the details.
PSCI 225 Political Theory 1
A survey of the principal ideas of the leading political thinkers’ in the development of western political theory from the earliest times to the seventeenth century, based on an examination of their implicit and explicit assumptions about the nature of the different societies in which they lived. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above , Fall term
PSCI 226 Political Theory 2
A survey of the principal ideas of the leading political thinkers in the development of western political theory from the seventeenth century to the present, based on an examination of their implicit or explicit assumptions about the nature of the different societies in which they lived. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Winter term
PSCI 251 Comparative Politics 1
An examination of the concepts employed in comparative political analysis with special reference to organic, mechanistic, geometric, and dialectical models. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Fall term .
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PSCI 252 Comparative Politics 2
The application of the concepts studied in Political Science 251* to specific political systems. The areas studied may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Political Science 251* Winter term
PSCI 260 Canadian Government and Politics
A critical examination of the institutions and practices of the Canadian political system. (Students in co-operative programmes may take either or both halves of this course as 260A in the Fall and Spring terms and 260B in the Winter term). No prerequisite for students in the second year and above
PSCI 262 Soviet Government and Politics
A survey of the development of Soviet political structures with analysis of the relative influence of ideological goals on the one hand and social forces on the other. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Winter term
PSCI 264 American Government and Politics
The theory and practice of the American political system as revealed by the institutions and operations of American national government. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Winter term
PSCI 268 British Government and Politics
An examination of the uniquely British characteristics of the — British political system. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Winter term
PSCI 281 International Politics 1
Sovereignty and interdependence. The concept of the International System. Political change in the contemporary world. No prerequisite for students in the second year and above Fall term
PSCI 282 International Politics 2
Development of the concept of system especially with reference to conditions and patterns of international politics. Prerequisite: Political Science 281* or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 321 Marxist Theory
An examination of the formation of Marx’s method and of its significance for the proletariat. No prerequisite for students in the third year and above Fall term
PSCI 322 Marxism and Revolution After Marx
A selective study of developments in Marxist theory and political movements after Marx. Prerequisite: Political Science 321* Winter term
PSCI 323 Ancient Political Philosophy
A selective examination of political philosophy during the classical period in Greece. Fall term
PSCI 604 Department of Political Science
PSCI 324 Modern Political Philosophy
A selective examination of political philosophy in the modern period. Winter term
PSCI 327 Political Science and Political Values
An examination of the relationship of “values” to a proper science of politics. Admission by the consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 330 Public Administration
A study of selected public institutions and policies interpreted in the light of empirical and normative theory. Prerequisite: At least one previous course in Political Science
PSCI 341 Provincial Politics
A comparative analysis of the political systems of the Canadian provinces which explores the possibility that as many as ten political cultures exist in Canada. Prerequisite: Political Science 260 Fall term
PSCI 343 Urban Politics 1
This course deals with structural responses to the process of urbanization, with special reference to metropolitan and regional form of government in Canada. Open to students in the third year and above with at least one previous course in Political Science Fail term
PSCI 344 Urban Politics 2
This course deals with the study of community power, leadership, and the decision-making process. Prerequisite: Political Science 343* or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 350 The Politics of the Developing Areas
An analysis of political systems and processes in the developing societies of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Latin America. No prerequisite for students in the third year and above
PSCI 365 Studies in Soviet Politics
Selected topics in the theory and practice of Soviet politics, with some discussion of comparative Communist studies. Prerequisite: Political Science 262* Fall term
PSCI 371 Political Culture
An analysis of the development of the concept of political culture as an analytical tool. Prerequisite: Political Science 251* Fall term. Not offered in 1974-75
PSCI 372 The Political System
An examination of the concept of system as applied to the study of politics. Admission by consent of instructor Winter term
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..
Prerequisite: At least one of Political Science 252*, 260, 264*, 262* or 268* : Fall term
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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. Prerequisite: At least one of Political Science 252*, 260, 264*, 262* or 268* Winter term
PSCI 377 Political Socialization
A study of the processes and agents of political socialization and their effect on political stability or change in liberal-democratic societies..
Admission by consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 380 Theory and Practice of International Politics
Various theories and analytical approaches used in the study of. international politics will be examined, and their application to the practice of foreign policy and international politics will be studied through consideration of specific important problems facing regimes as they interact. Open only to students in the third year and above
PSCI 391–398 Special Studies
From time to time courses of special study may be added to the programme at the third year level. Students wishing to add such courses should, in the first instance, consult the Department’s Undergraduate Officer.
PSCI 424 Contemporary Socialist and Communist Thought
This course examines recent trends in Marxist theory and its contribution to the analysis of capitalist and socialist societies. Admission by consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 426 Selected Subjects in Political Philosophy
A selective treatment of basic themes in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods. For third year Political Science students, but open to others with prerequisites Political Science 221*, 222*, 323* or 324*, or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 427 Special Topics in Political Philosophy
A selective examination of basic problems in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods. Prerequisite: Political Science 221*, 222*, 323* or 324* Fall term
PSCI 428 State and Economic Life
An analytical and comparative study of the growth of government intervention in the economic process, and of the develop- ’ ment of the welfare state. Admission by consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 431 Canadian Public Policy
An examination of the policy initiatives as taken, for example, by the cabinet and the bureaucracy itself; how policy initiatives 1 and related information are processed at the federal level by departments, the Privy Council Office, cabinet committees, etc. Prerequisite: Political Science 260 or 330 or consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 606 Department of Political Science
PSCI 432 Canadian Public Policy 2
A study of the internal controls and external influences on the federal bureaucracy in its role of policy implementation. Prerequisite: Political Science 431* or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 442 Politics in Ontario
‘A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario. ~ Prerequisite: Political Science 260 or 341* or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 443 Politics in Western Canada
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. ; Prerequisite: Political Science 260 or 341* or consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 444 Politics in Quebec
‘A study of the principles, practices and personalities of Quebec politics. Prerequisite: Political Science 260 or 341* or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 445 Politics in the Atlantic Provinces
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Prerequisite: Political Science 341* Fall term
PSCI 451 Comparative Parliamentary Systems
An analytical comparison of parliamentary institutions and processes as they have developed in various political systems influenced by Britain. Prerequisite: Political Science 251* or consent of instructor Fall term.
PSCI 458 The Third World
This course deals with the Third World primarily in the international context. As the problems of this group of countries are on a very large scale and very diverse, they will be examined on a comparative basis. Prerequisite: Political Science 350 or consent of instructor Winter term
PSCI 461 Problems in Canadian Politics 1
A critical examination of various problems of Canadian politics, with an emphasis on political integration, federalism and political parties. Admission by consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 462 Problems in Canadian Politics 2
A senior research course on selected aspects of Canadian political life, with emphasis on the preparation of a major and original research paper. For fourth year Political Science students but open to others with prerequisite Political Science 461* Winter term
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PSCI 471 Public Opinion and Propaganda
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda. Admission by consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 473 Voting Behaviour
A comparative study of the motivations underlying electoral choice in Canada, Great Britain and the United States. Prerequisite: Political Science 224* or 373* or consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 478 Research Seminar in Political Socialization
This course is designed to follow the introductory work undertaken in Political Science 377* and will focus on the content of the socialization process, particularly in liberal-democratic societies. Prerequisite: Political Science 377* Winter term
PSCI 487 Theories of International Politics
A critical examination of alternative approaches to the study of international politics. Admission by consent of instructor Fall term
PSCI 491–498 Special Subjects
From time to time courses of special study may be added to the programme at the fourth year level. Students wishing to add such courses should in the first instance consult the Department’s Undergraduate Officer.
PSCI 499 Senior Honours Essay
Students wishing to undertake a senior honours essay in their fourth year should, in the first instance, consult the Department’s Undergraduate Officer.
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