66 courses in the 1976–77 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Chairman of the Department
J. M. Wilson, B.A., M.A. (Toronto)
Professors J. E. Kersell, B.A., M.A. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (London) T. H. Qualter, B.A. (New Zealand), Ph.D. (London)
Associate Professors C. H. Grant, B.A., M.A. (Leicester), Ph.D. (Edinburgh) A. D. Nelson, A. B., A. M., Ph.D. (Chicago)
Assistant Professors
J. D. Fraser, B.A. (Cantab.), Ph.D. (Leicester)
A. Kapur, B.A. (Panjab), M.A. (George Washington), Ph.D. (Carleton)
J. E. Surich, B.A., M.A. (Waterloo)
R. J. Williams, B.A., M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Toronto)
R. P. Woolstencroft, B.A. (Alberta)
Lecturers F. Miller, B.A. (U.B.C.), M.Phil. (Yale) W. B. Moul, B.A., M.A. (U.B.C.)
Adjunct Professors W.W. Johnson, B.A. (Memorial), LL.B. (Queen's) W.J. Morrison, B.A. (Western), LL.B. (Osgoode)
Course Descriptions 359 Political Science
Undergraduate Programmes
While students in Arts do not choose a major until the end of the first year, many have some idea of the area in which they wish to study. Those students who intend to major in Political Science may wish some guidance in the selection of the first year courses. The Department would
recommend the following programme for such students.
Political Science 101*/102*
Economics 101*/102*
Sociology 101*/205*
History ~ the equivalent of one full-year course One other course, chosen from Group A
By no means should the above recommendations be considered mandatory: while these courses constitute, on the whole, the best overall background for the study of politics, students who wish to pursue interests in other disciplines are free to do so.
The Department of Political Science offers a series of undergraduate programmes designed to meet the needs of students with varying interests. Requirements for each programme are restricted to the completion of a specified number of courses in different fields of the discipline before graduation. For these purposes Political Science courses above the 100 level are numbered according to the field within which they fall. The key to this scheme is the second digit of the course number as follows.
1 — methodology
2 — normative theory
3 — public administration, public law, and public policy 4 — local and regional politics.
5 — comparative politics (more than one country)
6 — comparative politics (specific countries)
7 — the political process
8 — international politics
with the number 9 reserved for special courses which are not regarded as dealing with a particular field of the discipline.
1 General Programme
Students choosing a three-year General programme in Political Science (see the University’s requirements for the General Programme in Chapter 7) will normally complete, before graduation, the equivalent of five full courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level, of which there must be at least one-half course from each of four different fields of the discipline as defined above.
2 Honours Programme
Students choosing an Honours programme in Political Science (see Chapter 7) must complete, before graduation, the equivalent of nine full courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level, of which four must be different fields of the discipline as defined above. Honours students may elect to pursue a series of connected courses as a minor programme in a related discipline such as Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, or Sociology in consultation with the departments involved.
3 Joint Honours Programme
Students who wish to combine a study of Political Sciences 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 7) with the requirements made by Anthropology, Economics, English, French Geography, History, Man-Environment, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology. In a joint’ honours programme involving a Department in another Faculty, as in the Political Science and Man-Environment programme, students will fulfil the degree requirements of the Faculty in which they are registered. 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 there must be at least one-half course from each of four different fields of the discipline as defined above.
4 Minor Programme
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 Economics. Students in programmes in other Faculties, such as Planning, may follow a series of courses to obtain a minor designation in Political Science in their degree. Please consult the Department for assistance in planning such a programme. In addition, it is now possible for students in co-op studies in Arts, Math, Science, Engineering or Recreation to adda wide range of Political Science courses to their programmes. ‘
Note
Students who have completed no fewer than six full courses in Political Science in a joint honours programme or9 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.
Course Descriptions 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.
or the equivalent of three full courses and a cognate essay. Highly personalized, flexible instruction is also offered in the form of reading courses. For more information, please
~ consult the Graduate Calendar or the Political Science
Department.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Note
Extensive descriptions of the content of Political Science courses are available in the Department at the time of pre-registration.
An introduction to the nature of politics and to the conflict of modern political ideas. The course involves a common lecture series and faculty-led tutorials which focus on particular sets of political ideas and concepts.
Fall and Spring terms
A discussion of the processes and institutions which underlie modern political action. The course involves a common lecture series and faculty-led tutorials which focus on partial institutions and concepts.
Prereq: Pol. Sc. 101*, or consent of instructor.
Winter and Spring terms
Note
Descriptions of the specific subjects to be covered in the tutorials and the names of instructors will be available at preregistration each year.
Not offered in 1976–77.
Not offered in 1976–77.
Not offered in 1976–77.
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 prereq. for students in the second year and above. Fall term
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 prereq. for students in the second year and above. Winter term
A Study of the various political factors involved in administrative decision-making in both the public and private sectors. Particular attention will be given to inputs from the general public, the media, special interests, and the institutions and agencics of government.
No prerequisite but prior completion of Economics 193* would be helpful. Spring term
Not offered in 1976–77.
A survey of the principal historical and contemporary forces shaping politics in Western Europe with a view to evaluating who gets what, when and how, against whom the game is stacked and what potential exists for change. Specific focus on Britain, France, Germany and Italy. No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Fall term
A continuation of Political Science 251* with a narrowing of the theoretical focus to a specific concern with cleavage structures and conflict and a broadening of the empirical scope to take account of significant experiences of smaller nations such as Austria and non-European nations such as Chile.
Prerequisite: Political Science 251*. Winter term
An analysis of the structure of the Canadian political system dealing with such questions as the role of Quebec, the basis of federal-provincial conflict, the nature and operation of the leading institutions of decision-making, the character of the party system, and social bases of Canadian voting behaviour.
No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Year
The first half of Political Science 260, for students in co-operative programmes only.
No prerequisites for students in the second year and above. Fall and Spring terms
Course Descriptions 361 Political Science
The second half of Political Science 260, for students in co-operalive programmes only.
Prereq: Political Science 260A* or consent of instructor. Winter term and from time to time in the Spring term.
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 prereq. for students in the second year and above. Winter term
The theory and practice of the American political system as revealed by the institutions and operations of American national government.
No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Winter term
An examination of the uniquely British characteristics of the British political system.
No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Winter term
An examination of the impact of behaviouralism upon the study of politics, focusing on the methodological assumptions and aspirations of behaviouralism.
No preregq. for students in the second year and above. Fall term
Anexamination of the behavioural Jiterature in the study of politics. Selected topics centering on both the micro and macro levels of political systems will be discussed. Prerequisite: Political Science 271* or consent of instructor. Winter term
This course studies the transformation of the international system stressing East-West, Rich-Poor, and North-South perspectives and interactions.
No prereg. for students in the second year and above. Fall term
This course studies the roots of foreign policy behaviour of selected western and non-western (particularly Asian) states.
Prerequisite: Political Science 281* or consent of instructor. Winter term
An analysis of the manner in which the Common Law functions, together with an examination of the structure and jurisdiction of the Canadian court systems. Taught by a member of the legal profession.
Prerequisite: Open to all students in the second year and above. Fall term
A study of the way in which the law reflects and influences political ideas and attitudes in Canada in relation to a number of aspects of Canadian life. Taught by a member of the legal profession.
Prerequisite: Political Science 291* or consent of instructor. Winter term
An account of the special factors affecting political reporting and commentary in the broadcast and print media, with a critical evaluation of contemporary practice in the field. Taught by a practising journalist.
No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Fall term
Anexamination of the political roles, rights, and capacities of women and the relationship between the political roles which women choose and their other social, economic, sexual, and familial roles. Includes a review of the views of leading feminist critics, theorists, and activists.
No prereq. for students in the second year and above. Winter term
A Selective examination of seminal works which have contributed to modern scientific methods of studying politics. The primary focus of interest will be on methodological considerations of major contributors, ranging in time from Bacon and Hobbes to such recent and contemporary writers as Weber, Mannheim, and Kuhn. It is not a survey course.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term Alternates with Political Science 327*.
An examination of the formation of Marx’s method and of its significance for the proletariat.
No preregq. for students in the third year and above. Fall term
A selective study of developments in Marxist theory and political movements after Marx.
Prerequisite: Political Science 321*. Winter term
A selective examination of political philosophy during the classical period in Greece.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
Course Descriptions Political Science
A selective examination of political philosophy in the modern period.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Winter term
An examination of the relationship of ‘‘values’’ toa proper science of politics.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, Fall term. Alternates with Political Science 311*
An introduction to the principles of public administration illustrated by the study of Canadian institutions largely at the federal level, but including provincial and municipal examples..
Prereq: Pol. Sci. 260 or consent of instructor.
Fall term
Analyses of problems and issues in the field applying the knowledge gained in Political Science 331*.
Prereq: Pol. Sci. 331* or consent of instructor.
Winter term
A comparative analysis of the political systems of the Canadian provinces which explores the possibility that as many as ten political cultures exists in Canada. Prerequisite: Political Science 260. Fall term
A study of the assumptions, structures, and performance of municipal government in Canada with reference to metropolitan and regional structural innovations (particularly in Ontario).
Open to students in the third year and above with at least one previous course in Political Science. Fall term
A study of the political process in selected Canadian cities focusing on citizen participation, internal decision-making, leadership, and the allocation of power.
Prerequisite: Political Science 343* or consent of instructor. Winter term
An examination of selected topics in the politics of developing areas. Emphasis will be placed upon the theoretical and empirical adequacy of explanations of both macro and micro political and economic change in Asian, African and Latin American states.
No prerequisites for students in third year and above. Year
Selected topics in the theory and practice of Soviet politics, with some discussion of comparative Communist studies. Prerequisite: Political Science 262*. Fall term
Not offered in 1976–77.
An examination of the relationship of political parties and party systems to the dynamics of social change taking into account the imperatives of survival and adapation and the dilemma of principles versus power.
Prerequisite: At least one of Political Science 251*, 252*, 260*, 264*, 262* or 268*. Fall term
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 251*, 252*, 260*, 264*, 262* or 268*. Winter term
A study of the processes and agents of political socialization and their effect on political stability or change in liberal-democratic societies.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
An examination of the structure or institutional arrangements of global society and their inter-relationships with interstate war and the allocation of misery. A wide range of theories of international violence and imperialism will be considered.
Open only to students in the third year and above.
Year
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 consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
_ An examination of selected topics in political science research such as measurement, causal analysis and experimentation. Particular emphasis is placed upon the influence of images of science and scientific activity which are common in political science and are problematic in the history and philosophy of social science.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
Not offered in 1976–77.
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 .
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
An analytical and comparative study of the growth of government intervention in the economic process, and of the development of the welfare state.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Winter term
An examination of the policy initiatives as taken, for example, by the cabinet and the bureaucracy itself; how policy initiatives and related information are processed at the federal level by departments, the Privy Council Office, cabinet committees, etc.
Prerequisite: Political Science 260 or 33 1*/332* or consent of instructor. Fall term
A study of the internal controls and external influences on the federal bureaucracy in its role of policy implementation.
Prereq: Pol. Sc. 431* or consent of instructor.
Winter term
A seminar devoted to the courses, factors and challenges of Canadian foreign policy. Some attention will be paid to how policy is made. The general patterns may, if students wish, be illustrated by case studies of major contemporary issues.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor. Winter term
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario. Prereq: Pol. Sc. 260 or 341* or consent of the instructor. Winter term
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Prereq: Pol. Sc. 260 or 341* or consent of instructor. Fall term. Alternates with Political Science 445*
A sympathetic look at Quebec, it nationhood, its contradictions, its struggles and its political life. Prereq: Pol. Sc. 260 or 341* or consent of instructor. Winter term
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. Alternates with Political Science 443*
Ananalytical comparison of parliamentary institutions and processes as they have developed in various political systems influenced by Britain.
Prereq: Pol. Sc. 251* or consent of instructor.
Fall term
This course deals with the Third World primarily in the international context. As the problems of this group of
countries are ona large scale and very diverse, they will be examined on a comparative basis.
Prereq: Pol. Sc, 350 or consent of instructor.
Winter term
A critical examination of various problems of Canadian politics, with an emphasis on political integration, federalism and political parties.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
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
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
A comparative study of the motivations underlying electoral choice in Canada, Great Britain and the United States.
Prereq: Pol. Sc. 214*, 373* or consent of instructor. Fall term
Not offered in 1976–77.
This course examines Asia’s emergence after 1945. The role of the superpowers in Asia is assessed in relation to behaviour of select middle and small states. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Fall term
From time to time courses of special study may be added to the programmeat the fourth year level. Students wishing to add such courses should consult the Department’s Undergraduate Officer.
Students wishing to undertake a senior honours essay in their fourth year should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer. |