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Political Science (PSCI)
28 courses in the 1977–78 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1977–78
Professor, Chairman of the Department J. M. Wilson, BA, MA (Toronto)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1977–78
J. Jupp, BSc, MSc, PhD (London) (Visiting, 1976-77) J.E. Kersell, BA, MA, (Queen’s), PhD (London)
T.H. Quaiter, BA (New Zealand), PhD (London)
Associate Professors C.H. Grant, BA, MA (Leicester), PhD (Edinburgh) A.D. Nelson, AB, AM, PhD (Chicago)
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1977–78
J.D. Fraser, BA (Cantab.), PhD (Leicester)
A. Kapur, BA (Panjab), MA (George Washington), PhD (Carleton)
J.E.Surich, BA, MA (Waterloo)
R. J. Williams, BA, MA (McMaster), PhD (Toronto)
R.P. Woolstencroft, 8A (Alberta), PhD (Alberta)
Faculty listed in 1977–78
Lecturers S.D. Burt, BA, MA, (Waterloo), (part-time) W. 8. Moul, BA, MA (UBC)
Adjunct Professors
Faculty listed in 1977–78
W. W. Johnston, BA (Memorial), LLB (Queen's) W. J. Morrison, BA (Western), LLB (Osgoode) B. A. Rogers, Dip/in Journalism, (Ryerson)
Course Descriptions Political Science
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Note Extensive descriptions of the content of Political Science courses are available in the Department at the time of
’ pre-registration.
PSCI 101 Introduction to Politics 1F 0.5
An introduction to the nature of politics and to the conflict of modern political ideas. The course involves a common lecture series and tutorials led by faculty members.
PSCI 102B The ABC’s of ParliamentW 0.5
A study of the origin, function, and evolution of the parliamentary form of government in Great Britain and modifications of the parliamentary model in the newer societies outside of Britain, such as Canada and Australia, and others.
PSCI 102C Politics in ActionW 0.5
An examination of the way in which society's conflicting demands are organized, articulated, and translated in action. The part played by the various political and economic forces in society will be examined ina comparative framework.
PSCI 102D The Political Process in the Modern DemocraciesW 0.5
A study of power and influence in the modern democracies, based on an examination of three contending models of the political process -— the liberal-democratic or popular rule model, the pluralist model, and the elitist model.
PSCI 102E W 0.5
An introductory examination of the characteristic ways in which modern democratic political systems attempt to implement their basic aims,\attain their priorities, and
struggle with their characteristic problems.
PSCI 102H Citizen Participation in CanadaW 0.5
An investigation of the relationship between political participation and democracy-exploring the question of how much participation is good and the ways in which it can be exercised — leading to an in-depth examination of the distribution of power in Canada.
PSCI 102K Mass Political ViolenceW 0.5
A distinctive social feature of our century is the amount of political violence. Man-made deaths number approximately one hundred million. This course will describe and evaluate various theories of political violence.
PSci214 5
Quantitative Analysis
An introduction to the use of quantitative methods in Political Science. Only a rudimentary understanding of mathematics is required. Open to Political Science majors.
PSCI 221 The History of Political Theory 2: The Classical Period
Listed without a description.
PSCI 222 The History of Political Theory 2: The Modern Period
Listed without a description.
PSCI 225 Political Theory 1F 0.5
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists from the earliest times to the seventeenth century.
Prereq: Second year standing
PSCI 226 Political Theory 2W 0.5
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists since the seventeenth century.
Prereq: Second year standing
PSci231 5
Politics and the Administrator
A study of various political factors involved in administrative decision-making in the public and private sectors. Particular attention will be given to inputs from the general public, media, special interests, and institutions and agencies of government.
No prereq but prior completion of Econ 193 would be helpful
PSCI 232 Policy Making in Canada
Listed without a description.
PSCI 251 Comparative Politics 1F 0.5
A survey of the principal historical and contemporary forces shaping politics in Western Europe, especially Britain, France, Germany, and Italy.
Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 252 Comparative Politics 2W 0.5
A continuation of PSci251, with an emphasis on cleavage structures and conflict in European and non-European political systems.
Prereq: P Sci251
PSCI 260 Canadian Government and PoliticsY 1.0
An analysis of the structure and practices of tne Canadian political system.
Prereq: Second-year standing
Course Descriptions : 399
Political Science
PSCI 260A Canadian Government and Politics 1F 0.5
The first half of PSci260, for students in co-operative programmes only.
No prereq for students in the second year and above
PSCI 260B Canadian Government and Politics 2W 0.5
The second half of P Sci 260, for students in co-operative programmes only.
Prereq: P Sci 260A or consent of instructor
P Sci 262 5
Soviet Government and Politics
Asurvey 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
P Sci 264 5
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 prereq for students in the second year and above
P Sci 268 5
British Government and Politics
An examination of the uniquely British characteristics of the British political system.
No prereq for students in the second year and above
PSCI 271 Political Behaviour 1F 0.5
Anexamination of the impact of behaviouralism upon the study of politics, focusing on the methodological assumptions and aspirations of behaviouralism.
No prereq for students in the second year and above
PSCI 272 Political Behaviour 2W 0.5
An examination of the behavioural literature in the study of politics. Selected topics centering on both the micro and macro levels of political systems will be discussed. Prereq: PSci271 or consent of instructor
PSCI 281 Internationa! Politics 1F es
This course studies the transformation of the international system stressing East-West, Rich-Poor, and North-South perspectives and interactions.
No prereq for students in the second year and above
PSCI 282 International Politics 2W 0.5
This course studies the roots of foreign policy behaviour of selected western and non-western (particularly Asian) States.
Prereq: P Sci 281 or consent of instructor
P Sci 291 5 The Canadian Legal Process 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. Prereq: Open to all students in the second year and above
P Sci 292 | ‘5 Aspects of Canadian Law 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.
Prereq: P Sci 291 or consent of instructor
P Sci 293 5
Political Journalism
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.
P Sci 294 5
The Politics of Women
Anexamination of the participation of Canadian men and women in political life and political power, with emphasis on the relationship between the political role of women and their social, economic, sexual, and familial roles. Prereq: Second-year standing
PSci3t1 5
Methodology of Political Science: The Foundations
A selective examination of seminal works which have contributed ta our understanding of the methods appropriate to the study of politics. Not a survey course. Prereq: Consent of the instructor
P Sci 321 5
Marxist Theory
Anexamination of the formation of Marx's method and of its significance for the proletariat.”
No prereq for students in the third year and above
P Sci 322 5
Marxism and Revolution After Marx
A selective study of developments in Marxist theory and political movements after Marx.
Prereq: P Sci 321
Course Descriptions Political Science
PSci323 5
Ancient Political Phitosophy
Aselective examination of political philosophy during the classical period in Greece.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
P Sci 324 5
Modern Political: Philosophy
A selective examination of political philosophy in the modern period.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
P Sci 327 5
Political Science and Political Values
Anexamination of the relationship of ‘‘values” toa proper science of politics.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Alternates with P Sci311
PSci331 5
Public Administration 1 : 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: P Sci 260 or consent of instructor
P Sci 332 5
Public Administration 2
Analyses of problems and issues in the field applying the knowledge gained in PSci331.
Prereq: P Sci331 or consent of instructor
P Sci 341 5
Provincial Politics
A comparative analysis of the political systems of the Canadian provinces which explores the possibility thatas many as ten political cultures exist in Canada.
Prereq: P Sci 260
P Sci 343 5
Canadian Municipal Government
Astudy 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
P Sci 344 5
The Politics of Local Government
A Study of the political process in selected Canadian cities focusing on citizen participation, internal decision-making, feadership, and the allocation of power. Prereq: P Sci 343 or consent of instructor
PSCI 350 The Politics of the Developing AreasY 1.0
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 prereq for students in third year and above
P Sci365 5
Studies in Soviet Politics
Selected topics in the theory and practice of Soviet politics, with some discussion of comparative Communist studies.
Prereq: P Sci 262
P Sci371 5
Political Culture
Ananalysis of the development of the concept of political culture as an analytical tool.
Prereq: P Sci 271/272 or consent of instructor
P Sci 372 5
The Political System
Anexamination of the concept of system as applied to the study of politics.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
P Sci 373 5
Political Parties
Anexamination of the relationship of political parties and party systems to the dynamics of social change taking into account the imperatives of survival and adaptation and the dilemma of principles versus power.
Prereq: At least one of P Sci 251, 252, 260, 264, 262 or 268
P Sci 374 5
Interest Group Politics
Astudy of interest group theory and comparative analysis of the internal politics of interest groups and their role in the political process.
Prereq: At least one of P Sci 251, 252, 260, 264, 262 or 268.
PSci377 5
Political Socialization
A study of the processes and agents of political socialization and their effect on political stability or change in liberal-democratic societies.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 380 World PoliticsY 1.0
An examination of the structure or institutional arrangements of global society and their interrelationships 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
! ; . Course Descriptions , 401 Political Science
PSCI 390 Special Studies-398
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.
5 each
PSci411 5
Theories and Methods of Political Science
An examination of selected topics in political science research such as measurement, causal analysis, and experimentation.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
P Sci 424 , 5
Contemporary Socialist and Communist Thought
This course examines recent trends in Marxist theory and its contribution to the analysis of capitalist and socialist societies.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
P Sci 426 5
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 prereq P Sci 221, 222, 323 or 324, or consent of instructor
P Sci 427 5
Specia! Topics in Political Philosophy
A selective examination of basic problems in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods. Prereq: P Sci 221, 222, 323 or 324
P Sci 428 5
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.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
P Sci 431 5
Canadian Public Policy 1
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.
Prereq: P Sci 260 or 331/332 or consent of instructor
P Sci 432 5
Canadian Public Policy 2
Astudy of the internal controls and external influences on the federal bureaucracy in its role of policy implementation.
Prereq: P Sci 431 or consent of instructor
P Sci 434 5
Canadian Foreign Policy
Aseminar 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
PSci442 ie)
Politics in Ontario
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario. Prereq: P Sci 260 or 341 or consent of the instructor
P Sci 443 5
Politics in Western Canada
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta. and British Coiumbia. Prereq: P Sci 260 or 341 or consent of instructor. Alternates with P Sci 445
P Sci 444 5
Politics in Quebec
A seminar dealing with the political and social development of Quebec. The emphasis will be on the problems and issues of contemporary Quebec. Prereq: P Sci 260 or 341, or consent of instructor
P Sci 445 5
Politics in the Atlantic Provinces
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Istand, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
Prereq: P Sci 341. Alternates with P Sci 443
PSci451 5
Comparative Parliamentary Systems
An analytical comparison of parliamentary institutions and processes as they have developed in various political systems influenced by Britain.
Prereq: P Sci251 or consent of instructor
P Sci 458 5
The Third Worid
This course deals with the Thira World primarily in the international context. As the problems of this group of countries are on a large scale and very diverse, they will be examined on a comparative basis.
Prereq: PSci 350 or consent of instructor
PSci461 5 Problems in Canadian Politics 1
A critical examination of various problems of Canadian politics, with an emphasis © on political integration, federalism and roitics Prereq: Consent of tne inst
Course Descriptions Political Science
P Sci 462 5
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 resea4ch paper.
For fourth year Political Science students but open to others with prereq P Sci 461
P Sci471 5
Public Opinion and Propaganda
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSci473 5
Voting Behaviour
A comparative study of the motivations underlying electoral choice in Canada, Great Britain and the United States.
Prereq: P Sci214, 373 or consent of instructor
P Sci478 5 Research Seminar in Political Socialization
This course is degigned to follow the introductory work undertaken in P Sci377 and will focus on the content of the socialization process, particularly in liberaldemocratic societies.
Prereq: P Sci377
P Sci 485 5
International Politics of Asia
This course examines Asia's emergence after 1945. The role of the superpowers in Asia is assessed in relation to behaviour of select middie and small states.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 490 Special Subjects-498
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 consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
.5 each
PSCI 499 Senior Honours EssayY 1.0
Students wishing to undertake a senior honours essay in their fourth year should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
PSCI 102H Political Participation: The Case of Canadian Women
P Sel 294 . Women and Politics