83 courses in the 1978–79 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 1978–79
Professor and Chairman of the Department J.M. Wilson, BA, MA (Toronto)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1978–79
I. L. Campbell, BA (Carleton), MSc (London) R
J. Jupp, BSc, MSc, PhD (London), (Visiting, 1977-78) J. E.Kersell, BA, MA (Queen’s), PhD (London)
T.H. Qualter, BA (New Zealand), PhD (London)
Associate Professors J.D. Fraser, BA (Cambridge), PhD (Leicester) C.H. Grant, BA, MA (Leicester), PhD (Edinburgh) A.D. Nelson, AB, AM, PhD (Chicago)
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1978–79
T. J. Downey, BA (Waterloo), MA, PhD (Western)
A. Kapur, BA (Panjab}), MA (George Washington), PhD (Carleton)
J.E. Surich, BA, MA (Waterloo), (part-time)
R. J. Williams, BA, MA (McMaster), PhD (Toronto)
R. P. Woolstencroft, BA, PhD (Alberta)
Lecturers §.D. Burt, BA, MA (Waterloo) W. B. Moul, BA, MA (UBC)
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 tutorials led by faculty members.
Note
Political Science 102 consists of a series of courses dealing with different aspects of politics. Students should select the course which most closely corresponds to their interests.
PSCI 102AImperiatism in International RelationsW 0.5
A discussion of the idea of imperialism in ancient and modern international relations, the causes and motives of imperialism, changes in imperial strategies, and the difference between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ imperialism.
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.
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.
An introductory examination of the idea of individual rights as a limitation on legitimate governmental authority, the possible grounds for such claimed rights, and their relationship to political obligations (duties).
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.
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.
PSCI 102MContemporary !ssues In Canadian Public PolicyW 0.5
An evaluation of various public policy responses to some contemporary Canadian social, cultural, economic, environmental, and political problems, as well as the process of policy-making.
An introduction to the use of quantitative methods in Political Science. Only a rudimentary understanding of mathematics is required. Open to Political Science majors.
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.
The second half of P Sci 260, for students in co-operative programmes only.
Prereq: P Sci 260A or consent of instructor
P Sc?262 0.5
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
An examination 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
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
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.
An account of the special factors affecting ‘political reporting and commentary ‘in the broadcast and print media, witha critical evaluation of contemporary practice in the field. Taught by a practising journalist.
No prereq for students in the second year and above
PSCI 311Methodology of Political Science: The Foundations0.5
A selective examination of seminal works which have contributed to our understanding of the methods appropriate to the study of politics. Not a survey course. Prereq: Consent of the instructor
An introduction to the principles of public administration iNJustrated by the study of Canadian institutions largely at the federal level, but including provincial and municipal examples.
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. Prereq: P Sci 260
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.
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
A study of the political process in selected Canadian cities focusing on citizen participation, internal decision-making, leadership, and the allocation of power. Prereq: P Sci 343 or consent of instructor
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 prereg for students in the third year and above
PSCI 350BThe Politics of the Developing Areas 2W 0.5
The second half of P Sci 350.
No prereq for students in the third year and above
P.Sci352 ~ 0.5
Comparative Legislative Systems
A comparison of the institutional and behavioural characteristics of legislatures in a comparative framework, with emphasis on Canada, the United States, Great Britain, and Australia.
An examination of the historiaal development of the communist international system, the causes of its diversity and doctrinal variety, with emphasis on common problems and the role of ruling parties, their objectives, performance, and strategy.
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
An examinatiorr 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.
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 consuit the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
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
PSCI 435The Politics of Canadian Resource Development0.5
A seminar focussing on the strategies of resource development policies, with an emphasis on the economic, political, environment, and cultural implications of oil, natural gas, and mineral exploitation. Prereq: Consent of instructor
" P Sci 442 0.5 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
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Prereq: P Sci 260 or 341 or consent of instructor. Alternates with P Sci 445
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and ivwew Brunswick.
This course deals with the Third World primarily in the international context. As the problems of this groyp of countries are on a large scale and very diverse, they will be examined on a comparative basis.
A senior research course on selected aspects of Canadian political life, with emphasis on the preparation of a major and origina! research paper. : For fourth year Political Science students but open to others with prereq P Sci 461
PSCI 476Research Seminar in Political BehaviourW 0.5 '
A research-oriented seminar on selected theoretical works in political behaviour, with an emphasis on the development of research projects dealing with Canadian topics.
This course examines Asia’s emergence after 1945. The role of the superpowers in Asia is assessed in relation to behaviour of selected middle and small states.
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.