101 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Political Science
Faculty listed in 1980–81
Assistant Professor, Chairman of the Department R. J. Williams, BA, MA (McMaster), PhD (Toronto)
Professors L. Campbell, BA (Carleton), MSc (London) R
J. E. Kersell, BA, MA (Queen’s), PhD (London)
(On leave 1980-81)
Faculty listed in 1980–81
T. H. Qualter, BA (New Zealand), PhD (London) (On leave 1980-81)
J. M. Wilson, BA, MA (Toronto)
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1980–81
J.D. Fraser, BA (Cambridge), PhD (Leicester)
A. Kapur, BA (Punjab), MA (George Washington), PhD (Carleton)
A. D. Nelson, AB, AM, PhD (Chicago)
Faculty listed in 1980–81
Assistant Professors T. J. Downey, BA (Waterloo), MA, PhD (W. Ont.) Undergraduate Officer J. J. Jorgensen, BA, MA (North Carolina), PhD (McGill) J. E. Surich, BA, MA (Waterloo) R. P. Woolstencroft, BA, PhD (Alberta), Co-op Officer
Lecturers S. D. Burt, BA, MA (Waterloo) W. B. Moul, BA, MA (Br. Col.)
Adjunct Professors
Faculty listed in 1980–81
D. R. Gordon, BA (Queen's), MA (Toronto)
W. W. Johnston, BA (Memorial), LLB (Queen’s) W. J. Morrison, BA (W. Ont.), LLB (Osgoode)
Course Descriptions
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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.
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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 102AImperialism in International RelationsW 2C 0.5
A discussion of the idea of imperialism in ancient and modern international relation, the causes and motives of imperialism, changes in imperial strategies, and the difference between the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ imperialism.
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 in a comparative framework.
PSCI 102DThe 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 in the political process - the liberal-democractic or popular rule model, the pluralist model, and the elitist model.
An introductory examination of the idea of individual rights as a timitation on legitimate governmental authority, the possible grounds for such claimed rights, and their relationship to political obligations (duties).
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 Issues in Canadian Public PolicyW,S 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 examination of the historical development of the communist international system, the cause of its diversity and doctrinal variety, with emphasis on common problems and the role of ruling parties, their objectives, performance, and strategy.
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.
Prereq: Open to all students in the second year and above
An account of the special factors affecting political reporting and commentary in the broadcast and frint 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
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.
PSCI 312Approaches to Survey Analysis in Political Science2C,2L 0.5
This course introduces students with previous experience in statistical methods to the special problems associated with the analysis of the nominal data collected in surveys.
Introduction to the logic and limitations of experimental and non-experimental research designs. Selected studies of politics are examined to demonstrate how plausible threats to validity are made less plausible with appropriate design and data analysis.
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.
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.
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
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
PSCI 344The Politics of Local GovernmentW,S 2C,1T 0.5
A study of the political process in selected Canadian cities focusing on citizen participation, internal decision-making, leadership, and the allocation of power.
PSCI 350The Politics of the Developing AreasY 3C 1.0
An examination of selected topics in the politics of developing areas, with emphasis on the theoretical and empirical adequacy of explanations of macro and micro political and economic change in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
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 intensive 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.
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 adaption and the dilemma of principles versus power.
Prereq: At least one of P Sci 260, 262, 264, 268, 271, or 272.
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.
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.
PSCI 411Theories and Methods of Political ScienceF 38 0.5
An examination and evaluation of explanations of political phenomena with the emphasis upon the criteria with which to compare competing theories and the methods of analysis which are appropriate to a given problem.
Prereq: Fourth year honours standing and consent of instructor.
PSCI 426Selected Subjects in Political Philosophy0.5
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.
PSCI 435The Politics of Canadian Resource DevelopmentW 2s 0.5
A seminar focussing on the strategies of resource development policies, with an emphasis on the economic, political, environmental and cultural implications of oil, natural gas, and mineral exploitation.
A comparative examination of public policy and approaches to the study of public policy, with case studies from Germany, Britain, France, Sweden, Canada, the United States and India.
A critical examination of the distinctive eiements 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 New Brunswick.
An analytical comparison of parliamentary institutions and processes as they have developed in various political systems influenced by Britain. Prereq: P Sci 251 or consent of instructor.
PSCI 461Problems in Canadian Politics 1F 2C,1S 0.5
A critical examination of various problems of Canadian politics, with an emphasis on political integration, federalism and political parties. Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
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 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.
PSCI 479Senior Research Seminar: Violence in the Political Process2S 0.5
Politics can be brutal. This seminar deals with violence in the political process. The focus is on the relationships between the society and the coercive apparatus of the state.
This focuses on the theoretical literature dealing with (1) the nature of the international system, and (2) various approaches to the study of foreign policy with a particular emphasis on decision-making and bargaining.
This seeks to apply some of the aforesaid theories to specific case studies drawn from great, middle and small powers. The choice of countries will depend essentially on students’ interests.
The course studies the literature on middle powers (including Canada). Particular emphasis is on the study of self-images, views of power, of power politics, and the sources of influence of these powers.
Prereq: P Sci 281-282 or third or fourth year standing.