79 courses in the 1983–84 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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.
P SCI 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. .
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.
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.
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).
The course examines worker and peasant political movements and parties in the Third World with emphasis on Latin America and Africa.
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.
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.
Prereq: Second year standing.
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists from the earliest times to the seventeenth century. .
Prereq: Second year standing.
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists since the seventeenth century.
Prereq: Second year standing.
"Course Descriptions
Political Science
An examination of the historical development of the communist international system, the cause of its diversity and doctrinal variety, with emphasis on common problems arid the role of ruling parties, their objectives, performance, and strategy.
Prereq: Second year standing.
This course will concentrate on contemporary issues in communist politics, examining selected ruling and non-ruling communist parties.
Prereq: P SCi 253 or consent of the instructor.
A systematic introduction to the political processes of industrial countries. The central focus will be on Western Europe and North America. Some attention, however, will be devoted to the Antipodes, the Mediterranean countries, South Africa and Japan.
Prereq: Second year standing.
This course will examine a number of ways by which developed countries have tried to overcome the contemporary "crisis". Topics to be discussed include economic planning and participation, wage controls, corporatism, decentralization and authoritarianism.
Prereq: Second year standing.
An analysis of the political environment in which the Canadian political system operates, including discussion of the Canadian political culture, federalism, the constitution, federai-provincial relations, and the role of the Governor General. .
No prereq for students in the second year and above.
An analysis of the decision-making machinery of the Canadian political system, including discussion of cabinet government, the role of the House of Commons, interest groups, the electoral system, the party system and voting behaviour.
Prereq: P SCI 260A or consent of instructor.
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.
An examination of the uniquely British characteristics of the British political system.
No preregq for students in the second year and above.
Empirica! approaches to the study of politics are examined in light of their assumptions, aspirations, and critics. No prereq for students in the second year and above.
This course studies the transformation of the internationaf system stressing East-West, Rich-Poor, and North-South perspectives and interactions.
No prereq for students in the second year and above.
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.
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.
Rational principles and concepts applicable to current emotionai criminal issues are analysed by a practising crown attorney, for example, abortion, euthanasia, pornography, seat belts, homosexuality, marijuana, police power, civil rights, criminal trials, jury, capital punishment, prisons, etc. Prereq: Open to all students in the second year and above.
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.
Prereq: P SCI 214 or consent of instructor.
An examination of the formation of Marx’s method.and of its significance for the proletariat.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A selective study of developments in Marxist theory and political movements after Marx.
Prereq: P SCI 321
A selective examination of political philosophy during the classical period in Greece.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A selective examination of political philosophy in the modern period. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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 260A and 260B or consent of instructor. '
Course Descriptions 399
Political Science
Analyses of problems and issues in the field applying the knowledge gained in P SCI 331.
Prereq: P SC! 331 or consent of instructor.
A study of Canadian adminstrative law including the delegation of political power to various administrative agencies which play a prominent role in controlling contemporary social and economic life. The supervisory role of the courts will also be examined. Prereq: P SCI 331 or consent of instructor.
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 260A and 2608 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.
A study of the political process in selected Canadian cities focusing on citizen participation, internal decisionmaking, leadership, and the allocation of power..
Prereq: P SCI 343 or consent of instructor. bn
An introduction to the politics of Asia, Africa and Latin America focusing upon the political impact of world trade, colonization and foreign investment. No prereq for students in the third year and above.
An examination of the politics of the developing areas with emphasis on the political behaviour of peasants, the urban poor, organized labour and the military.
No prereq for students in the third year and above.
A comparative examination of federal systems, with an emphasis on the problems and processes of integration and disintegration.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A comparison of the institutional and behavioural characteristics of legis-_ latures in a comparative framework, with emphasis on Canada, the United States, Great Britain, and Australia. Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
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.
Prereq: P SCI 253-254 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the nature and basic principles of constitutional law. This course will deal especially with the distribution of powers in the Canadian federation, and its evolution, notably by judicial decision. Leading cases will be examined.
Prereq: P SCi 260A and 260B or 260A and consent of instructor.
An.examination of the social, economic, and ideological forces underlying contemporary politics in Italy.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
An examination of the participation of citizens in decision making, both at work and in politics. The selfmanagement system of Yugoslavia will be studied in detail.
Prereq: Second year standing or above.
An examination of the structure of the world capitalist system concentrating upon warfare between core states during 1815-1945 and assessing the impact of the nuclear revolution. A number of classic theories of imperialism are considered.
Open only to students in the third year and above.
An examination of the allocation of misery in the world capitalist system. The focus is on core/periphery relations and a number of theories of imperialism are considered.
Open only to students in the third year and above.
From time to time courses of special study may be added to the program at the third year level. Students wishing to take such courses should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
This course examines recent trends in Marxist theory and its contribution to the analysis of capitalist and socialist societies.
Prereq: Consent of instructor. .
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.
A selective examination of basic problems in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods. Prereq: P SCI 221, 222, 323 or 324.
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.
Course Descriptions
Political Science
This course presents an analysis of western approaches to the integration of workers into the capitalist production process through the intervention of the state.
Prereq: P SC! 428 or consent of instructor.
An examination of the way that policy making processes and institutions have responded to the problems of governing, especiatly at the federal level in Canada.
Prereq: P SCi 260A and 2608 and consent of instructor.
A seminar focusing 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.
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor.
of Food .
P SCI 436 will introduce the actors and the framework of norms, rules and practices that control the global food regime. The course will then proceed to deal with selected problems in the politics of food.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
An examination of the politics of International resources. Attention will be given to the set of issues relating to minerals, water, oceanic fisheries, oil energy, timber and labour.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario.
Prereq: P SCI 260A and 2608 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.
The course examines the politics of Latin America focussing upon the interplay between external ties and internat processes. Topics include comparative studies of class alliances, the establishment of bureaucratic authoritarian regimes and revolutionary movements.
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor.
Selected topics in the politics of the Third World.
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor.
Selected aspects of Canadian national
_ politics.
Selected aspects of Canadian provincial politics.
Far fourth year Political Science Students but open to others with prerequisite P SC! 461.
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A comparative study of the motivations underlying electoral choice in Canada, Great Britain and the United States. Prereq: P SCI 214, 373 or consent of instructor.
A study of the processes and agents of political socialization and their effects on political stability or change in tiberaldemocratic societies.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
A research-oriented seminar on selected theoretical works in political behaviour, with an emphasis on the development of research projects dealing with Canadian topics.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
Politics can be brutal. This seminar deals with violence in the political process. The focus on the relationships between the society and the coercive apparatus of the state.
Prereq: third or fourth year standing.
An examination of research on the causes and consequences of interstate warfare.
Prereq: P SCi 380 or consent of instructor.
This theory course examines the evolution of the international system; the capacity of the system of states to cope with the demands on it; meanings of international and regional power and order.
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of the instructor.
The course examines strategic studies and their premises, the evolution of strategic thinking, the role of national policies of military powers. Strategic concepts are studied with specific reference to military policies of regional powers..
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor.
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: Fourth year standing or consent of the instructor.
From time to time courses of special Study may be added to the program at
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Political Science
Students wishing to undertake a senior honours essay in their fourth year should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
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