PSCI 101A Introduction to Politics 1F 0.5
An introduction to the nature of politics and to the conflict of political ideas within the setting of a liberal democracy. The purpose is a clearer understanding of conservatism, liberalism and socialism.
Political Science (PSCI)
82 courses in the 1987–88 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 1987–88
Assistant Professor, Chairman of the .
Department
Faculty listed in 1987–88
T.J. Downey, BA (Waterloo), MA, PhD (Westem Ontario)
Associate Professor, Graduate Officer AD. Nelson, AB, AM, PhD (Chicago)
Professor, Undergraduate Officer T.H. Qualter, BA (New Zealand), PhD (London)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1987–88
LL. Campbell, BA (Carleton), MSc (London) R
A. Kapur, BA (Punjab), MA (George Washington), PhD (Carleton)
JE. Kersell, BA, MA (Queen's) PhD (London)
J.M. Wilson, BA, MA (Toronto)
Associate Professor R.J. Williams, 8A, MA (McMaster), PhD (Toronto) .
Assistant Professors.
Faculty listed in 1987–88
S.D, Burt, BA, MA (Waterloo), PhD (York)
AF. Cooper, BA, MA (Waterloo), DPhil (Oxford)
W.B. Moul, BA, MA, PhD (British
~ Columbia)
Faculty listed in 1987–88
R.A. Nutbrown, BA (Bishop's), MA, PhD (Carleton) ~
J.A. Teichman, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
R.P. Woolstencroft, BA, PhD (Alberta)
Adjunct Faculty.
Faculty listed in 1987–88
G.W. Corby, BA (Wilfrid Laurier), LLB (Westem Ontario), LLM (London)
W.W. Johnston, OC, BA (Memorial), LLB (Queers)
W.J. Morrison, QC, 8A (Western Ontario), LLB (Osgoode)
Faculty listed in 1987–88
JE. Surich, BA, MA (Waterioo)
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Introductory Note
Extensive descriptions of the content of Political Science courses are available in the Department at the time of preregistration.
PSCI 101M Introduction to Public PolicyF 0.5
This course is an introduction to the process of policy making. Students will be given an opportunity to examine, in the context of several examples, the factors affecting choices among policy alternatives. In addition, questions about the range of alternatives and the implementation of policies will be addressed.
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 interest.
First-year winter term courses will be drawn from the following list.
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 3 contending models in the political process - the liberaldemocratic or popular rule model, the pluralist model, and the elitist model.
PSCI 102E Political Rights and ObligationsW 0.5
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 relationships to political obligations (duties).
PSCI 102F Politics in the Third WorldW 0.5
This course examines worker and peasant political movements and parties in the Third World with emphasis on Latin America and Africa.
PSCI 102K Mass Political ViolenceW 0.5
A distinctive social feature of our century is the amount of political violence. Manmade deaths number approximately one hundred million. This course will describe and evaluate various theories of political violence.
PSCI 102M Contemporary Issues in Canadian Public PoticyW,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.
PSCI 214 Quantitative Analysis2C,iL 05 ‘
An introduction to the use of quantitative methods in Political Science. Only a rudimentary understanding of mathematics is required.
Prereq: Second-year standing
Students who have taken or are taking a course of similar content in another discipline should check with their Undergraduate Officer or the Arts Registrar s Office to determine if credit will be granted for both courses.
PSCI 225 The History of Political Theory 1F 2C,1T 0.5
A survey of the principal ideas of
Western political theorists from the
earliest times to the 17th century. Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 226 The History of Political Theory 2W 2C,1T 0.5
A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists since the 17th century.
Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 231 Government and Business in CanadaF,W 0.5
An examination of the political environment in which business functions in Canada with particular emphasis on the constraints and opportunities conditioned
-by government intervention in and inter-
action with the private sector. Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 255 The Politics of Western Industrial NationsF,W 0.5
A systematic introduction to the political
processes of industrial countries. The
central focus will be on Westem Europe and North America. Some attention, however, will be devoted to the Antipodes, the Mediterranean countries, South Africa and Japan.
Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 256 : The Politics of Western IndustrialW 0.5
Nations Il 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
PSCI 260A Canadian Government and Polltics 1F,S 2C,10 0.5
An analysis of the political envirohment in which the Canadian political system operates, including discussion of the Canadian political culture, federalism, the constitution, federal-provincial relations, and the role of the Governor General.
No prereq for students in the second year and above.
PSCI 260B Canadian Government and Politics 2W,S 2C,1D 0.5
An analysis of the decision-making machinery of the Canadian political system, including discussion of cabinet governrnent, 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
PSCI 264 American Government and PoliticsF 2C 0.5
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.
PSCI 268 British Government and PoliticsW 2C,1T 0.5
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 2C,iL 0.5
Empirical 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.
PSCI 272 Political Behaviour 2W 0.5
An examination of the political attitudes and behaviour of men and women in different political systems.
Prereq: Second-year standing
PSCI 281 Internationa! PoliticsF 2C 0.5
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 Foreign Policy. W 2C 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
PSCI 291 The Canadian Legal ProcessF,S 3C 0.5
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 ail students in the second year and above nN
PSCI 292 Issues in Canadian Criminal LawW,S 3C 0.5
Rational principles and concepts applicable to current emotional criminal issues are analyzed 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
PSCI 205 Public Sector ManagementF 0.5
This course examines the functions of management with major emphasis placed on employee relations, values, communication, motivation and team management.
Prereq: Second-year or consent of instructor
PSCI 315 Research Design In Political Science0.5
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 jess plausible with appropriate design and data analysis.
Prereq: P SCI 214 or consent of instructor
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PSCI 321 Marxist TheoryF 2 0.5
A basic introduction to the political. and social thought of Karl Marx from the early writings to Das Capital.
Prereq: None
PSCI 322 Marxiem after MarxWal 0.5
A selective study of developments in Marxist theory and political movements after Marx.
Prereq: None
PSCI 323 Ancient Political Philosophy0.5
A selective examination of political philosophy during the classical period in Greece.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 324 Modern Political Philosophy0.5
A selective examination of political
philosophy in the modern period. Prereq: Consent of instructor
PSCI 331 Public Administration 1F 2C 0.5
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 $C! 260A and 260B or consent of instructor
PSCI 332 Public Administration 2W,S 2S 0.5
Analysis of problems and issues in the fied applying the knowledge gained in P SCI 331.
Prereq: P SCI 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 333 Administrative LawW 0.5
A study of Canadian administrative law including the delegation of political power to various administrative agencies which play @ 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
PSCI 342 Politics In QuebecW 2C 0.5
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
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PSCI 343 Canadian Municipal GovernmentF 2C 0.5
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 1 previous course in Political science.
PSCI 344 The Politics of Local GovernmentW 2C,1T 0.5
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.
PSCI 350A The Politics of the Developing Areas 1F 3C 0.5
An introduction to the politics of Asia, Africa and Latin America focusing upon the political roots of poverty in the developing areas. Topics include the impact of world trade, colonization, multinationals and foreign aid.
No prereq for students in the third year and above.
PSCI 350B The Politics of the DevelopingW 3C 0.5
Areas 2
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.
PSCI 351 Federal and Consociational Political Systems Federal and Consociational PoliticalF 2S 0.5
Systems are examined with emphasis on processes of political integration, patterns of conflict resolution, and the impact of modernization on political development.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 363 Canadian Constitutional LawF 0.5
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 2608 or 260A and consent of instructor
PSCI 366 Chinese PoliticsF 0.5
An analysis of the historical develop-
ment, contemporary politics and future
directions of the People’s Republic of
China emphasizing the role of ideology.
Political institutions, citizen participation
and policy-making in selected areas. Prereq: Third year standing and
consent of instructor
PSCI 372 Political Parties and Interest GroupsW 0.5
An examination of the roles of interest groups and political parties in influencing government policy. The origins, tactics, structures and impact of these two avenues of political participation will be compared. Discussion will focus on Canadian examples.
Prereq: Third-year standing or consent of instructure
PSCI 375 The Politics of Self-ManagementW 0.5
An examination of the participation of citizens in decision making, both at. work and in politics. The self-management system of Yugoslavia will be studied in detail.
Prereq: Second year standing or above
PSCI 380A World Politics 1F 0.5
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.
PSCI 380B World Politics 2W 0.5
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.
Prereq: Open only to studefits in the third year and above —
PSCI 381 Foreign Policies of South Asian StatesW 0.5
The course (1) defines the central issues in each country’s foreign policy; (2) discusses the factors which shape the decision making processes; and (3) evaluates the impact of these policies on regional and international thinking.
PSCI 390 Special Studies-398 0.5
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.
PSCI 422 Conflict of Political Ideas in Canada0.5
A course designed to introduce students to some of the major ideas about politics and democracy which Canadians have developed in the course of this century. Conservatism, Jiberalism, socialism, - agrarian protest politics, and nationalism will be considered in their historical context. in particular, the course will address the issues of democracy and industrialization in Canada and will examine closely the conflicting liberal, socialist and conservative notions of progress and political community.
PSCI 426 Selected Subjects in Political Philosophy0.5
A selective treatment of basic themes in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern times.
Prereq: For third-year Political Science students, but open to others with prereq of P SCi 225, 226, 323, or 324, or consent of instructor
PSCI 427 Special Topics in Political PhilosophyF 0.5
A selective examination of basic problems in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods.
Prereq: P SCI 225, 226, 323, or 324
PSCI 428 State and Economic LiteF 3S 0.5
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
PSCI 431 Canadian Public PolicyF 0.5
An examination of the way that policy
processes and institutions have
responded to the problems of governing.
especially at the federal level in Canada. Prereq: P SCI 260A and 260B and
consent of instructor
PSCI 433 Public Policy and Underdevelopment in the Third World0.5
An exarnination of industrial strategies, agricultural programs and energy policies of selected Third World countries focussing upon the political obstacles, both domestic and foreign, to the achievement of the long term integrated planning required for the alleviation of poverty in the Third World.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor
PSCI4385 W 2S 05
The Politics of Canadian Resource
Development
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
PSCI 436 Comparative Public Policy: TheF 3S 0.5
Politics of Food
P SCI 436 wilt introduce the actors and
the framework of norms, rules and prac-
tices 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
PSCI 437 The Politics of International ResourcesW 3S 0.5
An examination of the politics of international resources. Attention will be given to the sat of issues relating to minerals, water, oceanic fisheries, oil energy, timber and labour.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 442 Politics in OntarioW 3S 0.5
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario
Prereq: P SC! 260A and 260B or 341 or consent of the instructor
PSCI 443 Politics in Western Canada2S 0.5
A critical examination of the distinctive
elements of government and politics in
the provinces of Manitoba, Saskat-
chewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Prereq: P SCI 260 or 341 or consent of
instructor
PSCI 451 Comparative Communist SystemsW 3S 0.5
This course, which will focus on the
Soviet Union, China and Cuba (with refer-
ence to Yugoslavia), will familiarize students with the differences and similarities that exist among communist countries.
Prereq: Third-year standing and consent of instructor
PSCI 453 Comparative Politics of Latin AmericaF 3S 0.5
- The course examines the politics of Latin
America focussing upon the interplay between external ties and internal 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
PSCI 454 Comparative PoliticsW 3S 0.5
Selected topics in the politics of the
Third Wortd. . Prereq: Fourth-year standing or
’ consent of instructor
PSCI 461 Problems in Canadian Politics 1F 2C1iS 0.5
Selected aspects of Canadian national politics.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor .
PSCI 462 Problems in Canadian Politics 2W 0.5
Selected aspects of Canadian provincial politics.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor
PSCI 471 Public Opinion and Propaganda0.5
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to control it through propaganda.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 473 Voting Behaviour25 0.5
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
PSCI 475 Political SocializationF 2S 0.5
A study of the processes and agents of political socialization and their effects on political stability or change in liberaldemocratic societies.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
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PSCI 476 Research 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.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 479 Senior Research Seminar: Violence in the Political Process25 0.5
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
PSCI 481 Research Seminar on World Politics2S 0.5
An examination of research on the causes and consequences of interstate warfare.
Prereq: P SCI 380 or consent of instructor
PSCI 483 Power Politics and World Order StudiesF 3S 0.5
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
PSCI 484 Contemporary Strategies: Theories and PoliciesW 3S 0.5
The course examines strategic studies and their premises, the evolution of strategic thinking, the role of national policies of military power. Strategic concepts are Studied with specific reference to military Policies of regional powers.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor
PSCI 490 Special Subjects-498 0.5 each
From time to time courses of special study may be added to the program at the fourth year level. Students wishing to add such courses should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
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PSCI 499A Special Honours Essay/B FW 0.5/0.5
Students wishing to undertake a senior honours essay in their fourth year should consult the Department's Undergraduate Officer.
A letter grade for P SCI 499A will be submitted only after the completion of PSC! 4998.
PSCI 102C Politics in Action
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 253 Comparative Communism 1
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 254 Comparative Communism 2
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 312 Approaches to Survey Anal- ysis in Political Science
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 341 Provincial Politics
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 352 Comparative Legislative Systems
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 362 Soviet Government and Poli- tics
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 375 The Politics of Self- Management
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 424 Contemporary Socialist and Communist Thought
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 433 Public Policy and Underdevel- opment in the Third World
Not offered in 1987–88.
PSCI 476 Research Seminar in Political Beahviour
Not offered in 1987–88.