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.
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PSCI 101B 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.
PSCI 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 modets 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).
PSC1102F W 0.5
Introduction to Third World Politics An introductory survey of Third World
politics and society with an 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. Man-made deaths number approximately one hundred million. This course will describe and evaluate various theories of political violence.
PSC! 102M W,S 0.5 Contemporary Issues in Canadian Public Policy
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 102N The Politics of Nationalism and EthnicityW 0.5
An examination of the roots of nationalism, and the impact of nationalism and ethnicity on the political process and political change.
PSCI 214 Quantitative Analysis2C,1L 0.5
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
PSC! 226 W 2C,1T 0.5 The History of Political Theory 2 A survey of the principal ideas of Western political theorists since the 17th century.
Prereq: Second-year standing
Course Descriptions Political Science
PSCI 231 Government and Business inF,W 0.5
Canada
An examination of the political environ-
ment in which business functions in
Canada with particular emphasis on the
constraints and opportunities condi-
tioned by government intervention in
and interaction with the private sector. Prereq: Second-year standing
PSC! 255 F,W 0.5 The Politics of Western Industrial Nations 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
PSCI 256 The Politics of Western Industrial Nations IIW 0.5
This course will examine a number of ways by which developed countries have tried to overcome the contempotary “crisis”. Topics to be discussed include economic planning and participation, wage controls, corporatism, decentralization and authoritarianism. Prereg: Second-year standing
PSCI 260A Canadian Government and Politics 1F,S 2C,1D 0.5
An analysis of the political environment 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 government, the role of the House of Commons, interest groups, the electoral system, the party system and voting behaviour.
Prereq: PSC! 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,iT 0.5
An examination of the uniquely British characteristics of the British political system.
No preregq 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 prereg 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 International 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 PolicyW 2C 0.5
This course studies the roots of foreign policy behaviour of selected western and non-western (particularly Asian) states.
Prereq: PSCI 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 all students in the second year and above
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, capita! punishment, prisons, etc. Prereq: Open to ail students in the second year and above
PSC] 295 F 0.5 Public Sector Management 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 less plausible with appropriate design and data analysis.
Prereq: PSC! 214 or consent of instructor
PSCI 321 Marxist TheoryF 2L 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 Marxism after MarxW aL 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: PSCI 260A and 260B or consent of instructor
PSCI 332 Public Administration 2W,S 2S 0.5
Analysis of problems and issues in administration and management applying the knowledge gained in PSCI 331.
Prereq: PSCI 331 or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Political Science
PSC1 333 W 0.5 Administrative Law A study of Canadian administrative 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: PSCI 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 341 Provincial PoliticsF 2C,1S,iL 0.5
A comparative analysis of the political
systems of the Canadian provinces. Prereq: PSCI 260
PSC] 342 W 2C 0.5
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: PSC! 260A and 260B or
consent of instructor
PSCI 343 Canadian Municipal GovernmentF 2C 0.5
A study of the assumptions, structures
and performance of municipal govern-
ment 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 local governments focusing on citizen participation, internal decision-making, leadership, and the allocation of power.
Prereq: PSCI 343 or consent of instructor.
PSCI 350A The Politics of the Developing Areas 1F 3C 0.5
An examination of international and national sources of poverty in the Third World. Special attention is paid to Third World development policies. Topics include multinational corporations, foreign debt, industrialization and Green Revolution.
No prereq for students in the third year and above.
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PSCI 350B The Politics of the DevelopingW 3C 0.5
Areas 2 ; An analysis of Third World political structures and processes. Topics include the colonial and post-colonial state, political parties, the military and revolutions. The case of Central America is examined in greater detail. 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 362A Soviet Government and Politics |F 0.5
An examination of conceptual frameworks for the study of politics in the Soviet Union, and the environment and institutions of the Soviet political system.
Prereq: Third-year standing or consent of instructor
PSCI 362B Soviet Government and Politics liW 0.5
This course examines policy-making and implementation in the Soviet Union, and the dynamics of change in the Soviet political system.
Prereq: PSCI 362A or consent of 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: PSCi 260A and 260B or 260A 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 instructor
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 selfmanagement 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 students 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 382 Politics of Canadian Foreign PolicyW 0.5
An examination of issues and the foreign policy-making process in Canada. Special attention is paid to the domestic context of foreign policy.
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.
Course Descriptions Political Science
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, liberalism, 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 PSCI 225, 226, 323, or 324, or consent of instructor
PSCI 427 Special Topics in PoliticalF 0.5
Philosophy
A selective examination of basic prob-
lams in political philosophy in the
modern and pre-modern periods. Prereq: PSC! 225, 226, 323, or 324
PSCI 428 State and Economic LifeF 35 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: PSCI 260A, 260B, 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 433 Public Policy and Underdevelopment in the Third World0.5
An examination of industrial strategies, agricultural programs and energy policies of selected Third World countries focussing upon the political obstacies, 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
PSC! 434 F 0.5 Comparative Public Administration A comparative survey of public administration in both developed and developing areas. The focus is on the rise of ihe administrative state in a variety of cultural and political contexts.
Prereq: PSCI 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 435 The Politics of Canadian Resource DevelopmentW 2S 0.5
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 442 Politics in OntarioW 3S 0.5
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the Province of Ontario
Prereq: PSC! 260A and 260B 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: PSC! 260 or consent of
instructor
PSC1 451 F 0.5 Comparative Political Systems: Eastern Europe A comparative examination of political institutions and processes in the states of Eastern Europe.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor
PSCI 452 Comparative Civil-Military Relations - Soviet Union and Eastern EuropeF 0.5
A seminar on the military and politics in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe since World War II; how the military system affects and, in turn, is affected by the political system and society. Prereq: Fourth-year standing or 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 Rural Politics and DevelopmentW 35 0.5
An analysis of causes and political
implications of rural poverty in the Third
World with the focus on alternative
strategies of rural development. Prereg: Fourth-year standing or
consent of instructor
PSCI 461 Problems in Canadian Politics 1F 2C,1S 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 PropagandaW 0.5
A detailed study of the nature of public opinion and the attempt to contrat it through propaganda.
Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 473 Voting Behaviour2S 0.5
A comparative study of the motivations
underlying electoral choice in Canada.
Great Britain and the United States. Prereq: PSC! 214 or consent of
instructor
PSCI 475 Political SocializationF 28 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
PSCI 476 Research Seminar In PoliticalW 0.5
Behaviour
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
Course Descriptions Political Science
PSCI 479 Senior Research Seminar: Violence in the Political Process2S 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
PSC! 481 28 0.5 Research Seminar on World Politics An examination of research on the Causes and consequences of interstate warfare.
Prereq: PSCI 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 485 Selected Topics in International Political EconomyW 0.5
Contemporary perspectives and issues in international political economy, with particular attention to advanced industrial countries. Topics include political/ economic cooperation, the politics of trade, and the politics of foreign investment.
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 F,W 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 PSCI 499A will be submitted only after the completion of PSCi 499B.
PSCI 102D The Political Process in the Modern Democracies
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 102E Political Rights and Obliga- tions
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 271 Political Behaviour 1
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 272 Political Behaviour 2
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 322 Marism After Marx
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 323 Ancient Political Philosophy PSC! 375 Politics of Self-Management
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 380B World Politics 2
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 422 Conflict of Political Ideas in Canada
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 433 Public Policy and Underde- velopment in the Third World
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 443 Politics in Western Canada
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 452 Comparative Civil-Military Relations
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 473 Voting Behaviour
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 475 Political Socialization
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 479 Senior Research Seminar: Violence in the Political Process
Not offered in 1991–92.
PSCI 481 Research Seminar on World Politics
Not offered in 1991–92.