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)
77 courses in the 1992–93 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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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 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 wiil be addressed.
PSC! 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 liberal-democratic 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 Introduction to Third World PoliticsW 0.5
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. 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 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.
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
Course Descriptions Political Science
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 interaction 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 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 2W 0.5
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 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 preregq 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: PSCI 260A or consent of fnsiructor
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PSC! 264 F 2C 0.5 American Government and Politics 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 preregq for students in the second year and above.
PSCI 271 Political Behaviour 1F 2C,1L 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 International PoliticsF 2C 0.5
This course studies the transformation of the intemational system stressing East- West, Rich-Poor, and North-South perspectives and interactions.
No prereq for students in the second year and above. Fourth-year students
. tequire the consent of the instructor
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. Fourth-year students require
the consent of the 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, capital punishment, prisons, etc.
Prereq: Open to all students in the second year and above
PSCI 295 Public Sector ManagementF 0.5
This course examines the functions of
management with major emphasis placed
on employee relations, values, communi-
cation, motivation and team management. Prereq: Second-year or consent of
instructor
PSCI 315 Research Design in Political Sclence0.5
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: PSCI 214 or consent of instructor
PSC! 321 F 2L 0.5 Marxist Theory 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 2L 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 modem period. Prereq: Consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Political Science
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: PSC! 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
PSCI 333 Administrative LawW 0.5
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,1L 0.5
A comparative analysis of the political
systems of the Canadian provinces. Prereq: PSCI 260
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: PSCI 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 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 local governments focusing on citizen participation, internal decisionmaking, leadership, and the allocation of power.
Prereq: PSC! 343 or consent of instructor
PSCI 350A The Politics of the Developing Areas 1F 3C 0.5
An examination of intemational 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.
PSCI 350B The Politics of the Developing Areas 2W 3C 0.5
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 PoliticalF 2S 0.5
Systems
Federal and Consociational Political
Systems are examined with emphasis on
processes Of political integration, pattems
of conflict resolution, and the impact of
modernization on political development. Prereq: Consent of the instructor
PSCI 362A Soviet Government and Politics 1F 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
PSC! 362B W 0.5 Soviet Government and Politics 2 This course examines policy-making and implementation in the Soviet Union, and the dynamics of change in the Soviet political system.
Prereq: PSC! 362A or consemt of instructor
PSC! 363 F 05 Canadian Constitutional Law An introduction to the nature and basic principles of constitutional law. This course will deat 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 citi-
zens 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.
Prereq: 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 premodern 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 Political PhilosophyF 0.5
A selective examination of basic problems in political philosophy in the modern and pre-modern periods.
Prereq: PSCI 225, 226, 323, or 324 or consent of instructor
PSCI 428 State and Economic LifeF 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 goverming, especially at the federal level in Canada.
Prereq: PSC! 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 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
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PSCI434 F005. Comparative Public Administration A comparative survey of public administration in both developed and developing areas. The focus is on the rise of the administrative state in a variety of cultural and political contexts.
Prereq: PSCI 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 435 The Politics of Canadian ResourceW 2S 0.5
Development
A seminar focusing on the strategies of
resource development policies, with an
emphasis on the economic, political, envi-
ronmental 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: PSCI 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, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Prereq: PSCI 260 or consent of instructor
PSC! 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 Eastem Europe since World War II; how the military system affects and, in tur, 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 intemal 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 3S 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.
Prereq: 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
PSC1 471 W 0.5
Public Opinion and Propaganda
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 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
Course Descriptions Political Science
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 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
PSCI 481 Research Seminar on World Politics2S 0.5
An examination of research on the causes
and consequences of interstate warfare. Prereq: PSC! 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.
PSC! 490-498 0.5 each
Special Subjects
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.
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 102E Political Rights and Obligations
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 271 Political Behaviour 1
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 272 Political Behaviour 2
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 375 Politics of Self-Management PSC\ 422 Conflict of Political Ideas in Canada
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 433 Public Policy and Underdevelopment in the Third Worid
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 443 Politics in Westem Canada
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 473 Voting Behaviour
Not offered in 1992–93.
PSCI 475 Political Socialization Psychology
Not offered in 1992–93.