73 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Undergraduate Officer Richard Nutbrown, HH 309, ext. 6567
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.
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.
PSC! 101B F 0.5
introduction to Public Policy
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 poticies will 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 102DThe 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.
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).
A distinctive social feature of our century is the amount of political violence. Humanmade 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.
PSC! 102N W 0.5
The Politics of Nationalism and Ethnicity
An examination of the roots of nationalism, and the impact of nationalism and ethnicity on the political process and political change.
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 255The 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.
PSCI 256The Politics of Westem 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.
PSCI 260ACanadian 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.
PSCI 260BCanadian 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 instructor
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prereq: PSC! 260A and 260B or consent of instructor
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.
A study of the assumptions, structures and performance of municipal government in Canada with reference to metropolitan and regional structural innovations (particularly in Ontario).
Prereq: Third-year standing and above with at least one term course in Political Science
PSCI 344The 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.
PSCI 350AThe 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.
PSCI 350BThe 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.
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 365APolitics in the Soviet Successor States 1F 0.5
An introduction to the study of political processes in the new states which emerged after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Prereq: Third-year standing or consent of instructor (Formerly PSCI 362A)
PSCI 372Political 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 381Foreign 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.
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.
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.
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: PSC! 260A, 2608, 331 or consent of instructor
PSCI 433Public 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
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.
A critical examination of the distinctive elements of government and politics in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
PSCI 453Comparative 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
An examination of public policy from the perspective of women’s experiences and needs. The course reviews policy developments in Canada and elsewhere, and reflects on the significance of feminist
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 on the relationships between the society and the coercive apparatus of the state.
PSCI 483Power 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 instructor
PSC! 484 W 3S 0.5 Contemporary Strategies: Theories and Policies 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
PSC! 485 W 0.5
Selected Topics in International Political Economy
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.
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.