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OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION
Professors Emeriti
Nelson, Ralph Carl; B.A., M.A. (DePaul), Ph.D. (Notre Dame)—1961.
Wagenberg, Ronald H.; B.A., M.A. (Assumption), Ph.D.
(London)—1963.
Wurfel, David; B.A. (San Diego), M.A. (California), Ph.D. (Cornell)—1968.
Keenleyside, Terence A.; B.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London)—1971.
University Professor
Soderlund, Walter C.; B.A. (Connecticut), M.A., Ph.D.
(Michigan)—1968.
Professors
Briggs, E. Donald; B.A. (New Brunswick), Ph.D. (London)—1963.
Brown-John, C. Lloyd; B.A. (British Columbia), M.A., Ph.D.
(Toronto)—1968.
Stebelsky, Ihor; B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Washington)—1968
Amore, Roy C.; B.A. (Ohio), B.D. (Drew), Ph.D. (Columbia)—1970.
Romsa, Gerald H.; B.Sc. (Manitoba), M.A. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Florida),
M.C.I.P.—1970
Innes, Frank C.; B.Sc. (Glasgow), M.A., Ph.D. (McGill)—1972
Brooks, Stephen; B.A., M.A. (Windsor), Ph.D. (Carleton)—1985.
Associate Professors
Pawley, Howard; B.A. (Winnipeg), LL.B. (Manitoba), LL.D. (Windsor),
Q.C., P.C.—1991.
Lee, Martha; B.A., M.A. (Calgary), Ph.D. (Syracuse)—1992.
Assistant Professors
MacIvor, Heather; B.A. (Dalhousie), M.A. (Queen's)—1992.
Dashwood, Hevina; B.A. (Toronto), M.A., (McGill), Ph.D. (Toronto)—1995.
Van Nijnatten, Debora; B.A. (Brock), M.A., Ph.D. (Queen's)—1996.
Lecturer
Tossutti, Livianna; B.J. (Carleton), M.A. (Windsor)—1996.
Adjunct Professors
Price, Trevor; B.Sc. (London School of Economics), M.A. (Windosr),
Ph.D. (Queen's)—1968.
Krause, Robert M.; B.A., M.A. (Windsor)—1970.
3.13.1 PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Minor, general degree, honours degree, and combined honours degree are
available in Political Science.
Minor in Political Science
(a) 45-100;
(b) one of 45-130 or 45-160;
(c) four Political Science courses at the 200 level or above.
General Political Science
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: twelve courses, including 45-100, 45-130,
and 45-160; plus one of 45-201, 45-211, 45-212, 45-213, 45-215, 45-220,
45-313, 45-314, and 45-320 (or 45-321). (Students interested in switching
to Honours Political Science should take 02-250, 45-275, and two political
theory courses from 45-251, 45-252, 45-351, or 45-352.)
Option requirements (see 2.5.14 for subject areas): eight courses
including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social
Science.
Other requirements:
(a) four courses from any area of study, including Political Science
(Students interested in Honours Political Science should take 41-110 and
41-111.);
(b) six courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
Honours Political Science
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements: nineteen courses, including 45-100, 45-130, 45-160,
and 45-275; and two of 45-201, 45-211, 45-212, 45-213, 45-215, 45-220,
45-309, 45-313, 45-314, 45-320 and 45-321; plus two of 45-251, 45-252,
45-351, and 45-352; and two of 45-232, 45-237, 45-239, 45-241, 45-244,
45-346, 45-365, and 45-383; plus two of 45-262, 45-264, 45-265, 45-266,
45-268, 45-360, 45-361, 45-363, 45-364, 45-366, and 45-369; seven additional
courses, three of which are to be at the 400 level.
Other requirements (see 2.5.14 for subject areas):
(a) 02-250, 41-110, and 41-111;
(b) six courses from Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Studies,
Geography, History and Psychology;
(c) two courses from Arts, Languages or Science;
(d) four courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(e) six courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.
(At least two of 41-231, 41-232, 41-283, and 41-284 are strongly recommended.)
Combined Honours Programs
Total courses: forty:
Major requirements- Political Science: fifteen courses selected
as follows:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160, and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-201, 45-211, 45-212, 45-213, 45-215, 45-220, 45-313,
45-314, 45-320, or 45-321;
(c) two of 45-251, 45-252, 45-351, 45-352;
(d) eight additional courses of which at least three must be at the
400 level
(e) An intoductory statistics course (02-250 or the equivalent) also
is required.
Major requirements- Other Area of Study: as prescribed by that
area of study.
Option requirements (see 2.5.14 for subject areas): eight courses
including
(a) two Arts or Languages courses;
(b) two Science courses;
(c) four additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social
Science.
Other requirements: additional options (if required) to a total
of forty.
Honours International Relations
See "Interdisciplinary Programs", 3.19.1.
Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
See "Interdisciplinary Programs", 3.19.5.
Honours Bachelor of Public Administration
See "Interdisciplinary Programs", 3.19.3.
3.13.2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Political Science 45-100, 45-130, and 45-160 are required of all majors
and honours students. It is recommended that these be taken in the first
year or as corequisite with 200-level courses. All honours's students are
advised where possible to complete 02-250 and 45-275 during their second
year. Non-majors wishing to do particular courses as options may do so
except where specific prerequisites are stated. Not all courses will necessarily
be offered each year. All courses are three hours a week unless otherwise
indicated.
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
An introduction to the politics and government of Canada. The course
will focus on political culture, the constitution, federalism, the executive,
parliament, public service, courts, political parties, interest groups,
and elections.
45-130. Comparing Politics in a Changing World
A comparative study of selected European, North American, and/or Third
World political systems in the context of social and economic change, including
factors influencing the rise and fall of democracy and dictatorship and
the outbreak of revolution.
45-160. Issues in World Politics
An examination of competing perspectives on international relations
and of such critical themes as power, security, war, imperialism, nationalism,
interdependence, development and underdevelopment, human rights, environmental
concerns, and the quest for a new world order.
45-201. Current Issues in Canadian Politics
An examination of one or more current issues in Canadian politics,
for example, energy and resources, the environment, native peoples, aging,
women's rights, urban problems, and health care.
45-211. Women and Politics
An introduction to the principal themes in the study of women in Canadian
politics. Topics may include: feminist theory, women in Canadian political
institutions, the status of women in the Canadian economy, and gender equality
rights in the Charter.
45-212. Environmental Policy and Politics
The course examines ideology and theory of environmentalism, development
of the environmental movement, and environmental policies and regulations
at all government levels.
45-213. Public Opinion, Mass Media and Canadian Democracy
An evaluation of the relationship between public opinion and democratic
politics, how opinions, beliefs and attitudes are shaped by the family,
educational system, peer groups, and in particular, mass media. Particular
attention will be devoted to the role of the mass media in influencing
public opinion and public policy.
45-214. Legal Process in Canada
An introduction to the legal system in Canada, including the sources
of Canadian law, the general concepts of constitutional and administrative
law, the court structure, and the place of the law and the courts in the
community. (This course is also offered in Law as 99-110.)
45-215. Urban Government and Politics
An examination of structures of local government and the major elements
of the urban political process, and the impact of urbanization on politics
at federal, provincial, and municipal levels. (Prerequisite: 45-100 or
consent of instructor.)
45-220. Introduction to Public Administration
An introductory examination of the major developments in private and
public administrative and management theory and practice. Includes institutional
structure, crown corporations, regulatory agencies, personnel, and financial
management. Both federal and provincial problems are examined. (Prerequisite:
45-100 or consent of instructor.)
45-221. Canadian Public Administration and Policy
An introduction to the processes of public policy formation in Canada.
Includes an analysis of political/bureaucratic relationships, decision
making theory, and the role of interest groups in the context of selected
contemporary policy issues. (Prerequisite: 45-220 or consent of instructor.)
45-222. Administrative Law and Professional Ethics
An introduction to the basis and exercise of administrative discretion
by public servants, including law and judicial review. Includes a review
of the role of professional ethics as a guide to public administrative
behaviour. (Prerequisite: 45-220 or consent of instructor.)
45-232. Government and Politics of the United States
The organization and structure of national government in the United
States, with emphasis upon congressional/executive relationships, political
parties, and the electoral process.
45-237. Russia and Eastern Europe
Russia and the former Soviet republics, Eastern Europe, and their relations
with one another and the world.
45-239. Political Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
An examination of political life in Latin America and the Caribbean
focusing on patterns of change in selected countries.
45-241. Contemporary African Politics
Characteristic domestic and international problems of African states
south of the Sahara, including resource scarcity, ethnic diversity, political
stability, and relations with the Great Powers.
45-244. Politics and Government in Western Europe
An introduction to the politics of selected Western European countries,
including France, Germany, and Italy. The focus will be on political culture,
institutions, political parties, and public policy.
45-251. Classical Political Thought
The tradition from Plato and Aristotle to Thomas Aquinas: Polity, the
common good, citizenship, justice, and natural law.
45-252. The Development of Western Political Thought
Toward the new science of politics from Machiavelli to Rousseau and
the French Revolution.
45-262. The Making of Foreign Policy
The international objectives of states, domestic and external influences
on policy making, and the processes of decision making. (Prerequisite:
45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-264. Introduction to Canadian Foreign Policy
An overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy
from World War I to the present, together with an examination of the domestic
and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy and of the foreign
policy making process. (Prerequisite: 45-100, or 45-160, or consent of
instructor.)
45-265. Major Themes of Canadian Foreign Policy.
An exploration of the major elements of Canadian foreign policy, including
Canadian relations with the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America,
Africa, and the Middle East, and of Canadian policy with respect to such
matters as developmental assistance, defence and arms control, the United
Nations, and the Commonwealth. (Prerequisite: 45-100, or 45-160, or consent
of instructor.)
45-266. European Perspectives on World Politics
The struggle for political integration on the European continent, with
particular emphasis on efforts to forge common foreign and defense policies
in the post-Cold War world. British, French, and German perspectives will
be featured.
45-268. International Organizations and Integration
Regional and world-wide attempts to unite states into co-operative
and/or integrated bodies. The United Nations and the European Economic
Community will be featured with possible attention to other regional organizations.
(Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-275. Research Methods in Political Science
An introduction to modern techniques in political research, including
research designs and data processing. Attention is also given to current
methodological issues in Political Science and the development of political
theory. (Prerequisite: 02-250 or equivalent.) (Restricted to majors in
only Political Science, International Relations or Public Administration,
or with consent of instructor.)
45-309. Canadian Provincial Government
A comparative study of provincial governments and politics in Canada
including an examination of the powers exercised by provinces, the institutions
of provincial government and the behaviour of provincial electorates and
politicians. In given terms, Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic or the Western
provinces may be given particular attention. (Prerequisite: 45-100 or consent
of instructor.)
45-313. Federalism and Canada's Constitution
Contemporary theories of, and issues relating to, federalism including
an examination of the status and role of Canada's Constitution from an
historical, legal, and practical perspective as an instrument of federalism.
(Prerequisite: 45-100 or consent of instructor.)
45-314. Federal-Provincial Relations
An examination of selected issues in federal-provincial relations,
including the structure and process through which they are managed. (Prerequisite:
45-100 or consent of instructor.)
45-320. Political Parties and Elections
An analysis of the development and functions of parties and of the
social, psychological, and political influences on voting in Canada.
45-321. The Legislative Process
An analysis of legislatures and legislative processes with particular
emphasis on the Canadian House of Commons. Attention will be given to recruitment,
representation, leadership, and legislative reform.
45-323. Government and Business
An introduction to the intricate relationship of government to business.
Included are: government services to business; business and policy development;
and regulation and/or de-regulation and regulatory agencies. (Prerequisite:
45-100 or consent of instructor.)
45-326. (Municipal) Urban Administration
A study of administrative structures and the principles of administrative
organization in local government including budgetary systems, personnel
management, the conduct of public relations, and the application of systems
methods. (Prerequisites: 45-220 and 45-221, or consent of instructor.)
45-328. Public Financial Management
An introduction to managing public finances, including the link between
public policy, revenue and expenditures, budgets and budget systems, and
accountability. (Prerequisites: 45-220 and 45-221, or consent of instructor.)
45-329. Public Personnel Management
An introduction to personnel management under a merit system including
the roles of public service commissions (recruitment, training, career
development, dismissal) and public sector labour relations agencies (collective
bargaining); political rights, employment equity. (Prerequisites: 45-220
and 45-221, or consent of instructor.)
45-346. Asian Government and Politics
Comparative analysis of institutions and political processes of Southeast
Asia, South Asia, China, or Japan.
45-351. Community and Power in Modern European Thought
An exploration of the subject of community and power in European thought
between 1850 and the late twentieth century. Special attention will be
paid to Marxism/Leninism, elitist theory, facism, and structuralism/poststructuralism.
(This course is also offered as History 43-326.)
45-352. Liberalism in the English-Speaking World
Liberalism in the English-speaking world: Bentham, James Mill, J. S.
Mill, T. H. Green, H. Spencer, and John Dewey.
45-360. International Conflict and Its Resolution
The nature of conflict and how it is managed in the international community;
explicit and tacit bargaining strategies and techniques of conflict resolution.
(Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-361. U.S. Foreign Policy
The American policy-making process and the substance of policy in relation
to the communist world, developing countries, and allies such as Canada
and Western Europe. (Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-363. Principles of International Law
An introduction to the role of international law in international relations,
this course will consider the role of justice in the international system
and will examine the basic principles of modern international law, including
sources, subjects, and procedures. (Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of
instructor.)
45-364. International Political Economy
An overview of the major theoretical perspectives and issues in international
political economy. Issues addressed may include: international trade, foreign
investment and multinational corporations, international monetary institutions,
and crisis and change in the international system. (Prerequisite: 45-160
or consent of instructor.)
45-365. The Politics of the Middle East
The nature and causes of the various conflicts in the region, the role
of outside powers and international organizations, and the prospects for
conflict resolution. (Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-366. International Relations in Asia and the Pacific
The foreign policies and relations of Asian states and the interests
and roles of outside powers; nationalism and regionalism; independence,
dependence, modernization, war, and revolution. (Prerequisite: 45-160 or
consent of instructor.)
45-369. International Relations in Latin America and the Caribbean
An examination of major problems of international relations as they
affect Latin America and the Caribbean. Included are discussions of the
Inter-American system, economic development, regional integration, and
the impact of the Cold War. (Prerequisite: 45-160 or consent of instructor.)
45-383. The Revolutionary Process
An examination of the various types of revolutions, their causes and
their successes or failures, looking at the psychological and economic,
as well as the political dimensions. Cases studied may include successful
revolutions as well as unsuccessful attempts, for instance, France, Russia,
China, Iran, Vietnam, Cuba, Indonesia, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
45-399. Practicum in Government and Politics
Practical work in the office of an elected or appointed official, with
oral and written reports to the supervising faculty member. (To be taken
only with permission of instructor and a program advisor in Political Science.)
45-411. Survey of Canadian Politics and Government
A review of current literature in Canadian politics and government.
(Admission by consent of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-412. Selected Topics in Canadian Politics and Government
Analysis of selected topics in Canadian politics and government. (Admission
by consent of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-417. Seminar in Canadian-American Politics
A focus on various issues central to the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Typically, this course would include a study of differing approaches to
common problems. The evolution and status of socio-economic linkages and
an examination of cultural parameters which divide and yet also bind the
two states will also be included. (Admission by consent of instructor.)
(2 seminar hours a week.)
45-421. Seminar in Canadian Public Policy
A detailed analysis of the Canadian public policy process. (Admission
by consent of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-422. Seminar in Public Policy Analysis
A survey of the evaluative side of public policy including formulation,
adoption, program operations and evaluation techniques. (Admission by consent
of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-431. Seminar in Comparative Politics
A comparative examination of national political systems emphasizing
areas such as political culture, political parties, elites, and interest
groups. In given terms, the focus may be on industrialized or developing
countries. (Admission by consent of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a
week.)
45-451. Main Tendencies in Contemporary Political Theory
An examination of the literature of twentieth century political theory
with emphasis on the period since the Second World War. (Admission by consent
of the instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-461. Seminar in Theories of International Relations
A survey of competing perspectives and approaches employed in the contemporary
study of international relations. (Admission by consent of the instructor.)
(2 seminar hours a week.)
45-462. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Research in International
Relations
A research oriented seminar that will encourage the use of interdisciplinary
perspectives in the examination of selected problems in international relations.
(Admission by consent of instructor.) (2 seminar hours a week.)
45-488. Selected Topics in Political Science
Topics of current interest which may vary from year to year. (May be
repeated for credit with the permission of a program advisor in Political
Science.)
45-492. Public Service Management Internship Practicum
Supervised work experience in a public service management environment.
(Admission only by consent of program advisor.) (Offered on a Pass/Non-pass
basis only.) (Must be taken concurrently with 45-493.) (May be repeated
once for credit.)
45-493. Public Service Management Internship Seminar
A critical examination of selected theories and concepts applicable
to research and management practices in the public sector. (Admission by
consent of a program advisor.) (Must be taken concurrently with 45-492.)
(May be repeated once for credit.)
45-499. Directed Reading in an Approved Special Field
Intended for students with special interest in areas not covered in
sufficient depth by other courses. (To be taken only with permission of
instructor and a program advisor in Political Science.).
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