General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
PSCI 101 | PSCI 213 | PSCI 214 | PSCI 222 | PSCI 230 | PSCI 231 | PSCI 240 | PSCI 241 | PSCI 250 | PSCI 260 | PSCI 270 | PSCI 271 | PSCI 313 | PSCI 314 | PSCI 321 | PSCI 331 | PSCI 332 | PSCI 334 | PSCI 335 | PSCI 336 | PSCI 337 | PSCI 338 | PSCI 339 | PSCI 340 | PSCI 341 | PSCI 350 | PSCI 370 | PSCI 371 | PSCI 372 | PSCI 400 | PSCI 401 | PSCI 414 | PSCI 420 | PSCI 422 | PSCI 423 | PSCI 430 | PSCI 431 | PSCI 432 | PSCI 433 | PSCI 434 | PSCI 435 | PSCI 436 | PSCI 437 | PSCI 440 | PSCI 441 | PSCI 450 | PSCI 460 | PSCI 470 | PSCI 490-495AA-ZZ
FACULTY
D. de Vlieger
J. Green
P. Hansen (Dept Head)
K. Henriques
S. Juyal
H. Leeson
J. Praud
R.M. Sentes
Y. Zhu
The general requirements for degrees in the Faculty of Arts are described on page 76.
BA
A major in political science must include the following:
1. PSCI 101, 213, 214, 230, and 231
2. One of PSCI 222, 240, 250, 270, 271
3. 9 credit hours in political science at the 300- and/or 400- level
4. SOST 203 or equivalent
5. Additional courses in political science at any level as required to total 39 credit hours
In choosing courses at the 300 and 400 level particular attention must be paid to ensuring a wide range of study. In particular, all students will be expected to take at least one course on a political system other than Canada.
Credit hours |
Political Science major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSCI 101 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 213 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 214 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 230 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 231 |
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3.0 |
SOST 203 |
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3.0 |
One of PSCI 222, 240, 250, 270, 271 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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* Some PSCI 400-level courses have six credit hours. One of these courses will fulfil 2 three-credit-hour requirements |
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39.0 |
Subtotal |
BA HONOURS
The honours program in political science must include the following:
1. PSCI 101, 213, 214, 230, 231, 400, and 401
2. Two of PSCI 222, 240, 250, 270, 271
3. 12 credit hours in political science at the 300- and/or 400 level, including at least 6 credit hours at the 400-level
4. SOST 201 and 203
5. Additional courses in political science at any level as required to total 54 credit hours
Credit hours |
Political Science Honours major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSCI 101 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 213 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 214 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 230 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 231 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 400 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 401 |
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3.0 |
SOST 201 |
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3.0 |
SOST 203 |
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3.0 |
Two of PSCI 222, 240, 250, 270, 271 |
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
PSCI course* |
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* Some PSCI 400 level courses have six credit hours. One of these courses will fulfil 2 three-credit-hour requirements. This program must include a minimum of 6 credit hours at the 400-level in addition to PSCI 400/401 |
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54.0 |
Subtotal |
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
1. PSCI 101, 230, 231
2. One of PSCI 213 or 214
3. 6 credit hours of 300- and/or 400-level political science courses
Credit hours |
Political Science minor, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSCI 101 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 213 or 214 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 230 |
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3.0 |
PSCI 231 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSCI course* |
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* Some PSCI 400-level courses have six credit hours. One of these courses will fulfil both of these requirements |
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18.0 |
Subtotal |
PSCI 101 is the normal prerequisite for all 200-level political science courses. Any student who, at the beginning of the second year, has declared a major in a field other than political science may seek approval from the head of the Political Science Department to take any 200-level political science course without having taken PSCI 101.
PSCI 101
Introduction to Political Science
3:2-1
This course introduces fundamental concepts and methods used in the discipline. The course acquaints students with political institutions, processes, and theories important to public life in Canada and globally.
PSCI 213
Ancient Political Thought
3:3-0
This course examines the political thought of the ancient world. It focuses primarily on Plato and Aristotle, but can also include the pre-Socratics, Thucydides, Cicero, etc.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 214
Early Modern Political Theory
3:3-0
An examination of the ideas of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Marx with a view to exploring the differences between ancient and modern political thought; an account of the origins of the modern state, conceptions of the individual, the nature and limits of community.
Prerequisite: PSCI 101
PSCI 222
Comparative Politics
3:3-0
An introduction to comparative political analysis with an emphasis on advanced industrial states. Topics considered include: main features of the economies and political traditions of the countries in question; contemporary patterns of politics and policy-making; individual rights, collective rights, and governmental powers; the functioning of executives, legislatures, bureaucracies, parties, and pressure groups in the context of current policy problems; prospects for stability, change, and revolution.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 230
Canadian Politics
3:3-0
An examination of the political structures and important forces shaping political decision-making in Canada. Emphasis is placed on national institutions and events.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 231
The Political Economy of Continentalism
3:3-0
An examination of the political economy of Canada in the era of continental economic integration. This will include the role of parties, the state, and economic interest groups.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 240
World Politics
3:3-0
This course is designed to help the student develop tools for understanding the complexities of international politics. As a comprehensive introduction to the subject, it will therefore seek an analysis of the basic behavioral rules, processes, patterns and contending ideologies that underlie the spectrum of state relations in the international arena.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 241
International Organizations and the United Nations System
3:3-0
This course will review the role of international organizations in global politics and will study the structure and decision-making process of the principal organs of the U.N. system.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 250
Political Behaviour
3:3-0
An analysis of the social and psychological bases of political activities, with special emphasis on the institutions that help shape political attitudes.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 260
Urban Politics
3:3-0
A study of political problems, economic forces, and decision-making processes at the municipal level of government.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 270
Political Economy of Underdevelopment
3:3-0
A comprehensive introduction to the topic including the following issues: the structure of the world economic order and its role in shaping the political systems of underdeveloped nations within it; different theoretical approaches to problems of change and how they are affected by aid and dependency in the Third World; an examination of selected countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and their prospects for peaceful or revolutionary change.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 271
Politics of the Environment
3:3-0
An introduction to political processes and social forces that shape environmental policies. Current themes such as 'green' politics, environmentalism and deep ecology, and jobs versus the environment will be examined.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101
PSCI 313
Modern Political Theory: the Continental Tradition
3:3-0
An exploration of the ideas of some or all of the following: Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche.
Prerequisites: PSCI 213 and 214 or permission of department head.
PSCI 314
Modern Political Theory: the English Liberal Tradition
3:3-0
An exploration of the ideas of some or all of the following: Burke, Bentham, Hume, J. Mill, J.S. Mill, Green.
Prerequisites: PSCI 213 and 214 or permission of department head.
PSCI 321
American Politics
3:3-0
Study of the American political system and ideology.
Prerequisites: PSCI 101 or permission of department head.
PSCI 331
Federalism and the Constitution
3:3-0
This course examines the Canadian federal system from several analytical perspectives in order to come to conclusions about the nature of the system and its impact on the political system in Canada. It pays particular attention to the development and present form of the Canadian constitution.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 332
Politics of Canadian Regionalism
3:3-0
The analysis of the political implications of region, regionalism, and regional behaviour in Canada. Specific attention is paid to western Canada and to Quebec.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 334
Canadian Politics and the Charter of Rights
3:3-0
This course will examine the influence of the Charter of Rights on political issues and social change in Canada. Emphasis will be on civil liberties, group rights and political and socio-economic conflict, and the evolving roles of party politics, the judiciary, and extra-Parliamentary politics.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231 or permission of department head.
PSCI 335
Civil Liberties in Canada
3:3-0
This course is designed to study the various concepts and issues related to civil liberties in Canada. From a comparative perspective, the course will examine the protection of group and individual rights.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231 or permission of department head.
PSCI 336
Canadian Labour in Politics
3:3-0
This course will examine the role of the trade union movement in Canadian politics. This will involve an examination of the relationship of trade unions to political parties, corporate capital, and the state, as well as a study of ideological tendencies within trade unions.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 337
Women and Politics
3:3-0
This course examines women's exclusion from Canadian political life from Confederation to the present day, focussing on the concept of citizenship. It considers the ways in which the discipline of political science has theoretically and pedagogically been informed by male dominance. It takes into account the impact of feminism on political processes and institutions, such as federalism, the Constitution, and political parties. Finally, it focuses on current political agendas, policies, and discourse.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 338
Aboriginal People and Politics
3:3-0
This course considers the relationship between indigenous peoples and the Canadian state. Questions of the nature of colonialism, capitalism, citizenship and identity are raised, based on a critical reading of Canadian history and contemporary politics.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 339
The Politics of Health
3:3-0
The course examines the roles of the federal and provincial governments in the area of health policy. It traces the history of government involvement in medicare, workers' compensation, and occupational health.
Prerequisite: PSCI 230 or permission of department head.
PSCI 340
Topics in International Law
3:3-0
This course will focus on the development of international law as a universal law with emphasis on selected topics and cases.
Prerequisites: PSCI 240 and 241 or permission of department head.
PSCI 341
Canadian Foreign Policy
3:3-0
This course introduces the student to the study of Canadian foreign policy. In particular it concentrates on traditional approaches to the making of Canadian foreign policy as well as the social and political structures which support them.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 or 231, and PSCI 240 or permission of department head.
PSCI 350
Electoral Systems and Voting
3:3-0
Analysis of the voting behaviour of individuals and its relation to electoral systems. Examples from Canada and other countries will be examined and compared.
Prerequisite: PSCI 250
PSCI 370
Modern Imperialism: Classical Theory and Pre-World War Two Experience
3:3-0
An examination of imperialism as an international economic-political system with emphasis on the modern colonial era from 1870 to 1945. There will be an examination of the practical consequences of the division of the world by the European imperial powers and of the various theoretical approaches which attempt to explain the great imperial expansion after 1870.
Prerequisite: PSCI 270
PSCI 371
Modern Imperialism: Post-World War Two
3:3-0
Examines the international imperialist system during the "decolonization" period immediately after 1945 and the period of "neocolonialism" or "imperialism without colonies" which has dominated the world political economy in the past quarter-century. There will be an examination of both practical consequences of and theoretical explanations for these phenomena.
Prerequisite: PSCI 270
PSCI 372
Revolution and National Liberation
3:3-0
Examines various revolutions in several contexts: their causes, ideologies and historical sequence.
Prerequisite: PSCI 270
PSCI 400
Honours Seminar (Fall Semester)
3:3-0
A seminar presented by all political science staff for all honours students. Subject matter to cover methods, central problems, and theories of professional subdivisions of the discipline.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
PSCI 401
Honours Seminar (Winter Semester)
3:3-0
A seminar presented by all political science staff for all honours students. Subject matter to cover methods, central problems, and theories of professional subdivisions of the discipline.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
PSCI 414
Marxian Political Theory
3:3-0
A study of the major texts of Marx and Engels and secondarily those of Marxists such as Lenin, Lukacs, Korsch, Mao, and the Frankfurt School. The course emphasizes Marxian political theory and its practical significance rather than the history of communist movements.
Prerequisites: At least two of PSCI 213, 214, 313, and 314, or permission of department head.
PSCI 420
Topics in Comparative Politics
6:6-0
An intensive examination of the nature of the state and relations between state and society in a comparative context; development of methodological and theoretical frameworks for the study of comparative institutions.
Prerequisite: PSCI 222 or permission of department head.
PSCI 422
Western European Political Systems
6:6-0
An examination and comparison of governments and political processes in Western Europe. Selected state systems will be examined in depth, with particular attention to the impact of German unification. A general overview of political developments at the supra-national level, primarily since World War II, is included.
Prerequisites: PSCI 222 or permission of department head.
PSCI 423
East European Political Systems
6:6-0
The politics of modern East Europe. An intensive examination of the internal political economies and external politics of the successor states to the Soviet Union, as well as selected East European states. A detailed investigation of the factors leading to the disintegration of the "communist" system, and the systems which have replaced it in this region.
Prerequisites: PSCI 222 or permission of department head.
PSCI 430
Politics of Quebec
3:3-0
This course is designed to enhance the understanding of those unfamiliar with Quebec politics. It concentrates on the development of Quebec in Canada, its relationship with other regions and the federal government, and the continuing question of Quebec independence.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 431
Politics of Saskatchewan
3:3-0
The examination of selected topics of the government and politics of Saskatchewan. The unique development of protest parties and third parties in the province is emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 432
Comparative Provincial Politics
6:6-0
The examination of selected provincial governments. In particular, interprovincial co-operation and interprovincial mechanisms are reviewed.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 433
Political Parties and Interest Groups
6:6-0
A study of selected political interest groups in Canada, with an emphasis on the role of labour, the women's movement, and other more traditional interest groups. Topics include: ideologies, organization, and effectiveness of such groups. This course may include a community participation project.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 434
Politics and the Media
6:6-0
This course examines in detail the structural and ideological aspects of the media in Canada and the world. Topics considered include the political economy of the media, its relationship to the political process and the internal structure of media institutions as they fulfil ideological functions.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 435
The Political Economy of the Welfare State
6:6-0
An examination of the politics of post-war economic and social policy with a primary focus on Canada. The course employs the theoretical insights formulated in the comparative study of the economic role of the state in advanced industrial societies, as well as those developed by the political economy tradition in Canada. Among the topics examined are the importance of underlying political factors such as the changing nature of class relations; the role of political parties; the evolution of political ideologies; Canada's status in the international system; the impact of the federal system on the development of policy.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 436
Selected Topics in Public Policy
3:3-0
An examination of the methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of the policy process and an analysis of selected policy issues.
Prerequisites: PSCI 230 and 231
PSCI 437
Selected Topics in Politics and the Environment
3:3-0
An opportunity to analyze specific theoretical and empirical environmental issues confronting decision makers both in government and the corporate sector.
Prerequisite: PSCI 271 or permission of department head.
PSCI 440
Topics in International Relations
3:3-0
An advanced seminar on theories of the international system and selected topics in international affairs.
Prerequisite: PSCI 240 or permission of department head.
PSCI 441
Canada and the World Economy
3:3-0
Analyzes changing economic conditions in the international arena and their implications for Canadian political structures.
Prerequisites: PSCI 231 and 341 or permission of department head.
PSCI 450
Advanced Seminar in Political Participation
3:3-0
An intensive examination of selected topics in voting behaviour and the social bases of political action.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
PSCI 460
Seminar in Urban Politics
3:3-0
The study of contemporary decision-making issues and management systems in relation to the problems of cities and metropolitan complexes.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
PSCI 470
The Third World and Political-Economic Change
6:6-0
An advanced seminar concerned with political, social, and economic change in selected underdeveloped countries; an investigation into the dynamics of underdevelopment and the nature of the world economy with a view toward assessing different theoretical conceptions of the relations of third- to first- (and second-) world countries.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
PSCI 490-495AA-ZZ
Directed Readings
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed for individual students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
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