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Program Requirements
Revision, May 2014. Start of revision.
This program may not be expanded to the Major Concentration Political Science.
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
6 credits from:
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POLI 211 Comparative Government and Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Introduction to the study of comparative politics as it applies both to the developed world and developing countries. The course presents the basic concepts and approaches used in the field of comparative politics and it focuses on patterns of similarity and difference in a way political institutions and processes are structured in a wide variety of national contexts.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 212 Government and Politics - Developed World (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The nature of politics in a few selected nations of the industrialized world, applying the concepts introduced in POLI 211 to specific national contexts. Countries studied will be drawn principally from Europe and North America.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Meadwell, Hudson (Fall)
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 227 Developing Areas/Introduction (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An introduction to Third World politics. A comparative examination of the legacies of colonialism, the achievement of independence, and contemporary dynamics of political and socio-economic development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Topics include modernization, dependency, state-building and national integration, revolution, the role of the military, and democratization.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Norman, Julie (Winter)
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
12 credits from:
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POLI 315 Approaches to Political Economy (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Influential traditions in political economy. Focus on how these attempted to integrate the economic and political. Application of economic analysis to social and political phenomena ("social choice"). Recent efforts to combine the deductive logic of economics with comparative empirical analysis of actors in different institutional settings. Extension to the international political economy.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 318 Comparative Local Government (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An examination of the organization and conduct of local government in Canada, the United States, and selected European countries. Attention to theories of local government, the criteria for comparative analysis, the provision of public goods and bads, urban political patterns and the constitution of new institutional arrangements to deal with "urban crises" in North America.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Sabetti, Filippo (Fall)
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POLI 319 Politics of Latin America (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course will deal with the dynamics of political change in Latin America today.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Balan, Manuel (Winter)
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 322 Political Change in South Asia (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Political change in South Asia in late colonial and post-colonial periods. Issues covered include social and cultural history; colonial rule, nationalism and state formation; democratic and authoritarian tendencies; economic policies and consequences; challenges to patterns of dominance and national boundaries; prospects for democracy, prosperity and equality.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 324 Developing Areas/Africa (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The government and politics of African states south of the Sahara with reference to the ideological and institutional setting as influenced by the forces of tradition and the impact of Western colonialism.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Medani, Khalid (Fall)
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 325D1 Government and Politics: United States (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : A survey of the American political system, with emphasis on the constitutional and philosophical setting, the institutions and their interactions, the political process, public policy issues, and political change.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Waller, Harold M (Fall)
Prerequisite: POLI 211 or POLI 212 or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
Students must register for both POLI 325D1 and POLI 325D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both POLI 325D1 and POLI 325D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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POLI 325D2 Government and Politics: United States (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : See POLI 325D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Waller, Harold M (Winter)
Prerequisite: POLI 325D1
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
No credit will be given for this course unless both POLI 325D1 and POLI 325D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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POLI 328 Comparing European Democracies (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An introduction to the study of contemporary European politics. The course presents the basic concepts and approaches used in the field of European comparative politics and examines patterns of similarity and difference across Europe, as well as some current political debates in Europe.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Proksch, Sven-Oliver (Winter)
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POLI 329 Russian and Soviet Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course explores the institutions of the Soviet system and pressures to reform this system. Examines specific changes made to the system through democratization and market reform. Compares these changes to similar transitions in other countries to assess possible twists in Russian's political future.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Johnson, Juliet (Winter)
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POLI 330 Law and Courts in Europe (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Judicial politics in continental Europe, including theoretical accounts of the rule of law, judicial independence, power, and accountability, and the judicialization of politics. Empirical examples will be drawn from both Western and Eastern Europe countries, as well as the constitutional and the ordinary judiciaries.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 331 Politics in East Central Europe (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Analysis of recent dramatic changes in East Central Europe in light of the historical development and current structure of these states, their relationship to their societies, with emphasis on diversity and its sources.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: Some prior related course i.e. Comparative Politics or East European History or written consent of the instructor. Recommended POLI 329.
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POLI 338 Developing Areas/Topics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Selected aspects of the Third World. In any given year the course will concentrate either on a particular region or on a relevant thematic problem.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
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POLI 339 Comparative Developed: Topics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Selected aspects of politics in developed countries.
Terms: Summer 2015
Instructors: Schultz, Richard; Quaroni, Enrica (Summer)
Prerequisite: a basic course in Comparative Politics or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
Since these courses are being taught abroad, the Victoria Day statutory holiday will not be taken into consideration. Therefore, students are expected to attend their lectures on Monday, May 18, 2015.
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POLI 340 Developing Areas/Middle East (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An examination of the societies, political forces and regimes of selected countries of the Eastern Arab world (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia).
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Brynen, Rex J (Fall)
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 357 Politics: Contemporary Europe (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An examination of political institutions and processes in today's Europe, concentrating on the member-states of the European Union and on the Union itself. The course is organized thematically rather than on a country-by-country basis.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Sabetti, Filippo (Winter)
Prerequisite: POLI 212 or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 361 Political Participation in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Exploration of how citizens engage in politics. Theories and examples of current forms of political participation and mobilization will be introduced, including voting, party membership, transnational movements, political consumerism, culture jamming and internet activism. Examples are drawn from Europe and North America and sometimes from the developing world.
Terms: Summer 2015
Instructors: Maheo Le Luel, Valerie Anne (Summer)
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POLI 369 Politics of Southeast Asia (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Topics covered include: colonialism, nationalism, democracy, authoritarianism, war, economic development, social development, overseas Chinese, ethnicity, religion, populism, and international relations, as they apply to Southeast Asian politics.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 380 Contemporary Chinese Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course provides an introduction to key issues in contemporary Chinese politics, spanning the period from the Communist Revolution through the Maoist (1949-1976) and reform eras (1978 to present). Topics include both domestic politics and foreign policy.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Wang, Juan (Fall)
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POLI 381 Politics in East Asia (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course examines contemporary politics in China, Japan, and South Korea. Lectures are arranged with both topical coverage and chronological sequence.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Wang, Juan (Winter)
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POLI 414 Society and Politics in Italy (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Analysis of modern Italian political development in comparison to other Western and Mediterranean countries. What makes Italian politics unique, what makes it resemble that of other countries.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: a basic course in Comparative Politics and preferably an upper level course or written permission of the Instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 419 Transitions from Communism (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Selected problems facing the Post-Soviet world. Themes include: new political institutions, parties, and groups; economic reform; social problems; ideological changes; the rise of ethnonationalism; linkages with the West.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisites: One 200- or 300-level course in Comparative Politics required or written permission of the instructor; a Political Science, History or Sociology course on the USSR or Eastern Europe after WW II strongly recommended.
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 422 Developing Areas/Topics 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : A specific problem area in the Comparative Politics of Developing Areas.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Narain, Vrinda (Fall)
Prerequisites: a basic course and preferably an upper level course in comparative politics
Note: The field is Comparative Politics in Developing Areas.
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POLI 423 Politics of Ethno-Nationalism (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Theories of ethno-nationalism examined in light of experience in Asia, Middle East and Africa. Topics include formation and mobilization of national, ethnic and religious identities in colonial and post-colonial societies; impact of ethno-nationalism on pluralism, democracy, class and gender relations; means to preserve tolerance in multicultural societies.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Subramanian, Narendra (Fall)
Prerequisites: one 300 or 400-level course in comparative politics; and one 300 or 400-level course on developing areas (any discipline.) The same course can fulfill both requirements
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 424 Media and Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The role of media in domestic and international politics, with reference to recent studies in political science. Themes in the study of mass media and politics in developed democracies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 425 Topics in American Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course involves a detailed analysis of a limited area of American politics and government.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Waller, Harold M (Fall)
Prerequisite: POLI 325
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas.
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POLI 431 Nations and States/Developed World (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The role of nationalism in European and North American political development. Topics include: nationalism and state-formation, secession and sub-state nationalism, war and nationalism, federal and consociational arrangements in multi-national societies.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 432 Selected Topics: Comparative Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Topics in comparative politics. Topic varies by year.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Forest, Benjamin (Fall) Subramanian, Narendra (Winter)
Note: The field is Comparative Politics in Developed Areas.
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POLI 435 Identity and Inequality (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Inequality is often particularly durable between groups whose boundaries are based on assumed ancestry - e.g., the major ethnic categories in former European settler colonies, castes in South Asia. This course explores ongoing changes in the relationship between identity and social, economic and political inequality in some of these contexts.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Subramanian, Narendra (Winter)
Prerequisite: 300 level course in comparative politics or related social science course.
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POLI 437 Politics in Israel (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An analysis of the nature and development of the Israeli political system, including historical background, Zionist ideology, the electoral system, the political parties, the institutions of government, constitutional issues, and religion and politics. The relationship between domestic politics and foreign policy will also be explored.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Waller, Harold M (Winter)
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POLI 450 Peacebuilding (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : An examination of transitions from civil war to peace, and the role of external actors (international organizations, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations) in support of such transitions. Topics will include the dilemmas of humanitarian relief, peacekeeping operations, refugees, the demobilization of ex-combatants, transitional elections, and the politics of socio-economic reconstruction.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Brynen, Rex J (Winter)
Prerequisites: previous courses in comparative politics/developing areas and international relations. Internet research skills are strongly recommended
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas; also in the field of International Politics.
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POLI 451 The European Union (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The emergence of the EU and its innovative institutions and policies will be studied through lectures, discussions, and a simulation (of a European Council or Parliament session). Emphasis upon current debates about the EU's developing identity, its internal political economy, its institutions of 'multilevel' governance, and its external relation.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Proksch, Sven-Oliver (Fall)
Prerequisite: one course each in International Relations and Comparative Politics
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developed Areas; also in the field of International Politics.
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POLI 473 Democracy and the Market (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The course examines the relationship between economic and political change by focusing on dual processes of economic reform and democratization. The inter-play of societal, state-level and international actors, and the possible trade-offs involved, are explored using examples from Latin America, the former Soviet bloc, and other developing areas.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Oxhorn, Philip (Fall)
Prerequisite: A course in Comparative Politics or written permission of the instructor
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 474 Inequality and Development (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : The political structures and social forces underlying poverty and inequality in the developing world; the historical roots of inequality in different regions, varying manifestations of inequality (class, region, ethnicity, gender), and selected contemporary problems.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: A basic course in Comparative Politics or a course on the region or written permission of the instructor.
Note: The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
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POLI 475 Social Capital in Comparative Perspective (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Social capital as an important societal resource that helps to overcome collective action and development problems. Introduction to the roots of the concept of social capital, and discussion on how and why this resource influences the political and economic life of countries, regions, cities and individuals.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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POLI 476 Religion and Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : This course examines the relationship between religion and politics in the developing and developed world. The first part of the course focuses on the relationship between religion and the state. The second part then looks at specific topics in which religion plays a salient role: political parties; social movements; democratization; fundamentalism and democracy; violence; and capitalism and economic development. Readings are largely in the field of comparative politics.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Kuhonta, Erik (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): A course in Comparative Politics or permission of instructor.
Note: The field is Comparative Politics (both Developed Areas and Developing Areas).
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POLI 480 Contentious Politics (3 credits)
Overview
Political Science : Topics include the factors contributing to the emergence of contentious politics, and the influence of social movements on politics. A variety of movements are examined through case studies, including old and new social movements and collective resistance.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Wang, Juan (Winter)
The area in the field of Comparative Politics is Developing Areas.
Prerquisite: POLI 227 or an upper level course in the Politics of Developing Areas or permission of the instructor.
Revision, May 2014. End of revision.
Faculty of Arts—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)
