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POL Political Science CoursesSSC199Y1
Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 44. 100-SERIES COURSES NOTE POL102Y1
A survey course placing contemporary and enduring issues in the context of the Canadian political system. Topics may include:
Quebec and national unity, cultural and regional diversity, aboriginal self-government, electoral reform, the public policy process.
How do we change our institutions and how are we shaped by them? POL103Y1
Introduces students to political science by comparing Canada to a wide range of other countries working through the fundamental
political concerns of power, authority, democracy and equality, and facing common challenges, such as ethnic and cultural diversity. POL108Y1
An introduction to some of the basic issues in contemporary global politics. The course begins with an examination of globalization
and its consequences for states and citizens. It then looks at a series of issues in global politics, and their consequences for Canada and
Canadian policy. Instructors draw on faculty within the Department to help address the range of important issues. The class is
conducted in an electronic classroom utilizing digital projections, and an Internet connection. POL180H1
Examination of political and social attitudes towards war, and their underlying causes, during the 19th and 20th Centuries, as
portrayed in film, literature, and historical writing. Wars examined include the Crimean War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam
war. Readings include (e.g.) War and Peace and A Soldier of the Great War; films include (e.g.) All Quiet on the Western Front and
The Green Berets. POL181H1
This course surveys the field of comparative politics, concentrating on liberal democracy and its main challengers. In addition to
liberalism, the course examines the origins and dynamics of fascism, communism, and Islamic fundamentalism. 200-SERIES COURSES NOTE JHP200H1
This course is intended to make students better acquainted with some key political ideas and to see how these ideas have been applied
and misapplied in the real world of politics. Political arguments and techniques of political persuasion are assessed. (Given by the
Departments of History and Political Science) POL200Y1
A selective presentation of critical encounters between philosophy and politics, dedicated to the quest for articulation and founding of
the just/good society. Among the theorists examined are Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke. POL201Y1
A survey of the developmental challenges facing societies in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and the efficacy of
various development strategies and policies in meeting these challenges. POL203Y1
Development of government in the United States, the main features of the American political tradition, contemporary patterns of
politics and policy-making. Evolution of the Constitution with reference to individual rights, federalism, and governmental powers;
the functioning of executives, legislatures, bureaucracies, parties and pressure groups in the context of current policy problems. JHP204Y1
The history of Ukraine from earliest times to the present. Economic, political, and cultural movements; Kievan Rus’, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Cossack state, national revival, twentieth century statehood, and unification. POL204Y1
Explores the struggles to build democracy and a market economy after communist rule. Topics include: the Soviet system and its
collapse; constitutions, federalism, presidential power, and executive - legislative conflict; ethnic politics and ethnonationalism; the
new classes; corruption and organized crime; Russia’s relations with its neighbours; and, comparison of the transition process in post-Soviet states. POL208Y1
The course analyzes the impact of the individual, the nation-state, and the international and transnational systems on international
conflict and conflict resolution, and examines the major problems the international community confronts in a rapidly changing
international environment. POL209Y1
A study of the political ideas, institutions, and processes that are involved in making public policies in Canada and analysis of
resulting patterns of policy development. Institutional analysis emphasizes the role of cabinets, bureaucracies, courts, interest groups,
and intergovernmental relations in making public policy. Processes of agenda-setting, choosing governing instruments, making and
implementing policy decisions are examined using specific cases. A range of policy studies will be examined as illustrative cases. POL211Y1
The evolution and setting of Canada’s federal and provincial party systems. Topics include historical and theoretical perspectives,
ideology, leadership selection, elections, financing, media, and representing interests. POL213H1
A joint distance learning course/television series on the theory and practice of civic engagement in the 21st century, focusing on
conflict resolution. We explore major theories and practical tools of civic engagement in politics: creating and participating in citizen
networks; influencing public opinion through the media; and lobbying public officials. POL214Y1
Canada’s political system: its key governmental institutions, especially Cabinet and Parliament; federalism; the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms; political parties and voting behaviour; ideologies and political culture; public opinion and pressure groups; regionalism
and Quebec. Useful as a general course on Canada and a foundation for more specialized study. POL215Y1
The rise to global prominence of East and Southeast Asia in the 20th century has been shaped by conditions that differ from those in
Europe and North America. This course explores these historical differences in order to provide a developmental context within
which contemporary political and economic institutions, ideas and events can be considered. POL216H1
What kind of equality do justice and democracy require? How much equality, in what goods, is desirable? We explore equality’s
multifaceted relationship to justice, touching upon such themes as equal opportunity; affirmative action; inequalities of race, class,
and gender; multiculturalism; political equality and fair representation; and global inequality. POL217H1
An introduction to political theory through the theme of freedom. Various ways of thinking about freedom are discussed through a
selection of classical and contemporary texts and examples. Authors such as Socrates, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, Constant, Mill,
Marx, Arendt, Rawls and Foucault are used to illustrate the complexities of freedom and its protection in practice. POL242Y1
This course is aimed at helping Political Science students to understand and use the quantitative methods and research designs now
widely employed throughout the discipline. POL299Y1
300-SERIES COURSES NOTE POL300H1
Can social democracy survive in the context of globalization? Can globalization itself be reformed in a social-democratic direction?
These questions will be considered with a primary emphasis on developing countries. JMC301Y1
This course explores China’s efforts to construct a modern and effective political order in the face of powerful demographic and
revolutionary challenges. The clash between competing ideologies, political and social movements and institutional alternatives in the
context of rapid social and economic change are analyzed. (Given by the Departments of East Asian Studies and Political Science) POL301Y1
The continuing relevance of pre-colonial Africa; the nature and legacy of colonial rule; African nationalism and the consolidation of
power in the newly-independent states; government, party and the people; the role of the military; national integration; dependency
and neo-colonialism; socialism and development; democracy and human rights. POL302Y1
An introduction to comparative politics with a focus on Western Europe: types of democracy, changing economic and social
governance, organized interests in Europe, party landscape, social movements. Special attention to Germany, Britain, France, Italy,
and the European Union. POL303Y1
This course explains the history of the two Germanies since 1945, and examines contemporary German politics and their POL304Y1
Development of political institutions and policies to manage ethnic relations; political strategies and resources for achieving ethnic
goals; case studies: self-government and the First Nations; renewed federalism/sovereignty association and the Quebecois;
multiculturalism and minority rights. POL305Y1
The colonial heritage, the failure of nation-states to develop as integrated and autonomous power structures, dependent capitalism and
political order, contrasting types of domination, rigid monopolization and the flexible use of the state by the ruling sectors, national
revolution and the socialist alternative. POL310Y1
Analysis of different aspects of conflict management, including security regimes, U.N. peacekeeping, mediation, bilateral as well as
multilateral techniques. POL311Y1
A study of the ideas that underlie Canadian politics emphasizing the similarities and differences between political parties. The sources
and nature of liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, and multiculturalism in Canada. POL312Y1
Canada’s response to the challenges of globalization and the post-cold war world. The major alternative theoretical approaches, the
changing doctrines and patterns of Canadian foreign policy from 1945 to the present, the making of Canadian foreign policy, relations
with the United States, within NAFTA, and with other global regions. POL313Y1
Psychological implications of political theories. Attention to alternative approaches to research and theorizing. The bearing of
psychological perspectives on political issues. POL314Y1
The attitudes and behaviour of the mass public in Canada and other western democracies, with emphasis on voting and elections.
Themes include the nature of social, psychological, and economic forces on public opinion and voting, political participation, mass
media, public opinion polling, electoral systems, the role of parties, leaders, and issues in elections. Examination of recent national
surveys of Canadian electorate. POL315H1
An interdisciplinary examination of the development of political visibility by gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and the transgendered in the
contemporary period; and an analysis of public policy on and state regulation of sexual diversity in Canada, the U.S., Britain, and
other European countries. POL316Y1
Constitutional, political, administrative, and financial aspects of federal-provincial relations, regionalism, and cultural dualism. POL317Y1
Draws from the major theoretical traditions in public policy and policymaking of the advanced industrial world, and applies these
theories in understanding the developing world context and the new challenges of global change. POL318H1
Deals with the political economy of Canada’s position in North America. Starting with Harold Innis’s theory of staple growth and the
debate about the role of foreign investment in its economic (mis)development, we examine how Canada, having long resisted
continental economic integration, turned to free trade as a panacea in the 1980s. The course ends with a detailed investigation of
NAFTA’s significance for Canadian public policy options. POL319Y1
The American Constitution and the Supreme Court’s role in its exposition and development. The fundamental principles of the
constitution, judicial power, federalism, civil rights, freedom of speech and religion, criminal procedure. Discussion of Supreme
Court cases. Comparisons with Canadian constitutional law throughout. POL320Y1
The development of political thought from the Enlightenment and through the 19th century; implications for political thought in the
20th century. Democratic and anti-democratic tendencies. POL321Y1
An exploration of approaches to ethnic conflict management in industrial societies. Topics covered: comparison of Canada and
United States (First Nations, multiculturalism, Québecois and visible minorities); West European issues: conflict, consociation, and
treatment of immigrant minorities; Israel and South Africa; East European disintegration: Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia; role of
nationalities in collapse of former Soviet Union and in post-Soviet developments. POL323Y1
An exploration of the issue of justice among nations. Is such justice genuine or is it largely spurious? What are the prospects for a just
international order? Careful examination and thorough discussion of texts by Thucydides, Rousseau, Kant, and other first-rate
thinkers on these issues. POL324Y1
Integration in Europe: examines the forces that have historically divided and united the European continent. Particular attention is
paid to the politics of regional disparities, the European Union and its institutions, and the dilemmas of including Europe’s peripheries
into broader economic and security structures of the continent. POL326Y1
The foreign policy of the United States: tradition and context of American decision-making, the process by which it is formulated,
application to a number of specific regions and problems in the world. POL330H1
The relationship between the individual’s quest for the good life and the political order. The role of the wise person in civil society.
Study of a small number of texts. POL332Y1
A study of the role, autonomy, and power of courts in countries with different political regimes (USA, France, Russia), and of the
problem of legal transition in formerly authoritarian, especially post-communist states. POL333Y1
Similarities and differences in provincial political systems. Comparative analysis of provincial societies, cultures, and institutions.
Examination of political parties, leaders, elections, voting behaviour, and policy outputs. POL334H1
Study and analysis of the major events and issues in Quebec society and politics. Concentrates on recent years and on the political
implications of post-war economic and social change. POL335H1
The course is designed to trace Japan’s rise to global prominence in the 20th century. Why has globalization in recent years prompted
such extraordinary political and economic difficulties in Japan? The areas of discussion include also social and cultural aspects of
modern public life. POL336H1
Government and politics in Canada’s preeminent province. Topics include the historical, socio-economic, and comparative settings of
provincial politics. Attention is devoted to institutions, parties and elections, intergovernmental relations and the policy continuities
and discontinuities of recent years. POL337Y1
The moral foundations, historical events, political forces and legal ideas that have shaped the Canadian constitution; the roots,
legacies, and judicial interpretation of the Constitution Act 1867, the Constitution Act 1982, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
the politics of constitutional change; “differentiated citizenship”, “rights talk”, and the judicialization of politics. POL338Y1
An interpretive study of the meaning and significance of the Enlightenment. Central themes and issues are explored through selected
readings and thinkers - Locke, Kant, Hume, Rousseau, Vico, Montesquieu. POL340Y1
International law as an instrument of conflict resolution. Recognition, sovereign immunity, subjects of international law, jurisdiction. POL341H1
Political economy of Canada’s position in the world trading system. Starting with globalization (understood as the economic and
technological forces driving the integration of capital, production, and distribution markets) and global governance (institutional
structures and rules established to manage countries’ international economic behaviour), we focus on how the World Trade
Organization affects Canada’s capacity to develop policies for cultural, economic and environmental development. POL342H1
A postpositivist and postmodernist critique of mainstream international relations thinking. In deconstructing prevalent assumptions
about world politics as represented primarily by neorealist and neoliberal thought, this course highlights alternative perspectives on
the construction and the emancipatory potential of political life. JPP343Y1
An examination of selected texts in ancient and modern political theory focusing on the conceptual division between private and
public spheres of activity and the theorization of sexual difference and sexual equality. Examines contemporary feminist perspectives
in political theory. (Given by the Departments of Philosophy and Political Science) POL343Y1
The history and politics of international governance, with particular emphasis on the League of Nations and its 19th century
antecedents, the United Nations and the emergence of nongovernmental organizations; informal institutions and structures; and
specific issue areas such as development, trade, finance, human rights and the environment. POL344Y1
A comparative examination of the development of a variety of social movements, and their engagement with state institutions. The
women’s movement in Canada, the U.S., and various European countries receive significant attention. Movements focusing on
labour, the environment, aboriginal issues, disability, race, and other issues are also discussed. POL345H1
Introduction to Israeli politics. Israel’s political system: its origins, its formal structure, its informal cues, and its current crisis.
Particular attention given to the relation between Israel’s political institutions and their ability to withstand the pressures emanating
from Israel’s fractured society. POL346H1
The relationship between human-induced environmental stress and national and international security, with a special focus on the
likelihood of environmentally related violence in the developing world. Some treatment of the technical aspects of global
environmental change. POL347Y1
The comparative politics of the environment. An examination of the environmental movement in northern countries (Canada, United
States, Western Europe), and its extension into southern countries (Latin America, Africa and Asia). Analyses differences in policies
and politics between northern and southern regions, and the local effects of globalization. POL348Y1
Concepts and themes of comparative politics in both developing and advanced industrial states; concepts include political culture,
class analysis, rational choice, institutionalist approaches; themes include democratization, authoritarian regimes, nationalism, states
and markets. POL349H1
Major cities around the world have become intimately involved in a much more globalized world. The focus of this course is the
political response of Canadian, American and European cities to this major challenge. Throughout the course, we ask what options are
open to our cities effectively to operate in this new arena, while retaining their local values and democratic culture. POL350H1
This course explores the historical and current theoretical debates surrounding health policy. In so doing, it offers a framework for
examining different health system arrangements, and the politics of health care policymaking, in both the developed and developing
world contexts, including cases from North America, Europe, East Asia, Latin America and Africa.
POL395H1/396H1/397Y1
TBA POL398H0/399Y0
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A study of the political economy of development strategies, with particular reference to the ascendant neoliberal strategy. The course
also explores alternative development strategies. Cases are drawn from Latin America, Africa and Asia. (Given by the Departments of
Economics and Political Science) POL400H1
A study of Michel Foucault’s Madness and Civilization, Discipline and Punish, and The History of Sexuality. POL401H1 This course addresses the global trading system by examining the political,
economic, legal and institutional forces that shape today's contemporary
international system. The course focuses particularly on the tensions that
have been generated between these globalizing technological and economic
factors and the continuing efforts to protect the national autonomy. At the
top of the global trade regime sits the World Trade Organization which has
emerged as the adjudicator of global trade law. Canada is equally affected by
the North American Free Trade Agreement which, with the WTO, has reconstructed
the federal political system. POL402Y1
Study of a small number of texts illuminating the origins and/or legacy of Socratic political philosophy. POL404Y1
A study of selected texts in ancient and/or modern political philosophy that reveal the arguments for and against the idea of natural
right. POL405Y1
A study of Marxism as political economy and philosophy with emphasis upon dialectics. Begins with Aristotle, Smith, Kant, Hegel
and Marx. Includes Lenin, Trotsky, Bukharin, Preobrazhensky, Pashukanis, Hilferding, Bernstein, Kautsky, Luxemburg, Korsch,
Gramsci, Marcuse, Lukacs, Althusser, Habermas. Theme: relations between science, economics, politics, law and philosophy. POL409H1
Explores centrality of science and technology in political affairs generally and current significance for public policy in particular.
Applies conceptual tools of political economy to analyze the nature of technological change in industrial democracies since the late
19th century. It assesses social and political consequences of the current wave of technological innovation and alternative responses
of industrial democracies. (Offered in alternate years) POL411H1
Selected topics and case studies in Canadian Public Administration. POL412Y1
Explores human rights with reference to global politics and common ways of thinking about democracy and its limits. Materials to be
considered are theoretical, practical, empirical and historical, a number of them from Latin America. The defence and protection of
human rights provides the basic reference point. POL416Y1
The course explores the theoretical nature of the international system and its historical evolution. POL417Y1
The countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East; their impact on the international system, and the external and
internal factors that influence their international behaviour, with particular focus on civil wars. POL418Y1
The social and economic problems faced by large third world cities; relationship between urban politics and the kinds of solutions that
are advanced. Settlement issues and low-cost housing policies, unemployment and marginal populations, the dynamics of urban
government, and the politics of planning. POL419Y1
The use of advanced data analysis techniques in the social sciences, management and analysis of large datasets, techniques of
multivariate analysis, problems of causal inference and interpretation of data. POL421H1 The course offers an introduction to the seminal work of Jewish philosophy,
The Guide of the Perplexed by Moses Maimonides. We will delve into some
of the basic themes of Jewish philosophical theology and religion as they are
treated by Maimonides. Through close textual study of the Guide, a broad range
of such topics might be considered, such as: the question of biblical
interpretation and its proper method; dialectical theology and the status of
imagination; what is prophecy and revelation?; providence; theodicy and the
problem of evil; divine law versus human law; what is the perfect state or
political order, and how is it best achieved?; the search for wisdom and the
character of human perfection. JPJ421Y1
The seminar explores the global expansion of judicial power through the constitutionalization of rights and the fortification of judicial
review. Examination of moral foundations of constitutionalism; comparative analysis of constitutional rights jurisprudence; the
politics of constitutional decision-making; and the impact of constitutional jurisprudence on social change. POL422Y1
Ethnic politics and emergence of ethnonationalism in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet world, especially the role of ethnic politics
and ethnonationalism in the collapse of the Soviet state and post-Soviet relations. Law and politics in the USSR and its successor
states, especially the politics of judicial and constitutional reform since 1985. POL423H1
The course examines public sector budgeting at the federal and provincial levels in Canada. It investigates how economic, political
and institutional factors are transformed into budgetary policy especially during times of fiscal constraint. Comparative analysis,
budgeting theory, simulations and case studies inform this seminar. POL424H1
An examination of the competing conceptions of knowledge, “quantitative” and “qualitative,” that have shaped the academic study of
politics. Methodology form a philosophical standpoint. Topics discussed include objectivity, values, value freedom, scientific
explanation, behaviouralism, historicism, the sociology of knowledge, and interpretation. Readings from Comte, Weber, Mill,
Popper, Strauss, Kuhn, Habermas, Gadamer, and Taylor. POL425H1
An examination of the basic ideas underlying Canada’s multicultural policies, especially as explained by Pierre Elliot Trudeau, and
some interpretations of Canadian practice by political theorists, especially Charles Taylor and Will Kymlicka. POL427H1
This course examines the theoretical presuppositions orienting the construction of the behaviour and skills of democratic citizenship;
simultaneously, students consider what is involved. The course consists of three parts: No One Truth, Evoking the Other, and the
Spirit of Equality. POL428Y1
Explores cultural, institutional and structural explanations for political change and regime types in Southeast Asia; strong emphasis
on nationalism, ethnic/religious conflict in the region. POL430Y1
A comparative examination of major texts of the Jewish tradition, ranging from the Torah to modernity, and texts of the classical or
Western traditions raising similar questions. Close reading of a small number of capital works, with special attention to the problem of
reason and revelation. POL431Y1
Issues and themes in China’s modernization effort with emphasis on 20th century social, political and economic developments. POL432Y1
Feminist theory offers basic challenges to the foundations of modern political and legal thought. It suggests a different conception of
human nature and a different model of epistemology and of appropriate forms of argument about the traditional issues of legal and
political theory: justice, power, equality and freedom. Introduction to the foundations of feminist theory, an analysis of its
implications for traditional liberal theory, and an application of feminist theory to law. POL433Y1
The objective of the seminar is to investigate the ways in which race, ethnicity, and culture have influenced American politics. Areas
and issues including the party system, public policy, the evolution of the Constitution, the definition and negotiation of gender roles
and identities, the labour movement, and popular culture, are examined. POL434Y1
This course explores, through the writings of its foremost advocates and adversaries, the Enlightenment, the movement to found
political life on the principles of scientific reason, universally applicable and accessible to human beings. JHP435Y1
Examines status of minority peoples in Europe, using specific case studies to compare similarities and differences in how these
minorities function in states with differing political systems and ideologies. The evolution of specific minorities focuses on questions
of language, religion, historical ideology, legal status, assimilation, and political goals. (Given by the Departments of History and
Political Science) POL435H1
(formerly POL 435Y1) 26S POL437Y1
This course investigates the implications of the Internet for world order. In the first half of the course, we undertake a close reading of
a major theorist of technology. In the second half of the course, we canvass several major issue-areas in the Internet-world order
nexus. POL438H1
Selected issues in comparative politics. Varies from year to year. JPD439Y1
The development of postmodern thought, particularly in French social philosophy is examined. Topics such as the nature of
exchange, the impact of technology, virtual reality, the digital class are explored. Authors include Jean Baudrillard, Paul Virilio,
Gilles Deleuze, Arthur Kroker, Fracois Lyotard. POL440Y1
Comparative analysis of the former Communist states of Eastern Europe and the post-Communist successor states. POL441H1
Selected issues in Asian politics. Content in any given year depends on instructor. POL442Y1
This seminar focuses on one or more themes of contemporary concern in Latin American politics. POL443H1
Selected issues in comparative politics. Varies from year to year. POL444Y1
An examination of the Phenomenology of Spirit and the Philosophy of Right. POL445Y1
Canadian development assistance, trade and investment and political policies towards the Third World. The ethical, geo-political,
domestic political and economic determinants of these policies and their consequences. POL446Y1
A comparative study of Camus and Arendt. POL450H1
This course addresses the large and growing comparative literature in two main areas: women’s political attitudes and participation.
Focusing on West European and U.S. materials, the first half examines “gender gap” differences between women’s and men’s
political beliefs, while the second assesses patterns of involvement in political institutions. POL451Y1
The relationship between politics and the news media, mainly in Canada and the U.S. Topics and major writers considered include:
Innis, McLuhan, Chomsky, Bagdikian, concentration of ownership, election campaigns, polling, the press gallery, legal issues and
libel chill, regulation of broadcasting, and the impact of new technologies. POL452Y1
What is multilevel governance? Sources, structure, actors, processes, challenges. Focus on organizing redistributive policies,
participation and accountability. The European Union compared with federal and semi-federal systems (e.g. Canada, U.S.A.,
Germany...) and the European Union compared with regional and global regimes (NAFTA, WTO...). JHP454Y1
World War I and the Russian Revolution: the Ukrainian independence movement; the Soviet Ukraine and west Ukrainian lands
during the interwar period; World War II and the German occupation; the Soviet Ukraine before and after the death of Stalin. Socio-economic, cultural, and political developments. (Given by the Departments of History and Political Science) (Offered every three
years) POL454Y1
Organized around important topics in study of international political economy. With a focus on the industrialized world, it explores
the political underpinnings of the global economy. Some emphasis placed on empirical examination of international monetary and
financial issues. Trade and investment issues are also treated in a context which evaluates the explanatory power of various theoretical
approaches. JPF455Y1
Examines disciplinary and developmental boundaries relating to cities. By bringing together faculty who focus on cities within
Political Science, History, Philosophy, Literature, Design, Environment and Health, Geography or Social Work, the course explores
inter-disciplinary city issues: global change; environment; economic adjustment; state reform and city politics; citizenship;
community development; economic development; physical form, territory and political-economy of cities. (Given by the Departments
of Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Urban Studies, Faculty of Social Work and Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and
Design) POL459Y1
The relationship of military force to politics: Nuclear war and deterrence, conventional war, revolutionary war and counter-insurgency are examined from the perspectives of the U.S., Russia and other contemporary military powers. JUP460Y1
A colloquium (fall term) and research seminar (spring term) on the changing meanings of security. Concepts to be considered, and to
be applied in research, range from the unconventional (feminist theorizing, the GAIA hypothesis) to the familiar (collective security,
deterrence). (Offered by the Department of Political Science and University College) POL460Y1
Studies on a modern political thinker or thinkers since Rousseau. POL461H1
The origins of bureaucracy in China and Africa, the colonial state, approaches to the study of post-independence administration, the
military, centralization and decentralization. Planning and the policy-making process: research methods, the administration of aid,
and rural and urban development. POL462Y1
Political parties and party systems in Canada, United States and selected European countries. Electoral systems, problems of
representation, voting and elections and processes of political change in western democracies. POL463Y1
Lectures relate economic organization to philosophical interpretations of community and citizenship. Philosophers include Plato,
Aristotle, Calvin, Smith, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Habermas, Rawls and Hayek. Seminars interpret critical moments of 20th century
economic history from the standpoint of philosophy. Does philosophy clarify or obscure the meaning of economic history? JPJ464H1
Introduces students to theories of negotiation developed in the political and behavioural sciences and compares them to theories of
negotiation implicit in the law. The course places jurisprudence against the background of theories of problem framing, pre-negotiation, breakdown, outcome implementation, structural impediments and the characteristics of negotiation as a strategy for
reaching agreement, resolving conflict, and pursuing partisan interest. (Given by the Faculty of Law and the Department of Political
Science) POL464H1
In the post-cold war, globalizing international system, the institutions of the G8 are emerging as an effective centre of global
governance. Alternative conceptions of global governance and theories of international cooperation are used to explain G8
performance. National approaches to G8 diplomacy are assessed. POL465H1
The performance of the G8 and other international institutions in securing cooperation and compliance, and shaping international
order in major contemporary issues of political economy (finance, trade, employment, development), security (arms control, regional
security, democracy and human rights) and transnational global issues (environmental protection, drugs, crime, infectious disease). JPJ471H1
Explores fundamental issues in the design and amendment of constitutions, with particular reference to divided societies such as
Canada, Belgium, Spain and South Africa. Includes both the processes and outcomes of constitutional politics, and their implications
for conflict management, democracy, and effective governance. (Given by the Faculty of Law and the Department of Political
Science) POL473H1
The structure and political processes of local government in Canada. Topics include finance, provincial-municipal relations, elections,
local government reform, and selected case studies. POL474H1
Major theories of public policy-making and related approaches to policy analysis are examined from the perspective of political
science. Key contributions to the theoretical literature pertaining to leading models are read and discussed. Models of public policy-making are successively applied to analysis of cases of Canadian and comparative policy development. POL475H1
Examines how policies are developed and implemented, and seeks to improve students’ analytic, writing and presentational skills.
Through readings and role-playing sessions, exposes students to key challenges confronting policy-makers: preparing for government
transitions, undertaking environmental scanning and scenario planning, evaluating alternative instruments for delivery programs,
establishing consultation processes, restructuring government bureaucracies, and ensuring accountability. JPJ478Y1
What difference would it make if more women serve as legislators and judges in Canada and elsewhere? Course draws on studies of
political representation, and accounts of policy outcomes and obstacles to representation to address this question. Attention is devoted
to symbolic, procedural and substantive dimensions of women’s impact. POL479H1
This course examines the contemporary politics of the Middle East and North Africa. It seeks to examine the relative importance of
political, socio-economic and ideological factors in the context of such issues as the resilience of authoritarism, the rise of civil
society, and the resurgence of Islamic activism. Theoretical discussion is followed by case studies. POL480Y1
This course investigates the concepts of Public Reason and Deliberation as responses to social pluralism that respect moral and
political equality. We examine the work of core defenders of Public Reason and Deliberation, contrasting this approach with
postmodern, rational choice, economic, liberal, feminist, and republican responses to pluralism and equality. POL484H1
A seminar on a central problem in political thought. It proceeds through the reading of a small number of major texts. Content in any
given year depends on instructor. POL485H1
A seminar on a central problem in political thought. It proceeds through the reading of a small number of major texts. Content in any
given year depends on instructor. POL486H1
For advanced students of international relations. Various topics are taken up each year, the content of which depends on the instructor. POL487H1
For advanced students of international relations. Various topics are taken up each year, the content of which depends on the instructor. POL488H1
In depth examination of specific themes relating to contemporary African politics. Content in any given year depends on instructor. POL489H1
In depth examination of specific themes relating to contemporary African politics. Content in any given year depends on instructor. POL490H1
Examines in depth enduring and emerging issues in Canadian politics. Content in any given year depends on instructor. POL491H1
Examines in depth enduring and emerging issues in Canadian politics. Content in any given year depends on instructor. JPJ494H1
This course surveys two of the key themes related to the process of innovation in a knowledge-based economy: the process by which
new knowledge is generated and effectively transferred to those organizations with the potential to commercialize it; and secondly,
the paradoxical relationship between knowledge creation and proximity in a modern global economy. POL495Y1
TBA POL496H1/497H1
TBA
The seminar integrates post-Soviet
Ukraine's transition within political science in two ways. First, Ukraine is
studied within the theoretical literature on democratisation, marketisation,
state and nation building. Second, Ukraine's post-Soviet transition is
investigated within a comparative perspective with transitions underway in
post-communist states in Central-Eastern Europe and the CIS, transitions in
former authoritarian regimes in Southern Europe and Latin America and with
Western consolidated democracies. |
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