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OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Head: T. B. Bottomore
Course requirements in First Four Semesters
Students who plan to study Political Science, Sociology or
Anthropology must obtain credit for the courses
listed below in their
first four semesters:
For general program - major in Political Science, Sociology or
Anthropology -
2 P 7
SAj courses at 100 level
3
P
1
SA courses at 200 level
For honours program
2
PtS1A,
courses at 100 level
.3
P^S,A
t
courses at 200 level
Course requirements in Second Four Semesters
For general program
6
PtSèAt
courses at 300
and
400 level
For honours program
10 P
1
SA, courses at 300
and
400 level
Foreign
InEua
p es:
Most graduate schools require some proficiency in
one or two foreign languages. Those
who
contemplate graduate studies
in this field are advised to include forei
g
n language courses in their
program.
Presentation of Courses
Courses to be offered
Summer Semester,
PSA
101-3,
171-3,
1966.
PSA
2
11-3,
231-3
Fall Semester,
PSA 101-3,
111
7
3,
121-3,
171-3
1966.
PSA 201-3,
211-3,
221-3;
231-3, 271-3, 272-3
.
PSA
341-5,
343-5,
351-5,
371-5
E;rin Seiest,
PSA 3.01-3,
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1-3,
121-3
196'7
PSA
201-3,
221-3,
231-3,
2
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3, 272-3
PSA
301-5,
311-5,
33275,
341-5, 371-5, 375-5
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Description of Courses
103 Sociological Theory I
An account of the development of sociological and social anthropological
theory, illustrating the main ideas and concepts and outlining the
principal schools of thought.
(1-2-o)
111-3 Political Theory I
An introduction to political thought from Plato to the present, with
particular attention to the influence of ideas on political action.
Influential ideologies will be analyzed, arid the relation between political
thought and economic and sociological thinking will be studied.
(1-2-01
121-3 Social Structure
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The concepts of social structure, role and institution. Different forms
of society and attempts to classify societies. The characteristics of some
important social institutions: the economy, the political system, kinship
and social stratification.
(1-2-a)
1
7 1 -3
Traditional Economy and Technology
A comparative analysis of types of non-industrial economic activity -
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subsistence agriculture and horticulture, hunting, fishing, animal
husbandry - refering to the technicàl knowledge employed, the social
institutions associated with the economies, the methods of property
distribution and the use made of economic surpluses. The course will
include reference to the limitations on development brought about by
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technology, methods of organization and cultural aspirations and will
introduce the question of social change.
(1-2-a)
201-3
Concepts and Theories of Society
An examination of some theoretical models of society and the concepts
they employ, including such notions as structure and function, equilibrium,
conflict, development. The course will also deal generally with the
nature of social models, explanations and laws, and will consider the
problems of sociology regarded as a generalizing or as an historical
science.
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Prerequisites: PSA 101 or ].fl
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211-3 Political Analysis
The part played by concepts and theories in the empirical study of =
politics. Voting-behaviour, political behaviour, decision-making, leadership,
and communication. The problem of value and the problem of verification of
statements about politics.
Piereiistes: PA 101 or 111.
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221-3
Social Structure of Industrial Societies
A comparative study of the principal institutions of modern industrial
societies, including the political system, the economy, kinship and social
stratification. Forms of social control, especially law, religion, and
the mass media. Social processes associated with industrialization - urban-
ization, bureaucratization and secularization. The modern industrial
society as an "ideal type".
Prerequisites: Any PSA 100 level course.
(1-2-0)
:231-3
Methods of Social Research I
An introduction to the methodology of the social sciences, including the
philosophy of science, anthropological field work, historical research,
social surveys and comparative analysis. Concentration will be on the
methods most frequently used in sociology and political science, including
participant observation, sociornetric techniques, content analysis,
experimental methods and sample surveys. Techniques of data analysis
and interpretation will also be discussed.
2
44-3
Comparative Government and Politics
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The methods of comparative politics. An examination of political institutions
and processes
in
Canada,. and selected comparisons with other countries.
The similarities and differences between industrialized countries with
different political regimes will be studied.
(1-2-a)
271-3 Types of Authority
in
Traditional Societies
The idea of legitimate authority - Durkheim, Max Weber, Parsons, Easton,
Eisenstadt. The uses of
kinship,
age grades, military organization,
religion, cosmology and the supernatural to legitimate authority.
Specialization of duties and the division of labour. The rite de passage
and the role of ceremonial. Legitimacy in stateless societies. The
problem of legitimacy in some new nation states of Africa and South East
Asia.
Prerequisites: Any PSA 100 level course.
(1-2-a)
272-3 Archaeolov
A syllabus will be available
in
summer,
1966.
301-5
Sociological Theor
y
: Selected Texts
An examination of the ideas of a. particular thinker or group of thinkers, or
of the different approaches to a particular theoretical problem. The texts to
be discussed in the course will be announced at the beginning of each semester
in
which it is given.
Prerequisites: -.
P
SA 201
or
211,
or
by permission of the Department.
(1-2-2)
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Ll-5 Political Theory: Selected Texts.
An examination
of the ideas of a particular or group of thinkers, or of the
different approaches to a particular theoretical problem. The texts to be
discussed in the course will
be
announced
at the beginning
of each semester
La which it is given.
Prerequisites: PSA 201 or 211, or by permission of the Department.
(1-2-2)
12-5 Political Parties, Public Opinion
and
Pressure Groups
Functions of political parties. Party ideologies, organization, recruitment,
selection of candidates and electioneering. Party finance, auxiliary groups,
public opinion and public policy decisions. Pressure groups and their
techniques. Case studies.
21-5
Problems in Comparative Sociology
(1-2-2)
The uses
and
difficulties of the comparative method, exemplified in a
variety of studies dealing
with
comparisons between whole societies,
between particular institutions or processes in different societies (e.g.,
political systems, social stratification
and
mobility, education),
or between different groups in a single society. Industrial, tribal
and
developing societies
will
be examined.
(1-2-2)
331-5
Methods of Social Research II
This course will involve the carrying out of a research project. The
development of a theoretical statement (the formulation of empirical
generalizations, concepts, propositions
and
hypotheses) will be
followed by
. empirical test of
the
theory. Included in the latter phase
will
be study design, operationalization, data collection, coding and
tabulation, analysis, interpretation
and
statistical inference.
Prerequisites: PS.& 231. Students are also advised to take
Math
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Philosophy of the Social Sciences
The aims
of the social sciences. Logical analysis of
explanation.
Historical and theoretical explanations. Ialues in social theories.
(1-2-2)
;341-5 International Relations
An account of recent
and
contemporary thought on the nature of political
.
relations between sovereign states. The international policies of a
selected group of major states (e.g., U.S.A., Canada, U.K., U.S.S.R.,
India, China)
will be analyzed.
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Regional Studies in Politics
343-5
North America
344-5
South Asia
345-5
South East Asia
346-5
Latin America
347-5
Western Europe
Politics, leadership, the role of the military, problems of unity, and
ideological patterns in selected countries within a region. Informal and
formal types of authority, party and pressure group activities will be studied.
Note: One or more of the above courses
Will
be offered in each semester.
The courses may be taken in the third and fourth years.
51-5
Sociology of Religion
A comparative study of religious beliefs and
institutions,
including
religion arid magic in tribal societies, and one of the major world
religions. Religion, social integration and conflict. The religious
factor in economics, politics, law, stratification and family structure.
The relation between beliefs and organization.
(1-2-2)
525
Science and Society
Science as a social phenomenon. Its historical development and impact
in
Western Europe. A comparison of the social organization of science
in some contemporary societies (e.g., U.S.A., U.K., Canada, US.S.R.,
China), with respect to social roles, values, education and recruitment,
etc. The possibility of predicting scientific developments and their
consequences, with special reference to automation.
3
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71-5
KinshiD, Marriage and Pro
perty
Systems
A description and analysis of the principal systems of kinship, marriage
and re.co-iition of descent in Africa, South Asia and North America. Incest
taboos. The organization of inheritance
s
succession to land and other
property. The organization of labour in terms of descent, relationships.
The influence of urban areas in deve1op.,n countries.
(1-2-2)
372-5 Archaeology
A syllabus w
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ll be available in summer, 1966.
(1-2-2)
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Regional Studies in Anthropology
373-5
North West Pacific
374-5
South Asia
375-5
South East Asia
The ethnography of the region. Comparative analysis of traditional economies,
politics, religions, consanguineal and property systems of the people of
the region. Contemporary national divisions. Ecnnomic contrasts and
relatedness. The processes of social and economic change within the
region analyzed in a structural context.
Note: One or more of the above courses will be offered in each semester.
The courses may be taken in the thi±d and fourth years..
(1-2-2)
401-5
Sociological Theory: Current Themes and Issues
The course will deal with major theoretical issues of present concern. The
subjects to be discussed will be announced at the beginning of each semester
in which the course is given.
Prerequisites: PSA 201 or 211, or by permission of the Department.
411-5 Political Theory: Current Themes and Issues
The course will deal with major theoretical issues of present concern. The
subjects to be discussed will be announced at the beginning of each semester
in which the course is given.
Prerequisites:
PSA
201 or 2
1
1, or by permission of the Department.
422-5
Social Stratification
and
A n
examination
class system
of
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and status in modern industrial societies - such as the role of elites,
class conflict, social mobility -
and
with the changes in social
stratification in developin
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countries.
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424-5
The
Social Organization of Industry
The process of industrialization. The division of labour, occupations, and
the working group. Management
and authority in
modern industry. Industrial
relations, trade unions, collective bargaining and arbitration.
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Techniques of IncGiry
Courses dealing with specialized techniques of inquiry in Anthropology,
Archaeology, Political Science and Sociology will be arranged as required
for honours students.
Note: Enrolment by permission of Department.
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(1-2-2)
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Philosophy of the Social Sciences
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A syllabus will be available in Fall,
1966.
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(1-2-2)
461-5
Aspects of Social Policy
The
growth
of the social services in industrial countries since the end
of the 19 4
U-h century. Changing conceptions of social needs. An examination
of some ñajor social problems: poverty, sickness, old age, urban renewal.
Variations between countries in the organization and financing of social
services. The attempts to establish a "Welfare State" in developing
countries.
462-5
Problems of Social Change
An examination of some general theories of social change, and their
applicability to industrial and
developing
countries. The effects of rapid
economic and technological changes in industrial countries upon work,
leisure, the family, generations. Economic growth in the developing
countries; its demographic, political and sociological aspects. Planned
and unplanned change.
L63-5
Public Administration
Theories of public administration. Problems of recruitment, economic planning.
and directed social change. The interaction of
public
agencies, bureaucracy
and the social system. Structure and organization of
public
agencies in two
or three countries.
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471-5
Anthropological Theory
A critical review of theories and methods, aims and achievements in modern
social anthropology.
Note: Enrolment by permission of the Department.
(1-2-2)
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479-5
Typ
es
of Conquest and Cultural Fusion
Conflict and conquest in traditional societies. Types of colonialism.
Cultural contact, resistence and diffusion. Urbanization, agrarian policies,
educational and technical change. New forms of organization, co-operation
and competition. Value systems, aspirations and reactions to Christian
Elissions. Tribe versus state. Modern capitalism, socialism and counism
in newly developing areas.
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