COPY FOR

CALETDAR

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY

AND

ANTHROPOLOGY

Head: T. B. Bottoxnore

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

SjAj courses at 100 level

P 1 S 1

A courses at 200 level

For

honours program

2 PpS I

A, courses at 100 level

P ^

S,A

courses at 200 level

Course reQuirements in Second Four Semesters

For general program

PfS;At

courses at 300

and 400 level

For honours program

10 P 1 S 1

A, courses at 300

and

400 level

Foreign_Ignes:

Most graduate schools require some proficiency in

one or two foreign languages. Those w

contemplate graduate studies

in this field

are advised to include foreign

language

courses in their

program.

Presentation of Courses

Courses to

be offered

Summer Semester,

PSA

101-3,

171-32

1966.

PSA

211-3,

231-3

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Fall Semester,

PSA

101-3,

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

Spring Semester,

PSA

101-3,

111-3

121-3

196,6'7

PSA

201-3

221-3,

231-3

244-3

272-3

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?SA

301-5

311-5,

332-5,

341-5, 371-5, 375-5

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Description of Courses

- 101-3 Sociologi

cal Theory I

account of the development of

sociological

and social anthropological

theory, illustrating the main ideas and concepts and

outlining the

principal schools of thought.

(1-2-0)

CC-3

111-3 Political Theory I

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, and the relation between political

thought and economic and sociological thinking will be studied.

(1-2-01

121-3

Social Structure

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.

- 171-3 Traditional Economy and Technology

A comparative analysis of types of non-industrial economic activity -

subsistence agriculture and horticulture, hunting, fishing, animal

husbandry - referring to the technical 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

technology, methods of organization and cultural aspirations and will

introduce the question of social change.

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(1-2-0)

(-3

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 rodels, explanations and laws, and will consider the

problems of sociology regarded as a generalizing

or as

historical

science.

Prerequisites: PSA 101 or 111.

(1-2-0)

CC-3

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.

Prerequisites: PA 101 or 111.. •

(120)

eve

SC-3

221-3

Social Structure of Industrial Societies

A comparative study of the principal institutions .f 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, sociometric techniques, content analysis,

experimental methods and sample surveys. Techniques of data analysis

and interpretation will also be discussed.

44-3

Comparative Government and Politics

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)

'-3

71-3

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

Archaeolog-v

A syllabus will be available in summer, 1966.

01-5

Sociolo.ica1 Theo: 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

which ñ.t is given.

Prerequisites: PSA 201 or 211, or by permission of the Department.

(1-2-2)

1-5

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

which it is given.

Prerequisites: PSA 201 or 211, or by permission of the Department.

(1-2-2)

312-5

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.

321-5

Problems in Comparative Sociolog

(1-2-2)

The uses and difficulties of the comparative method, exemplified in a

variety of studies dealing with comparisons between whole societis,

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: PSA 231. Students are also advised to take Math 101..

(1-2-2)

332-5

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

The aims of the social sciences. Logical analysis of expination.

Historical and theoretical explanations.

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iaiues in social theories.

(1-2-2)

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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.

(1-2-a)

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cf,

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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

the third and fourth years.

351-5

Sociology of Religion

A comparative study of religious beliefs and institutions,

including

religion and magic in tribal societies, and one of the major world

religions. Religion, social integration and conflict. The religious

factor

economics, politics, law, stratification and family structure.

The relation between beliefs and organization,

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(1-2-2)

352-5

Science and Society

Science as a social phenomenon. Its historical development and impact

Western Europe. A comparison of the social organization of science

in some contemporary societies (e.g., U.S.A., U.K., Canada, U.S.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.

371-5

KinshiD,

Marriage

and Pro

erty Systems

A description and analysis of the principal systems of kinship, marriage

and recoition of descant in Africa, South Asia and North America. Incest

taboos. The organization of inheritance, succession to land and other

property. The organization of labour in terir of dscerit relationships.

The influence of urban areas in deve1opin countries.

(1-2-2)

372-5

Archao1ogy

A syllabus will be available in summer,

1966.

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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.

(1-2-2)

11-5 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 211, or byperinission of the Department.

(1-2-2)

422-5

Social Stratification

An examination of the princi

al types of stratification in caste, estate

and class systems. The course will deal

particularly

with aspects of class

and status in modern industrial societies

- such as the role of elites,

class

conflict, social mobility - and with the changes in social

stratification in developing countries.

(1-2-2)

424-5 The Social 0ranizatjon of Industry

The process of industrialization. The division of labour, occupations, and

the working group. Management and au

hority in modern industry. Industrial

relations, trade unions, collective bargaining and arbitration.

(1-2-2)

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431-5

Techniques of Inquiry

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.

(1-2-2)

432-5

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

A syllabus will be available in Fall, 1966.

(1-2-2)

46 1-5

Aspects of Social Polic

The growth of the social services in industrial countries since the end

of the 19th century. Changing conceptions of social needs. An examination

of some thajor 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.

(1-2-2)

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.

463-5

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.

(1-2-2)

471-5

Anthropolozical 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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j_Types 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

missions. Tribe versus state. Modern capitalism, socialism and communism

in newly developing areas.

(1-2-2)