is an introduction to basic concepts in the study of politics, emphasizing the Canadian system of government and its relationship with the Canadian society.

is the analysis of the operation of the Canadian political system through close examination of three selected policy problems, such as poverty in Canada, Canadian-United States relations and French Canada.

is an introduction to contemporary issues in world politics. The course will examine selected issues and the manner in which these reflect interests and ideologies and the larger political and economic context in which they occur.

is a survey of the most important political thinkers and schools of political thought in the Western political tradition. The course will ordinarily cover political thinkers from Plato to Marx and include a selection of contemporary political ideologies.

examines the relationship between power and democracy. Focusing on the role of the citizen in politics, it introduces students to research and writing in political science. Questions to be considered: Who counts? Who is in charge? What difference does it make? This course qualifies as a Research/Writing course.

is an examination of the "building blocks" of international politics including determinants, means, processes and ends. Emphasis is on the post-1945 period.

is an introduction to comparative politics focusing on the differences and similarities among a variety of countries and systems.

(same as European Studies 2000 and History 2350) examines the social, economic, and political changes from 1918 to the present including the collapse of monarchies, the emergence of mass politics, fascism and totaliterarianism, World War II, postwar reconstruction and the welfare state, European integration, and Europe in the postwar economic and political order. The course will examine Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, and particularly the European Union. Special attention will be paid to the demise of class politics and the impact of postwar affluence.

is an introduction to classics and controversies in the understanding of political behaviour. Topics include political culture and individual behaviour, public opinion, voting and elections, political participation, psychological dimensions of activism, and social movements. Besides regular lectures, several workshops are planned to encourage students' participation. This course qualifies as a Research/Writing course

is an introductory survey of the structure, operation, and inter-relationships of the institutions of government at the federal level in Canada. Topics to be examined include the constitution, federalism, parliament, the executive, and the judiciary.

is an introductory survey of the Canadian political process. The course will explore the linkages between Canadian society and political institutions. Topics to be examined include political culture, political parties, the electoral system, voting behaviour, interest groups, the mass media and politics, protest movements, and elites and social classes.

is an introduction to applied qualitative research in Political Science. A learning-by-doing approach is adopted. At the beginning of the semester, a common research project is proposed. Students collect their own original data and analyze them with appropriate software. This intensive form of investigation is presented as a component of the scientific research process.

is an introduction to applied quantitative research in Political Science. A learning-by-doing approach is adopted. Moving from the data collected in Political Science 3010, students learn how to construct survey research instruments, conduct a random survey and analyze the data with appropriate software. A final report integrates the data collected with the various components of the scientific method.

Prerequisite: Political Science 3010.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

Prerequisites: Political Science 2300, 2500 or Sociology 2000.

examines selected political theory from Plato to Rousseau. The theme of the course is the development of liberal democratic theory.

Prerequisite: Any 2000 level course in Political Science.

examines selected political theory from Tocqueville to the present. The theme of the course is the crisis in liberal democratic theory.

Prerequisite: Any 2000 level course in Political Science.

- inactive course.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

is an introduction to the comparative analysis of foreign policy, with special reference to selected great powers.

is an introduction to international law concerned with the interaction of the political and legal systems. Topics discussed are sources, agreements, membership, recognition, territory, jurisdiction, immunities, state responsibility, and force and war.

examines the purposes, structures, and effectiveness of contemporary international organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the United Nations "family". An exposure to several others of the more than two hundred existent IGO's will also be given.

is defined as the zone of interaction between world politics and international economics International political economy includes such topics as trade politics; sovereign debt and structural adjustment; national foreign economic policies; the politics of economic integration; transnational corporations; hegemony and long cycles; official development assistance; and dependency. The selection of topics presented will vary from semester to semester.

Prerequisite: Political Science 2200.

is an examination of the European Community as an emergent transnational form of governance. The course will consider the origins of the Community, the operation of its institutions, its transformation from Common Market to European Union, and the ways in which EC politics impinges on national-level politics.

Prerequisite: Political Science 2200 or 2300.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

is a comparative study of government and politics in selected states of Western Europe. Emphasis will be on parties, institutions, and policy-making, particularly the ways in which states manage their economies.

Prerequisite: Political Science 2300.

will examine the governmental process in the United States including the role of parties and interest groups. It will also examine select contemporary problems.

Prerequisite: Any 2000 level course in Political Science.

is designed as a general survey of politics and government in the Soviet Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The development of Soviet and post-Soviet politics will be analyzed with special attention being paid to political leadership and its relation to the promotion of political change and continuity.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

is available only as part of Harlow campus semester.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

is an analysis of the forces influencing politics in contemporary Latin America with particular emphasis being given to those factors promoting political change. No prior knowledge of Latin America is assumed.

- inactive course.

- inactive course.

will review traditional theories about law, discuss their inadequacies, and consider the benefits of a policy-oriented approach to the study of the role of law in society. The concept of law as a process of authoritative decision will be used to examine the function of the judicial authority.

- inactive course.

is an outline of major theoretical concepts in the field of public administration. The emphasis is on organization theory and practice, administrative decision-making, and organization development. Usually run as a seminar course. This course is relevant to any student contemplating a career in public employment.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

- inactive course.

(I) - inactive course.

(same as Economics 3711) examines: (I.) Federal-provincial-municipal fiscal relations in Canada: intergovernmental tax agreements and equalization payments. (II.) Co-operative federalism: shared-cost programs and opting-out arrangements. (III.) Intergovernmental bargaining in the following issue areas: tax reform; administration of justice; welfare policy; post-secondary education.

Prerequisites: Political Science 2710 or Economics 2010 and 2020.

uses a casebook approach to examine critical issues of Canadian Constitutional Law. The development of the Canadian Constitution and processes of judicial review, as well as the legal development of federalism and protection of civil rights, are examined in detail.

is a survey of the major frameworks for the study of public policy, including decision- making theories. The course examines different stages in the policy-making process, such as policy initiation, priorities planning, choice of governing instruments, implementation and evaluation in relation to the objective and normative factors in Canadian policy environment, key institutions, dominant interests, and political leadership.

is an introduction to public administration, history of the public service in Canada, an examination of the structure and functioning of contemporary federal and provincial governments. Topics covered include cabinet organization, financial and personnel management, collective bargaining, and bilingualism.

- inactive course.

will discuss the factors which contribute to the making of Canadian Foreign Policy and the process by which it is made. Several case studies will be discussed, for example: Canada and the international law of the fisheries; Canada and NATO; Canada and peacekeeping.

is a comparative study of politics in selected Canadian provinces. Consequences of varying historical and cultural contexts will be examined with special attention to parties and movements, leadership styles, and orientations to the Canadian federation.

is a study of the political process in Newfoundland. Topics may include electoral behaviour and attitudes, the party system, leadership styles, the consequences of federalism, and public administration.

is an examination of the theory, structure and operation of local governments in Canada, with particular emphasis on Newfoundland. Recent proposals for reform and the politics of implementing regional government and financial reorganization will be examined.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

is a part-time, normally unpaid placement in government, voluntary organizations, political parties, unions, or other institutions involved in public affairs. The number of openings varies and admission to this course is selective and competitive. Placements are for twelve weeks at eight hours per week, in addition to regularly scheduled class meetings.

Prerequisites: Fifteen credit hours in Political Science courses with a B70 average and third-year standing (minimum 60 credit hours).

- inactive course.

will examine alternative conceptions of the foundations of democracy. Theorists to be considered include F. Hayek, R. Nozick, J. Rawls, R. Dworkin, and M. Walzer.

Prerequisite: Political Science 3100 or 3110 or 3140.

is a research seminar on contemporary Canadian legal problems. Each semester will focus on one problem, e.g., Northern sovereignty, fishing zones, pollution, control of the sea.

are in-depth research of timely international concerns. Each semester the emphasis will be on a specific crisis situation, such as the Mid-East conflict or topical problems of disarmament, foreign aid, or trade relationships.

is an examination of the approaches and frameworks used in the study of international relations, such as idealism, realism, systems, simulation, and empirical models. Approaches will be examined through the use of case studies.

- inactive course.

will examine theories of federalism along with the development and operation of federalism in selected nation states.

is a comparative study of the politics of contemporary welfare states. The emphasis will be on the policies of welfare states and the political forces which shape them.

Prerequisites: Political Science 2300 plus one Political Science course numbered at the 3300 level or permission of the instructor.

- inactive course.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

will examine the development of state structures in the third world, particularly the bureaucracy and the military, in relation to social and economic change; social bases of political conflict, including class, ethnicity, religion, and region; and political processes, including elections, patronage, and military action. Alternative theoretical paradigms will be reviewed in light of current evidence.

focuses on the way in which political considerations affect the creation, conceptualization, reception, care and resettlement of displaced persons. Emphasis on changes in the nature of refugeeism and the conceptual and material responses to these changes.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

will have topics to be studied announced by the Department.

will have the readings announced by the Department.

is an analysis in depth of a particular aspect of Canadian government and politics.

is a study of public policy in Newfoundland. Examination of the formation, implementation and impact of policies in one or more of the following areas: fisheries, resources, industrial development, agriculture, social policy.

- inactive course.

applies principles derived from the theoretical literature on political protest to reform movements in Canada and other settings. Both broadly based movements and single issue movements will be considered.

is an examination of the economic, social, and institutional determinants of regionalism and the ways in which these forces have shaped decision-making in Canada. Emphasis on the various models and frameworks used to study regionalism.

- inactive course.

requires students to participate in research projects dealing with selected aspects of Newfoundland politics. Topics to be considered include the legislature and the executive, the civil service, interest groups, parties, elections and political recruitment.

is an examination of the relationship between public policy development in Canada and changes in the policy environment. Policy areas to be studied include economic growth and stabilization, social security, economic regulation, criminal justice, education, human rights, and cultural survival and development.

- inactive course.

requires students to prepare a research proposal and drafts of at least one section of the honours essay. Students writing the honours essay are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor and to participate in occasional colloquia on research design.

Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Permission of the Head of the Department.

requires students tp complete the writing of their honours essay. Students writing the honours essay are expected to meet regularly with their supervisor and to participate in occasional colloquia on their research.

Prerequisites: Completion of Political Science 4950 with a minimum grade of 70%.