Spring 2016 Undergraduate Calendar

POLITICAL SCIENCE

PROGRAMS
General Political Science
Honours Political Science
Honours Political Science with Bilingual Specialization
Honours Political Science with Law and Politics Specialization
Honours International Relations and Development Studies
Political Science Combined Honours Programs
Combined Honours Digital Journalism and Political Science (Housed in Inter-Faculty programs)

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
General Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates
Honours Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate in Public Administration
Certificate in Law and Politics
Certificate in North American Studies

MINOR
Minor in Political Science

MAJOR AND MINOR CONCENTRATIONS
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS) - Political Science

Additional Information: GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS


General Political Science

Total courses: thirty.

Major requirements [twelve courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130 and 45-160;
(b) nine additional courses, including at least three at the 300-level or above. (Note: students interested in switching to Honours Political Science should take 02-250, 45-275, and one of 45-251 or 45-252)

Option requirements [six courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements [twelve courses]:
(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) five courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(c) five courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)

Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412

Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367, 45-370
400-level: 45-431, 45-434

International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465, 45-470

Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-371, 45-372, 45-373, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451

Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)

Honours Political Science

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements [nineteen courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]
(c) fourteen additional courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.

Option requirements [six courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements [fifteen courses]:
(a) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(b) six courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(c) six courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)

Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412

Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367, 45-370
400-level: 45-431, 45-434

International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465, 45-470

Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-371, 45-372, 45-373, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451

Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)

Honours Political Science with Bilingual Specialization

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements—University of Windsor [14 courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) 45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [French];
(c) 45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [French];
(d) 45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [French];
(e) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [to be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5];
(f) six additional courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.

Major requirements—University of Ottawa [5 courses]:
(a) five of:

POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique
POL3533. Politique et medias
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique
Or other approved course at the 2000-level or above

Option requirements [6 courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements [15 courses]:
(a) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(b) 29-121, 29-122, 29-221, 29-222 and 29-270;
(c) one of 29-253, 29-260 or 29-283;
(d) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(e) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCING

Year 1 [Semester 1]
01-150. Effective Writing I
29-121. French Language Training I [French]
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One 'Option requirement' course

Year 1 [Semester 2]
01-151. Effective Writing II
29-122. French Language Training II [French]
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Option requirement' course

Year 2 [Semester 3]
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
29-221. French Language Training III [French]
45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [French]
45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [French]
One 'Option requirement' course

Year 2 [Semester 4]
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
29-222. French Language Training IV [French]
45-XXX. Political Science course (Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5)
45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [French]
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 3 [Semester 5]
One of 29-253, 29-260 or 29-283 [French]
29-270. Intro to Cultural Heritage of French Canada [French]
45-XXX. Political Science course (Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5)
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 3 [Semester 6 –University of Ottawa]
Five of:

POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique [French]
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie [French]
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada [French]
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique [French]
POL3533. Politique et medias [French]
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis [French]
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale [French]
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique [French]
Or other approved course at the 2000-level or above [French]

Year 4 [Semester 7]
45-XXX. Political Science elective [300-level]
45-XXX. Political Science elective [300-level]
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 4 [Semester 8]
45-XXX. Political Science elective [400-level]
45-XXX. Political Science elective [400-level]
45-XXX. Political Science elective [400-level]
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Honours Political Science with Law and Politics Specialization

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements [20 courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5];
(c) two of 45-214, 45-314, 45-321, and 45-363;
(d) three of 45-201, 45-212, 45-220, 45-221, 45-309, 45-323, 45-324, and 45-326;
(e) ten additional Political Science courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.

Option requirements [6 courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements [14 courses]:
(a) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250, 34-160, and 34-261;
(b) one of 01-209 or 34-221;
(c) two of 34-226, 43-287, 48-262, 53-310, and 54-200;
(d) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(e) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

Recommended Course Sequencing

Year 1 [Semester 1]
01-150. Effective Writing I
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 1 [Semester 2]
01-151. Effective Writing II
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
45-XXX. Political Science course
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 2 [Semester 3]
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
34-160. Reasoning Skills
One 'Option requirement' course

Year 2 [Semester 4]
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
34-261. Informal Logic: Argumentation [prerequisite: 34-160]
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 3 [Semester 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course [Note: 45-251 or 45-252 should be taken in Sem. 3, 4 or 5]
45-XXX. Political Science course
45-XXX. Political Science course
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 3 [Semester 6]
45-XXX. Political Science course
45-XXX. Political Science course
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 4 [Semester 7]
45-3XX. Political Science course
45-3XX. Political Science course
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Year 4 [Semester 8]
45-4XX. Political Science course
45-4XX. Political Science course
45-4XX. Political Science course
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course

Honours International Relations and Development Studies

General Information

Faculty teaching courses that fulfill the requirements for degree programs in International Relations are listed in the "Instructors" section for the areas of Political Science, Economics, History, Geography, Sociology, and Anthropology. The program in International Relations and Development Studies links courses in several areas of study in order to provide a broad understanding of the dynamics of global society and a useful preparation for a wide variety of careers relating to the international field. The program draws primarily upon the resources of Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology, and Anthropology. Beyond a common core of courses, students choose two concentrations. Experience has shown that this long-established and comprehensive program provides an excellent background for careers in diplomatic services, international institutions, internationally-oriented non-governmental organizations, journalism, banking, international business, teaching, and law. The Honours B.A. in International Relations and Development Studies is a challenging program. Students who persevere have found the rewards, especially in terms of future career prospects, to be worth the effort.

Total courses: forty

Major requirements: 16 courses, consisting of:
(a) 45-100, 45-160, 45-264, 45-275, 45-354 or 45-355, 45-360, 45-461, 45-462;
(b) 43-123, 43-124;
(c) One of 45-251, 45-252 or 45-351
(d) Three of 45-130, 45-120, 45-233, 45-241, 45-244, 45-249, 45-260, 45-261, 45-267, 45-268;
(e) Two of 45-346, 45-356, 45-361, 45-363, 45-365, 45-367, 45-371, 45-372, 45-373, 45-464, 45-465, 45-470

Other requirements:
(a) 02-250, 41-110, 41-111;
(b) 01-150, 01-151;
(c) 10 courses (11 if language concentration is chosen) consisting of two of the concentrations listed below.


Students must complete the requirements in any two of the following concentrations:
[Entry into some of the courses in these concentrations will require prerequisites, or in some cases instructor approval]
Please note that courses taken for one concentration or as part of the major requirements cannot be used in fulfilling the requirements for a different concentration.

Economics Concentration, consisting of five courses: 41-221, 41-231 and three of 41-310, 41-341, 41-350, 41-353, 41-373, 41-374, 45-355 (if not already taken as a major requirement);

History Concentration, consisting of five courses: five from 43-202, 43-210*, 43-211* 43-218, 43-221, 43-243, 43-244, 43-272, 43-321, 43-321, 43-420, 43-462, 43-470

Sociology Concentration, consisting of five courses: 48-110, and four of 48-227, 48-327, 48-333, 48-339, 48-340, 48-352, 48-375 48-411

Gender Concentration, consisting of five courses: five from 53-106, 45-211, 53-260, 43-336, 48-204, 48-214, 48-215 (or 53-201), 48-352, 48-353 (or 53-320), 48-354, 48-408, 53-340

Geography and Globalization Concentration, consisting of five courses: 45-120 and four of 28-450/40-450, 34-323, 45-335, 45-440, 45-465, 48-227, 48-375, and 53-260.

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Concentration, consisting of five courses: 45-235, 45-373, and three of 43-210, 43-211, 08-261, 08-262, 43-310, 45-365, 43-411, 43-414.

Language Concentration,** consisting of six courses, at least four of which are from the same language:

French (designed for students with Grade 12 “U” French): 29-121 and 29-122 or 29-123, 29-221 and 29-222 or 29-223, 29-260, 29-270.

German (designed for students with no background in German): 15-102***, 15-202, 15-260, 15-261

Italian (designed for students with no background in Italian): 21-102***, 21-202, 21-260, 21-261.

Spanish (designed for students with no background in Spanish): 23-102***, 23-202, 23-260, 26-261.

Arabic (designed for students with no background in Arabic): 08-110, 08-111, 08-210, 08-211, 08-261, 08-262

d) Nine options (eight if a language concentration is chosen)

*These courses will count for one concentration only.

**A flexible approach will be taken to accommodate students with different levels of linguistic competence at point of entry into the program.

***Double credit, counts as two courses

Political Science Combined Honours Programs

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete the major requirements for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the Option requirements, in the order presented, followed by any additional requirements under Other requirements, to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the major requirements for the second subject area are included, then section (c) of the Option requirements and one course from section (b) of the Option requirements should be excluded from the degree requirements.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Political Science [fifteen courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160, and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]
(c) ten additional courses, including at least three at the 400-level.

Major requirements - Other Area of Study [as prescribed by that area of study]

Option requirements [six courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Other requirements:
(a) 01-150, 01-151, 02-250;
(b) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty courses.

Subfields (students are strongly encouraged to take at least one course from each subfield)

Canadian Politics
200-level: 45-201, 45-211, 45-213, 45-264
300-level: 45-309, 45-320, 45-323, 45-326
400-level: 45-411, 45-412

Comparative Politics
200-level: 45-232, 45-233, 45-238, 45-241, 45-244
300-level: 45-338, 45-346, 45-365, 45-367, 45-370
400-level: 45-431, 45-434

International Relations and Development Studies
100-level: 45-170
200-level: 45-249, 45-267, 45-268
300-level: 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-360, 45-363
400-level: 45-461, 45-462, 45-464, 45-465, 45-470

Political Theory, Culture and Religion
200-level: 45-251, 45-252, 45-260, 45-261
300-level: 45-351, 45-371, 45-372, 45-373, 45-378, 45-379
400-level: 45-451

Public Administration, Law and Policy
200-level: 45-212, 45-214, 45-220, 45-221
300-level: 45-314, 45-321, 45-324, 45-361, 45-399
400-level: 45-421, 45-422, 45-492 and 45-493 (taken concurrently)


General Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Admission Requirements

(a) Academic standard
Students shall complete the respective courses and earn the required credits at HPLC according to each specific program. Students with grade point average of 80% are eligible to be admitted to the University of Windsor Political Science program.
(b) Language skills
Students must provide certificate evidencing proficiency in English by one of the options below:
- TOEFL: a minimum of 560 on paper based, or 83 iBT with 20 for writing, 220 computer-based test with a T.W.E. 4.5 on the computer-based test
- IELTS: a minimum of 6.5 for undergraduate programs
- ELIP: 75% in level 3 in English Language Improvement Program administered by University of Windsor

Program Requirements

Total courses: 20 courses

Major requirements [ten courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130 and 45-160;
(b) seven additional courses, including at least three at the 300-level or above. (Note: students interested in switching to Honours Political Science should take 02-250, 45-275, and one of 45-251 or 45-252)

Other requirements [six courses]:
(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) two courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

Option requirements [four courses]:
(a) one courses from Arts;
(b) one courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Recommended Course Sequencing

First Semester
01-150
02-45-100
02-45-130
One other requirement
One option requirement

Second Semester
01-151
02-45-160
One major requirement
One option requirement
One other requirement

Third Semester
Three major requirements
One option requirement
One other requirement

Fourth Semester
Three major requirements
One option requirement
One other requirement


Honours Political Science for Hebei Law and Politics College Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Total courses: 30 courses

Major requirements [sixteen courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) one of 45-251 or 45-252 [should be taken in Semester 3, 4 or 5]
(c) eleven additional courses, including at least two at the 300-level and three at the 400-level.

Other requirements [eight courses]:(a) 01-150, 01-151;
(b) three courses from any area of study, including Political Science;
(c) three courses from any area of study, excluding Political Science.

Option requirements [six courses]:
(a) two courses from Arts;
(b) two courses from Languages or Science;
(c) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.

Recommended Course Sequencing

First Semester
01-150
02-45-100
02-45-130
One other requirement
One option requirement

Second Semester
01-151
02-45-160
One major requirement
One other requirement
One option requirement

Third Semester
02-45-275
One major requirement
Two other requirements
One option requirement

Fourth Semester
02-45-251 or 02-45-252
Two major requirements
One other requirement
One option requirement

Fifth Semester
One 400 level major requirement
Two major requirements
One other requirement
One option requirement

Sixth Semester
Two 400 level major requirements
Two major requirements
One option requirement

Certificate in Public Administration

Total courses: ten.

Requirements:
(a) 45-100, 45-220, 45-221:
(b) 41-110 and 41-111;
(c) five of 45-212; 45-213; 45-214; 45-232; 45-275; 45-309; 45-314; 45-321; 45-323; 45-326; 45-411; 45-421; 45-422

Certificate in Law and Politics

Total courses: Ten

Major requirements:
a) 45-100, 45-160, and 34-160 or 34-162
b) Two of 45-214 , 45-314, 45-363
c) Five of 26-100, 34-221, 34-226, 48-260, 48-262, 43-287, 53-310, 54-200, 54-318, 45-220, 45-221, 07-235, 07-236

Participation in careers counselling and community volunteer experience is strongly recommended.

Certificate in North American Studies

Total courses: ten

Requirements:
(a) 45-100, 45-232 , 45-238, 45-338, 45-355;
(b) Two of 45-264; 45-201; 45-361; 45-434; 45-465;
(c) Two of 43-243; 43-244; 43-247; 43-262; 43-349; 43-362; 43-363
(d) One of 48-228; 48-333; 48-339

Minor in Political Science

(a) 45-100;
(b) one of 45-130 or 45-160;
(c) four Political Science courses at the 200 level or above.

Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Science (IAS)- Political Science

Major Concentration: 12 courses including

Maximum of two 100-level courses in Political Science
(a)Must take either 45-251 or 45-252
(b)At least two 300-level courses in Political Science
(c)At least three 400-level course in Political Science

*Students are encouraged to take 45-100 and closely review prerequisites for other Political Science courses to ensure appropriate planning of their program of study.

Minor Concentration: 6 courses including,
(a) Maximum of two 100-level courses in Political Science
(b) Must take either 45-251 or 45-252
(c) At least one 300-level or 400-level course in Political Science

*Students are encouraged to take 45-100 and closely review prerequisites for other Political Science courses to ensure appropriate planning of their program of study.

POLITICAL SCIENCE: COURSES