Department of Political Science
B640 Loeb
613-520-2777
http://carleton.ca/polisci
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Political Science with Specialization in African Studies (Specialization requirements listed under African Studies )
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Political Science with Specialization in Political Economy (listed under Political Economy )
M.A. Political Science
About the Program
The Department of Political Science offers a 5.0 credit MA program. Most students complete this program in two years. The MA in Political Science emphasizes the development of theoretical competence and rigorous analytical skills in the study of politics. The program can be completed through coursework only, or through a combination of coursework and a thesis or major research paper. While there are no formal specializations within the degree program, students may choose courses from a wide variety of fields, including Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Canadian Politics, Gender and Politics and Public Policy. All of these fields are well represented by internationally-recognized faculty members who are available for thesis and research essay supervision.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
All master's candidates must obtain a B standing or better (GPA 8.0). One grade of C+ may be allowed.
Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the master's program is B.A.(Honours) (or the equivalent) in Political Science, with at least high honours standing.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research requires applicants whose native language is not English to be tested for proficiency in English. Applicants to the Political Science graduate program must submit a CAEL Assessment score of a minimum of 70 or a TOEFL score of a minimum of 237 (computer-based) or 580 (regular).
Honours graduates in fields other than political science will be considered on the basis of their academic background and standing, and will be judged on a case-by-case basis. Those with only minor deficiencies may be required to take certain specified courses, while others whose degrees are less closely related to political science may be required to register in the qualifying year, at the discretion of the Department. Graduates of three-year programs in political science will be required either to complete the fourth year of an honours degree and reapply, or register in the qualifying year (see above), depending on work completed to date and academic standing.
Program Requirements
Details on all program requirements are provided in the departmental Guidelines for M.A. Candidates.
All master's candidates will fulfill a 5.0-credit program requiring departmental approval. A maximum of 1.0 credit may be taken at the 4000-level. The student may choose to take a maximum of 1.0 credit outside the Department of Political Science.
All candidates, in consultation with the Department, will pursue their degree by following one of three program patterns:
- 5.0 credits in approved courses
- Research Essay (1.0 credit) and 4.0 credits in approved courses
- Thesis (2.0 credits) and 3.0 credits in approved courses
All M.A. students must complete a language requirement prior to graduation. This language will normally be French, except where a degree of proficiency in another language is deemed appropriate in relation to the student's program of studies. The language requirement may be satisfied by passing a Departmental French language test. Departmental language tests are administered twice a year. The language requirement may also be satisfied by passing an approved language course with a grade of B- or better. This course will normally be FINS 2105. Students whose research interests require research skills skill beyond the basic methods requirement may obtain permission from the Department to substitute this advanced research skill for the language requirement.
It is anticipated that candidates will enter having taken some political theory at the undergraduate level. Those who have not will be required to take PSCI 2300, a 1.0-credit course over and above the normal M.A. program requirements.
It is anticipated that candidates will enter having taken a methods course at the undergraduate level. Those who have not may be required, depending on the course pattern chosen, to take PSCI 5700, a 0.5-credit course which can be included as part of the 5.0-credit requirement. When appropriate and related significantly to the program of study, another methods course, such as PSCI 5304, PSCI 5701 or PSCI 5702 may be substituted for PSCI 5700.
Defences
In the case of the student choosing a thesis, the thesis will be evaluated by three people: the student's thesis supervisor from the Department, a second reader from the Department, and an external third reader who is generally from another Carleton Department but may sometimes come from outside the University. A thesis must be defended orally before the three evaluators. No letter grade is assigned, but notations of Pass with Distinction, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory are assigned.
In the case of the student choosing a research essay, that essay will be evaluated by two of the Department's faculty members including the supervisor and a second reader, and a letter grade will be assigned. An oral defence of the essay is not required but may be requested by the supervisor or second reader.
Co-op Option
A co-op option is available to full-time students in the M.A. program. Students admitted to this option must satisfactorily complete two work terms in order to graduate with a co-op designation on their transcripts. These work terms are four months in duration and locate students in government departments or other organizations in order to work at a junior officer level. Students register in PSCI 5913 for each Co-operative Work Term; however the coordination of the work terms is done by the University's Co-op office.
Washington Center Internship Program
The Washington Center Internship Program is open to full time master's students who have completed at least two terms of study at Carleton. Admission is open to students with at least a 9.5 GPA in Political Science graduate courses. Successful completion of the program satisfies the requirements for one term of full-time study (1.5 credits). Students spend one term (fall, winter or summer) in Washington, D.C. They serve four days a week as an intern in Washington, D.C. and also take two seminar courses offered by faculty of The Washington Center. The normal 1.5 credit course load for participants in the program is:
| PSCI 5904 [0.5] | Washington Center Internship | |
| PSCI 5905 [0.5] | Washington Center Seminar I | |
| PSCI 5906 [0.5] | Washington Center Seminar II |
Full information on the program and application forms can be obtained from the Department of Political Science.
Course Selection
Within the scope of the regulations, the following undergraduate courses (fully described in the Undergraduate Calendar) may be taken by M.A. students.
Please note that not all of these courses are offered every year. Students should consult the timetable published each year in early June.
| Political Science | ||
| PSCI 4000 [1.0] | Topics in Canadian Government and Politics | |
| PSCI 4002 [0.5] | Policy Seminar: Problems of Northern Development | |
| PSCI 4003 [0.5] | Politics and the Media | |
| PSCI 4005 [0.5] | Stability, Justice and Federalism | |
| PSCI 4008 [0.5] | National Security and Intelligence in the Modern State | |
| PSCI 4009 [0.5] | Quebec Politics | |
| PSCI 4103 [0.5] | The Modern State | |
| PSCI 4104 [0.5] | Theory and Practice in Third World Development | |
| PSCI 4105 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Third World Development | |
| PSCI 4107 [0.5] | Political Participation in Canada | |
| PSCI 4108 [0.5] | Canadian Provincial Government and Politics | |
| PSCI 4109 [0.5] | The Politics of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms | |
| PSCI 4204 [0.5] | Elections | |
| PSCI 4205 [0.5] | Identity Politics | |
| PSCI 4207 [0.5] | Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa | |
| PSCI 4208 [0.5] | Queer Politics | |
| PSCI 4302 [0.5] | Political Thought in the Modern Muslim Middle East | |
| PSCI 4305 [1.0] | Contemporary Political Theory | |
| PSCI 4308 [0.5] | History of Political Enquiry | |
| PSCI 4309 [0.5] | Contemporary Approaches to Political Enquiry | |
| PSCI 4310 [1.0] | Political Theories of Democracy and Empire | |
| PSCI 4400 [0.5] | Socio-Technical Change and Public Policy Design | |
| PSCI 4402 [0.5] | Gender, State and Public Policy | |
| PSCI 4403 [0.5] | Reproductive Rights Policy in North America | |
| PSCI 4407 [0.5] | Public Policy: Content and Creation | |
| PSCI 4408 [0.5] | Public Affairs Management and Analysis | |
| PSCI 4409 [0.5] | Issues in Development Management | |
| PSCI 4500 [0.5] | Gender and Globalization | |
| PSCI 4501 [0.5] | Gender, Identity and Politics in Post-Communist Societies | |
| PSCI 4502 [0.5] | Post-Soviet States and Societies | |
| PSCI 4503 [0.5] | Politics of Central Eurasia | |
| PSCI 4505 [0.5] | Transitions to Democracy | |
| PSCI 4506 [0.5] | Women and Politics in North America | |
| PSCI 4601 [0.5] | Foreign Policies of Soviet Successor States | |
| PSCI 4602 [0.5] | Bargaining and Negotiation | |
| PSCI 4603 [0.5] | Analysis of International Political Economy | |
| PSCI 4604 [0.5] | Selected Problems in International Political Economy | |
| PSCI 4605 [0.5] | Gender in International Relations | |
| PSCI 4606 [0.5] | American Foreign Policy | |
| PSCI 4607 [0.5] | Politics of North America | |
| PSCI 4609 [0.5] | Selected Topics in European Integration Studies | |
| PSCI 4800 [0.5] | Advanced International Relations Theory | |
| PSCI 4801 [0.5] | Selected Problems in Global Politics | |
| PSCI 4802 [0.5] | International Politics of Africa | |
| PSCI 4803 [0.5] | Foreign Policies of Major East Asian Powers | |
| PSCI 4804 [0.5] | International Relations of South and Southeast Asia | |
| PSCI 4806 [0.5] | Transatlantic Security Issues | |
| PSCI 4807 [0.5] | Migration and Mobility: Politics of Citizenship and Identity | |
| PSCI 4808 [0.5] | Global Environmental Politics | |
| PSCI 4817 [0.5] | International Politics of Forced Migration | |
| PSCI 4818 [0.5] | The Environmental State | |
Students are encouraged to look for courses within Carleton in the Departments of Economics, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, and Sociology and Anthropology; the Schools of Business, Journalism and Communication, Public Administration, and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs; and in the Institutes of European and Russian Studies, and Political Economy. They are equally strongly encouraged to look for courses in the Departments of Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa.
All courses selected will be subject to the approval of the Department, on grounds of appropriateness to the program of study and the avoidance of excessive overlap between courses.
Ph.D. Political Science
About the Program
The Department of Political Science offers a 10.0 credit Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. program offers rigorous, focused study in two fields of Political Science. It includes coursework in two fields, comprehensive examinations in these fields, training in methodology, and the doctoral dissertation. Students choose two of the following fields:
- Political Theory
- International Relations
- Comparative Politics
- Canadian Politics
- Public Policy
All of these fields are well represented by internationally-recognized faculty members who are available for research supervision. The Ph.D. in Political Science emphasizes the development of theoretical competence and rigorous analytical skills in the study of politics. Doctoral students are also eligible to apply for the Collaborative Ph.D. in Political Economy.
Academic Regulations
See the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
Admission Requirements
The Ph.D. program in political science normally will be undertaken on a full-time basis. However, in cases of exceptional merit, the Department may accept a few candidates for the degree on a part-time basis.
The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is a master's degree (or its equivalent) in political science with high honours standing or better.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research requires applicants whose native language is not English to be tested for proficiency in English. Applicants to the Political Science graduate program must submit a CAEL Assessment score of a minimum of 70 or a TOEFL score of a minimum of 237 (computer-based) or 580 (regular).
Applicants should note, however, that meeting the admission requirement does not guarantee admission to the program. Review of the department's competitive selection process indicates that students with a GPA below 10.0 (A-) in the master's program are generally not recommended for admission to the doctoral program. Students applying on the basis of a master's degree from other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and may be required to take additional courses as part of the program.
Program Requirements
Details on all program requirements are provided in the departmental Guidelines for Ph.D. Candidates.
The normal program requirements for Ph.D. candidates are outlined in the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
It is anticipated that Ph.D. candidates will enter having taken some political theory at the undergraduate level, regardless of their desired field of specialization. Those who have not will be required to take PSCI 2300, in addition to the normal Ph.D. requirements.
If statistical proficiency is needed for the preparation of the thesis, students will also be expected to take a course in research methods which can be included as part of the 10.0-credit requirement (see section titled Research Skill Requirement).
All Ph.D. candidates will fulfill a 10.0-credit program requiring departmental approval. The student may choose to take a maximum of 1.0 credit outside the Department of Political Science.
At least 1.0 credit at the graduate level in each of the candidate's two major fields of study; a GPA of 9.0 or better must be obtained in these courses for students to be allowed to proceed to the comprehensive examinations.
Satisfactory completion of PSCI 6900 (0.5 credit), Ph.D. Field Examination I and PSCI 6905 (0.5 credit), Ph.D. Field Examination II. Field examinations are normally written on two occasions each year, in April and August.
Proficiency in a research skill, as outlined under research skill requirement
At least 1.0 credit will normally be taken during the second year of the program in fields allied to the major topics of the thesis. This credit will normally be fulfilled through regular course work rather than tutorials.
Successful completion of PSCI 6907 and PSCI 6908.
A public defence, in English, of a written thesis proposal
A 5.0-credit thesis, written in English or French, which will be defended publicly in English at an oral examination.
Full-time students are normally required to complete the comprehensive examinations within 12 months of entering the program, and must normally complete the public defence of the thesis proposal, preceded by its formal acceptance by the supervisory committee, within 24 months of entering the doctoral program.
Upon entry to the program, each Ph.D. candidate will be assigned a faculty member to advise them on their studies. Students' programs, including the choice of supervisor and the thesis committee, must be approved by the Department. The thesis supervisor will normally be chosen from among faculty members in the Department of Political Science. Upon approval of the thesis supervisor and the Department, committee members may be chosen from elsewhere within the University.
Research Skill Requirement
Ph.D. candidates must demonstrate the ability to use a research skill appropriate to their program. The research skill requirement will normally be satisfied before the defence of the thesis proposal, and will take one of the following forms:
- An ability to read and translate French or another language appropriate to their course of study; or the ability to speak a language other than English sufficient to conduct interviews in that language
- An approved political science methods course, workshop, or colloquium, equivalent to 0.5 credit; or any one of the following courses (or an approved alternative):
PSCI 5700 [0.5] Basic Research Methods PSCI 5701 [0.5] Intermediate Polimetrics for Micro Data PSCI 5702 [0.5] Intermediate Research Methods for Applied Political Science
Comprehensive Examinations
All Ph.D. candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination in each of their two major fields. Field examinations normally take place once per year, in August. At the discretion of the Department, candidates may be required to take an oral examination following the written examination.
The fields of study for the Ph.D. comprehensive examination are to be chosen from the following list:
Political Theory
- Democracy in the Age of Global Technology
- Politics, Statecraft and the Common Good
- Tradition, Interpretation and Civic Hermeneutics
- Ideology, Power and Political Morality
- Politics and Statecraft in Non-Western Traditions
- Religion, Civil Association and Individualism
- Collective Identities: Gender, Race and Nation
Public Affairs and Policy Analysis
- Canadian and Comparative Public Sector Reform
- Public Policy, Public Opinion and Public Belief Systems
- Methods for Quantitative Analysis and Evaluation
- Gender and Race in Public Policy and Administration
- Socio-Technical Change and Policy Design
- Political Communication, Political Persuasion and Social Marketing
- Domestic Security Policy and Management
Canadian Government and Politics
- Federalism and the Constitution
- Political Institutions and Processes
- Political Culture and Socialization
- Political Economy
- Provincial, Territorial and Local Government and Politics
- Administration and Public Policy Analysis
- Foreign Policy and Relations
- Canadian Political Thought and Ideology
- Gender and the State
- The Politics of Identity, Difference and Movements for Change
- Communications and Media
International Relations
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Gender and International Relations
- Global Governance and International Organization
- Global Political Economy
- International Development
- International Political Sociology
- International Relations Theory
- International Security
Comparative Government and Politics
- Countries and Areas
- Europe and the European Union
- Russia and Soviet Successor States
- North America
- Latin America
- Africa
- Asia
- Middle East
- Topics or Themes
- State and Civil Society
- Political Governance and Institutions
- Development
- Social Movements
- Nationalism, Citizenship, Race and Ethnicity
- Political Behavior
- Gender and Politics
- Political Economy
Thesis Proposal
All students must publicly defend a thesis proposal after completing their comprehensive examinations. Full-time students must complete this requirement within the first two years of registration in the program.
Political Science (PSCI) Courses
Political Parties in Canada
A seminar on political parties and party systems in Canadian federal politics, including an examination of patterns of historical development, party organization and finance, relationships with social movements, and the impact of Canadian federalism.
Legislatures and Representation in Canada
The role of Parliament and of the individual M.P. in terms of policy making, party discipline, and differing conceptions of representation.
The Politics of Climate Change
The politics and policy of climate change. Development of the climate change issues, international negotiations and agreements, national response strategies, perspectives on social and technological change, and the Canadian policy approach.
Canadian Political Economy
A seminar on political economy as a traditional and contemporary approach to the study of Canadian politics and the Canadian state. Canada's economic development, social relations (including gender and race relations), and position in the international political economy is explored.
Executive Power in Canadian Politics
Consideration of prime ministers, premiers, cabinet ministers and senior public service leadership in Canadian politics and government.
Indigenous Politics of North America
Issues of governance regarding the original peoples of Canada, Mexico and the United States before and since the European invasion, including: movement for restoration of cultural, socio-economic, political, land and self-government rights.
Canadian Federalism
A study of the evolution and contemporary operation of the Canadian federal system, noting particularly the specific social, political, economic, and structural features which underlie its operational performance, its resilience in crisis, and its potential for adaptation.
Statebuilding, State Capacity, and Reconstruction
Comparative politics of institutional reform and political reconstruction, focusing on selected transitional states.
Canada-EU Relations
Relations between Canada and Europe in the context of European integration, with attention to policy issues affecting the relationship and/or areas of common policy challenges.
Prerequisite(s): previous course in European integration or permission of the instructor.
Intensive two week summer module.
Post-Communist Politics in East Central Europe
A comparative examination of the emergence of post-communist political systems in East Central Europe.
The Politics of Post-Soviet Successor States
A seminar on selected problems of nation-building in Russia, Ukraine, and other Soviet successor states.
Globalization, Adjustment and Democracy in Africa
The nature of global pressures in Africa as states go through a "second wind" of political and economic change.
Comparative Public Policy
A review of approaches to the study of policy, of the impact of political factors on policy, and of the substance of policy choices in such domestic fields as communications, social security, health, industrial and rural development policies in selected countries.
Post-Soviet States and Societies
The relationship between social forces and state structures at both the national and local levels in the USSA and the post-soviet states. Precludes additional credit for EURR 4002.
Nationalism
A seminar on the historical and comparative study of nationalism, with emphasis on its role in the promotion of political change.
Politics in Plural Societies
A seminar on politics in multicultural societies and multi-national states, including settler and post-colonial societies. Topics may include: conflict relating to race, religion, language, regionalism, intra-state nationalism, multicultural policies and theories of pluralism.
Development Theory and Issues
A seminar on historical and current debates in development theory, including the origins, nature, and critiques of development processes in the Global South.
Southern Africa After Apartheid
An exploration of he pathology of apartheid, the reasons for its end, and prospects for democratization and development in southern Africa in the era of globalization.
Elections
The conduct and meaning of elections in contemporary states. Attention to the connection of elections to concepts of representation, policy mandates, and political parties, and to electoral systems and referenda.
Problems in American Government I
A research seminar on topics such as the distribution of power, decision-making processes, the impact of technology, strains in intergovernmental relations, civil-military relations, governmental news management and secrecy; executive accountability, and impediments to reform of Congress and the presidency.
The Political in Non-Western Texts
'The political' in the works of both pre-modern and modern masters in non-western traditions, including the Persian, Indian, Chinese, and Arab.
Democratic Theories
Analysis of various theories of democracy and community, from classical to modern.
Governmentality and Politics
Examination of Foucault's concept of governmentality and work which has developed this idea, especially the relevance of governmentality for global political studies. Topics may include: sovereignty, biopolitics, technopolitics, neoliberalism and citizenship.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 4303, for which additional credit is precluded.
Political Inquiry
This seminar focuses on the major approaches to research in political areas as discussed in contemporary philosophy of the social sciences, exploring the variety of explanatory strategies in use in the contemporary study of politics.
Political Thought in the Modern Muslim Middle East
Contemporary political thought in the Muslim Middle East. Secular and religious responses to the challenges of modernity. Readings may include writings of Arab, Turkish, and Iranian intellectuals.
North American Political Traditions
A seminar on the interpretations that may include American, Mexican, anglo-Canadian and franco-Canadian political traditions.
Concepts of Political Community I
A critical survey of concepts of political community, including the common good, justice, citizenship, statesmanship, democracy, and legitimacy, from ancient, modern, and contemporary political theory.
Concepts of Political Community II
A continued critical survey of concepts of political community, including the common good, justice, citizenship, statesmanship, democracy, and legitimacy, from ancient, modern, and contemporary political theory. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 4307.
Politics of Diversity in Public Affairs
An examination of the implications of diversity in public affairs including gender, race, sexual orientation and disability. Their impact on public policy creation and its implementation in public administration.
Gender and Global Politics
Analysis of the gender dimensions of global politics. Topics may include: gender in the global political economy; feminist analysis of security; women's human rights; gender, migration and citizenship; women's movements in the global context, and the gendered dimensions of global governance.
Public Administration in Developing Countries
A seminar on the literature and characteristics of development administration; comparison by region, country, and topic.
Research Seminar in Public Administration
The content of this seminar will vary from year to year according to faculty research interests and student demand.
Selected Issues in Political Economy I
A research seminar exploring a selected topic of current research having a political economy perspective, such as power and stratification; dynamics of state action; contrasting views on administration as an instrument of political economy; culture, ideology, and social relations; and the labour process.
Selected Issues in Political Economy II
A research seminar exploring a selected topic of current research having a political economy perspective, such as power and stratification; dynamics of state action; contrasting views on administration as an instrument of political economy; culture, ideology, and social relations; and the labour process.
Topics in European Politics
A research seminar dealing with a central theme of current research in European politics.
Topics in West European Politics
Gender and Politics
Selected gender dimensions of politics in comparative perspective. Topics may include: gendered nature of authority, gender regimes and state forms, feminist accounts of citizenship, representation, power and democracy, women's movements and anti-feminist movements, identity politics, gendered accounts of nationalism and multiculturalism.
Social Movements and Civil Society in Comparative Perspective
Major theoretical approaches to social movements and civil societies in different countries. Specific movements to be examined may include the women's movement, the environmental movement, and the anti-globalization movement.
Governing in the Global Economy
The course examines how national states respond to challenges of governing in an increasingly interdependent global economy. The course will be comparative in its focus, emphasizing advanced industrial societies primarily in western Europe and Canada.
Origins and Evolution of the Discipline of International Relations
The disciplinary development of the academic field of International Relations. A critical examination of the historiography of the field, focusing on its great debates, institutional and national boundaries, and contemporary identity.
Analysis of Canadian Foreign Policy
A research seminar on contemporary Canadian external policies, with emphasis on the analysis of cases and issues, and comparisons with other national actors.
Ethics in International Relations
Historical and contemporary approaches to normative theory and ethics in international relations, including Kantian, Hegelian, Marxist, postmodern and feminist ethics. Issues may include poverty and justice, human rights and humanitarian intervention.
Politics of North America
Continentalism in Canadian foreign policy during the twentieth century, charting regional, economic, political, and defence relations in North America.
European Integration and European Security
A seminar focusing on issues related to the formation of supra-national decision-making structures in Europe.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 4608, for which additional credit is precluded.
Selected Topics in European Integration Studies
A seminar focusing on selected topics related to European integration in the post-World War II period.
Basic Research Methods
A course in applied research design and methodology, with emphasis on empirical research strategies that are amenable to quantification. Master's students who have not completed PSCI 2700 (or its equivalent) with high honours or better standing may be required to take this course.
Intermediate Polimetrics for Micro Data
Intermediate research designs and statistical techniques primarily used in analyzing survey data. Selected topics may vary from year to year. Students intending to do research based on micro data are advised to take this course.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 4701, for which additional credit is precluded.
Intermediate Research Methods for Applied Political Science
Applied methods for policy, politics and public affairs. Primarily quantitative but may have qualitative elements.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as PSCI 4702, for which additional credit is precluded.
Foreign Policies of African States
The foreign policy determinants and international behaviour of African states. Each year, the seminar focuses on a particular issue area.
Political Economy of Global Finance
An exploration of the organization of the global financial system. Issues include the relationship between global finance and the state and problems associated with governing global finance.
Transatlantic Security Issues
NATO as a political and military alliance. NATO and 21st-century threats. Security roles for the European Union. Broader transatlantic security issues.
Foreign Policy Analysis
A research seminar dealing with selected problems in the study of foreign policy formulations and outcomes.
Strategic Thought and Issues in International Security
A research seminar on the evolution of classical and contemporary strategic thought, and on current issues in international security.
Analysis of International Organizations
A research seminar on process and change in contemporary forms of international organization.
International Political Economy
A seminar on the changing international division of labour, and its consequences for world politics. Topics include differing patterns of industrialization, colonial relations, the role of the state, and current issues in international political economy.
Prerequisite(s): Work at a senior undergraduate level in at least two of the following: international relations, development studies, international trade, or political economy; or permission of the Department.
Approaches to Environmental Politics
Theoretical and methodological approaches to research in the field of environmental politics, including but not limited to public policy research. A variety of institutionalist, political economy, political ecology, and post-modern approaches will be examined.
Tutorial in a Selected Field
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the Department. Students cannot accumulate more than 1.0 credit in tutorials towards their degree requirements.
Tutorial in a Selected Field
Tutorials or reading courses on selected topics may be arranged with the permission of the Department. Students cannot accumulate more than 1.0 credit in tutorials towards their degree requirements.
Washington Center Internship
A one-term internship in the NAFTA Leaders Program of The Washington Center, offered in Washington D.C.
Washington Center Seminar I
A seminar offered by The Washington Center.
Washington Center Seminar II
A seminar offered by The Washington Center.
M.A. Research Essay
Tutorial for students who write a research essay rather than a thesis.
M.A. Thesis
Co-operative Work Term
Students may register in the co-op option according to the guidelines listed under Co-op Option in the Calendar of Graduate Studies.
Special Topics in Political Science
A seminar on a selected topic in political science, to be determined by faculty research and teaching interests.
The Political Process in Canada I
An analytical study of the democratic political process, with particular reference to political parties and elections, pressure groups, and political leadership in Canada.
The Political Process in Canada II
An analytical study of the democratic political process, with particular reference to political parties and elections, pressure groups, and political leadership in Canada.
Comparative Politics I
A research seminar dealing with theories, methods, and problems of comparison.
Comparative Politics II
A research seminar dealing with particular themes.
Political Theory I
An intensive examination of the major questions in classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary political philosophy. This course is historically comprehensive in scope and thematically oriented in depth.
Political Theory II
An intensive examination of the major questions in classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary political philosophy. This course is historically comprehensive in scope and thematically oriented in depth.
Public Policy: Theory and Analysis
Introduction to major theoretical approaches in the study and analysis of public policy and to current topics and debates in the field.
Public Affairs Management and Analysis
A seminar on theories and practice in the management of public affairs, including the environment and administration of the public sector, public opinion, and public communications.
Theory and Research in International Politics I
An examination of the principal problems in contemporary international relations theory and research, emphasizing the state of the field and current directions in it.
Theory and Research in International Politics II
An examination of the principal problems in contemporary international relations theory and research, emphasizing the state of the field and current directions in it.
Ph.D. Field Examination I
Ph.D. preparation for the major field examination I. The grade to be awarded will be that obtained on the field examination.
Ph.D. Field Examination II
Ph.D. preparation for the major field examination II. The grade to be awarded will be that obtained on the field examination.
Research Methods and Design
A survey of research methods and approaches to research design designed to assist in the preparation of thesis proposals. Coordinated by one instructor, but faculty from other fields will also participate. The grade for this course will be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Thesis Proposal Workshop
Student-led workshop focused on the preparation, presentation, and discussion of drafts of students' thesis proposals. The final assignment for the course will be the presentation of a full written draft of the thesis proposal. Graded Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Ph.D. Thesis
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca