Honours Political Science with Bilingual Specialization

Department of Political Science
Honours Political Science with Bilingual Specialization
This program offers an elite specialization of the four-year Honours Political Science degree. It
is intended for students who aspire to a career in fields such as public service, the law, and
positions with non-governmental organizations and business, in which knowledge of French
language and French Canadian culture is a significant competitive asset. Offered in cooperation
with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, the program includes fourteen
courses taught in French, including nine at the University of Windsor, and five taken during a
semester at the University of Ottawa, normally in the third year of the program.
Program Structure
Total courses: forty.
Major requirements—University of Windsor [14 courses]:
(a) 45-100, 45-130, 45-160 and 45-275;
(b) 45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [French];
(c) 45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [French];
(d) 45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [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
[UWIN equiv. 45-252]
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie
[UWIN equiv. 45-346]
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada
[UWIN equiv. 45-326]
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique
[UWIN equiv. 45-211]
POL3533. Politique et medias
[UWIN equiv. 45-213]
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis
[UWIN equiv. 45-232]
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale
[UWIN equiv. 45-244]
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique
[UWIN equiv. 45-241]
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
[F] = Course is taught in French.
Year 1 [Semester 1]
01-150. Foundations of Academic Writing I
29-121. French Language Training I [F]
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Politics
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One 'Option requirement' course
Year 3 [Semester 5]
One of 29-253, 29-260 or 29-283 [F]
29-270. Intro to Cultural Heritage of French Canada [F]
45-XXX. Political Science course
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
Year 1 [Semester 2]
01-151. Foundations of Academic Writing II
29-122. French Language Training II [F]
45-130. Comparative Politics or 45-160. World Politics
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Option requirement' course
Year 3 [Semester 6 –University of Ottawa]
Five of:
POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique [F]
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie [F]
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada [F]
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique [F]
POL3533. Politique et medias [F]
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis [F]
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale [F]
POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique [F]
Or other approved course, 2000-level or above [F]
Year 2 [Semester 3]
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods
29-221. French Language Training III [F]
45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [F]
45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [F]
One 'Option requirement' course
Year 2 [Semester 4]
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
29-222. French Language Training IV [F]
45-XXX. Political Science course
45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [F]
One 'Other requirement' course
Year 4 [Semester 7]
45-3XX. Political Science course [300-level]
45-3XX. Political Science course [300-level]
One 'Option requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
Year 4 [Semester 8]
45-4XX. Political Science course [400-level]
45-4XX. Political Science course [400-level]
45-4XX. Political Science course [400-level]
One 'Other requirement' course
One 'Other requirement' course
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Major requirements—University of Windsor
45-100. Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics
An introduction to the politics and government of Canada. The course will focus on political
culture, the constitution, federalism, the executive, parliament, public service, courts, political
parties, interest groups, and elections.
45-130. Comparative Politics in a Changing World
Introduces students to issues such as democracy, authoritarianism, nationalism, political
culture, and how political power is organized. The course focuses on the democratic states of
the West, but also examines non-democratic states such as China and the transitional
democracies of Eastern Europe.
45-160. Issues in World Politics
An examination of competing perspectives on international relations and of such critical themes
as power, security, war, imperialism, nationalism, interdependence, development and
underdevelopment, human rights, environmental concerns, and the quest for a new world order.
45-203. Quebec Politics and Society [French]
This course, which is taught in French, introduces students to political life in the province of
Quebec, with a focus on the structure and functions of governing institutions, political culture
and ideology, and the origins of key political traditions and practices. Topics may include the
origins and evolution of Québécois nationalism, the unique position of Quebec in Canadian
federalism, provincial policy initiatives to protect and extend the French language in the public
sphere, and external relations with Canada and the international community.
45-204. Issues in Quebec Politics [French]
This course, which is taught in French, examines major historical and contemporary political
issues in the province of Quebec. Topics may include the patriation of the Canadian
constitution, the Quiet Revolution, the FLQ crisis, referenda on Quebec sovereignty, and current
public policy issues such as immigration and the environment.
45-205. Contemporary Canadian Political Issues [French]
This course, which is taught in French, examines contemporary issues in Canadian politics.
Topics may include, for example, constitutional change, Aboriginal peoples, demographic shifts,
the environment, health care and immigration.
45-275. Introduction to Research Methods
Introduces students to quantitative and qualitative social research. Looks at how surveys and
focus groups are used and abused for political and commercial purposes. Examines what field
and archival research can teach us about human behaviour and social, political, and economic
trends. (Prerequisite: 02-250.)
One of:
45-251. Classical Political Thought
An introduction to the history of political thought from the ancient Greeks to the end of the
Middle Ages. Topics may include human nature, justice, natural law, and the relationship
between Church and State. (Prerequisites: 45-100 and one of 45-130 or 45-160.)
45-252. Modern Political Thought
Toward the new science of politics from Machiavelli to Rousseau and the French Revolution.
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Major requirements—University of Ottawa [choose five]
POL2507. Introduction à la pensée politique
Origines et développement de la pensée politique. Études des principaux thèmes de la pensée
politique ancienne et médiévale. Introduction aux principaux thèmes de la pensée politique
moderne naissante. (PPT). Préalable : POL1501 ou 18 crédits universitaires. (Antérieurement
POL2607)
POL3514. Vie politique en Asie
Étude comparée des processus et institutions politiques de différents pays asiatiques. Rapports
entre la politique, la culture et la société. Analyse de la collaboration, des processus
d'intégration et des rapports qui se dessinent au sein des régions. (COMP) Préalable :
POL2503 ou POL2504 ou 54 crédits universitaires.
POL3525. Pouvoir municipal au Canada
Étude du gouvernement municipal au Canada. Le cadre institutionnel du gouvernement
municipal. Les structures et le fonctionnement du gouvernement municipal. La vie politique au
niveau municipal : les facteurs principaux, leurs ressources, les formes de participation. (CAN)
Préalable : POL2501.
POL3526. Les femmes et la politique
Historique des rapports entre les femmes et la politique. Théories visant à expliquer les
relations dynamiques entre les idéologies, les attitudes, les institutions, les phénomènes
économiques, sociaux et culturels qui sous-tendent la position des femmes à l'intérieur de la vie
politique. Analyse de certains aspects particuliers du rôle politique des femmes.
(CAN/COMP/PPT) Préalable : 54 crédits universitaires.
POL3533. Politique et médias
Rapports entre les médias et la politique au Canada et à l'étranger. Influence des médias sur la
politique et de la politique sur les médias.Les médias comme intermédiaires engagés entre
citoyens et autorités politiques. Rôle des médias dans la définition des enjeux politiques en
général et dans les campagnes électorales en particulier. Réalité et images médiatisées.
Études de cas. (CAN/COMP) Préalable : POL2501 ou 54 crédits universitaires. Aussi offert
sous la cote CMN3533.
POL3540. Vie politique aux États-Unis
Analyse des caractéristiques majeures du gouvernement et de la vie politique aux États-Unis :
constitution et institutions, culture politique, processus politiques et représentation (notamment
les partis politiques et les mouvements sociaux). Introduction à quelques problématiques
afférentes : alignements électoraux, inégalités sociales et raciales, questions d'actualité.
(COMP) Préalable : POL2504 ou 54 crédits universitaires.
POL3542. Vie politique en Europe occidentale
Étude comparée des institutions et processus politiques de différents pays de l'Europe
occidentale. Étude de certains enjeux importants : désengagement de l'État providence, montée
des partis de l'extrême droite, relations avec l'Europe de l'Est et la région méditerranéenne,
particularités régionales, Union Européenne. (COMP) Préalable : POL2504.
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POL3544. Vie politique en Afrique
Étude des processus politiques, des institutions, en relation avec la culture et les systèmes
sociaux différents d'une région ou d'un groupe de pays d Afrique. Spécificités nationales ou
régionales. (COMP) Préalable : POL2503 ou POL2504.
Other requirements—University of Windsor
01-150. Foundations of Academic Writing I
A basic course designed to develop effective writing skills for communicating ideas in academic
and other contexts. Topics will include: grammar; the audience; the writing process; conventions
of different paragraph prose forms. This course is structured as an on-line course (Not Distance
Education), and is not an ESL course. There will be on-campus mid-term and final exams.
01-151. Foundations of Academic Writing II
A basic writing course designed as a follow up to 01-150. This course aims to develop and
refine effective writing skills for communicating ideas in academic and other contexts. Topics will
include a cursory review of grammar; writing processes; and conventions of different prose
forms in various scholarly disciplines. The main content of the course is paragraph and essay
writing, basic research skills, and forms of scholarly citation. This course is structured as an online course (Not Distance Education). There will be on-campus midterm and final exams.
(Prerequisite:01-150)
02-250. Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Introduction to measurement of variables, organization and description of numerical data,
testing hypotheses, inference, and interpretation of findings in the Social Sciences. Topics
include descriptive statistics, normal distribution, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, ttests, correlation, and chi-square tests.
29-121. French Language Training I
A study of norms and functions of the French verb system, nouns, pronouns, and modifiers.
Oral practice, pronunciation and composition. (Prerequisite: Grade 12"U" French or Français, or
equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 200-level French language training courses.)
29-122. French Language Training II
Further study of the norms and functions of the French verb system, nouns, pronouns, and
modifiers. Development of reading comprehension. Oral practice, composition. (Prerequisite:
Grade 12"U" French or Français, or equivalent.) (Antirequisite: any previous 200-level French
language training courses.)
29-221. French Language Training III
Effective oral and written communication; practice in the logical development of ideas;
vocabulary expansion. (Prerequisites: 29-121 and 29-122, or 29-123.)
29-222. French Language Training IV
Effective oral and written communication. Demonstration and discussion of the spoken and
written codes, oral exercises, written practice
(Prerequisites: 29-121 and 29-122 or 29-123 (double credit.)
29-270. Introduction to the Cultural Heritage of French Canada
An introduction to the francophone cultural experience in Canada.(Prerequisites: 29-121 and
29-122, or 29-123.)
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One of:
29-253. The French Enlightenment
An introduction to the literature and thought of eighteenth-century France. (Prerequisite: 29141.)
29-260. Modern French Culture
A general study of the patterned behaviour which constitutes the modern French cultural
system, focusing on its intellectual, sociological, political, and religious aspects. Students will be
required to read texts and will also avail themselves of the latest audiovisual technology.
Prerequisites: 29-121,and 29-122, or 29-123.)
29-283. Introduction to Francophone Culture of the Maghreb and the Middle East
An introduction to contemporary francophone culture in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and
Tunisia) and the Middle East (Lebanon), largely through the study of films, popular music,
media, newspapers, art exhibits and/or television programs as well as theoretical works that
formulate the (post)colonial discourse. (Prerequisites: 29-121 and 29-122 or 29-123)
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