U1o,T STAFF OF INSTRUCTION Benj. F. Shambaugh, Ph. D. Professor Office 201 Liberal Arts Building Frank E. Horack, Ph. D. Professor Office 317 Liberal Arts Building J. Van der Zee, M. A. (Oxford) Asst. Professor Office 301 Liberal Arts Building Dan E. Clark, Ph. D. Lecturer Office 301 Liberal Arts Building Sudhindra Bose, Ph. D. Lecturer Office 301 Liberal Arts Building Odis K. Patton, Ph. D. Assistant Office 301 Liberal Arts Building John E. Briggs, Ph. D. Assistant Office 301 Liberal Arts Building Ivan L. Pollock, Ph. D. Assistant Office 301 Liberal Arts Building EXPLANATION In arranging a schedule of studies the student often desires more specific in- formation concerning the nature and content of courses than appears on the printed program or in the University Bulletin of Announcements. It is to satisfy this desire and to offer sugges- tions for the selection of undergraduate studies in Political Science that this bulletin on Courses of Study is issued. For the suggestions and advice con- tained in these pages the staff of the Department of Political Science is re- sponsible. 3 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2017 with funding from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alternates https://archive.org/details/politicalscienceOOstat SOME GENERAL SUGGESTIONS FRESHMEN STUDENTS The attention of Freshmen students is called to the fundamental course in Government which is open to them, namely : 1(2) American Government STUDENTS PREPARING FOR LAW Students in the College of Liberal Arts who contemplate the study of Law may be grouped as follows: (1) those who are taking two years of Liberal Arts work to meet the entrance require- ments in the College of Law; (2) those who are taking three years of Liberal Arts work with a view to entering the 5 6 GENERAL SUGGESTIONS College of Law in the fourth year (com- bined course students) ; and (3) those who are taking a full four years’ course in Liberal Arts before taking up the study of Law. Students in the first group are ad- vised to schedule for the course in American Government during the first year and to take from six to eight hours of Political Science in the second year. Students in the second group are ad- vised to schedule for American Govern- ment in the first year and to take from six to eight hours in Political Science during the second and third years. Students in the third group are ad- vised to begin with the course in Amer- ican Government in the first year and to take from six to eight hours of Polit- ical Science in each of the remaining three years. The attention of students contem- plating the study of Law is directed especially to the following courses : 109 Jurisprudence, 110 Constitutional Law, 111 International Law, and 120 The Common Law. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS 7 WOMEN STUDENTS While all the courses in the Depart- ment of Political Science are open to women students, their attention is called especially to the following : 1(2) American Government 3 Introduction to Political Science 4 Modern Governments 107, 108 Political and Legal Status of Women 115, 116 Oriental Politics and Civ- ilization 117, 118 Iowa History The course on the Political and Legal Status of Women has been ar- ranged especially for women students. SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS The attention of students is being directed more and more to the growing interest in South American affairs. In response to this interest a course on South American Republics is offered by the Department of Political Science. 8 GENERAL SUGGESTIONS WORLD POLITICS AND ORIENTAL POLITICS Some of the great outstanding polit- ical problems of the world which are everywhere attracting the attention of thoughtful men and women are consid- ered in course 113 on World Politics which will be devoted chiefly to a study of the great European War, and in courses 115 and 116 which deal with the politics and civilization of Japan, China, and India. IOWA HISTORY Every citizen should know something about the history and government of the State and community in which he lives ; for it is in such knowledge that loyalty, patriotism, and enthusiasm for public service take root. Attention is there- fore called to courses 117 and 118 on Iowa History which are arranged for upper classmen. GENERAL SUGGESTIONS 9 MAJORING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Students majoring in Political Science should advise with the Head of the De- partment as to their program of studies, beginning with the first or second year. A limited number of credits in History, Economics, and Sociology, and not to exceed ten hours earned in the College of Law by students taking the combined Liberal Arts and Law course, may with the consent of the Department of Polit- ical Science be counted toward the ful- fillment of the major requirement in Political Science. DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 1916-1917 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1 ( 2 ) Mr. Horack, Mr. Van der Zee, Mr. Briggs, and Mr. Pollock This course, which is arranged primarily for Freshmen, aims to give the student a broad survey of American Government in all of its branches — National, State, and local. An historical survey of American political institu- tions will precede the study of contemporary American politics. Emphasis will be placed upon the actual workings of the government. The use of a text-book will be supplemented by lectures and by readings in the library. The student is taught to correlate his text-book 30 COURSES OF STUDY 11 and library work by the preparation of papers or essays on special topics. — Throughout the year , on Monday , Tuesday , Thursday, Friday, at 8, 9, 1:30 and 2:30. A two hour course (with an elective third hour of readings) on American Government is offered to upperclassmen. — Throughout the year, on Monday , Wednesday, ( and Friday), at 11. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 Mr. Shambaugh The Introduction to Political Science is ar- ranged primarily for Sophomore students. It aims to point out and emphasize the funda- mental viewpoints in the study of the political and social sciences. It includes a study of human origins and evolutions, the fundamental laws of human progress, and the origin and development of political and social institutions. The method of instruction is by lectures, as- signed readings, and the writing of papers. — First Semester, on Monday, Wednesday , Friday, at 8. 12 COURSES OF STUDY MODERN GOVERNMENTS 4 Mr. Shambaugh The elements of political science or the fundamental principles of government consti- tute the core of this course. The elements or principles are discovered in a study of the governments of leading European nations — Germany, France, England, and Switzerland. — Second Semester , on Monday, Wednesday , Fri- day , at 8. POLITICAL PARTIES 101 Mr. Horace This course contemplates a study of the origin, principles, organization, functions, and activities of political parties in the United States. It will include a study of the different forms of ballots, election procedure, nominating methods, direct legislation, and corrupt prac- tices. It will show how the state has responded to the newer demands of democracy through the agency of political parties. — First Semester, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 11. MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION 122 Mr. Horace Today an increased emphasis is being placed upon administration — especially in municipal government. Accordingly, this course will not COURSES OF STUDY 13 only present the general principles of munici- pal government, but lay especial emphasis upon how the administrative machinery works in the larger cities of the United States and in the cities of Iowa. This course alternates with the course in Municipal Government. — Second Semester, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday , at 11 . CONTEMPORARY LEGISLATION 103, 104 Mr. Patton This course is a practical study of some of the more important political questions of the present day including both State and National problems. It consists primarily of an examina- tion, analysis, and comparison of actual laws, together with the interpretation which has been placed upon typical legislation by the courts. Some attention will be given to legislative methods and machinery, showing the difficulties in the way of reform by legislation. The lecture method is used, supplemented by assigned readings in current literature. Stu- dents will be required to write papers on special topics. — Throughout the year, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at 9. 14 COURSES OF STUDY PARLIAMENTARY LAW AND PRACTICE 105 Mr. Patton This course aims to train students in the rules and practices of deliberative bodies. It is conducted by the use of a manual and actual practice work. After the more important rules are learned the class proceeds to form itself into various voluntary associations. In these mock organizations each of the members of the class acts in turn in various capacities — as presiding officer, recording officer, and parliamentarian. In the course of time a complete constitution and by-laws rwe drafted for some particular association. The subject matter of these in- struments forms the basis for the debate and the manipulation of parliamentary rules. Fi- nally, the class takes the steps that are neces- sary for the incorporation of a voluntary association under the laws of Iowa for the formation of corporations not for pecuniary profit. Near the close of the semester some attention is given to the procedure of the General As- sembly of Iowa and of the Congress of the United States. — First Semester , on Tuesday and Thursday, at 9. Repeated in the Second Semester if there is sufficient demand. COURSES OF STUDY 15 COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT 106 Mr. Patton In this course a survey of the origin and evolution of local government and administra- tion in the United States is followed by an intensive and specialized study of the develop- ment of the county and township in Iowa. The political and legal status of these two loca'2 areas is considered, and their position in the general scheme of Commonwealth government is presented. The relation and interdependence of all of the local areas in Iowa is also dis- cussed. Emphasis will be placed upon the organization and functions of the county and township in Iowa to-day. Near the close of the course the problem of reorganizing local government is discussed and contemporary proposals and experiments are analyzed. The lecture method is used, supple- mented by assigned readings . — Second Semes- ter on Tuesday and Thursday, at 9. POLITICAL AND LEGAL STATUS OF WOMEN 107, 108 Mr. Horace: This course, which is arranged especially for women students will give a survey of the ^women’s rights ” or “feminist” movement. Special attention will be devoted to a study of 16 COURSES OF STUDY the development of the legal and political rights of women in the United States in general and in Iowa in particular. The course will include a study of the property rights of married and unmarried women, and the rights of women in respect to marriage, divorce, and guardianship. The last quarter of the second semester will be devoted to a study of parliamentary law in which actual practice work will be participated in by every member of the class. — Throughout the year , on Tuesday and Thursday , at 10. JURISPRUDENCE: ROMAN LAW 109 Mr. Shambaugh and Mr. Van der Zee This course deals with the nature, definitions, classification, and divisions of law It considers the origin and evolution of law, and includes a study of ancient codes. At least one-half of the semester will be devoted to lectures and read- ings on the history and fundamental principles of the Civil Law of Rome. — First Semester , on Monday , Wednesday , Friday , at 10. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW no Mr. Shambaugh This course will deal with the nature, prin- ciples, and powers of government in the United States as reflected in written constitutions and judicial decisions. A case book on Constitu- tional Law will be used, and the work will con- COURSES OF STUDY 17 sist largely of analyzing and discussing leading cases. — Second Semester , on Monday , Wednes- day, Friday, at 10. INTERNATIONAL LAW 111 Mr. Van der Zee Lectures on the history, the nature, the sources, and the sanctions of International Law will be followed by a consideration of the sub- stantive rules of law governing nations in their relations with one another. Accordingly the law of peace, and the law relative to land, sea, and aerial warfare, as well as the settlement of international disputes, will be studied by means of illustrative cases and reports on assigned readings. Some attention will also be devoted to the future of International Law. — First Semester, on Tuesday and Thursday, at 10. THE COMMON LAW 120 Mr. Van der Zee This course of lectures and readings aims to give the student a conception of the nature of Anglo-American law and jurisprudence. An historical view of the chief characteristics of the Common Law and its reception in America, including the development of equity and com- mercial law, will be followed by a consideration of the movements for legal reform in England, in the United States, and more particularly in 18 COURSES OF STUDY the Commonwealth of Iowa. — Second Semester , on Tuesday and Thursday, at 10. THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS 119 Mr. Horace This course will aim to give a general survey of the South American Republics, including a study of the problems arising out of the mix- ture of races and the colonial policy of Spain and Portugal. It will attempt to describe the political and politico-social institutions of South America and to interpret them with spe- cial reference to American institutions. The course will include also a critical examination of the Monroe Doctrine in relation to the Re- publics of South America. — First Semester , on Tuesday and Thursday, at 11. AMERICAN DIPLOMACY 112 Mr. Horace This course consists of a study of the treaty relations of the United States and the applica- tion of principles of International Law. It includes a general consideration of the foreign policy of the United States. Some attention will be given to the advancement of the peace movement through diplomatic channels. — Sec- ond Semester, on Tuesday and Thursday , at 11. COURSES OF STUDY 19 WORLD POLITICS 113 Mr. Bose A consideration of the problems of world pol- itics is as important as it is interesting. From the main currents of European politics, includ- ing the great European War, important subjects will be selected for study. The aim of the course will be to give the student an intelligent grasp of the vital political questions in which the whole world is now interested. — First Semester , on Tuesday and Thursday , at 11. COLONIAL GOVERNMENT 114 Mr. Bose Current events are illustrative of the impor- tance of colonization and colonial government. In this course the principles of the European colonial systems will be studied. The interna- tional relations and conflicts arising out of colonial ambitions are pointed out. As to the United States, the insular policy of recent years will be studied in connection with Hawaii, the Philippines, the Canal Zone, Porto Rico, and with special reference to the problems of government, education, and commerce. — Second Semester , on Tuesday and Thursday , at 11. 20 COURSES OF STUDY ORIENTAL POLITICS AND CIVILIZATION 115 , 116 Mr. Bose The political problems of the Orient are as vital to America as are the political problems of Europe. The rise of Japan, China, and India has brought to our doors a flood of po- litical, commercial, and diplomatic problems. To give the student some idea of the character of oriental politics and civilization is the aim of this course — which will be presented by a native of the Orient . — Throughout the year , on Tuesday and Thursday , at 8. INTRODUCTION TO IOWA HISTORY 117 AND IOWA HISTORY AND POLITICS 118 Mr. Clark These courses aim to present the chief feat- ures of Iowa history from the days when the Iowa country was in the possession of the In- dians down to the present time. The course given during the first semester is introductory in character and deals with the early explora- tions in the region of the Iowa country, the Indian tribes which lived here, the fur trade, the various National and Territorial govern- COURSES OF STUDY 21 merits, and the early settlements. The course in the second semester begins at about the time when Iowa was admitted into the Union and is devoted to the political, social, and economic history of the State since that time. 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