The State and Economic Life
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1. and peer reviewing drafts of the paper In addition twice this semester we will leave the classroom to visit field sites where local organizations are directly contributing to solutions to the two issues we are analyzing this term Page 3 of 18 These visits will serve to bring the course readings and theories to life demonstrate on the ground solutions to these two controversial issues illustrate the challenges experienced by organizations intervening alongside or in the gap left by governments and markets and provide you with a chance to consider your personal experience of or engagement with these issues Course Requirements Expectations and Standards Required Readings The readings are the basis for the classes and will be the foundation of your research papers You are therefore responsible for the following 1 Completing the readings before class 2 Preparing to discuss the readings 3 Bringing the readings with you you ll need to refer to them in class We will be reading two books Silver 2014 About Canada Poverty Halifax Fernwood Press Klein 2014 This Changes Everything Capitalism vs The Climate Toronto Knopf These books are available for purchase at Words Worth Books at 96 King Street South in Waterloo 519 884 2665 If you would like to reserve your copies at Words Worth Books go to Readings www wordsworthbooks com and create an account The links to the book are Readings http bookmanager com 132. What are the strengths of the reading What major contribution does it make What are the weaknesses As you led the class through these stages try to foster the key characteristics of excellent discussion participation noted above So for example encourage those who haven t spoken to join in You might try asking students to respond to each other for example to comment ona point just made or asking students for more information to elaborate on something just said Or you might ask for differing positions or viewpoints You can contribute your own ideas but only sparingly and primarily with the aim to keep the discussion going Keep the discussion on time and focused on the readings Direct students back to the text if they get off track for example by seeking out passages of relevance to the discussion Silence is good Sometimes we need a pause in the talking to process information or provide an opening for a new person to speak Additional assignment for PSCI 631 students Reading Presentation Once this semester you will be responsible for presenting a reading in a 15 minute lecture supported by PowerPoint or some other presentation platform Your presentation should accomplish three things not necessarily in this order 1 provide an overview of the key concepts and arguments of the reading 2 link the reading to the other readings discussed that week tell how they add to or depart from the other readings 3 critically e
3. for six months After this time period unclaimed work will be securely destroyed Course Feedback You will be given two formal opportunities to evaluate this seminar midway through and at the end of the semester Of course welcome suggestions and comments that might improve the seminar at any time Page 10 of 18 University Regulations Academic Integrity Academic Integrity In order to maintain a culture of academic integrity members of the University of Waterloo are expected to promote honesty trust fairness respect and responsibility See the UWaterloo Academic Integritity Webpage https uwaterloo ca academic integrity and the Arts Academic Integrity Office Webpage http arts uwaterloo ca current undergraduates academic responsibility for more information Discipline A student is expected to know what constitutes academic integrity to avoid committing academic offences and to take responsibility for his her actions A student who is unsure whether an action constitutes an offence or who needs help in learning how to avoid offences e g plagiarism cheating or about rules for group work collaboration should seek guidance from the course professor academic advisor or the Undergraduate Associate Dean For information on categories of offenses and types of penalties students should refer to Policy 71 Student Discipline http www adm uwaterloo ca infosec Policies policy71 htm For typical penalties che
4. 18225 q h tviewer amp using sb status amp qsb keyword amp qs 9780307401991 Readings http bookmanager com 1318225 q h tviewer amp using sb status amp qsb keyword amp qs 9781552666814 The books are also on 3 hour reserve at the Dana Porter Library In addition a selection of book chapters articles and other readings will be available via the UW Library Course Reserves may also post material on our LEARN site throughout the semester Attendance amp Engagement Participation Policy Your participation in class activities will be an important part of your work in this course Please be prepared to begin class on time This means arriving to class a few minutes early Note that if Page 4 of 18 you miss a class you are responsible for informing yourself about missed work by contacting other students in the class Evaluation PSCI 428 Assessment Date of Evaluation Weighting Engagement Participation Ongoing 30 e Reading Responses 10 10 e Discussion facilitation 1 5 e Discussion participation weekly 15 Book Review Week 4 20 Research Paper Presentation Week 11 or 12 15 Research Paper April 10 35 Total 100 PSCI 631 Students Assessment Date of Evaluation Weighting Engagement Participation Ongoing 30 e Reading responses 10 10 e Discussion facilitation 1 5 e Discussion participation weekly 15 Reading Presentation 1 To be selected ASAP 10 Book Review Week 4 20 Research Paper Presentation We
5. 3 Discussing important questions arising from the reading about 10 minutes 4 Reflecting critically on the reading about 5 10 minutes 1 Begin by proposing a few key concepts from the reading that might need discussion and asking for other suggestions Decide with the class on two or three to discuss in more detail Ask for volunteers to help clarify the meaning of the concept and how it is used If a concept is central to the main argument feel free to hold off discussion of it until the next part 2 Then ask for thoughts on the main argument of the reading Try to have the class build toward it together rather than presenting your understanding first Once the class seems satisfied with this aim to end this part of the discussion with a summary perhaps paraphrase the key points you heard 3 Next ask for students to pose questions that came to mind from the reading Feel free to offer one or two as an example Remember that at this point we are still working on understanding the reading remind students to save criticisms for the final part of the discussion 3 Here build from Dr Coleman s work and Gale Rhodes and Robert Schaible s A User s Manual for Student Led Discussions available at spdbv vital it ch TheMolecularLevel StdLedDisc html Page 7 of 18 4 Finally take a few moments to reflect critically on the reading Does anyone find a particular point or approach problematic Are there any obvious gaps in the work
6. PSCI 428 631 THE STATE amp ECONOMIC LIFE CURRENT DEBATES IN POLITICAL ECONOMY Winter 2015 AL 209 Thursday 11 30am 2 20pm Instructor Dr Carter Email Address avcarter uwaterloo ca Office Location Hagey Hall 311 Office Hours Thursdays 9 30 11 00am Contact Policy Please contact me by e mail or drop by during office hours l Il often be available immediately after class as well Use your UW email account and please start your email subject headings with PSCI 428 or PSCI 631 Note that aim to respond to emails within 24 hours during the week However do not check email on weekends and holidays so for example expect that won t respond to messages received on a Friday until Monday have created a LEARN site for this course that will use primarily to share documents and information with you and to input grades Please adjust your LEARN notification settings so that you are sent email or SMS notifications when post news items go to LEARN Notifications https uwaterloo ca learn help instructors account settings NotificationSettings and select the News item updated and News new item available boxes In the case of service interruptions to the LEARN system please see the following policy LEARN Service Interruption Policy https uwaterloo ca secretariat general counsel service interruptions online learning environment guidelines Calendar Description An examination of current debates o
7. alth Gap RR5 q Y www policyalternatives ca sites default files uploads publications National 200ffice 2014 0 4 Outrageous_Fortune pdf Pontusson 2005 Welfare States Redistribution and Economic Growth Inequality and Prosperity Social Europe vs Liberal America p 142 181 Bryant 2013 The Politics of Poverty Shifting the Policy Discourse Social Alternatives 32 1 p 44 48 u Of j i Mar alie poverty Breau 2014 The Occupy Movement and the Top 1 in Canada Antipode 46 1 p 13 33 8 RR6 5 and Inequality Banting and Myles 2013 Introduction Inequality and the Fading of Redistributive Politics p 1 41 Yalnizyan 2013 Study of Income Inequality in Canada What Can Be Done presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance www policyalternatives ca sites default files uploads publications National 20Office 2013 0 5 Armine_Inequality_ Presentation HOC_Finance_Committee pdf Page 16 of 18 Wk Date Theme Required Readings Assignments Bolton and Breau 2012 Growing Unequal Changes in the Distribution of Earnings Across Canadian Cities Urban Studies 49 6 p 1377 1396 Bruijns and Butcher 2014 Calculating a Living Wage for the Waterloo Region www policyalternatives ca sites default files uploads publications Ontario 20Office 2014 1 i O ivi 0 O 0 i Mar Is
8. between scholarly and non scholarly sources Using sources effectively and honestly C Writing skills Practicing key stages of the writing process through a sequence of brainstorming outlining drafting peer reviewing revising and editing D Discussion and discussion facilitating skills Practicing talking about academic material constructively and effectively in groups and leading productive dialogues E Presenting skills Delivering an informative and engaging research presentation Structure of the Course and Classes The seminar will begin with heavier reading requirements to give you enough material upfront to begin engaging with the themes in class and to start working on your paper Reading expectations will lighten as the demands of the research paper grow try to ensure the workload stays balanced and manageable I ll be seeking your feedback on this throughout the semester Classes will primarily involve student facilitated discussions of the readings This work will be occasionally interspersed with reading presentations by graduate students mini lectures audio visual material individual writing or reading exercises small group work and more Expect the classes to draw heavily on the readings and to be highly interactive We will also use class time to work on aspects of the research paper such as brainstorming on potential paper topics discussing finding sources and using them effectively in your paper
9. ck Guidelines for the Assessment of Penalties http www adm uwaterloo ca infosec guidelines penaltyguidelines htm Grievance A student who believes that a decision affecting some aspect of his her university life has been unfair or unreasonable may have grounds for initiating a grievance Read Policy 70 Student Petitions and Grievances Section 4 Student Petitions uwaterloo ca secretariat policies procedures guidelines policy 70 In addition consult Student Grievances http arts uwaterloo ca student grievances faculty arts processes for the Faculty of Arts grievance processes Appeals A student may appeal the finding and or penalty in a decision made under Policy 70 Student Petitions and Grievances other than regarding a petition or Policy 71 Student Discipline if a ground for an appeal can be established Read Policy 72 Student Appeals Student Appeals http uwaterloo ca secretariat policies procedures guidelines policy 72 Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Note for students with disabilities The AccessAbility Services AS Office located in Needles Hall Room 1132 collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability please register with the AS Office at the beginning of each academic term Page 11 of 18 I
10. cy Assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the class on the stated due date Evaluated in class work must be completed at the time it is assigned Late submissions cannot be accepted and there are no make ups for work missed due to absence Late submissions or missed work will receive a grade of 0 Of course exceptions will apply in the case of a religious holiday accommodated by the university or a documented emergency or illness via a Verification of Illness Form Health Services https uwaterloo ca health services student medical clinic services verification illness Please note student travel plans are not an acceptable reason for granting an alternative examination time or submission due date Electronic Device Policy Please turn your phone and other devices off If you have a special need for using your laptop or tablet to take notes see the note on accommodations below please restrict your use to that purpose Other laptop or tablet uses social media web surfing email are inappropriate they distract you and your colleagues around you No recording copying or transmitting of course material It is prohibited to transmit record or copy by any means in any format openly or surreptitiously in whole or in part any of the lectures discussions activities or materials provided undertaken or published in any form during or from the course Unclaimed Submissions will retain your submissions
11. differentiate them This will include Comparing and contrasting the role of the state and economy in capitalist and socialist systems Identifying major critiques of both systems Explaining the challenge posed to both by environmental crises B Identify how these theoretical approaches inform or can be applied to the two contemporary debates emphasized in this course climate change and poverty inequality C In both debates you will be able to do the following Identify the role of major state and economic actors Recognize the broader theoretical ideological approaches informing major actors Critique proposals to manage these problems Propose alternate political economic solutions Understand and assess how organizations in the local communities are intervening and providing solutions alongside or in gap left by the state and market Reflect on your experience of and engagement with these issues Page 2 of 18 In addition the course will focus on skill development in these areas A Reading skills Isolating theses main arguments counterarguments and evidence Practicing effective note taking while reading and post reading Inferring the values and viewpoints of writers B Analyzing and Researching skills Developing questions theses arguments and counterarguments Finding appropriate data and evidence to support a thesis arguments and counterarguments Assessing source credibility and differentiating
12. dominating the discussion o Be conscious of how much space you take up in discussions Practice stepping up and stepping back toward equal participation o A few quality interventions are more valuable than the quantity of participation responding constructively and meaningfully to other students and or the course material rather than glib answers or general opinion staying on topic and staying focused on the readings engaging with the readings in a meaningful way that demonstrates your preparation sharing your knowledge experiences ideas questions and examples contributing new ideas or information rather than repeating yourself or points already made expressing yourself clearly and succinctly integrating main ideas in the discussion to draw out broad insights making connections with responding to building from others comments paraphrasing to assess if you have understood responding to questions asked or new topics introduced initiating a new turn in the discussion actively listening encouraging other people to speak supporting other voices rather than interrupting or silencing them recognizing and respecting that everyone has something worthwhile to contribute being open minded respecting and taking an interest in opposing viewpoints respectfully disagreeing staying positive being positive fosters better discussions and better ideas negativity shuts down clear thinking and sarca
13. ead drafts of each other s writing General Information on Assignments and Grading Assignments are due in hardcopy at the beginning of the class in which they are due You must also upload your work in the appropriate LEARN dropbox prior to that class You need to keep all the writing you do and the comments and your peers make on your work until the end of the semester You may need to resubmit earlier work with your final paper submission will make grades available on the LEARN course site throughout the semester with the exception of engagement participation grades For the latter will release your average midway through the semester and then assign a final grade at the end of the semester If you have questions about grades received throughout the semester please submit your commented work to me along with a written explanation justifying your request for a grade review Please note that this course requires the careful use and acknowledgement of sources You are responsible for not plagiarizing We will discuss proper use of sources in more detail throughout the semester Also please note that you are expected to write an original paper this semester Please let me know if you are currently working on a similar topic in another class or if you have done so in the past expect you to do all new research and writing for the paper in this class but we can arrange for it to build off other work Page 9 of 18 Late Poli
14. ed Readings Assignments States and Markets in Capitalist and Socialist Systems Stilwell 2012 Capitalism Political Economy The Contest of Economic Ideas p 51 57 McBride and Whiteside 2011 The Keynesian Welfare State and The Neoliberal State Private Affluence Public Austerity Economic Crisis amp Democratic Malaise in Canada p 35 79 gt Jan Theoretical RR1 15 Framework Swift 2014 The Autonomous Rupture Alternatives to Capitalism p 122 141 Crouch 2012 The Previous Career of Neoliberalism The Strange Non Death of Neoliberalism p 1 23 Howlett et al 1999 selections from chapter 3 Socialist Political Economy The Political Economy of Canada p 44 54 56 58 and 74 80 A lighter reading week in recognition of the book review due next week The Environmental Challenge to Political Economy Theoretical i Stilwell 2012 Economy and Environment Political Economy The Contest of Economic Jan Framework 3 122 y Ideas p 325 37 RR2 Library Resources DEIA Discussion Ellwood 2014 On the Road to Degrowth Degrowth and Sustainability p 156 85 Page 14 of 18 Wk Date Theme Required Readings Assignments Klein 2014 This Changes Everything Capitalism vs The Climate Toronto Knopf 4 Jan Issue 1 Climate Book 29 Change Review Haley 2011 From Staples Trap to Carbo
15. ek 11 or 12 10 Research Paper April 10 30 Total 100 Reading Responses You will write a response to the each reading that will provide the following 1 A list of three central concepts used discussed in the reading 2 A summary in your own words of the central argument of the reading in approximately 100 150 words in full sentences rather than point form 3 Three or four important questions arising from the reading that would be valuable for class discussion Your responses should be focused on understanding the readings Save potential criticisms for the discussion 1I thank Dr Coleman for his advice on these reading responses Page 5 of 18 Note that I will advise you when there will be changes to these questions we will need to adapt the exercise to course needs particularly as we discuss whole books and prepare for field visits Please provide 1 separate page for each reading Unless otherwise indicated upload your responses on LEARN prior to class and submit a hardcopy at the start of the class you may want to have a copy in hand for the discussion as well But from time to time may request your responses a few days prior to class will let you know in advance when this is required Discussion Participation Your weekly participation in discussions of the readings is a central aspect of this course Note that excellent discussion participation is marked by striking a balance between saying nothing and
16. n Trap Canada s Peculiar Form of Carbon Lock In Studies in Political Economy 88 p 97 126 Hayden 2014 Enough of That Already Sufficiency Based Challenges to High Carbon Consumption in Canada Environmental Politics 23 1 p 97 114 Rabe and Borick 2012 Carbon Taxation and Policy Labeling Experience from American Feb Issue 1 Climate A 5 5 Change States and Canadian Provinces Review of Policy Research 29 3 p 358 80 RR3 Fertel et al 2013 Canadian Energy and Climate Policies A SWOT Analysis in Search of Federal Provincial Coherence Energy Policy 63 p 1139 1150 International Institute for Sustainable Development 2014 Climate Policy Year in Review and Trends 2013 www iisd org sites default files publications canadian_carbon_policy_review_2013 pdf Tozer 2013 Community Energy Plans in Canadian Cities Success and Barriers in Implementation Local Environment 18 1 p 20 35 Feb Issue 1 Field Site 6 12 Visit at ClimateActionKW 2013 Climate Action Plan for Waterloo Region Living Smarter in 2020 RR4 ClimateActionKW Summary Version www sustainablewaterlooregion ca files u Climate 20Action 20Plan Summary pdf Page 15 of 18 Wk Date Theme Required Readings Assignments Silver 2014 About Canada Poverty Halifax Fernwood Press Feb l 2 P t 7 ae fae Y MacDonald 2014 Outrageous Fortune Documenting Canada s We
17. n the relationship between the state and economic life drawing on competing ideological traditions Page 1 of 18 Detailed Course Description This course examines theoretical traditions on the relationship between state and economy by engaging with two major current debates We begin by discussing theoretical approaches from capitalism socialism and the challenge to them presented by environmental concerns From this foundation we then focus on how these approaches are reflected in the debates on climate change and poverty inequality with primary reference to Canadian cases The course includes an experiential learning component involving field visits to local organizations addressing each issue You will also apply course material by researching and writing a research paper through a series of steps including a presentation to the classroom audience PSCI 428 can serve as a required course for the Honours Politics and Business Specialization the Honours amp General Global Governance Specialization and the Honours Political Science Public Policy and Administration Specialization program PSCI 631 is relevant to the graduate level Political Economy and Canadian State amp Society fields of concentration PSCI 428 Pre Requisites Four PSCI courses level at least 4A Course Objectives In terms of course content by the end of this course you should be able to A Summarize the defining characteristics of each theoretical approach and
18. nformation on Plagiarism Detection Plagiarism detection software Turnitin will be used to screen assignments in this course This is being done to verify that use of all materials and sources in assignments is documented Students will be given an option if they do not want to have their assignment screened by Turnitin In the first week of the term details will be provided about arrangements and alternatives for the use of Turnitin in this course Please advise me by the second week of the semester if you need an alternative to using Turnitin Page 12 of 18 Schedule e Readings may diverge slightly from the plan below depending on our needs and interests e Readings marked in grey are additional for PSCI 631 students These readings will be the basis for the PSCI 631 reading presentations to be assigned at the beginning of the semester Wk Date Theme Required Readings Assignments Stilwell 2012 Economic Systems Political Economy The Contest of Economic Ideas p 40 50 Jan Introductions and 7 Er ai 1 8 Oen iew Stilwell 2012 The Political Economy of the State Political Economy The Contest of Economic Ideas p 364 72 By Jan 9 at 10am PSCI 631 students please email me your top 3 reading presentation preferences from the readings marked in grey below Page 13 of 18 Wk Date Theme Requir
19. ngage with the piece ie discuss the major contributions made by the reading and or elaborate on the key questions or concerns arising from it 4 provide an opportunity for questions The lecture should be accompanied by a handout 1 2 pages that you share with the class at the beginning of your presentation Critical Book Review You will write a critical book review 1200 1500 words of Klein s This Changes Everything early in the course In this review you will briefly summarize the main arguments of the book and then focus on analyzing how the book relates to key concepts and ideological traditions discussed in the first three weeks of classes will provide you with a detailed assignment in the first week of classes Page 8 of 18 Research Paper The research paper 2500 3000 words will involve a sequence of brainstorming outlining drafting peer reviewing revising editing and presenting You will submit a proposal and two drafts one for peer review and a final submission You will also present your work in the final classes will provide you with a detailed assignment stating the requirements of each step over the course of the semester Note that you will first need to select a topic relevant to the course Please ensure you have consulted with me and received approval on your topic selection by the 6 week of classes Also note that we will be respectfully and constructively discussing your work in the class and you will r
20. sm shuts down conversation keeping the discussion fun and light hearted wit and humour are welcome With thanks to Dr Coleman and Dr Esselment for their input Page 6 of 18 Discussion Facilitation Most discussions in this course will be student led and you will be responsible for leading the discussion at least once this semester Here are some guidelines to help you do this well Preparing to facilitate you need to be familiar with the reading but not much more than on any other week In addition to completing your reading response you will probably want to take more detailed notes on the reading mostly to have ideas on hand to help the discussion along if it starts to lag But remember that the point of the discussion is to build a better understanding of the material as a group your role is not to teach but to start guide and sustain the conversation A word about tone the tone of the facilitator sets the tone for the discussion so stay positive Focus first on what is valuable about the reading criticisms can wait until the end of the discussion Don t apologize for your preparation or level of understanding focus on the task of working together to generate a better comprehension of the material Guiding the discussion You need to facilitate a movement through these four steps 1 Discussing central concepts used discussed in the reading about 10 minutes 2 Summarizing the main argument about 10 15 minutes
21. sue 2 Field Site 0 Calculating 20Living 20Wage 20for 20Kitchener pdf 9 h Visit at Th RR7 ss Meares a Region of Waterloo 2013 The Income Gap Report g chd region waterloo on ca en healthyLivingHealthProtection resources INCOME_GAP_REPOR T pdf Region of Waterloo 2014 Poverty Indicators in Waterloo Region Status Report 2014 socialservices regionofwaterloo ca en communityPlanningPartnerships resources Povertylndi catorsinWaterlooRegion pdf Paper draft Paper bring 3 10 Mar 19 Workshop and To be announced copies Peer Review RR8 Research presentation 11 Mar 26 New Stunent Peers papers sed oa Research reviews RR9 amp 10 Research presentation New Student or peer 12 Apr2 Research Peers papers reviews RR9 amp 10 Page 17 of 18 Wk Date Theme Required Readings Assignments Apr 10 Final research paper due Upload your final paper to the appropriate dropbox in the LEARN system then submit a hardcopy by 4pm into my mailbox at the Department of Political Science The mailbox is across from my office door at Hagey Hall 311 If you want comments on your paper include a stamped self addressed legal sized envelope and will mail it back to you after the end of the examination period Page 18 of 18
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