SUMMARY OF COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL ECONOMY, 1914-15 Spring, 1915 1,2. Principles (Marshall, Wright, Field, Moulton) 3. Money and Banking (Moul- 5. Business Organization (Mar- 7. Economic History of the 8. Public Finance (Hamilton) 16. History of Political Economy 20. Population, Eugenics, and the 50. Railways (Marshall) 57. Problems in Trusts (Wright) 71. Industrial Organization 82. Seminar (Instructors in the instructors will present the material in which they are specialists. The course will be required of all candidates for advanced degrees in this Department. No credit will be given for the course. Supervised by PROFESSOR MARSHALL. ECONOMIC PUBLICATIONS As a means of communication between investigators and the public, the University issues monthly the Journal of Political Economy, the first number of which appeared in December of 1892. Contributions to its pages will be welcomed from writers outside as well as inside the University, the aim being not only to give investigators a place of record for their researches, but also to further in every possible way the interests of economic study throughout the country. The Journal places more stress than most other journals upon articles dealing with practical economic questions. The editors will welcome articles from writers of all shades of economic opinion, reserving only the privilege of deciding as to merit and timeliness. Longer investigations, translations of important books needed for American students, reprints of scarce works, and collections of materials will appear in bound volumes in a series of "Economic Studies of the University of Chicago," of which the following have already been issued: I. The Science of Finance, by GUSTAV COHN. Translated by Dr. T. B. VEBLEN, 1895, 8vo, pp. xi+800. Price, $3.50. II. History of the Union Pacific Railway, by HENRY KIRKE WHITE, 1895, 8vo, pp. 132. Price, $1.50. III. The Indian Silver Currency, by KARL ELLSTAETTER. Translated by J. LAURENCE LAUGHLIN, 1896, 8vo, pp. 116. Price, $1.25. IV. State Aid to Railways in Missouri, by JOHN WILSON MILLION, 1897, 8vo, pp. 264. Price, $1.75. V. History of the Latin Monetary Union, by HENRY PARKER WILLIS, 1901, 8vo, pp. ix+332. Price, $2. VI. The History of the Greenbacks with Special Reference to the Economic Consequences of Their Issue, by WESLEY CLAIR MITCHELL, 1903, 8vo, pp. xiv+ 500. Price, $4 net. VII. Legal Tender: A Study in English and American Monetary History, by SOPHONISBA P. BRECKINRIDGE, 1903, 8vo, pp. xvii +180. Price, $1.50 net. VIII. Value and Distribution, by HERBERT J. DAVENPORT, 1908, 8vo, pp. 582. Price, $3.50. III. THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION HARRY PRATT JUDSON, A.M., LL.D., Professor of International Law and Diplomacy, and Head of the Department of Political Science. ERNST FREUND, J.U.D., PH.D., Professor of Jurisprudence and Public Law. CHARLES EDWard Merriam, PH.D., Professor of Political Science. FREDERICK DENNISON BRAMHALL, PH.B., Instructor in Political Science. FELLOW, 1914-15 HERMAN CAREY BEYLE, A.B. INTRODUCTORY Political Science, as treated in the University of Chicago, relates to the organization and working of the state. It covers the philosophy of the state, the structure and working of government, international law and diplomacy, and certain fundamental branches of municipal law. The courses are planned with two purposes: (1) to give such knowledge and training as it is believed should be a part of liberal education; and (2) to afford advanced work either for students of Law, or for those who need a knowledge of Political Science for other ends, whether for teaching, for public service, for journalism, or for the intelligence with regard to public affairs which should belong to an educated citizen. For advanced work, students will be expected to have had (1) the introductory course, or its equivalent; (2) to have a reading knowledge of French, German, and Latin; and (3) to be familiar with the outlines of general history, and with the details of modern political history. English and American constitutional history, and the fundamental courses in the Departments of Political Economy and Sociology, are especially recommended. 1. Civil Government in the United States.-This course is devoted to an analysis of the structure and workings of government in the United States, local, state, and national. Mj. Autumn, 9:15 and 11:45; Winter, 10:45 and 11:45; Spring, 9:15 and 10:45, MR. Bramhall and MR. OLIPHANT. II. INTERMEDIATE COURSES Course 1 is a prerequisite for admission to all intermediate courses offered by this Department. Intermediate courses carry only half-credit as graduate work. 3. Comparative Government.-An introductory study of the principal political forms and methods of other countries. Mj. Spring, 10:45, MR. BRAMHALL. 4. Municipal Government.-A comparative study of the modern municipality, American and European, in its political aspects. Municipal home rule; popular participation in city government; the municipal legislature; the executive; administration of public health and safety, charities and corrections, schools, public works, and finances. Mj. Summer, 9:00; Autumn, 9:15, PROFESSOR MERRIAM. 6. Accounting. See Political Economy 6. Mj. Autumn, 8:15, MR. DUNNE. 8. Taxation and Finance.-See Political Economy 8. Mj. Winter, 10:45, MR. 9. Introduction to Statistics.-See Political Economy 9. Mj. Winter, 8:15; Spring, 9:15, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR FIELD. 10. Elements of Law.-Outline of legal relations; history and theory of sources of law; the system of the common law. For Senior and graduate students. Mj. Autumn, 2:30, PROFESSOR FREUND. 15. History of Political Theory.-This course traces the development of political theories down to the present time. The Classical period; the Mediaeval period; the Renaissance and the Reformation; the Revolutionary era; the period of reaction; the Austinian school; recent tendencies. Mj. Autumn, 8:15, PROFESSOR MERRIAM. 16. Principles of Political Science. This course presents a systematic study of the principles of political science. Scope and method of political theory; the nature of the state; the origin and basis of the state; sovereignty; the forms of the state; functions of the state. Mj. Summer, 8:00, PROFESSOR MERRIAM. 17. American Political Theories.-This course covers the development of American political ideas. The Colonial period; the Revolution; Jeffersonian Democracy; Jacksonian Democracy; the Slavery controversy; the nature of the Union; recent tendencies. PROFESSOR MERRIAM. [Not given in 1914-15.] GROUP II. CONSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS 20. American Government, I: Constitutions, the Electorate, and the Legislature. The course will cover the making and amendment of constitutions; suffrage; machinery of elections; direct legislation; legislative apportionment and organization. Mj. Winter, 9:15, MR. BRAMHALL. 21. Comparative National Government. A comparative study of the constitutions and constitutional law of leading nations, as France, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, and the United States. For the Graduate Schools and the Senior Colleges. [Not given in 1914-15.] 22. Constitutional Law, I.-Judicial power to declare statutes unconstitutional: origin of doctrine, limitations upon exercise of power, separation of departments of government, advisory opinions; making and changing constitutions; general scope of fundamental guaranties; slavery; due process and equal protection of law; procedure, police power, taxation, eminent domain; ex post facto and retroactive laws. Hall, Cases on Constitutional Law. Mj. Winter, PROFESSOR HALL. 23. Constitutional Law, II.-Federal legislative and judicial jurisdiction; implied powers and prohibitions; delegation of powers; citizenship; suffrage; privileges and immunities of citizens; effect of later amendments; federal taxation; laws impairing obligations of contracts; regulations of commerce; money; war. (Course 22 not a prerequisite.) Mj. Spring, PROFESSOR HALL. 30A. The Beginnings of English Nationality. See History D52. Mj. Autumn, 11:45, PROFESSOR TERRY. 30B. The Founding of the Modern English State.-See History D53. Mj. Winter, 11:45, PROFESSOR TERRY. 30C. The Development of English Constitutional Government. See History D54. Mj. Spring, 11:45, PROFESSOR TERRY. 30D. The Struggle for the English Constitution.-See History D55. 30E. The Struggle for the English Constitution.-See History D56. 30F. The English Constitutional Monarchy and the Rise of Democracy.— See History D57. 31A. The Constitutional and Political History of the American Colonies.— See History E51. Mj. Autumn, 2:30, PROFESSOR MCLAUGHLIN. 31B. The Constitutional History of the United States, 1760-89.-See History E61. M. Summer, PROFESSOR MCLAUGHLIN. 31C. The Constitutional History of the United States, 1789-1860.-See History E62. Mj. PROFESSOR MCLAUGHLIN. 31D. The Theory and Principle of Federal Organization in America. See History E117, 118. 34. Political Parties. A study of the organization and methods of action of modern political parties in the United States. Growth of the party system; primary and convention systems; permanent party organization; elements of cohesion in parties; reform movements and measures; theory of the party system. Mj. Spring, 8:15, PROFESSOR MERRIAM. GROUP III. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 40. American Government, II: Public Administration.-A study of the organization and activities of state and federal administration. The historical development of the administration, and the fundamental legal and political principles governing it are considered. Mj. MR. BRAMHALL. [Not given in 1914–15.] 41. Public Accountancy. [Not given in 1914-15.] 42. Municipal Problems.-A detailed study of special problems in municipal organization and administration. In 1915, public utilities and finance will be considered. Mj. Spring, 9:15, PROFESSOR MERRIAM. 43. Municipal Corporations.-General nature; corporate capacity; selfgovernment; creation, annexation, division, dissolution, succession; mode of action, ratification and curative acts; estoppel by recitals; municipal police power; local improvements and services, including special assessments; municipal property, especially public streets; municipal contracts; expenditures and donations; indebtedness; liability. Beale, Cases on Municipal Corporations. Mj. PROFESSOR HINTON. [Not given in 1914-15.] 44. Administrative Law and Officers.-Administrative power and action, discretion; form and proof of official acts; notice; hearing and evidence; execution. Relief against administrative action; action to recover damages; specific relief (extraordinary legal remedies); jurisdiction, conclusiveness, and judicial control. Freund, Cases on Administrative Law. Mj. Summer, 1:30; Winter, 2:30, PROFESSOR FREUND. 45. Principles of Social and Economic Legislation.-Policies and principles; methods of controlling legislation; legislative powers; legislative areas; provisions for operation, administration, and enforcement. Mj. PROFESSOR FREUND. [Not given in 1914-15.] 46. National and Local Systems of Taxation.-See Political Economy 36. Mj. Spring, 8:15, MR. GROUP IV. LAW 47. Statutes.-Legislative technique and principles of drafting. Operation and construction of statutes. M. Winter, PROFESSOR FREUND. 60. Torts.-Trespass to person and to property; excuses for trespass; conversion; negligence; legal duties; statutory torts; legal cause; contributory and imputed negligence; contributory illegality; possessory duties; acting at peril; liability for animals; deceit; defamation; slander, libel, privilege, malice; right of privacy; malicious prosecution; interference with social and business relations, inducing breaches of duty, fair and unfair competition, strikes, boycotts, business combinations. Open to Seniors with 27 majors of credit. An extra fee of $5 per major is charged for this course. Ames and Smith, Cases on Torts (ed. of 1909-10), Vols. I and II. 1Mjs. Autumn, 9:15 and 11:15 (two sections); Winter, First Term (five hours); and Second Term (two hours), PROFESSOR HALL. 61. Contracts.-Mutual assent and its communication; offers and their expiration or revocation; consideration; requisites of contracts under seal; rights of beneficiaries and assignees; joint and several contracts. Open to Seniors with 27 majors' credit. An extra fee of $5 is charged for this course. Williston, Cases on Contracts, Vol. I. Mj. Autumn, 8:15 and 10:15 (two sections), PROFESSOR MOORE. |
