University of Illinois Bulletin (Volume 5, No. 7)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1907. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... 5. Charities And Corrections.--The prevention and treatment of pauperism and crime; and, in general, practical methods of diminishing the prevalence of undesired social activities, and of increasing the prevalence of desired activities. II; (3). Professor Hayes. The attention of students in this department is especially directed to the following courses. Economics 12: The Labor Problem. Economics 21: Socialism and Social Reform. History 8: Culture in the Middle Ages. History 22: An intensive study of American history for the period 1820-1860. Philosophy 5: Political Philosophy. Philosophy 9: Political and Social Ethics. Political Science 2: European Governments. Political Science 4: Municipal Government. Political Science 5: International law. POLITICAL SCIENCE Courses For Graduates And Advanced Undergraduates 2. European Governments.--A comparative study of the national political systems of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, with special reference to constitutional beginnings, political organization, methods of legislation and administration, and constitutional guarantees for the protection of individual rights. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have had course 1, or its equivalent. 11; (3). Professor Garner. 4. Municipal Government.--A study of the organization and administration of city government in the United States and in Europe. Emphasis is given to the causes which have led to the phenomenal growth of cities; the powers and liabilities of municipal corporations; and the problems of governing the modern municipality, particularly those relating to urban transportation, police, light and water supply, charities, education, municipal ownership of public utilities, etc. Lectures, assigned readings and reports. I...