Develop insight into Canadian politics. Topics include the structure of government in Canada, the practice of politics, and discussion of major political issues.
Examine the history of censorship and its application in current issues. Through exposure to controversial materials and the discourse of censorship, gain an understanding of who controls knowledge, why and to what affect. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Examine the personalities of abusers and those who are abused and how individuals with complimentary personality disorders unite and form bonds. Object Relations Theory and how women and men are unconsciously drawn to abusive partners because of personality disorders caused by childhood abuse or neglect will be the focal point.
Examine conformity issues surrounding religious fundamentalism, sects, cults, and terrorist groups. You will explore reasons why people join, and why they may have difficulty leaving, society's role in supporting cultic groups and strategies for protecting individuals and vulnerable populations.
Focus on the issue of our moral obligation to the environment. Consider animal rights, non-Western views on nature, the ethics of food, obligations to future generations, and environmental justice.
You will debate issues related to global warming and develop skills in innovative thinking, research, political awareness, ethical reasoning, debating, and communicating. You will also develop an awareness of the current scientific certainties in global warming versus what is not certain.
Discover the worlds of amazing heroes, fantastic journeys and the mythologies of children's fantasy literature. Explore ways to assist children and adults to appreciate the intricacies of good children's literature and understand the fantasy genre.
Examine the incredible growth of Canada's national pastime, including formation of the NHL, the "original six" and national/international expansion. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Explore and evaluate fiction, poetry, and non-fiction genres of children's literature within their historical contexts as applicable. Two intakes available each term.
Enhance your awareness of discrimination and racism and explore sociological factors that contribute to bias and prejudice. Consider how to manage these issues as occupational professionals and individuals in a multicultural society.
Learn science fundamentals including notations for scientific measurement, basic chemical principles, elements and compounds, nuclear weight, organic chemistry and health related biological principles.
Participate in lively sports debates and learn practical techniques to improve your communication. Through examination of topics such as sports and politics, commercialism, and the Olympic movement, benefit from a behind the scenes look at sports issues and develop understanding of the impact of sports on society. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Examine the similarities and differences in world mythology and legends. By examining stories from different cultures, you will learn to appreciate the common threads of the human experience. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Examine the principles of a balanced life style and learn to control stress, fatigue and inappropriate eating. Analyze how nutrients work in the body and discuss health and nutrition issues and theories. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Learn to define personality and its influence on behaviour and actions. Examine patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that make a person unique. Explore personality assessment and intelligence testing.
Examine the geopolitical forces impinging on global politics. Learn to relate the earth's physical features and population characteristics to the conduct and status of political entities and religious, ethnic, gender and ideological groups. College-level writing skills required.
Discover how science fiction bridges science and art. Explore possible future societies and problems and consider how human beings can and do create these future worlds. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent.
Study sexual violence in the context of male toward female, female toward male, and incest and child abuse. Examine the reasons for sexually deviant behaviours and the latest strategies for treating victims and perpetrators.
Learn to identify and address ethical issues associated with Internet use. Areas of discussion include restricting access, copyright, ethical issues, protecting oneself, buying online, keeping up with the issues and personal responsibility.
Examine how social data is used to study and manipulate human action. Explore how the creation of social data through modern surveying techniques informs not only disciplines like psychology and sociology, but also the creation of public policy and the running of modern political and marketing campaigns.
Examine historical, theoretical, cross cultural, and life cycle perspectives on human sexuality. Topics include gender relations, body image, sexual diversity, arousal and response, mating, dating, and interpersonal attraction, interpersonal communication, sex education, sexual health or risk, and issues of power or intimacy.
Learn to appreciate literature critically by reviewing literary history and examining different genres. Explore themes and conventions associated with these genres and develop an understanding of literary analysis and various critical approaches. Creative-writing students will benefit from a framework in which to appreciate and evaluate their own writing.
Consider what terrorism is, who decides and why it matters. Examine the historical evolution of contemporary terrorism paying particular attention to the root causes, enabling frameworks, aims, methods and consequences of "terrorist" activity.
Everyday, on TV or in the newspaper we are confronted with people, places, and issues from around the world. Learn to critically analyze key international news, making informed judgments that consider cultural, religious, political and economic issues. Prerequisite: College English or equivalent. Available in Spring semester only.
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