Choose one course from the list of options below: - 320-A01-DW: Current Issues in Geography
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 320-A02-DW: Technology and Environment
'This course introduces students to the geographical analysis of situations involving the interplay of technology and environment. The main themes for geographic analysis in this course are technological development, inequality in access to technology, and the environmental impact of technology. The main goal of this course is for students to strengthen their ability to systematically orient technology in the solution of different environmental issues.
- 320-A03-DW: Geography of the World Economy
This course critically explores the globalization of the world economy and the dynamics of uneven development. Students will learn how interlocking histories of colonialism and capitalism have shaped the world we live in, as they analyze the spatial distribution of economic activities and resources across the globe. Students will study the changing roles of the state, multinational corporations, and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization. Also, an understanding of contemporary debates about globalization, economic development, neo-colonialism, and the future of labour, with a focus on issues of social and environmental justice will be covered in the course.
- 320-A04-DW: Environmental Issues
In this course, students will learn to apply geographical skills and concepts to the analysis of environmental issues. Case studies will cover topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the environmental impacts of resource extraction, and environmental justice. An emphasis will be placed on understanding interactions between natural and human-made systems that underlie environmental challenges.
- 320-A05-DW: Geography of Travel and Tourism
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 320-A06-DW: Natural Environment
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 330-A01-DW: Topics in History
The twentieth century was one of the most turbulent in human history, with world wars, and political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. Although historians often examine the twentieth century through the lens of military and political conflict, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment of the twentieth century, up to the present day. It places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, but contextual and explanatory lectures will also be provided each week. Students will identify and analyze specific situations related to cultural and intellectual histories of the twentieth century, using historical concepts, approaches, and a variety of sources.
- 330-A02-DW: History of Science and Technology
Modern society is so deeply affected by science and technology that few can think of life without them. This course examines the origins, various forms, and consequences of how innovation and technology related to the history of science have shaped the modern world, with a concentration on the Western World. Students will develop their analytical skills by learning about and discussing the relationships between the natural environment, society and technology. We will explore the social implications of scientific and technological discovery through several historical topics of common beliefs and realities known about the natural world, such as the role of scientific communities and their make-up and dynamics, differences between the applied and theoretical forms of invention, government interest in these principles, and others. Examples of particular inventions, technologies, medical practices, and scientific principles will form the basis of the course.
- 330-A03-DW: Colonization and Decolonization
This course is a survey of European colonization and decolonization around the globe from the 1500s to the present. Starting in the Americas, the course follows colonization through Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The course examines the impact of colonization, the nationalist struggles and revolutions accompanying decolonization, and the ongoing problems of the post-colonial world. Students will analyze concepts such as imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, neo-colonialism, nationalism, revolution, racism, enslavement, genocide, ethnicity, and gender. Possible case studies include: Indigenous struggles in the Americas, Congo, Apartheid South Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, China, and Vietnam. Students will understand the forces, events and ongoing systemic structure of colonization. A variety of sources and methodologies are introduced.
- 330-A04-DW: Social Constructs in History: The Family
This course explores one of the oldest and most essential social institutions: the family. The family serves as a powerful tool of cultural transmission, and the characteristics associated with family, including gender, marriage, sexuality, and childhood, are social constructs that possess complex and contested histories. This course will explore how the family has been shaped by different theories and ideologies, as well as by social, economic, and political trends. Themes to be covered may include gender, sexuality, the emancipation of women, colonial ideologies, the relationship between economics and the experience of family life, and marriage as a historical construct. These themes will be studied through an examination of debates, methodological approaches, and the analysis of primary and secondary sources. This course will reveal that far from being a self-evident and static unit of society, the family is a profound site of contention and change.
- 330-A06-DW: History of Culture and Ideas
The History of Culture and Ideas has its origins in antiquity and culminates in the twentieth century as a product of wars, political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. While historians often examine the events of time through the lens of military and political upheaval, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment through time and places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, while students will examine through secondary sources key historical moments to connect each to specific events such as war, revolution, colonial struggles, political movements and technological change to literature, thought, performance, art – and even sport.
- 330-A07-DW: Indigenous Histories
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 330-A08-DW: 20th Century History
The 20th century was the most turbulent in human history and this course surveys the wars, revolutions, ethnic conflicts, environmental disasters, and dramatic changes that affected the lives of almost all peoples throughout the world. Students will analyze such themes as nationalism, imperialism, racism, anti-Semitism, communism, and fascism; World War I and the rise of totalitarian regimes; World War II and the Holocaust; anti-colonial struggles; the Cold War and the collapse of communism; and the spread of religious fundamentalism and terrorism
- 330-A09-DW: Quebec History
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 330-A10-DW: US History
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- 332-A01-DW: Topics in Classics
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 332-A02-DW: Conflict in the Ancient World
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 332-A03-DW: Egyptian Legacy
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 332-A04-DW: Myths in Classical Society
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 332-A05-DW: Archaeology in the Classical World
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 340-A01-DW: Topics in Philosophy
This philosophy course is an introduction to the Theories of Justice based on Plato’s Republic. It will consider the complex concept of justice by analyzing how Plato attempted to provide a unified theory of justice in The Republic and how subsequent philosophers responded to his proposals. Some of the questions we will be considering are: What are the competing theories of justice and is a unified theory of justice possible? Is justice a virtue of individuals or of society, or of both? What do laws contribute to a just society? And since Plato is famous for stating that most works of poetry, tragedy, and comedy are incompatible with a just society, this course will also analyze Plato’s theory of art and its links to justice.
- 340-A02-DW: Human and Machine
Our era of rapid technological change raises profound philosophical questions about what we are and where we are heading. For example, does the development of AI show that the human mind is itself a sort of computer? Will technology enable us to transcend basic human realities like death and aging, and would this be desirable? What exactly is technology, and how can we ensure that it is developed in line with what is best for us? This course explores questions like these by philosophically analyzing human nature, intelligence, and well-being in relation to technology. Students will employ concepts, methods and theories from a variety of philosophical perspectives and will exit the course with a deepened understanding of philosophy and a stronger ability to think critically about important issues technology poses for contemporary society
- 340-A03-DW: Philosophy of Mental Health and Happiness
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 340-A04-DW: Philosophy in Politics and Law
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 350-A01-DW: Analytical Topics in Psychology
A number of courses are offered under Analytical Topics in Psychology. Each course focuses on the concepts, theories and methods associated with a particular area of psychology of interest to both faculty and students. In each course, students are required to examine and analyze cases, situations and themes related to that specific area of interest.
- 350-A02-DW: Biological Psychology
Discover the fascinating interaction between the brain and our behaviour, and what makes us who we are. We will uncover the profound connections that shape our everyday lives by analyzing the intricate workings of psychological processes - like addiction, emotions, learning, memory - and various neurological disorders that can be explained by biological mechanisms such as genetics, neurotransmitters, and the endocrine system. Join us as we journey into the depths of the human mind!
- 350-A03-DW: Cognitive Psychology: Exploring the Mind
This analysis course will explore the science of how we think. Cognitive psychology studies what goes on inside our brains by exploring topics such as perception, thinking, memory, attention, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning. We will analyze the skills typically used in our everyday lives, from recalling anything from our past, how and where to spend our money, planning for the future, and solving unexpected problems.
- 350-A04-DW: Human Sexual Behaviour
This analysis course presents an opportunity for students to think openly and objectively about sex, one of the fundamental drives behind many feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Without shame or taboo, using science as a lens, students will analyze fundamental aspects of human sexuality — including anatomy and physiology, psychosexual disorders, gender, fantasies, communication in relationships, paraphilias, sexual consent, and more.
- 350-A05-DW: Motivation & Emotion
Why do we do what we do and feel what we feel? Although our everyday behaviours affect and are affected by these questions, we barely give them a second thought. This course seeks to analyze the complex biological, situational and psychological processes that drive our behaviours and emotions.
- 350-A06-DW: Psychology of Business
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 350-A07-DW: Psychology: Human Development
This course will explore the links among physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan. Students will investigate and analyze how these four areas contribute to the final development of the individual. This course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to analyze how the individual develops from conception until death.
- 350-A08-DW: Sensation & Perception
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 370-A01-DW: Analysis in Religious Studies
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- 370-A02-DW: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
This course will examine the contributions of classical theorists in the psychology of religion (e.g., William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Gordon Allport, Erich Fromm, Erik Erikson, and Abraham Maslow). The second part of the course will consist of applying selected psychological theories to various religious phenomena. It will provide a consideration of some of the theories and hypotheses that guide contemporary empirical research. Sample topics to be covered include the theories of religious conversion and possession states; motives for participating in religious communities and religious rituals; intrinsic, extrinsic and quest religious orientations; the relationship between God-image and self-image; religious orientation and attachment style (secure, anxious and avoidant); the spiritual quest as a transformation of the grieving process; the neurophysiology of mystical experiences; and the psychology of sects and cults.
- 370-A03-DW: Tech Gods
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 370-A04-DW: Contemporary Social Concerns
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 370-A05-DW: Exploring Religions
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 370-A06-DW: Topics in Religion
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 381-A01-DW: Analysis in Anthropology
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the analysis of architectures and built environments. Built environments are the product of humans altering the natural environment and encompass everything from built forms and architecture to landscape modification. We will explore the theoretical and methodological approaches that anthropologists use to understand built environments, then examine the built environment as “home”, “ritual”, and “landscape & ecological management” using case studies from around the world. This course will help the student familiarize themselves with the anthropological analysis of topics in social science.
- 381-A02-DW: Anthropology of Parenthood
Anthropology of Parenthood will introduce the student to the analysis of the concept of parenthood. We will use the holistic anthropological approach to describe and analyze types of parenthood from a cross-cultural perspective, looking at both the biological and social make up of parenthood.
- 381-A03-DW: Material Culture in the Digital Age
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 381-A04-DW: Analysis in Fields of Anthropology
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 381-A05-DW: Culture, Exchange and Globalization
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 381-A06-DW: Human Evolution
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 381-A07-DW: Race and Racism
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A01-DW: Topics in Economic Analysis
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A03-DW: Microeconomics
The course introduces students to the major concepts, theories, and models used to analyze the behaviour of individuals and firms in different markets. The assumptions of each theory presented in the course will be clearly stated, and its weaknesses pointed out. Topics covered in the course include market structures, supply and demand, consumer behaviour, behaviour of the firm, production and costs, and determination of equilibrium price and output in different markets. The course presents a theory that explains the determination of incomes such as wages, rent, interest, and profits. The course enables students to analyze contemporary microeconomic issues and problems. Using the relevant concepts, theories, and models, students will analyze how individuals and companies react to changes in government policy such as subsidies, minimum wages, price controls, carbon taxes, and other policies.
- 383-A04-DW: Macroeconomics
The course introduces students to theories that explain the determination and evolution of macroeconomic aggregates such as GDP, unemployment rates, inflation rates, and rates of interest. It discusses macroeconomic theories and models, specifies their assumptions, presents their applications, and identifies their limitations and the contrast between them. Relying on historical and current data, the course examines the changes that have taken place in the Canadian economy over the last few decades. Topics discussed in the course include business cycles, sources of economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies. Students will learn how different schools of thought, namely the Classical and Keynesian schools, approach these topics. The course enables students to apply macroeconomic concepts to specific cases and to critically assess economic policies.
- 383-A05-DW: Development Economics
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A06-DW: Environmental Economics
This course examines the intricate relationship between the environment and economic activities. The environment provides essential resources for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and is in turn affected by these economic activities. Students will explore the causes and consequences of air, land, and water pollution. The course familiarizes students with the economic concepts, theories, and models that explain environmental degradation. Students will apply concepts such as externalities, sustainable development, and property rights, to examine the consequences of economic activities on the environment. The course evaluates the private and social costs and benefits of economic activities on the environment. Students will assess the effectiveness of the different approaches that local governments have implemented to abate pollution, as well as evaluate multilateral strategies aimed at combating climate change on the global scale.
- 383-A07-DW: Health Economics
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A08-DW: The Economics of Happiness
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A09-DW: The Economics of Technology
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 383-A10-DW: International Trade and Commercial Policy
International Trade helps students understand the dynamics of the integrated world economy and provides them with conceptual tools to analyze trade between countries. Students will learn key concepts, theories, and models to analyze international trade and capital flows. The course also explores the impact of trade policies on the pattern and volume of international trade. Students will examine the role of the World Trade Organization and preferential trade agreements on trade and capital flows. Students will undertake a country case study to apply their knowledge of international trade in explaining a country's pattern and volume of trade. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge, skill, and values that will enable them to analyze international trade and capital flows between nations.
- 385-A01-DW: Analysis in Political Science
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 385-A03-DW: Global Politics
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 385-A04-DW: Quebec Political Life / La Vie Politique Québecoise
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 385-A05-DW: The Politics of Settler Colonialism
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- 387-A01-DW: Social Problems and Debates
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 387-A02-DW: Sexuality & Society
Sexuality is an often overlooked but fundamental aspect of the cultural, economic, political, and social organization of society. This course examines the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the sociological study of sexuality. The analysis of sexualities explores sexual practices and behaviours, meanings and identities, power and social control. Throughout the course, students will examine early sex research and the emergence of sexology at the turn of the 20th century, the goals and impacts of liberation movements of the 1960s, and contemporary influences on patterns of sexual identities and behaviours. Students will analyze research, legal cases, and grassroots initiatives to address sexual violence, sex education curricula, use of technology, and social determinants of sexual health, among other topics, by examining the operation of power and social forces in these outcomes.
- 387-A03-DW: Sociology of Education
This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of education. We will look at education not only as a system or institution that prepares citizens for the labour force but also look at education as an intensely personal experience that elicits a range of diverse responses from individuals. In this class, we will be looking at different sociological theories that attempt to explain the function of education for society. We will also look at issues of social class, race and gender in schools and to what extent schools reproduce divisions between different groups or help reduce inequalities. We will also look at the culture of schools – Schools provide the backdrop to where much of our personal relationships are formed, we will attempt to try and unpack the culture of schools and how it may lead to the development of our personality.
- 387-A04-DW: Deviance, Crime and Social Control
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 387-A05-DW: Social Change and Collective Action
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 387-A06-DW: Cultural Sociology
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 387-A07-DW: Social Groups and Institutions
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 401-A02-DW: Language of Business: Accounting
In this course, students recognize how accounting information and financial management can influence decisions for the business and community. It will provide an understanding of issues related to ethics and financial reporting, and demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting concepts. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting principles and procedures for the recording of financial transactions through journal entries, summarizing the operations of service and merchandising organizations. The course will demonstrate to the student how to prepare, understand, analyze, and interpret financial reports. It will also provide a general understanding of how ethical, reliable, and accurate financial reporting affects society as well as the global economy.
- 401-A03-DW: Applications in Marketing
This analysis course presents fundamental elements of Marketing in a Business context. Topics covered include how products and services are created, how prices are determined, how products are distributed in stores, online and by other means, how products are promoted to consumers, and how consumers make purchasing decisions. The topics are contextualized in today’s economic, political, socio-demographic, technological, and competitive business environments. The course uses cases and situational problems to advance students’ analytical abilities.
- 401-A04-DW: Personal Finances
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 401-A05-DW: Personal Rights, Business Law, and Society
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 401-A06-DW: Sustainability in Business
The description for this course is not available at this time.
- 401-A07-DW: International Business
In this analysis course, students study the forces behind globalization and explore the ramifications of conducting business in a global setting. Students analyze how international environments such as economic and political environments, financial and monetary systems, and socio-cultural environments impact business activities. The course presents how companies determine which foreign market to enter and how they decide to enter this market. Market entry strategies such as exporting, franchise, joint venture and acquisitions are compared and discussed. Students will analyze business cases of companies that succeeded or failed in conducting business in another country.
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