33 courses in the 1964–65 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
A historical consideration of the significant philosophies of religion which may be found in the record of Western civilization. Readings will be selected from the most important writings of religious thinkers from the patristic period to the present. Prerequisite: Philosophy 100 or the permission of the Instructor.
3 lectures.
Science
A survey course for Arts students the first half of which is designed to give a basic grounding in the principles of physics and chemistry, and the historical development of scientific concepts and methods. The second half of the course is devoted to a study of science in the Twentieth Century, an examination of some of the more important recent developments, such as relativity, the quantum theory, nuclear physics, organic and biochemistry, genetics and evolution.
3 lectures per week.
Department of Sociology
W. G. Scott, B.A. (Western), M.A. (Toronto) Assistant Professor and Acting Chairman of Department J. W. Fretz, A.B. (Bluffton), M.A., Ph.D. (Chicago), B.D. (Chicago Theol. Seminary) - Professor G N. H. High, M.S., Ph.D. (Cornell) - Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts W. L. Sauer, B.A. (Wayne State), M.A., Ph.D. (Michigan State) Associate Professor G. Campbell, B.A. (British Columbia), M.A. (Toronto) - Assistant Professor T. E. Traynor, B.A. (Ottawa), M.A. (Washington) - - - Lecturer J
Sociology
Sociology 100, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for all courses in the department beyond the 100 level. Courses at the 400 level are open only to Honours students. History, Mathematics and Science are desirable matriculation subjects for students proposing to major in Sociology.
A general introduction to the subject covering the main concepts, theories, and ideas and how they relate to the study of groups in society.
3 lectures, half course.
The sociological approach to social phenomena emphasizing analytical concepts and tools of investigation. 3 lectures.
An introduction to the principal fields of anthropological study. 3 lectures.
A study of the nature of culture; theories of culture, elements of culture and culture types. 3 lectures.
An analysis and interpretation of contemporary social problems, focusing on Western civilization in general and Canadian society in particular.
3 lectures.
An analysis of social and cultural influence on the development of the individual. 3 lectures.
An evaluation of the origin and growth of the family as a social institution; its structures and functions in primitive and modern societies; the effect of modern technology on the family; trends and contemporary problems.
3 lectures.
The behavior of crowds, mobs, publics, and social movements and their relationships to social organization and social change. 3 lectures.
Consideration of the causes, prevention, and control of crime.
3 lectures.
The study of population as an area of sociological investigation; population size, composition, and distribution; population trends and problems. Special attention is given to the population of Canada.
3 lectures, half course.
Factors influencing the distribution and movement of populations with special emphasis on the community level.
3 lectures, half course.
An analysis of the role of language and other symbol systems in social interaction; the formation of attitudes through language; the problem of ‘expectancy set; social and individual disorders as caused by, and and reflected, in, the breakdown of the communication process; the transmission of culture; the contributions of ‘General Semantics’ to Communications.
3 lectures.
The study of urbanization, the culture and social organization of cities, urban problems. Special attention given to Western societies.
3 lectures.
Department of Sociology
Comparison of different types of societies in the present and past; literate and non-literate societies, industrialized and non-industrialized societies.
3 lectures.
Relations between different racial and cultural groups; analysis of majority-minority group status, 3 lectures, one term.
Analysis of social classes in society including their bases for development, composition, and consequences for society. 3 lectures, one term.
Review of stages in the research process including data collection and analysis. A survey of the principal methods and techniques utilized in sociological research. Each student will participate in a research project. The course is open only to third-year majors in the general course or Honours students.
3 lectures.
A survey of major concepts and theories in sociology from 1800 to 1920.
3 lectures.
An analysis of the social and cultural determinants of thought and its various forms of expression.
3 lectures, half course.
The study of science as an institution; its historical development and contemporary relationships with other institutions including government, education, and industry.
3 lectures, half course.
The structure and function of large scale organizations in various institutional settings including organization, bureaucratic pathology.
3 lectures, half course.
The study of occupations in the social structure; recruitment and socialization, career patterns, organizational setting, culture, status of occupations.
3 lectures, half course.
Analysis of interaction in small groups; review of experimental research.
3 lectures, half course.
Sociological analysis of industry, including relationships between labor and management and industry and society.
3 lectures.
An examination of religion as a social institution and its place in human societies. The course seeks to develop an understanding of the universality of religion and its effect on man’s social relations and behavior.
3 lectures.
A sociological analysis of contemporary Soviet society focusing on the patterns and functions of its basic institutions including the family, government, education, and industry; consideration of class formation and distribution of power.
3 lectures, one term.
A survey of sociological theory from 1920 to the present. 3 lectures.
Relationships between theory and research in sociology; review of current developments in the field through survey of journal articles.
3 lectures.
Selected readings and essay assignments under the direction of a staff member. 3 - 4 hours.
Seminar on selected topics conducted by one or more staff members.
1-3 hours.
Required of those students taking the Psychology- Sociology combined Honours Programmes.