Social Development Studies (ISS)
21 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1975–76
Professor, Director of Programme D.G.S. M’Timkulu, M.A.(South Africa), M.A(Yale), Ph.D.{Natal) R
Professor J.0. Towler, B.A.(Toronto), M.Ed.(Alberta), Ph.D. (Alberta) R
Assistant Professor
J. Forest, B.A.(Sir George Williams), Ed.D. (Massachusetts) R
Faculty listed in 1975–76
H. Miller, B.Sc.(McGill), M.A (Waterloo) R
M. Nagler, B.A.(U.B.C.), M.A.(Chicago) R
M. Webber, B.A., M.S.W.(Dalhousie) R
M. Zentner, B.A.(Temple), M.S.W (Kansas) R
Faculty listed in 1975–76
Lecturer . C. Irizarry, B.A.(Wm. Smith College), M.S.W. (Columbia) (part-time) R
Associated Faculty
Faculty listed in 1975–76
Assistant Professor, Religious Studies M. Bird, B.A., M.A (Iowa) R
Assistant Professor, Religious Studies D. Bryant, B.A.(Concordia College), §.T.B. (Harvard), (M.A.(Toronto) R
Adjunct Professor, Psychology B.S. Francis, B.S.(Ursinus College), M.A., Ph.D. (Arizona) R
Assistant Professor, Geography B. Hyma, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Madras), M.A (Sheffield), Ph.D (Pittsburgh)
Assistant Professor, History W. Packhull, B.A.(Guelph), M.A.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(Queen’s) R
Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
Social Development Studies Programme
The Social Development Studies Programme at Renison College currently offers an interdisciplinary curriculum leading either to an honours or a general B.A.
Courses in sociology, psychology, social work and interdisciplinary concerns are offered by faculty in each of these core areas as well as by supportive faculty from other disciplines. Human growth and social issues are examined in the context of institutional arrangements that affect life, as well as safeguards and systems that must be created to enhance collective human welfare.
The programme realizes its applied emphasis through the development and operation of projects within and outside the university community to bal- . ance and test theory and practice against each other. With a commitment to confronting contemporary social problems, the Social Development Studies Programme is designed for students interested in employment or graduate studies in human service areas such as community organizing, journalism, law, social work, communications, international service programmes, theology, etc.
The Honours Programme
The honours programme consists of 8 academic terms in a period of 4 years. Courses are normally offered in the Fall or Winter terms. Requirements for the programme are 21 ful] credits including Faculty of Arts Group A and B requirements with an overall cumulative average of at least C- and a cumulative average of B in core area courses taken at Renison. These 21 credits should include a minimum of 9 full credits within the core areas of the programme and a minimum of 4 full credits related to one of the multidisciplinary theme areas.
The General Program
The general programme consists of 6 academic terms
in a period of 3 years. Courses are normally offered
in the Fall or Winter terms. The programme require-
ments are listed below.
1) A minimum of 15 full courses in total.
2) The normal “Group A and B” requirements of the
Faculty of Arts.
3) A minimum of 6 full courses from the core area
courses listed below with the following stipulations.
a) A student is required to complete a minimum of 2 full courses from the list in each year that he/ she is registered in the three year programme. In the first year a student must register in the fall term for the introductory courses (120 level) in sociology, psychology, social work and interdisciplinary social science. In the Winter term which follows it is recommended that the student completes follow-up courses (121 level) in at least 2 areas.
b) The six courses must be distributed over at least 3 of the 4 core areas with a maximum of 3 courses within a single area counting towards the requirement.
4) After meeting these minimum requirements, the student may elect his/her remaining courses from the general arts offering of Renison or any Department of the University. 5) Transfer students from other programmes, faculties or universities must comply with all requirements as set out above. In special cases they may petition for equivalent credit for courses taken elsewhere which are similar to core area courses. Petitions should be directed in writing to the Programme Director.
6) For further information consult the Registrar.
Renison College, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G4.
Core Area Courses
fnterdisciplinary Social
Science Social Work Sociology
Psychology .
ISS 120R*/ SOC WK SOC 120R* PSYCH
121R* 120R* /121R* 120R*/ SOC WK 121R*
ISS 226R ISS 221R* 220R*“
ISS 250R*/ SOC WK
251R* 221R* SOC WK
ISS 222R ISS 320R"/ SOC WK SOC 327R*/ PSYCH
321R* 320R* 328R* 322R*/
ISS 367R*- SOC WK SOC 325R* 323R*
369R* 321R* /326R* 321R*
ISS 398R*- SOC WK SOC 367R*- PSYCH
399R* 322R* 369R* 334*(R) SOC WK SOC 398R*- ._ PSYCH 326R* 399R* 367R*- SOC WK 369R* 367R*- PSYCH 369R* 398R*- SOC WK 399R* 398R* 399R*
Course Descriptions 441 Social Development Studies
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Interdisciplinary Social Science
ISS 120R Focal Issues in Contemporary Society
An attempt to bring together and condense what are believed to be essential elements of the several social science disciplines. The core of the study is a group of selected contemporary issues with implications that cut across all the various disciplines. An effort will be made to discuss values appropriate for our age.
Prerequisite: None
Fall{Winter term
(Cross-listed with Arts 120G*/121G*)
ISS 220R The History of Development of Modern Day Social Problems
A study and examination of the development of selected trends within modern society in both their historical and contemporary aspects.
Prerequisite: ISS 120R* or consent of the instructor Fall term
ISS 221R Community Issues
An examination of political, social, and ethical issues in selected social problems with particular emphasis on the Kitchener-Waterloo community. Consideration. will be given to various strategies for maximizing social concern and response. The course will emphasize social research as a vehicle for examination and analysis.
Prerequisite: A social research course or consent of instructor
Winter term
ISS 250R Social Research
Introduction to the philosophy and methods of applied social science, the problems and strategies of research design and analysis. Emphasis on collection, analysis, and presentation of research data using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Descriptive, sampling and elementary inferential statistics are considered together with interviews, surveys, case studies, participant observation, demographic analysis, small group research, experimental design, etc. Prerequisite: second year standing or consent of instructor
Fall/Winter term
ISS 320R Critical Encounter With the Study of Man
An attempt to develop a critical sense of the relevance of the social sciences to man. Focus on questions cutting across several disciplines. Special attention to men, theories and methodologies at the “cutting edge” of the social sciences, with emphasis on those taking an interdisciplinary approach.
Prerequisite: Courses in at least two of the social sciences or consent of instructor
Fall/Winter terms
ISS 367R/-369R* Special Topics in Interdisiplinary Social Science
One or more half courses of an interdisciplinary nature will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
ISS 367R Education as a Social Problem
A look at how our educational institutions are reflective of selected social problems. A consideration of the relationship between education and the place of the individual within society. The significance of education and social processes for the study of selected issues in social work.
Prerequisite: second year standing or consent of instructor
“all term
ISS 368R Work as a Social Problem
A look at how our educational institutions are reflective of selected social problems. A consideration of the relationship between education and the place of the individual within society. The significance of education and social processes for the study of selected issues in social work.
Prerequisite: second year standing or consent of the instructor
Winter term
ISS 369R Game Simulation of Social Processes
Simulation will be examined as both a teaching device and a research tool in the social sciences. Games with simulated environments will be employed to study interpersonal interaction and social processes. These games will focus on social control, bargaining, stratification, socialization, power, etc. Subsequent to examination of theory, students will be asked to develop simulation exercises of their own. Prerequisite: Second year standing or consent of the instructor
Fall term
Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
ISS 398R*-399R* Independent Study
An independent in-depth study with an interdisciplinary focus on a selected area of concern to the student. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty
_Members from the Social Development Studies Pro-
gramme.
ISS 469R Senior Seminar Workshop
Social and human phenomena will be examined holistically. Students will be encouraged to synthesize knowledge learned in other social science courses in an intensive study of specific social issues and human concerns. The issues examined will vary from year to year reflecting social change, immediate community concerns, developments in the social sciences and the interests of.students and instructors. Students will be required to engage in field projects, including community based learning experiences.
Prerequisite: Open to senior honours students only Year course
ISS 499R Senior Honours Essay
The essay will normally be related to the student’s chosen theme area. Although the work will be supervised by only one faculty member, the final product will be critically examined by faculty from all areas of the programme.
Prerequisite: Open to senior honours students only Year course
Psychology
ISS 120R Fundamentals of Sociology
An examination of the fundamental concepts of sociology and their application in seeking to understand the changing patterns and life styles taking place specifically in Canada, and in general, within North American society. Patterns of deviance, social stratification, minority adaptation, and changing patterns in organization, family, political process, and religious observance will be examined.
Prerequisite: none
Fall/Winter terms
ISS 220R Sociological Analysis
An application of sociological analysis to the study of various institutions such as education, religion and the law. Development of an approach or methodological perspective which can be applied to the study of other social phenomena.
Prerequisite: introductory sociology course
Fall term
ISS 221R Master Trends in Modern Society
Introduction to the major problems of urban, industrial, and political sociology studied within a framework emphasizing social change. Hlustrations will be drawn from emergent as well as advanced societies. Prerequisite: introductory sociology course
Winter term
ISS 225R Race and Culture in the Third World 1
A general introduction to contemporary problems of race, culture and ethnic relations in the developing countries of Asia and Africa.
Prerequisite: introductory sociology course or consent of instructor
Fall term
ISS 226R Race and Culture in the Third World 2
Problems of acculturation and intergroup relations in plural societies in selected areas in the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia. East and Southern Africa. Prerequisite: Soc. 225R* or consent of instructor Winter term
Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
ISS 325R Issues in Third World Development
The course will examine the impact of modernization on the value systems and social structures of selected African/ Asian societies - Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland with comparative reference to some developing Asian countries. The approach will be a case study approach within a theoretical framework. The course will in particular investigate the functioning of the new elite, including some analysis of its new habitat, the city.
Prerequisite: introductory sociology or consent of instructor
Fall] Winter terms
ISS 327R Canadian Ethnic and
Cultural Minorities
A detailed examination of various minorities in Canadian society. The first section of the course will stress the fundamental concepts and issues of race and ethnic relations and the final segments of the course will incorporate the application of these fundamentals to the various groups in Canadian mosaic. In 1975-76 North American Indians will constitute a central focus of analysis.
Prerequisite: introductory sociology
Fall| Winter terms
ISS 367R Special Topics in Sociology
One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
Soc 398R*-399R* Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of sociology. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development Studies Programme.