ISS 221R Philosophy
Phil 225
Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS)
13 courses in the 1977–78 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Professors
Faculty listed in 1977–78
D.G.S. M'Timkulu, BA, MA (South Africa), MA (Yale), Dip Anthropology, DipEd, PhD (Natal) R
J. O. Towler, BA (Toronto), MEd (Alberta), PhD (Alberta) R
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1977–78
R. Lahue, BSc (Fordham), PhD (Waterloo) R M. Nagler, BA (U.B.C.), MA (Chicago) R
M. Smyth, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (York) R M. Zentner, BA (Temple), MSW (Kansas) R
Associated Faculty
Faculty listed in 1977–78
Assistant Professor, Religious Studies M. Bird, BA, MA, PhD (lowa) R
Assistant Professor, Religious Studies D. Bryant, BA (Concordia College), STB (Harvard), MA, PhD (St. Michael's) R
Associate Professor, Geography B.Hyma, BSc, MSc (Madras), MA (Sheffield), PhD (Pittsburgh) R
Assistant Professor, History W. Packull, BA (Guelph), MA (Waterloo), PhD (Queen's) R
Associate Professor, English H. Tuyn, MA (Utrecht & Oxon), Docteur de L'Universite de Paris R
Course Descriptions : 423 Social Development Studies
Undergraduate Course Descriptions Interdisciplinary Social Science
ISS 120R Focal Issues in Contemporary SocietyW 3C 0.5
An attempt to bring together and condense what are believed to be essential elements of the several social science disciplines. Under study is a group of selected contemporary issues with implications that cut across all the various disciplines. An effort wilfbe made to discuss values appropriate for our age.
ISS2200R F 3C 5
The History of Development of Modern Day Social Problems
Astudy and examination of the development of selected trends within modern society in both their historical and contemporary aspects.
Prereq: !SS120R or consent of the instructor
ISS 221R Community IssuesW 3C 0.5
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. Emphasis on social research as a vehicle for examination and analysis.
Prereq: Social research course or consent of instructor
ISS 250R/251RA F/W Social Research
Introduction to the philosophy and methods of applied social science, the problems and strategies of research design and analysis. Emphasis on collection, statistical analysis, and descriptive presentation of research data using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. Prereq: Second year standing or consent of instructor
30/3C 5/5
ISS 320R Critical Encounter with the Study of ManF 3C 0.5
An attempt to develop a critical sense of the relevance of the social science disciplines to man. Special attention to men, theories and methodologies at the “cutting edge” of the social sciences, with emphasis on those taking an interdisciplinary approach.
Prereq: Courses in at least two of the social sciences or consent of instructor
ISS 321R A continuation of ISS 320
Listed without a description.
ISS 330R Education as a Social Problem
Not offered in 1977–78.
ISS 341R Males in SocietyW 3C 0.5
Exploration of psychological, sociological, cultural and ’ biological influences upon the development of
individuals, particularly males, in society. Discussion will
include socialization and development, affiliation and
emotional expressiveness, power, violence, fatherhood.
work, sexuality and marriage.
Prereq: Introductory psychology recommended
ISS 343R Interdisciplinary Investigation of Human Sexuality Focus on the sex research of Kinsey, Masters andS,W 3C 0.5
Johnson, and areas of import for human sexuality theory and therapy. Exploration of current sexual myths, the supporting literature, the clinician’s role in changing individual and societal attitudes and sanctions regarding sexual behaviour.
ISS 346R Women’s Problems in Contemporary SocietyF 3c 0.5
An examination of the evolution of women’s problems in contemporary society emphasizing the implications for social welfare. Attention given to those women who are frequent recipients of social service: poor women, single mothers, welfare recipients, women prisoners, and to the role of women in the helping professions.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor
ISS 350. (a-f) Special Topics in interdisciplinary Social Science Not offered in 1977-78
ISS 398R Independent StudiesS,J,A,F,W/S,J,A,F,W R 5/5
Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other courses, on selected area of concern to the student. Available to individuals or small groups of third-or fourth-year Social Development Studies students and arranged with one of the programme faculty members..
Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer
ISS 469R Senior Seminar Workshop —Y 2s 1.0
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.
Prereq: Open to senior honours students only
Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
ISS 499R Senior Honours EssayY T 1.0
The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme area, supervised by only one faculty member, but critically examined by faculty from all areas of the programme..
Prereq: Open to senior honours students only
Psychology
Psych 120R/121R F/W Introductory Psychology Basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science. The development of behaviour, learning and remembering, motivation, values and attitudes, personality, sensation and perception, and small group processes will be studied with reference to physiological correlates.
3C/3C 5/5