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Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS)

16 courses in the 1982–83 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 1982–83

Professor Emeritus 0.G.S. M'Timkulu, BA, MA (South Africa), MA (Yale). PhD (Natal) R

Professors

Faculty listed in 1982–83

I.L. Campbeil. BA (Carleton), MSc (London School of Economics) R

J.O. Towler, BA (Toronto), MEd, PhD (Alberta) R

Associate Professors

J.T. Harris, BMus (Temple). MSW (Pennsylvania) R.

Faculty listed in 1982–83

M.I. Nagler, BA (British Columbia), MA (Chicago), PhD (Stirling) R

Assistant Professors

Faculty listed in 1982–83

R. Lahue, BSc (Fordham), PhD (Waterloo) R

M. Smyth. BA {Toronto}, MA, PhD (York) R

M. Zentner, BA (Temple), MSW (Kansas) R

Co-ordinator of Placements-Diploma Program

F. Promoli, BA (McMaster), Dip. Sac. Sci. (Toronto) R

Associated Faculty

Associate Professors, Religious Studies

Faculty listed in 1982–83

M. Bird. BA, MA PhD (lowaj R

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

Associate Professor, History W. Packull, BA (Guelph), MA ( Waterloo), PhD (Queen's) R

Co-ordinator of English Language

Programs

Faculty listed in 1982–83

J. Miller. BA, BLS (McGill), MA MPhil (Waterloo), PhD (York)

Course Descriptions

Interdisciplinary Social Science

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ISS 131R Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice 1W 3C 0.5

An introduction to some of the major social and political ideas of Western civilization. Attention is given to the influence and applicability of these ideas to social policy and political practice in contemporary Canada.

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ISS 150R Lifespan Crises: Introduction to Helping StrategiesS,F,W 3C 0.5

Introductory examination of theories and research related to crises in the human lifespan, and strategies of the helping professional for prevention and intervention. Topics include: symbiosis, separation, identity crises, autonomy, stress, self-control.

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ISS 220R The History of Development of Modern Day Social Problems

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ISS 221R Community Issues

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ISS 231R Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice 2W 3C 0.5

Concentration will be on selected social and political ideas of the 19th and 20th centuries and their influence on social policy and political practice incontemporary Canada.

Prereq: ISS 131R

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ISS 240R Art and SocietyF 3C 0.5

Themes and issues concerning the relationships of the individual and society as expressed through the arts. A consideration of the role of art and artists in society, and an examination of topics in the field of art and therapy Prereq: at least two term courses in the social sciences.

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ISS 250R Social Research 1F 3C 0.5

Introduction to the philosophy ard methods of applied social scierive, the problems and strategies of research design and analysis. Emphasis on collection, statistical analysis, and descriptive presentation of research data using a variety of quantitative methods.

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ISS 251R Social Research 2W 3C 0.5

A continuation of ISS 250R Prereg: ISS 250R

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ISS 320R Critical Encounter with the Nature ofF 3C 0.5

Man

An attempt to increase students’ understanding of human nature and deepen their awareness of some fundamental issues in the life of 20th century man. Interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on such themes as the meaning of self-knowledge, loneliness and anxiety, freedom and purpose in human life, and the nature of human happiness.

Prereq: courses in at least one of the social sciences or philosophy, or consent of instructor.

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ISS 343R Interdisciplinary Ir tigation of Human SexualityW 3C 0.5

Content will focus on the sex research of Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, and will examine areas of import for human sexuality theory and therapy. Current sexual myths will be explored. The clinician's role in changing individual and societal attitudes and sanctions regarding sexual behaviour will be examined. Sociai Development Studies majors only.

ISS 350(A-F)

Special Topics in Interdisciplinary 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 Program. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.

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ISS 350A The Non-Medical Use of Drugs, Drug Dependency and its Management3C 0.5

(Not offered in 1982-83.)

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ISS 350B Adult Education: Interdisciplinary Examination3C 0.5

(Not offered in 1982-83.)

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ISS 350C Children in Difficulty: Blosocial Perspectives3C 0.5

(Not offered in 1982-83. )

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ISS 350D Adult Life Crises and EventsW 3C 0.5

Course Descriptions

Social Development Studies

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ISS 398R Independent StudyS,F,W R 0.5

Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other courses, ona 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 program's faculty members.

Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer.

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ISS 469R Senior Seminar WorkshopY 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 sacial 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.

ISS 499R Y T 10

Senior Honours Essay

The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme area, supervised by only one faculty member, cut critically examined by faculty from ail areas of the program.

Prereq: Open to senior honours Students only.

Psychology

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