16 courses in the 1983–84 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 1983–84
Professor, Principal of Renison College \.L. Campbell, BA/Carleton), MSc (Econ)(London) R
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Officer
M. Smyth, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (York) R
Professor Emeritus 0.G.S. M'Timkulu, BA, MA (South Africa), MA (Yale), PhD (Natal) R
Professor J.O. Towler, BA (Toronto), MEd, PhO (Alberta) R
Associate Professor
J.T. Harris, BMus (Temple), MSW (Pennsyivania) A
R. Lahue, 8Sc (Fordham), PhD (Waterioo) R
Faculty listed in 1983–84
M.1. Nagler, BA (British Columbia), MA (Chicago), PhD (Stirling) R
Assistant Professor M. Zentner, BA (Temple), MSW (Kansas) R
Co-ordinator of Placements-Diploma Program
M. MacDougall, BA (Gonzaga), MSW (Smith) R
Associated Faculty
Associate Professors, Religious Studies
Faculty listed in 1983–84
M. Bird, BA, MA, PhD (lowa) 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 1983–84
J. Miller, BA, BLS (McGill), MA, MPhil (Waterloo), PhD (York)
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
ISS 261Roduction to Russian Literary sevvementsF 3C 0.5
Reading of representative works from Russian Classicism, Romanticism,.19th ntury Realism, and various periods of ‘n century Russian literature. Prereq: RUSS 102 or equivalent.
“JSS 262 W 3C 05 toduction to Russian Literary overments
As RUSS 261.
Prereq: RUSS 261 or equivalent.
SS 271 F 3G 05 nussian Thought and Culture A survey of cultural history from 862 to 1605. Lectures will focus on major deveaments in literature, philosophy, art, thitecture, and music as seen against the background of Russia’s historical past. Discussion will be devoted imarily to works of Russian literature. ught in English. ~ en to all students.
ISS 131RSocial 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.
ISS 150RLifespan Crises: introduction to Heiping StrategiesF,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.
Childhood has changed as a social and cultural concept. This course will trace these changes, examining sociological, psychological, cross-cultural, historical and political factors. Art and literature will also be used to reflect attitudes about childhood.
ISS 231RSocial 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 in contemporary Canada.
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.
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.
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.
ISS 350(A-F) . Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Social Science
One or more term 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.
ISS 350BChildren in Difficulty: Blosocial PerspectivesW 3C 0.5
A multidisciplinary introduction to recent advances in theory, diagnosis, classification, and remedial strategies for children who have achieved “problematical” status. An examination of social and family characteristics and the symptoms of the problematical child with an overview of major therapeutic strategies.
A study of normal events occurring during the adult years, why they happen and how we cope with them. Relying on research, popular literature and life experiences, students examine social change, the future, adult development and adjustment.
An introductory examination of family law as it applies to the practice of social work. Topics will include history of family law, divorce, custody, child welfare legislation.
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.
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, inctuding community based learning experiences.
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 program.