14 courses in the 1984–85 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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.
An examination of the significant psychosocial events during the lifespan with consideration of the impact of crises. Topics may include attachment, toss, stress, identity crisis, role change, mid-life transition.
Childhood has changed as a social and cultural concept. This course will trace these changes, examining sociological, psychological, cross-cultural, historicat and political factors. Art and literature will also be used to reflect attitudes about. childhood.
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.
Prereq: ISS 131R
Course Descriptions Science
This introductory level statistics course will emphasize the collection, manipulation, descriptive presentation and statistical analysis of social research data using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Prereq: Second year standing and at least 2 term courses in the social sciences or consent of the instructor
Students who have taken or are taking a course of similar content in another discipline should check with their Undergraduate Officer or the Arts Registrar's Office to determine if credit will be granted for both courses.
Introduction to the philosophy and methodology of applied social science research including treatment of the problems and strategies of research design and execution.
Prereq: Second year standing and at least 2 term courses in the social sciences or consent of the instructor
ISS 250R or its equivalent also recommended.
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 seif-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
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.
Social Development Studies
ISS 3500 W 3C 05 Adult Life Crises and Events 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.
Prereq: ISS _150R or consent of instructor
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. .
Prereq: Second year standing
The impact that the activities of social scientists have upon the values of society will be contrasted with the limiting effect of society’s extant values upon the activities and practice of social scientists and various social science oriented professionals.
Prereq: At least 2 social science courses
An exploration of how religious, economic, political and other social institutions shape values in our society, and what impact society's changing values are having upon marriage and the family.
Prereq: At least 2 social science courses
ISS 398R/399R SFW R O05 independent Study Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other courses, on a 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
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 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, but critically examined by faculty from all areas of the program.
Prereq: Open to senior honours
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PSYCHOLOGY
Not offered in 1984–85.
Not offered in 1984–85.