Notes
Sessional Associate Professor J.T. Harris, BMus (Temple), MSW (Pennsylvania), R
Assistant Professors
T. Brenner, BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU), R
Faculty listed in 1989–90
J. Majonis, BA, MA (CUNY), MSW (SUNY, Albany), PhD (Toronto)
K. Mott, BA (WLU), BD (Union Theo., Vancouver) MSW (SUNY, Buffalo)
Lecturers
Faculty listed in 1989–90
M. Campbell, BA, MA (Waterloo), R
P. Derry, BA, MA, PhD (Western), CPsych, R
R. Finch, BA (UW), MSW (WLU)
Faculty listed in 1989–90
C. Gillin, BSc (Pittsburgh), MA, PhD (Windsor).
P. Gove, BA (Waterloo), BSW (WLU), R
C. Hollidge, BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU), R
N. Millard, ARTC (Royal Conservatory), BA, MSW (WLU)
M. Poynter, BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU)
D. Pullman, BRE (Briercrest), MDiv (Talbot), MA (Waterloo), R
J. Turner, BA, BSW, MSW (Toronto), A
V. Wall, BA, MSW (Toronto)
Faculty listed in 1989–90
A. Wilson, BA (Clarke), MA (lowa), MSW (WLU), R
J. Zinkann, BA (Toronto), LLB (Osgoode), MWS (WLU), R
Adjunct Faculty
B. Abbott, BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU), R
Faculty listed in 1989–90
J. Bambrick, BA, MA (Guelph), PhD (Windsor), R
B. Bell-Rowbotham, BA, MA (Western), R
A. Bross, BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU), R
Faculty listed in 1989–90
L. Fusco, BA (Hofstra), MA (Chicago)
D. Payne, BA (Sir George Williams), MSW (WLU), R
M. Thompson, STh (Wycliffe), RN . (Wellesley), BA (Waterloo), MSW (WLU), R
Faculty Members of Renison College holding cross appointments to: Political Science
Religious Studies
3Geography
4Psychology
5Sociology
Fine Arts
F refers to faculty members at Renison College
16:164 Course Descriptions
Social Development Studies
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE
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ISS 150R Lifespan Processes: The Normal EventsF,W,S 3C 0.5
An examination of the significant psychosocial events during the lifespan with consideration of the impact of crises. Topics may include attachment, loss, stress, identity crisis, rote change, mid-life transition.
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ISS 220R Changing Concepts of ChildhoodW,S 3C 0.5
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.
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ISS 250R Social StatisticsF 3C 0.5
This introductory ievel statistics course will emphasize the coliection, 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 two term courses in the social sciences or consent of the instructor
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 6) on page 8:7
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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. The approach is interdisciplinary 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 350D Adult Life Crises and EventsW 3C 0.5
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: {SS 150R or consent of instructor
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ISS 350E Family Law and Social WorkF,S 3C 0.5
Consideration of the court system; investigation of divorce mediation, court mandated custody, access and juvenile predispositional assessment, child welfare, psychiatric advocacy, corrections, and highlighting of professional, ethical, confidentiality, civil and criminal liability issues for social workers. Prereq: Second-year standing
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ISS 350H Values and the Contemporary FamilyS 3C 0.5
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 two social science courses
Cross-listed as SOCWK 350H
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ISS 398R Independent StudyF,W,S RA 0.5/0.5
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 facutty members.
Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer
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ISS 499A Senior Honours Essay/B F,W,S T 0.5/0.5
The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme area, supervised by one faculty member, and critically examined by faculty from all areas of the program.
Prereq: Open to senior honours students only
A letter grade for ISS 499A will be submitted only after the completion of ISS 499B
PSYCHOLOGY
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