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Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS)

14 courses in the 1991–92 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.

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 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, role change, mid-life transition.

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ISS 220R Changing Concepts of ChildhoodF,W,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 240R Art and SocietyF 3C 0.5

Themes and issues concerning the relationships of the individual and society as expressed through the arts. Also, 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 StatisticsF 3C 0.5

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 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 251R Social ResearchW 3C 0.5

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 two term courses in the social sciences or consent of the instructor

ISS 250R or its equivalent also recommended.

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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 an 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 Sacial Sciences or Philosophy, or consent of instructor.

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

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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

Course Descriptions Social Development Studies

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ISS 350H Values and the Contemporary FamilyF,S 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 R 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 faculty 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 alt 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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ISS 231R Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice 2

Not offered in 1991–92.

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ISS 350C Children in Difficulty: Bioso- cial Perspectives

Not offered in 1991–92.

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ISS 350F Values in the Social Sciences

Not offered in 1991–92.

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