13 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Office L. Baker, Renison College, Rm 1, 884-4400
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Depending upon demand, courses may be subject to priority enrolment. First priority will be given to Social Development Studies Majors.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE
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.
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
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.
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.
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 instructor
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 7) on page 9:7
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
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 instructor
{SS 250R or its equivalent also recommended.
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 7) on page 9:7
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
An attempt to increase students’ understanding of human nature and deepen their awareness of some fundamental issues in 20th-century life. 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
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
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
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
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 Associate Dean
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
Not offered in 1994–95.
Not offered in 1994–95.