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ARTS 450Global Engagement Seminar

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Arts

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

In this interdisciplinary topics course, students collaborate with each other and with instructors and outside experts to develop imaginative but possible solutions to vexatious contemporary global problems. Each year, instructors from different disciplines, joined by Jarislowsky Fellows with diverse expertise and lived experience in the topic area, lead the class. Past topics include global populism and democratic futures, artificial intelligence, the future of nature, and pandemic.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 2B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
SEM 00141805 / 50TTh 16:00–17:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
SEM 00173450 / 50TTh 16:00–17:20
SEM 70181382 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it100% easy81% useful

From 6 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This was one of the best courses I have taken at UW. It was very open-ended, allowing me to apply the information I learned from other classes in a unique setting. The weekly readings and guest speakers enhanced the course. This course is like no other I have taken, and I strongly recommend it as an elective. They also gave us free ice cream, dinner, and merch at the final presentation summit, which was a bonus.

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  • One of the best courses I've taken in undergrad. I liked the fact that it was inter-disciplinary. It allowed for fresh ideas to be exchanged and new perspectives to be talked about. Our conversations in class were thought-provoking and enjoyable. Highly recommend this course.

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  • Great course to meet people across all faculties and work on a project of your own design! You get what you put into it and it can be a lot of fun, definitely recommend taking it in your last term.

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  • Very fun course where u actually think from practical standpoint. There is a bit of reading. Overall, it is very easy and worthwhile CSE to take.

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