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Interdisciplinary Studies (AC)

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Interdisciplinary Studies 0015 - Success in the University Environment
This course is designed to provide students who are registered in the Brescia University College Preliminary Year with opportunities to learn new abilities and upgrade skills needed to achieve success in the university environment. Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Studies 0015 is required to pass Preliminary Year at Brescia.
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Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Preliminary Year at Brescia University College.
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Extra Information: 1.5 hours, No Credit.
(Brescia)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 1000F/G - Introduction to Global Challenges
An introduction to key world-wide challenges in the areas of politics, economics, culture, and society. Topics may include human rights, international trade, globalization of disease, and environmental issues.
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Extra Information: 3.0 hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 1021E - Inquiry, Interpretation, Rhetoric
An interdisciplinary course for students in the humanities and social sciences. Through intellectually challenging projects focused on texts from multiple fields of inquiry, students will reflect critically on the production of knowledge and will gain substantial exercise and mentorship in interpretation, reading, research, writing, and oral expression.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 2200E - Origins of Ideas
An interdisciplinary course for students in the humanities and social sciences. This course will deal with the origins of ideas (such as democracy, rationality, utilitarianism, ethics, altruism, evolution, civil society) their evolution over time, and their influence on contemporary debates.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 2210F/G - Studies in Community-Based Learning
An interdisciplinary exploration of learning and knowledge in relation to social experience and action. Through theoretical and case studies, the course consists of a critical exploration of the mutual interrelationships between the community and the academy.
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Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G - Experiential Learning: Power and Reflexivity
This course will prepare students to be aware of power relations and ethical complexities in experiential learning or practicum settings, and to be reflexive and humble about their own positions, motives and potential influence.
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Corequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, or registration in the one of the following: Honors Specialization or Major in Childhood and Social Institutions , Minor in Thanatology, Honors Specialization or Major in Media and Public Interest, or permission of the department.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 3310F/G - Interdisciplinary Qualitative Methods
Introduction of methodologies where the focus is on the role of the researcher in qualitative research and the need for a reflexive approach in using techniques such as observations, interviews, and unobtrusive tools. Ethical issues and power relations will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): This course is mandatory for both Childhood and Social Institutions and Social Justice and Peace Studies. CSI students: must be enrolled in 3rd or 4th year CSI Honors Specialization, or a CSI Major as part of an Honors Double Major. Non-honors students with a cumulative average of 70% may request special permission to register in this course. SJPS students: must have successfully completed Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, 2201F/G and Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 4410F/G - Responding to the Experiences of Community-Based Learning
Responding to the Experiences of Community-Based Learning This seminar course provides students with an opportunity to synthesize prior community-based learning experiences within a theoretical framework. Students will explore the philosophical, political and social theories/ideas underlying the practice of community-based learning and the interrelationships between the academic and off-campus community. Students will also organize a public forum on the subject of community engagement.
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Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies 2210F/G and completion of a community-based learning module or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, seminar, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Academic Calendar 2011 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Interdisciplinary Studies (AC)
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