Academic Calendar - 2018 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2018ARCHIVE
Social Justice and Peace Studies
An interdisciplinary introduction to theories and strategies for pursuing social justice and peace. The course confronts the ethical implications of the structure and ideology of globalization under capitalism, the military industrial complex, war, corporate power, inequality, poverty, labour conflict, indigenous rights, gender issues, diversity, and environmental degradation, among other issues.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides a comprehensive survey of theoretical approaches to social justice and peace. It examines contemporary theories of justice, such as utilitarian, libertarian, distributive, procedural, religious and feminist. It examines contemporary theories of peace such as conflict resolution, pacifism, non-violence, war and humanitarian intervention.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This class exposes students to a wide range of perspectives and debates on social activism and political change. We will investigate the major theories of how political change occurs, examine several prominent case studies of how activists have changed their society, and investigate contemporary debates in Canadian activism.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the various ways scholars and activists define peace and the challenges faced in building peace in a world of conflict. It will explore the causes of conflict, war, and other forms of violence; various approaches to constructive transformation; and the different means of promoting peace and justice.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2277B if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or Sociology 1020, Sociology 1020X, or Sociology 1021E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course surveys practices of humanitarian actors, focusing on the role of non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, global leaders and celebrity activism. It will compare and contrast historical responses to global crisis with contemporary attempts to make poverty history.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2197B if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 critical about their own positions, motives and potential influence.
Antirequisite(s): The former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Current social justice theories and concepts will be applied to an actual justice-oriented service learning project which students will co-design with a partner non-profit organization. Students will develop a better understanding of the interrelationship between theory and practice and critically reflect upon their roles in furthering social justice goals through placements and discussion.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2201F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdiscipline Studies 2240F/G; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course combines an investigation of global citizenship, globalization and social justice with international travel. In class, students will examine key concepts and theories in these fields. Students will apply their insights and social justice praxis during the travel. Additional costs to be borne by students.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3376G if taken in 2015-16; Sociology 3398G if taken in 2016-17; Sociology 3210F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G; and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course uses international travel and in-class discussions to examine the contributions of global civil society groups to social justice. Students will explore challenges of working outside formal state institutions and evaluate possibilities for transnational partnership for social justice. Additional costs to be borne by students.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3374G if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G; and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Women continue to be underrepresented in civic leadership. This course offers a unique experience for students who identify as women and are interested in becoming engaged in civic leadership and community building. Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3398F, Social Justice and Peace Studies 3399G in 2016-2017; Political Science 3320E.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0, or the equivalent, from: Social Justice and Peace Studies 2301A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2302A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2303A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G, Political Science 2230E, Political Science 2236E, Political Science 2255F/G, Leadership Studies 2233A/B, the former Dimensions Of Leadership 2233A/B, and permission of the Program Co-ordinator/Chair.
Extra Information: 2 hours. Limited enrolment. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the course. Priority will be given to students registered in Political Science or Social Justice and Peace Studies at Kings; or Political Science or Leadership Studies at Brescia. Application and interview are required. Check deadlines with your Program Coordinator/Chair.
Course Weight: 1.00
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By exploring the religious foundations of justice and peace in Islam's theology, Sufism, and law, this course examines Muslims' conceptualizations and (successful or failed) expressions of justice and peace in historical and modern contexts. Of particular interest will be contemporary issues of social, gender, racial, and environmental justice.
Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 3360F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 essay course at the 2000-level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines various ethical approaches to war and peace. Topics include the just war tradition, preventative war, humanitarian intervention, the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, terrorism, freedom fighting, pacifism, active non-violence, just peacemaking, and international conflict resolution.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 essay course at the 2000-level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An advanced exploration of the main philosophical debates over what a just and free society should look like. We investigate the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary capitalism, and contrast it with a range of economic alternatives including social democracy, state-socialism, market socialism, universal caregiving, workplace democracy, and basic income.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3375G (if taken in 2014-15).
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The democratic ideal defines our times, but to what extent should democracy exist in the economy? In this course students investigate whether the dominant capitalist institutions - the state, market, workplace, media, etc. - foster or undermine democracy. We pay close attention to problems as well as concrete alternatives for economic democracy.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The first part of this course investigates a number of philosophical debates about what it means to live justly. The second part exposes students to a range of possible career paths in order to gain some insight into how one might reconcile progressive values with living in the real world.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course critically examines ecological ideas. Students will study ecological philosophies, concepts, major environmental challenges, impacts of human experiments on the environment, as well as creative ways to develop environmentally just society where all life systems can flourish.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies Special Topics 2274A/B (2015-16), (2014-15).
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on the role religion plays in international conflict resolution and peace building. Cases involving representatives of major religious traditions will provide a basis for comparing theories and practices of resolving conflict.
Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 3451F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in a Social Justice and Peace Studies or Religious Studies program, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An exploration of the emergence and present state of Christian theological reflection on the theme of liberation with an emphasis on its origins in history, particularly its key developmental stages in Latin America, and its myriad present-day forms.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2271B if taken in 2008-2011, Religious Studies 3452F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A research seminar designed to facilitate a final year integration process in Social Justice and Peace Studies. This course will focus on an in-depth individual research project that relates to the history, and philosophical foundations of social justice and peace, while exploring the relationship between theory, research and practice.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4401F/G, the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4402F/G and the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4403E.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth year standing in a Social Justice and Peace Studies program, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Social Justice and Peace Studies
An interdisciplinary introduction to theories and strategies for pursuing social justice and peace. The course confronts the ethical implications of the structure and ideology of globalization under capitalism, the military industrial complex, war, corporate power, inequality, poverty, labour conflict, indigenous rights, gender issues, diversity, and environmental degradation, among other issues.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides a comprehensive survey of theoretical approaches to social justice and peace. It examines contemporary theories of justice, such as utilitarian, libertarian, distributive, procedural, religious and feminist. It examines contemporary theories of peace such as conflict resolution, pacifism, non-violence, war and humanitarian intervention.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This class exposes students to a wide range of perspectives and debates on social activism and political change. We will investigate the major theories of how political change occurs, examine several prominent case studies of how activists have changed their society, and investigate contemporary debates in Canadian activism.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the various ways scholars and activists define peace and the challenges faced in building peace in a world of conflict. It will explore the causes of conflict, war, and other forms of violence; various approaches to constructive transformation; and the different means of promoting peace and justice.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2277B if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or Sociology 1020, Sociology 1020X, or Sociology 1021E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course surveys practices of humanitarian actors, focusing on the role of non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, global leaders and celebrity activism. It will compare and contrast historical responses to global crisis with contemporary attempts to make poverty history.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2197B if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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 critical about their own positions, motives and potential influence.
Antirequisite(s): The former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
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Current social justice theories and concepts will be applied to an actual justice-oriented service learning project which students will co-design with a partner non-profit organization. Students will develop a better understanding of the interrelationship between theory and practice and critically reflect upon their roles in furthering social justice goals through placements and discussion.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2201F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdiscipline Studies 2240F/G; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course combines an investigation of global citizenship, globalization and social justice with international travel. In class, students will examine key concepts and theories in these fields. Students will apply their insights and social justice praxis during the travel. Additional costs to be borne by students.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3376G if taken in 2015-16; Sociology 3398G if taken in 2016-17; Sociology 3210F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G; and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course uses international travel and in-class discussions to examine the contributions of global civil society groups to social justice. Students will explore challenges of working outside formal state institutions and evaluate possibilities for transnational partnership for social justice. Additional costs to be borne by students.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3374G if taken in 2015-16.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G; and permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Women continue to be underrepresented in civic leadership. This course offers a unique experience for students who identify as women and are interested in becoming engaged in civic leadership and community building. Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3398F, Social Justice and Peace Studies 3399G in 2016-2017; Political Science 3320E.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0, or the equivalent, from: Social Justice and Peace Studies 2301A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2302A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2303A/B, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G or the former Interdisciplinary Studies 2240F/G, Political Science 2230E, Political Science 2236E, Political Science 2255F/G, Leadership Studies 2233A/B, the former Dimensions Of Leadership 2233A/B, and permission of the Program Co-ordinator/Chair.
Extra Information: 2 hours. Limited enrolment. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the course. Priority will be given to students registered in Political Science or Social Justice and Peace Studies at Kings; or Political Science or Leadership Studies at Brescia. Application and interview are required. Check deadlines with your Program Coordinator/Chair.
Course Weight: 1.00
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By exploring the religious foundations of justice and peace in Islam's theology, Sufism, and law, this course examines Muslims' conceptualizations and (successful or failed) expressions of justice and peace in historical and modern contexts. Of particular interest will be contemporary issues of social, gender, racial, and environmental justice.
Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 3360F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 essay course at the 2000-level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines various ethical approaches to war and peace. Topics include the just war tradition, preventative war, humanitarian intervention, the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, terrorism, freedom fighting, pacifism, active non-violence, just peacemaking, and international conflict resolution.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 essay course at the 2000-level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Selected topics of current interest in Social Justice and Peace Studies. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. A course description will be available at time of registration.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
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An advanced exploration of the main philosophical debates over what a just and free society should look like. We investigate the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary capitalism, and contrast it with a range of economic alternatives including social democracy, state-socialism, market socialism, universal caregiving, workplace democracy, and basic income.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 3375G (if taken in 2014-15).
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The democratic ideal defines our times, but to what extent should democracy exist in the economy? In this course students investigate whether the dominant capitalist institutions - the state, market, workplace, media, etc. - foster or undermine democracy. We pay close attention to problems as well as concrete alternatives for economic democracy.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The first part of this course investigates a number of philosophical debates about what it means to live justly. The second part exposes students to a range of possible career paths in order to gain some insight into how one might reconcile progressive values with living in the real world.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course critically examines ecological ideas. Students will study ecological philosophies, concepts, major environmental challenges, impacts of human experiments on the environment, as well as creative ways to develop environmentally just society where all life systems can flourish.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies Special Topics 2274A/B (2015-16), (2014-15).
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or 1.0 course at the 2200 level or above.
Extra Information: 3.0 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E; or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on the role religion plays in international conflict resolution and peace building. Cases involving representatives of major religious traditions will provide a basis for comparing theories and practices of resolving conflict.
Antirequisite(s): Religious Studies 3451F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in a Social Justice and Peace Studies or Religious Studies program, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An exploration of the emergence and present state of Christian theological reflection on the theme of liberation with an emphasis on its origins in history, particularly its key developmental stages in Latin America, and its myriad present-day forms.
Antirequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 2271B if taken in 2008-2011, Religious Studies 3452F/G.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A research seminar designed to facilitate a final year integration process in Social Justice and Peace Studies. This course will focus on an in-depth individual research project that relates to the history, and philosophical foundations of social justice and peace, while exploring the relationship between theory, research and practice.
Antirequisite(s): The former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4401F/G, the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4402F/G and the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 4403E.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth year standing in a Social Justice and Peace Studies program, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Reading and discussion of selected topics in Social Justice and Peace. (These courses may serve as preparation or follow-up for an approved overseas program. See Program Coordinator for details.)
Prerequisite(s): Social Justice and Peace Studies 1025F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 1020E, and Social Justice and Peace Studies 1026F/G, or the former Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, and registration in a SJPS module, and special permission of the Program Coordinator.
Extra Information: 3 hours.