Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Social Science
In this project-based course, social science students, working in interdisciplinary teams, apply their scholarship to help community agencies address their self-identified needs, developing transferable skills in the process.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3895E.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year in any social science module. By special permission from the course instructor in the Spring/Summer before the course begins in the Fall term.
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 4-5 hours on community placement/project. (This course has a service learning component). The course is held off campus (at Innovation Works), so allow for travel time.
Course Weight: 1.00
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One-term placement with a government, private sector or non-governmental organization to provide a practical learning experience. Admission is competitive. Students will write a final report on work undertaken.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Faculty of Social Science. Applicants must have an average of at least 70% and be enroled in a Social Science Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major or Specialization module and be registered in third or fourth year.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Notes: International students should consult academic counselling about their eligibility. Students may not take any academic courses during the internship.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Experiential--or service--learning (learning through practical experience) opportunities, which result in tangible and quantifiable academic value, may be recognized for course credit. Students must seek conditional approval.
Detailed criteria for course credit will be determined by the Dean or designate, in consultation with appropriate department(s).
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Faculty of Social Science and permission of the Dean.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Students must receive approval of the Dean (or designate) and reach mutual agreement on a detailed study/research/work plan, prior to the experiential or service learning opportunity. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisors (if necessary) will provide the student with detailed criteria, including a timetable of submission deadlines, which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Social Science
In this project-based course, social science students, working in interdisciplinary teams, apply their scholarship to help community agencies address their self-identified needs, developing transferable skills in the process.
Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3895E.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year in any social science module. By special permission from the course instructor in the Spring/Summer before the course begins in the Fall term.
Extra Information: 2 seminar hours, 4-5 hours on community placement/project. (This course has a service learning component). The course is held off campus (at Innovation Works), so allow for travel time.
Course Weight: 1.00
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One-term placement with a government, private sector or non-governmental organization to provide a practical learning experience. Admission is competitive. Students will write a final report on work undertaken.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Faculty of Social Science. Applicants must have an average of at least 70% and be enroled in a Social Science Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major or Specialization module and be registered in third or fourth year.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Notes: International students should consult academic counselling about their eligibility. Students may not take any academic courses during the internship.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Experiential--or service--learning (learning through practical experience) opportunities, which result in tangible and quantifiable academic value, may be recognized for course credit. Students must seek conditional approval.
Detailed criteria for course credit will be determined by the Dean or designate, in consultation with appropriate department(s).
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Faculty of Social Science and permission of the Dean.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Students must receive approval of the Dean (or designate) and reach mutual agreement on a detailed study/research/work plan, prior to the experiential or service learning opportunity. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisors (if necessary) will provide the student with detailed criteria, including a timetable of submission deadlines, which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement.