Faculty of Communication and Culture

Program Details

Canadian Studies CNST
Communications Studies COMS
Development Studies DEST
Law and Society LWSO
Leisure, Tourism and Society LTSO
Science, Technology and Society STAS
Women's Studies WMST
World Areas and Language, or Native North America
General Degree Programs
Collaborative Degree Programs
Minor Programs

Canadian Studies CNST

Introduction

The Canadian Studies program offers an in-depth introduction to Canadian literature, the arts, politics and society. It is designed for those who might wish to pursue careers in government, law, education, communications or in areas where a thorough knowledge of Canada is necessary. The program is interdisciplinary allowing students to benefit from exposure to faculty members and ideas and developments from different fields.

Contact Information

For information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. No more than five full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the 20 courses and not more than one full-course equivalent of these may be in the courses constituting the Major Field. The program must include the following components:

1. At least eight and one-half full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(a) Two full-course equivalents from one of the World Areas (Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America) or two full-course equivalents from Native North America. A list of appropriate courses and other requirements appears under the section World Areas and Language, or Native North America.

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

3. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

4. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

5. Not more than six full-course equivalents may be from any one field of study.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Second Language Competency

Students are strongly encouraged to develop a proficiency in more than one language that is relevant to the study of Canada. Students pursuing a career in government at the federal level should obtain a minimum proficiency in French. The following options for French language study are recommended.

1. French 215 and 217 OR

2. French 337 (requires French 335) OR

3. Any non-language credit course at the University of Calgary where French is the language of instruction.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required
Four and one-half full-course equivalents as follows:	Canadian Studies 201, 335, 433, 437, 591 General Studies 300, 500
One full-course equivalent from the following list:	Canadian Studies 313, 351, 353, 361, 415
One half course from the following list:	Canadian Studies 333, 355, 401
Options	Two and one-half full-course equivalents from the following lists. Courses are grouped as areas of study to assist students should they wish to specialize in this way. Students may also wish to specialize according to subject, e.g. Canadian history or Canadian literature. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
1. Communications and Culture	Anthropology 465 Art 301 Art History 301, 303, 305, 309, 367, 369 Canadian Studies 313, 331, 337, 339, 341, 351, 353, 355, 415, 427 Communications Studies 201, 361, 380, 483 Comparative Literature 321 Drama 356 East Asian Studies 319 English 370 or 470, 509 Film 301 French 323, 439, 539 History 431, 435, 449, 495 Kinesiology 497 Music History and Literature 331, 333 Sociology 399
2. Native Studies	Anthropology 213, 335, 355, 419 Archaeology 303, 419, 421, 423 Art History 311, 367, 369 Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, 351, 415, 417 English 385 History 211, 345, 447, 529, 533 Indigenous Studies 201, 203, 205, 215, 217, 397 Linguistics 215 Sociology 307 *Denotes a quarter course.
3. Gender and Ethnicity	Canadian Studies 351, 353, 361, 415 East Asian Studies 319 History 343, 347, 353, 429, 439.01, 445, 457, 533 Law and Society 335 Philosophy 337 Sociology 303, 305, 367, 403, 405, 467 Women's Studies 201, 307, 321, 339, 405
4. Policy and Institutions	Business and Environment 401 Canadian Studies 315, 417 Economics 325, 339, 341, 355, 365, 379, 401, 403, 415, 417, 431, 465, 471, 475, 567 History 475, 527, 538 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Political Science 225, 321, 325, 329, 343, 425, 431, 433, 435, 437, 443, 445, 447, 451, 521, 523 Science, Technology and Society 343 Urban Studies 451
5. National and Regional Development	Canadian Studies 309, 315, 337, 339, 355 Economics 325, 339, 365, 465, 567 Geography 381 History 211, 213, 337, 347, 349, 353, 431, 433, 439.01, 439.02, 441, 443, 445, 447, 451, 455, 519, 521, 523, 525, 531 Northern Planning and Development Studies 401 Political Science 321, 325, 329, 425, 443, 445, 447, 521 Sociology 205, 305, 309, 353, 405
6. Natural Resources and Environment	Anthropology 335 Economics 323, 325, 367, 377, 475, 527, 575 Geography 321, 341, 421 History 437, 439.02, 443, 447 Northern Planning and Development Studies 405 Political Science 433

BA Canadian Studies/BEd (Master of Teaching Program) Combined Degree

Introduction

The combined BA (Canadian Studies)/BEd (Master of Teaching Program), administered by the Faculty of Communication and Culture, is a five year degree program which leads to both the Bachelor of Arts (Canadian Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program) degrees. Both the Bachelor of Arts (Canadian Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program) components are integrated into the program and present certification requirements of the Province of Alberta are satisfied.

Note: Students completing the combined degree program must select the Society and Culture Concentration in the Canadian Studies Major Field.

Education Contact Information:

Location: Education Tower 11th Floor

Phone: (403) 220-5621

Fax: (403) 282-0263

E-mail: educsso@ucalgary.ca

Admission

(a) Satisfactory matriculation or Adult Student standing as outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. English 30 and one of Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Applied Mathematics 30 are compulsory. One of French 30, 30S, 30N, Français 30, or French Language Arts 30 is strongly recommended.

(b) (i) Successful completion of a minimum of eight full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). General Studies 300 and Canadian Studies 201 must be completed prior to application.

(ii) A maximum of twenty students (ten to the Elementary Route and ten to the Secondary Route) will be accepted into the combined degree annually. Applicants should refer to the Admission Requirements in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for information regarding admission to the Faculty of Education.

(c) Admission will be granted in the Fall Session only and in accordance with academic merit. Grade point average over the most recent course work to a maximum of five full-course equivalents (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions) will normally constitute the standard. All grades within a session will be included except where the number of courses taken within a session exceeds that required to fulfill (to a maximum of) five full-course equivalents, in which case the highest grades will be used. Spring and Summer Session courses taken after May 1 will not count towards determining admissibility if taken in the year of application.

Admissions Deadlines

Refer to the Applications for Admission Schedule at the front of this Calendar.

Intention To Register

Combined degree students must inform the Faculty of Education of their intention to register by March 15 preceding the Fall Session in which they intend to begin this portion of their program.

Requirements

First Year:	1. Canadian Studies 201 2. General Studies 201 (strongly recommended) 3. At least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture¹ 4. One full-course equivalent open option
Second Year:	1. General Studies 300 2. One full-course equivalent from the "Required" courses of the selected World Area² 3. Canadian Studies 335/437 4. One full-course equivalent from the Canadian Studies Society and Culture Concentration "Required" course lists 5. One full-course equivalent from the Canadian Studies Society and Culture Concentration options list
Third Year:	1. General Studies 500 2. Canadian Studies 433/591 3. One full-course equivalent from the "Option" courses of the selected World Area² 4. One half-course from the Canadian Studies Society and Culture Concentration "Required" course lists 5. One and one-half full-course equivalents from the Canadian Studies Society and Culture Concentration options list
Fourth and Fifth Years:	Courses required by the Faculty of Education to complete the Elementary or Secondary Route
	¹ Students are strongly encouraged to develop a proficiency in more than one language that is relevant to the study of Canada. The following options for French language study are recommended: French 215/217 or 335/337 or any non-language credit course at the University of Calgary where French is the language of instruction. ² The World Area Requirement can be satisfied in the following ways: (a) Two full-course equivalents from one of the World Areas (Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America) or two full-course equivalents from Native North America. A list of appropriate courses appears under the section World Areas and Language, or Native North America. OR (b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). OR (c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

Regulations

Students choosing to leave the combined degree program before completion of both degrees would be considered to have left the Faculty of Education and would revert to enrollment in the Faculty of Communication and Culture with all the degree requirements of that program.

Communications Studies COMS

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Introduction

While not specifically a professional program, Communications Studies will help prepare students for careers in both print and electronic journalism, public relations, as well as in business, politics and other related fields. Students registered in the Communications Studies Major program have the option of pursuing a general course of study in communications or a degree with a concentration in either Media Studies or Rhetoric and Discourse. The Media Studies concentration is intended to provide an awareness of the cultural impact of communications media and an understanding of research and practice involving communications media. The second concentration, Rhetoric and Discourse, gives direction to students who are especially interested in the intellectual and practical aspects of discourse, including writing and public speaking.

Contact Information

For information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

Enrollment in the Communications Studies Major program is limited.

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least nine and one-half full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field. Students may choose a concentration in either Media Studies or Rhetoric and Discourse or may pursue a general degree in Communications Studies.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

3. Computer Competence Requirement: this requirement is normally satisfied by successful completion of a half course in Computer Science, Engineering 233, or Management Information Systems 321. Alternatively, a student may satisfy the requirement by successfully demonstrating computer competence based on experiential learning by providing the Faculty with acceptable evidence of such competency. For information, contact the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Note: Students are not required to choose a Concentration but may pursue a BA in Communications Studies with no Concentration. Requirements for the program with no Concentration are listed in this section following the requirements for the two Concentrations.

Major Program with Concentration

Required	Canadian Studies 335 Communications Studies 201, 361, 380, 441, 451, 461, 591 General Studies 300, 500
Options
Media Studies Concentration	Three full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed. Any special topics course related to Media with permission of the Director of Communications Studies Art History 419, 423, 425 Canadian Studies 331, 341 Communications Studies 367, 403, 537, 567 *Film 200, 300, 301, 305, 307, 321, 323, 380, 403 Fine Arts 507 French 343 German 357 History 449, 495 Music History and Literature 281, 309 Philosophy 333 Sociology 345 Spanish 471 Urban Studies 313 Women's Studies 339
	*No more than one and one-half full-course equivalents from Film courses may be counted toward the Media Studies concentration.
Options
Rhetoric and Discourse Concentration	Three full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
	Anthropology 303, 383 Communications Studies 363, 365, 405, 463, 483 Development Studies 485 Drama 371 English 381 Linguistics 201, 203, 209, 309, 321, 323, 381, 477 Museum and Heritage Studies 303 Philosophy 249, 275, 307, 315 University 400
	A maximum of one full-course equivalent in Literature or Comparative Literature.
	A maximum of one full-course equivalent in a language other than English. Appropriate courses are listed below.
	Chinese 229 or 301/303 or 311/313 French 215 and 217 German 223 or 302 Italian 301 Latin 203 Japanese 207 or 293 Russian 303 Spanish 301 or 321

Major Program (No Concentration)

Required

Canadian Studies 335

Communications Studies 201, 361, 380, 441, 451, 461, 591

General Studies 300, 500

Options

Three full-course equivalents from courses listed under either of the Concentrations or from the following list. Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.

Anthropology 303, 367, 465

Archaeology 511, 513

Canadian Studies 339, 351, 353, 415

English 302, 517
General Studies 357

Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 321
Linguistics 215, 373
Management Information Systems 321

Marketing 341

Philosophy 363

Political Science 443

Psychology 423, 443, 467

Science, Technology and Society 325

BA and BA Honours in Communications Studies Co-operative Education Programs

Introduction

The Communications Studies Co-operative Education program is a five-year program which includes 16 months of supervised work experience in various private and government agencies.

Students who wish to enter the Communications Studies Co-operative Education program are urged to discuss their pre-admission course selection with the Faculty of Communication and Culture as early in their program as possible.

Admission

Application dates are: December 1, May 1, and September 1.

Students must have been admitted to a Communications Studies major and must have successfully completed at least eight full-course equivalents. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for admission to the BA Co-operative Education program, or 3.30 for admission to the BA Honours Co-operative Education program. (Co-operative Education students who are considering Honours should consult with the Career Services office as soon as they are accepted into the Co-operative Education program to ensure that they are placed in a course sequence that will accommodate the Honours thesis in their last year.) The grade point average for admission purposes is calculated over the most recent five full-course equivalents.

Before commencing the first Co-operative Education placement, students must have completed at least one and one-half full-course equivalents from the following list, at least one of which must be Communications Studies 361, 363, or 365, with a minimum grade of "B-" on each of the one and one-half full-course equivalents presented.

Canadian Studies 335

Communications Studies 361, 363, 365, 380, 441, 461

General Studies 300

Students should refer to the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for specific regulations pertaining to Co-operative Education programs.

Requirements

Students must complete the following four courses in addition to the regular requirements for the BA or BA Honours in Communications Studies degree program:
Co-operative Education 525.01, 525.02, 525.03, and 525.04.

In addition to the Faculty of Communication and Culture regulations governing Honours and Majors programs and the regulations governing Co-operative Education programs, the following regulations apply. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 and 3.30 must be maintained in the BA and BA Honours programs respectively. In the Co-operative Education program students must take study and work sessions consecutively and be registered full time. The Co-operative Education courses are in addition to the normal requirements for the BA or BA Honours degree program in Communications Studies. Students must complete the same required courses and number of courses as required for a student completing the traditional BA or BA Honours degree program. Upon completion of each work term, the student must present a work term report to the Communications Studies Co-operative Education representative.

Regulations

Students who receive a grade of "F" in a Co-operative Education course will be required to withdraw from the Co-operative Education program.

(Note that additional faculty requirements are not included.)

Bachelor of Communications Studies

Introduction

The Bachelor of Communications Studies degree is offered in partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T.). It is intended for students who want the flexibility and broad interdisciplinary base of knowledge provided by a University degree combined with the practical skills in public relations, journalism, corporate communications and technical production provided by a professional diploma program. The University of Calgary portion of the degree (twelve full-course equivalents) may be taken either before or after the S.A.I.T. portion of the degree (eight full-course equivalents).

Note: Students must apply separately to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Enrollment in the Bachelor of Communications Studies program is limited. Students requesting admission to this program apply to the same quota pool as those applying to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications Studies. When a student is presenting a S.A.I.T. or equivalent diploma for block transfer credit to the Bachelor of Communications Studies degree, the grade point average for admission to the Communications Studies quota program will be calculated over the entire diploma.

Program Requirements

	The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00. The program must include the following components: 1. Twelve full-course equivalents, as outlined below, of University of Calgary or university transfer courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.00, of which no more than two full-course equivalents may be transferred from other institutions. No more than one and one-half full-course equivalent "D" or "D+" grades will be counted in the twelve courses. A maximum of one-half course "D" or "D+" grade may be in courses constituting the Major Field. At least seven full-course equivalents must be at the senior level. 2. Completion of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Journalism program; the Cinema, Television, Stage and Radio Arts program; or the New Media Production and Design program; or approved equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.00 on all courses. No more than one and one-half full-course equivalents may have a grade of "D" or "D+." Note: Students must apply separately to S.A.I.T. and meet all its admission requirements and application deadlines. Students who are unsuccessful in applying to S.A.I.T. may transfer to the four-year Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies at the University of Calgary, or to any other University of Calgary program for which they qualify. Courses already completed toward the Bachelor of Communications Studies (BCS) may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies.
University of Calgary Components	Core Courses Canadian Studies 335 Communications Studies 201, 361, 380, 441, 451, 580 General Studies 300, 500 One-half course in statistics including but not limited to Anthropology 307, Applied Psychology 301, Political Science 399, Sociology 311
	Intercultural/Language Requirement One full-course equivalent that emphasizes cultures other than the Western European traditions. Appropriate courses are listed below. Any non-English language or languages African Studies 301 Anthropology 203, 213, 303, 317, 319, 321, 323, 325, 327, 335, 337, 355 Art History 311, 319, 321, 323, 325, 365, 367, 369 Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 361, 417 Central and East European Studies 307, 313 Chinese 355 Development Studies 201, 375, 393 East Asia 300 East Asian Studies 317 General Studies 359, 401 Geography 213 History 207, 209, 309, 311 Japanese 317 Latin American Studies 201, 203 Political Science 283 Religious Studies 203, 219, 221, 303, 313, 319, 323, 325, 327, 329, 339, 359, 395, 451, 453, 455, 491 Sociology 307, 375 South Asian Studies 315, 415 OR Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs). Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.
	Options and Breadth Requirement At least four full-course equivalents, three of which must be from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture. This requirement may be combined with the Intercultural Requirement.
	Computer Competence Requirement The computer competence requirement is normally satisfied by successful completion of a half course in Computer Science, Engineering 233, or Management Information Systems 321. Alternatively, a student may satisfy the requirement by successfully demonstrating computer competence based on experiential learning by providing the faculty with acceptable evidence of such competency. For information, contact the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) or visit www.comcul.ucalgary.ca. Note: This requirement will be waived for students entering the post-diploma stream with a completed Communications Arts diploma.

Development Studies DEST

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Introduction

The Major program is designed to provide students with an understanding of issues, policies, and practices associated with development in the context of both Canada and developing countries. In addition to critical interdisciplinary perspectives for conceptualizing and analyzing issues, students will gain practical skills for designing, implementing and effectively managing development projects and programs. The program, therefore, prepares students for further studies, as well as for employment in governmental, non-governmental, and other development-related fields in Canada and abroad.

Contact Information

For information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least eight and one-half full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(a) Two full-course equivalents from one of the world areas (Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America) or two full-course equivalents from Native North America. A list of appropriate courses and other requirements appears under the section World Areas and Language, or Native North America.

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required - five and one-half full-course equivalents as follows:	Development Studies 201, 375, 393, 485, 591 General Studies 300, 500 Northern Planning and Development Studies 401, 405
Three full-course equivalents from the following lists.
1. Research Methods - one half course from the following:	Development Studies 407 Geography 339 Sociology 313 Women's Studies 313
2. Statistics - one half course from the following:	Anthropology 307 Applied Psychology 301 Political Science 399 Sociology 311 Statistics 213
3. Economics - one half course from the following:	It is recommended that students take the prerequisites Economics 201 and 203 in their first year. Economics 321, 337, 349, 365, 367
4. Options - one and one-half full-course equivalents from the following:	Anthropology 365, 371, 481 Biology 307 Botany 309 Canadian Studies 309, 313, 351, 353, 361, 415 Development Studies 401, 407 Economics 377 General Studies 401 Geography 321, 367, 421 History 429, 457 Museum and Heritage Studies 409 Philosophy 349 Political Science 359 Science, Technology and Society 325 Sociology 341, 361, 375 Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.

BA and BA Honours in Development Studies Co-operative Education Programs

Introduction

The Co-operative Education programs are five-year programs which include 16 months of supervised work experience in various private and government agencies.

Students who wish to enter the Development Studies Co-operative Education Program are urged to discuss their pre-admission course selection with the Faculty of Communication and Culture as early in their programs as possible.

Admission

Application dates are: December 1, May 1, and September 1.

Students must have declared a Development Studies major and must have successfully completed at least eight full-course equivalents. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 is required for admission to the BA Co-operative Education program, or 3.30 for admission to the BA Honours Co-operative Education program. (Co-operative Education students who are considering Honours should consult with the Career Services office as soon as they are accepted into the Co-operative Education program to ensure that they are placed in a course sequence that will accommodate the Honours thesis in their last year.) The grade point average for admission purposes is calculated over the most recent five full-course equivalents. Students must have completed General Studies 300 with a minimum grade of "C" and Development Studies 201 with a minimum grade of "B-" before commencing the first co-operative education placement.

Students should refer to the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for specific regulations pertaining to Co-operative Education programs.

Requirements

Students must complete the following four courses in addition to the regular requirements for the BA or BA Honours in Development Studies degree program:

Co-operative Education 527.01, 527.02, 527.03 and 527.04.

In addition to the Faculty of Communication and Culture regulations governing Honours and Majors programs and the regulations governing Co-operative Education programs, the following regulations apply. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 and 3.30 must be maintained in the BA and BA Honours programs respectively. In the Co-operative Education program students must take study and work sessions consecutively and be registered full time. The Co-operative Education courses are in addition to the normal requirements for the BA or BA Honours degree program in Development Studies. Students must complete the same required courses and number of courses as required for a student completing the traditional BA or BA Honours degree program. Upon completion of each work term, the student must present a work term report to the Development Studies Co-operative Education representative.

Regulations

Students who receive a grade of "F" in a Co-operative Education course will be required to withdraw from the Co-operative Education Program.

The first four-month work term (Co-operative Education 527.01) is normally taken in the summer between Years 2 and 3. The remaining four-month work terms are taken during the last three years of the program. (Note that additional faculty requirements are not included.)

Law and Society LWSO

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Introduction

The program in Law and Society is designed to provide a broad exposure to the nature of law and its role in society. The overall aim of the program is not only to provide students with as deep an understanding of the law as possible but also to demonstrate that the law is not an isolated discipline but, rather, is part of an integrated culture of which we all partake. The program is not specifically a "pre-law" program. Nevertheless, the perspectives that it offers are likely to be of great benefit to intending lawyers, as well as to those considering a career in politics, the civil service, law enforcement, the social sciences, business and industry, or public-interest advocacy.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

Note: Enrollment in the Law and Society Major program is limited.

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least eight full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required

General Studies 300, 500
Law and Society 201, 335, 412, 591
Philosophy 319

Political Science 343

Options

Two and one-half full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list:

Anthropology 213, 371, 375

Business and Environment 395
Economics 345, 347
English 387 (When the course title is "Literature and the Law")

History 473, 474, 475, 538, 567

Law and Society 401, 403

Philosophy 313, 329, 347, 453, 525
Political Science 383, 541, 581
Sociology 421, 423, 427, 429

Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.

Leisure, Tourism and Society LTSO

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The Leisure, Tourism and Society Major program has been suspended indefinitely. No new admissions will be permitted.

Introduction

The Leisure, Tourism and Society program is intended to integrate theories and research methodologies with their practical applications to the fields of leisure studies and practice, recreation and tourism. Perspectives from a number of disciplines are brought to bear on questions in these areas. Students may focus on all sub-fields or select their own concentration within the program. In addition to the specific disciplinary courses available in the program, there are several interdisciplinary courses that are team-taught by instructors who come from various disciplines. These provide the main emphasis of the program, which is an inter-disciplinary and integrative understanding of the fields of leisure, recreation and tourism. Students interested ultimately in seeking employment in travel and tourism, sport, leisure studies, the hospitality industry, parks and related fields, either in governmental or private contexts, will find this program useful.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Program Director or the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least eight full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(a) Two full-course equivalents from one of the world areas (Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America) or two full-course equivalents from Native North America. A list of appropriate courses appears under the section World Areas and Language, or Native North America.

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Language Requirement

Leisure Tourism and Society Majors must present evidence of competence in a language other than English. The following courses can be used in fulfillment of this requirement:

Chinese 229 or 301/303 or 311/313

French 215 and 217

German 223 or 302

Italian 301

Latin 203

Japanese 207 or 293

Russian 303

Spanish 301 or 321

Certified fluency in a language other than those listed above

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required

General Studies 300, 500
Geography 327

Leisure, Tourism and Society 309, 591
Tourism and Hospitality Management 409

Options

Four full-course equivalents to be selected from the following list:

Biology 307

Botany 309

Canadian Studies 309

Development Studies 201

Economics 341, 371, 377
Geography 213, 321, 421, 425, 429, 527, 590, 592
Geology 301

Kinesiology 245, 453, 481, 483
Leisure, Tourism and Society 401

Management Studies 291

Marketing 341

Sociology 399

Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.

Science, Technology and Society STAS

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Introduction

The Science, Technology and Society program is designed to provide the student with an integrated understanding of the ways in which science and technology interact with the culture of any society, both as part of that culture and also as a force for change. This program will be useful for students seeking careers in policy analysis and strategic planning in the private and government sectors (eg. economic development, health, energy, natural resources, post-secondary education), and provides a foundation for further professional or graduate degrees.

Science, Technology and Society also provides an excellent opportunity for construction of a defined interdisciplinary component that may be of special interest to students in other programs such as science, engineering, business and several social science disciplines. The Director is available to discuss specific student interests. A common cluster might include history of science, Science, Technology and Society 325 or 327 and (for students with strong science, engineering or business backgrounds) Science, Technology and Society 591.

Contact Information

For further information contact the Academic Programs Office, (403) 220-6343.

Admission

See Admissions information under Faculty Regulations.

Program Requirements

1. At least eight and one-half full-course equivalents taken from the lists of courses constituting the Major Field. The topic selected under the Major Field will determine whether the BA or the BSc degree is awarded. Students completing the BSc in Science, Technology and Society must include a minimum of seven full-course equivalents in Science and/or Area III Social Sciences courses within their total program.

2. World Area Requirement: the World Area Requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:

(b) Term abroad program or international study either through approved individual study or a field school program. This option requires approval of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

(c) Completion of a Minor program in African Studies, Central and East European Studies, East Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latin American Studies, or in any second language.

4. Breadth Requirement: at least three full-course equivalents from outside the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

5. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents may be at the junior level.

6. Not more than ten of the required 20 courses may be transferred from other institutions.

7. A maximum of one full-course equivalent physical activity course (Dance Education Activity/Theory and Physical Education Activity/Theory) may be credited towards degree program requirements.

Courses Constituting the Major Field

Required

1. Six full-course equivalents as follows:

General Studies 300, 500

History 477.01, 477.02

Philosophy 367

Science, Technology and Society 325, 327, *341, 343, 591

*Communications Studies 380 may be substituted for Science, Technology and Society 341.

2. An approved 400-level half course in any area of science or technology. Consult the Program Director.

Options

Two full-course equivalents from the following list:

Anthropology 341, 473

Biology 307

Communications Studies 201

Economics 309, 373, 377, 379

General Studies 301 (The topic must be approved by the Program Director or Associate Dean (Student Affairs).)

Geography 321

Greek and Roman Studies 321

History 371, 373

Innovation 321

Philosophy 467, 517, 567

Science, Technology and Society 201, 401, 407

Sociology 331, 333, 435

Courses from the Faculty of Science approved by the Program Director

Note: Some of the courses listed have prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that prerequisites are completed.

Women's Studies WMST

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Introduction

The Women's Studies Major program is designed to provide students with knowledge of the rapidly developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary literature in the field, while providing them with an understanding of the reasons for the development of a feminist scholarship. From its activist and academic perspective, the program will help prepare students for careers in government, social work, and business, while also providing them with a mode of analysis applicable to related fields, and to their own lives.