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The course introduces students to resource allocation under constraints, economic systems, the great economic thinkers, the different schools of thought, and the major approaches in economics. Students will recognize basic economic concepts, theories, and models, and recognize their limitations. Applying different perspectives and relying on current and historical data, students will discuss the main economic problems facing Canada and Quebec in a global context, such as climate change, inflation, poverty, globalization, recessions, unemployment, income inequality, and other selected problems. In this course, students will describe how governments use fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to reduce domestic economic problems. They will recognize the economic consequences of economic policies and critically discuss economic information reported in the news media. Students will apply the knowledge, skills, and values they have developed in the course to examine a selected problem.

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This course explores the historical changes and challenges that have marked human civilizations since the 1400s. It promotes an understanding of the historical interactions between different cultures and regions of the world. A major point of focus will be on systems that have shaped and continue to greatly impact populations, such as imperialism, capitalism, patriarchy, enslavement, settler-colonialism, and decolonization. The course examines populations from various geographic regions and compares their economies, cultures, religions, political ideas, and environment. One objective is to offer a better comprehension of the historical roots of this long history of interconnection. This course surveys the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic evolution of the world’s human societies by focusing on various themes such as social and political revolution, industrialization, colonialism, imperialism, totalitarianism, war, and decolonization.

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Introduction to Psychology provides an overview of the scientific approach to the study of behaviour. In addition to providing students with a basic understanding of the scientific method, this course is designed to increase one's awareness and understanding of the interaction of factors which influence human behaviour. This course will look at how the methods and concepts of psychology can be applied to real-life situations and provide one with fundamental concepts on which one can build on in future psychology courses.

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The course introduces students to resource allocation under constraints, economic systems, the great economic thinkers, the different schools of thought, and the major approaches in economics. Students will recognize basic economic concepts, theories, and models, and recognize their limitations. Applying different perspectives and relying on current and historical data, students will discuss the main economic problems facing Canada and Quebec in a global context, such as climate change, inflation, poverty, globalization, recessions, unemployment, income inequality, and other selected problems. In this course, students will describe how governments use fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to reduce domestic economic problems. They will recognize the economic consequences of economic policies and critically discuss economic information reported in the news media. Students will apply the knowledge, skills, and values they have developed in the course to examine a selected problem.

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This course explores the historical changes and challenges that have marked human civilizations since the 1400s. It promotes an understanding of the historical interactions between different cultures and regions of the world. A major point of focus will be on systems that have shaped and continue to greatly impact populations, such as imperialism, capitalism, patriarchy, enslavement, settler-colonialism, and decolonization. The course examines populations from various geographic regions and compares their economies, cultures, religions, political ideas, and environment. One objective is to offer a better comprehension of the historical roots of this long history of interconnection. This course surveys the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic evolution of the world’s human societies by focusing on various themes such as social and political revolution, industrialization, colonialism, imperialism, totalitarianism, war, and decolonization.

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Introduction to Psychology provides an overview of the scientific approach to the study of behaviour. In addition to providing students with a basic understanding of the scientific method, this course is designed to increase one's awareness and understanding of the interaction of factors which influence human behaviour. This course will look at how the methods and concepts of psychology can be applied to real-life situations and provide one with fundamental concepts on which one can build on in future psychology courses.

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This course is designed to introduce the student to the social science of anthropology. There are 4 fields of anthropology which help to explain the behaviour of peoples all over the world. The study of these fields will allow the student to learn about the origins and development of human beings in the context of their physical and cultural environments. Students will explore contemporary issues through an anthropological lens. The course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge to pursue more specific or advanced courses in anthropology at either the CEGEP or university level.

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This course introduces Social Science students to the human body from an anatomical, physiological and behavioural perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the function of cells and how they communicate with each other allowing us to respond to stimuli and maintain health. Emphasis will be on the role of endocrine and nervous-regulated physiological mechanisms and their impact on behaviour. The influence of genetic inheritance on the expression of various physical and behavioural traits will also be explored. The course will consist of lectures, labs, and other learning activities.

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This course is designed to provide students with an introductory overview of business by exploring the primary business functions and activities performed by companies and small businesses (marketing, accounting, management, leadership, etc.), by identifying the major influences and trends affecting business decisions (internal and external), and by recognizing the different stakeholders (owners/shareholders, managers, employees, customers, society) that are affected by business. Overall, students will not only acquire business vocabulary and relate business principles to their daily lives and workplace but will also develop an essential appreciation of the significant role that business plays in society as a whole.

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This course provides an overview of the major events and achievements of the Classical period and introduces students to the techniques used by scholars in piecing together a picture of the ancient past. Students will learn how the study of material remains through the science of archaeology is combined with the study of written records to provide an overall picture of Greco-Roman civilization, stressing the debt the contemporary world owes to this era. This would include topics such as democracy, philosophy, literature, gender, class, and religion. Students must pass this course before taking an Analysis Classics course.

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Are you interested in travelling the world? How might where you live affect the opportunities you have? How do we (really) address climate change? In this course, we’ll go beyond maps and borders to uncover the stories behind real-world issues like gentrification, climate justice, migration, global inequality, and more. Through projects, discussions, and real-world case studies, we’ll investigate how human decisions shape our environments—and how those environments, in turn, shape us. Whether you're curious about global events or your community's geography, this course is about making sense of the world and our place in it.

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The Calculus 1 for Social Science course focuses on limits and continuity of functions, the derivative, techniques of differentiation along with their applications to the social sciences. These applications include curve sketching, marginal analysis and optimization problems. Please note that this course cannot be used as a substitute for Mathematics 201-NYA-05.

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This course includes the study of systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vectors, lines and planes, as well as applications to current human realities, including Markov Chains, Leontief Models and the Simplex Method. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-105-DW or 201-NYC-05.

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This course describes and applies advanced statistical tools, based on probability theory, to decision-making in real-world situations studied in Social Sciences. It also interprets some biases associated with statistical and probability paradoxes as they pertain to the context of current human realities.

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This course will survey central philosophical questions and how influential philosophers have attempted to answer them. Major topics such as the nature of reality, truth, knowledge, justice, personal identity, freedom, responsibility, and meaning will be covered. In a broad sense, this course explores the human condition, and the ways we humans have tried to understand and define ourselves, our world and our possibilities. As this is an introductory course, students will also learn and practice the philosophical fundamentals of sound argumentation. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the basic problems of philosophy and their development. They will also have a sense of philosophy’s relevance and importance for the social sciences, the natural sciences, and contemporary issues.

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This course will introduce students to political science as the study of power and governance. Students will learn key political concepts used to explain how decisions are made by and for groups of people. Students will be introduced to the basic institutions of democratic and non-democratic states, to political ideologies, and to governmental and non-governmental actors. Finally, they will reflect critically on a current local and/or global political issue.

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This course introduces students to the major elements of religion. It maps religious diversity by surveying the places and spaces that at least two major religious traditions of the world regard as sacred. It investigates prominent aspects of both personal spirituality and the relationship between religion and society by analyzing selected ritual practices, symbolic representations (in art and decoration), texts, beliefs, and social structures. This course will also introduce students to some major theorists of religion and some methods for analyzing selected religious phenomena.

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This course introduces students to the basic ideas and perspectives of sociological investigation and interpretation. Students will learn how individuals are shaped and social groups are formed through processes of culture, socialization, interpersonal interaction, and organizational life. Students are introduced to the major areas of sociological research that will enable them to interpret events, patterns, and issues from a sociological perspective in the context of a socially, economically, and culturally diverse society.

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the analysis of architectures and built environments. Built environments are the product of humans altering the natural environment and encompass everything from built forms and architecture to landscape modification. We will explore the theoretical and methodological approaches that anthropologists use to understand built environments, then examine the built environment as “home”, “ritual”, and “landscape & ecological management” using case studies from around the world. This course will help the student familiarize themselves with the anthropological analysis of topics in social science.

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Anthropology of Parenthood will introduce the student to the analysis of the concept of parenthood. We will use the holistic anthropological approach to describe and analyze types of parenthood from a cross-cultural perspective, looking at both the biological and social make up of parenthood.

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This course explores the role of material culture in how human beings construct, communicate and consume the world around them. We examine the interaction between culture and technology and how they simultaneously transform each other.

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This course introduces the student to the anthropological theory and findings about human evolution. Using a holistic approach, we focus on the interplay of biology and culture in the evolution of the human species. We explore how changes in our ancestors’ biology created the conditions for the emergence of culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced changes in human biology.

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In this course, students recognize how accounting information and financial management can influence decisions for the business and community. It will provide an understanding of issues related to ethics and financial reporting, and demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting concepts. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting principles and procedures for the recording of financial transactions through journal entries, summarizing the operations of service and merchandising organizations. The course will demonstrate to the student how to prepare, understand, analyze, and interpret financial reports. It will also provide a general understanding of how ethical, reliable, and accurate financial reporting affects society as well as the global economy.

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This analysis course presents fundamental elements of Marketing in a Business context. Topics covered include how products and services are created, how prices are determined, how products are distributed in stores, online and by other means, how products are promoted to consumers, and how consumers make purchasing decisions. The topics are contextualized in today’s economic, political, socio-demographic, technological, and competitive business environments. The course uses cases and situational problems to advance students’ analytical abilities.

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In this analysis course, students study the forces behind globalization and explore the ramifications of conducting business in a global setting. Students analyze how international environments such as economic and political environments, financial and monetary systems, and socio-cultural environments impact business activities. The course presents how companies determine which foreign market to enter and how they decide to enter this market. Market entry strategies such as exporting, franchise, joint venture and acquisitions are compared and discussed. Students will analyze business cases of companies that succeeded or failed in conducting business in another country.

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The course introduces students to the major concepts, theories, and models used to analyze the behaviour of individuals and firms in different markets. The assumptions of each theory presented in the course will be clearly stated, and its weaknesses pointed out. Topics covered in the course include market structures, supply and demand, consumer behaviour, behaviour of the firm, production and costs, and determination of equilibrium price and output in different markets. The course presents a theory that explains the determination of incomes such as wages, rent, interest, and profits. The course enables students to analyze contemporary microeconomic issues and problems. Using the relevant concepts, theories, and models, students will analyze how individuals and companies react to changes in government policy such as subsidies, minimum wages, price controls, carbon taxes, and other policies.

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The course introduces students to theories that explain the determination and evolution of macroeconomic aggregates such as GDP, unemployment rates, inflation rates, and rates of interest. It discusses macroeconomic theories and models, specifies their assumptions, presents their applications, and identifies their limitations and the contrast between them. Relying on historical and current data, the course examines the changes that have taken place in the Canadian economy over the last few decades. Topics discussed in the course include business cycles, sources of economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies. Students will learn how different schools of thought, namely the Classical and Keynesian schools, approach these topics. The course enables students to apply macroeconomic concepts to specific cases and to critically assess economic policies.

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This course examines the intricate relationship between the environment and economic activities. The environment provides essential resources for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and is in turn affected by these economic activities. Students will explore the causes and consequences of air, land, and water pollution. The course familiarizes students with the economic concepts, theories, and models that explain environmental degradation. Students will apply concepts such as externalities, sustainable development, and property rights, to examine the consequences of economic activities on the environment. The course evaluates the private and social costs and benefits of economic activities on the environment. Students will assess the effectiveness of the different approaches that local governments have implemented to abate pollution, as well as evaluate multilateral strategies aimed at combating climate change on the global scale.

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International Trade helps students understand the dynamics of the integrated world economy and provides them with conceptual tools to analyze trade between countries. Students will learn key concepts, theories, and models to analyze international trade and capital flows. The course also explores the impact of trade policies on the pattern and volume of international trade. Students will examine the role of the World Trade Organization and preferential trade agreements on trade and capital flows. Students will undertake a country case study to apply their knowledge of international trade in explaining a country's pattern and volume of trade. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge, skill, and values that will enable them to analyze international trade and capital flows between nations.

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'This course introduces students to the geographical analysis of situations involving the interplay of technology and environment. The main themes for geographic analysis in this course are technological development, inequality in access to technology, and the environmental impact of technology. The main goal of this course is for students to strengthen their ability to systematically orient technology in the solution of different environmental issues.

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This course critically explores the globalization of the world economy and the dynamics of uneven development. Students will learn how interlocking histories of colonialism and capitalism have shaped the world we live in, as they analyze the spatial distribution of economic activities and resources across the globe. Students will study the changing roles of the state, multinational corporations, and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization. Also, an understanding of contemporary debates about globalization, economic development, neo-colonialism, and the future of labour, with a focus on issues of social and environmental justice will be covered in the course.

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In this course, students will learn to apply geographical skills and concepts to the analysis of environmental issues. Case studies will cover topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the environmental impacts of resource extraction, and environmental justice. An emphasis will be placed on understanding interactions between natural and human-made systems that underlie environmental challenges.

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Defining, let alone, understanding the “natural environment” is no simple task. For example, homo sapiens are members of the kingdom animalia, as are chipmunks, snails and polar bears. To the degree that all multi-cellular animal organisms affect and are affected by the terrestrial environment of which they are a part, be it on a local, regional or global scale, does this mean that all animal-related activity and behaviour is natural and, in a sense, equal in value? Or, should one assume and ascribe a special hierarchically-dominant status to human beings in the natural order of the world? This course sets the backdrop for answering questions such as these by discussing origins. That is to say, class discussions will consistently focus on whence things arise, i.e. the Earth itself, the atmosphere, water and life, here on Earth and, possibly, elsewhere in the solar system.

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The twentieth century was one of the most turbulent in human history, with world wars, and political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. Although historians often examine the twentieth century through the lens of military and political conflict, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment of the twentieth century, up to the present day. It places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, but contextual and explanatory lectures will also be provided each week. Students will identify and analyze specific situations related to cultural and intellectual histories of the twentieth century, using historical concepts, approaches, and a variety of sources.

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Modern society is so deeply affected by science and technology that few can think of life without them. This course examines the origins, various forms, and consequences of how innovation and technology related to the history of science have shaped the modern world, with a concentration on the Western World. Students will develop their analytical skills by learning about and discussing the relationships between the natural environment, society and technology. We will explore the social implications of scientific and technological discovery through several historical topics of common beliefs and realities known about the natural world, such as the role of scientific communities and their make-up and dynamics, differences between the applied and theoretical forms of invention, government interest in these principles, and others. Examples of particular inventions, technologies, medical practices, and scientific principles will form the basis of the course.

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This course is a survey of European colonization and decolonization around the globe from the 1500s to the present. Starting in the Americas, the course follows colonization through Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The course examines the impact of colonization, the nationalist struggles and revolutions accompanying decolonization, and the ongoing problems of the post-colonial world. Students will analyze concepts such as imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, neo-colonialism, nationalism, revolution, racism, enslavement, genocide, ethnicity, and gender. Possible case studies include: Indigenous struggles in the Americas, Congo, Apartheid South Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, China, and Vietnam. Students will understand the forces, events and ongoing systemic structure of colonization. A variety of sources and methodologies are introduced.

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This course explores one of the oldest and most essential social institutions: the family. The family serves as a powerful tool of cultural transmission, and the characteristics associated with family, including gender, marriage, sexuality, and childhood, are social constructs that possess complex and contested histories. This course will explore how the family has been shaped by different theories and ideologies, as well as by social, economic, and political trends. Themes to be covered may include gender, sexuality, the emancipation of women, colonial ideologies, the relationship between economics and the experience of family life, and marriage as a historical construct. These themes will be studied through an examination of debates, methodological approaches, and the analysis of primary and secondary sources. This course will reveal that far from being a self-evident and static unit of society, the family is a profound site of contention and change.

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This course will analyze the history of crime and criminal justice (or injustice) in Canadian society, from its French, English, and First Nations origins to the present day. Topics may include French, English and Aboriginal systems of justice; the early criminal judicial system of New France; its transformation after the British conquest; prisons and penal reform; the question of social (in)justice and its relation to women, juveniles, and ethnic minorities; policing and the RCMP; the role of the state and national security, and any other topics of relevance to the world of crime and justice. These topics will be examined using concepts of gender, race, class, and human rights, while also employing a variety of historical sources and methodologies.

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The History of Culture and Ideas has its origins in antiquity and culminates in the twentieth century as a product of wars, political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. While historians often examine the events of time through the lens of military and political upheaval, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment through time and places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, while students will examine through secondary sources key historical moments to connect each to specific events such as war, revolution, colonial struggles, political movements and technological change to literature, thought, performance, art – and even sport.

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The 20th century was the most turbulent in human history and this course surveys the wars, revolutions, ethnic conflicts, environmental disasters, and dramatic changes that affected the lives of almost all peoples throughout the world. Students will analyze such themes as nationalism, imperialism, racism, anti-Semitism, communism, and fascism; World War I and the rise of totalitarian regimes; World War II and the Holocaust; anti-colonial struggles; the Cold War and the collapse of communism; and the spread of religious fundamentalism and terrorism

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This course is an introduction to the Theories of Justice. Some of the questions we will consider are: Is justice a virtue only of individuals, society, or both? Or is justice only a property of laws? Can laws be unjust? If so, are we entitled to disobey the laws and under what conditions? What is social justice and is social justice possible? What is coercive justice and what is distributive justice? Is justice purely procedural or does the idea of justice have a content? If so, what is it? What are the competing theories of justice and is a unified theory of justice possible? This philosophy course will study the problem of justice by examining how Plato attempted to provide a unified theory of justice in The Republic and how subsequent philosophers responded to his proposals.

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Our era of rapid technological change raises profound philosophical questions about what we are and where we are heading. For example, does the development of AI show that the human mind is itself a sort of computer? Will technology enable us to transcend basic human realities like death and aging, and would this be desirable? What exactly is technology, and how can we ensure that it is developed in line with what is best for us? This course explores questions like these by philosophically analyzing human nature, intelligence, and well-being in relation to technology. Students will employ concepts, methods and theories from a variety of philosophical perspectives and will exit the course with a deepened understanding of philosophy and a stronger ability to think critically about important issues technology poses for contemporary society

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Students will understand the historical foundations of the Canadian government while analyzing the role and relationships of its major components. They will explain underlying values in Canadian politics, and evaluate the extent to which Canadian judicial institutions and political processes reflect the expectations of citizens.

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A number of courses are offered under Analytical Topics in Psychology. Each course focuses on the concepts, theories and methods associated with a particular area of psychology of interest to both faculty and students. In each course, students are required to examine and analyze cases, situations and themes related to that specific area of interest.

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Discover the fascinating interaction between the brain and our behaviour, and what makes us who we are. We will uncover the profound connections that shape our everyday lives by analyzing the intricate workings of psychological processes - like addiction, emotions, learning, memory - and various neurological disorders that can be explained by biological mechanisms such as genetics, neurotransmitters, and the endocrine system. Join us as we journey into the depths of the human mind!

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This analysis course will explore the science of how we think. Cognitive psychology studies what goes on inside our brains by exploring topics such as perception, thinking, memory, attention, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning. We will analyze the skills typically used in our everyday lives, from recalling anything from our past, how and where to spend our money, planning for the future, and solving unexpected problems.

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This analysis course presents an opportunity for students to think openly and objectively about sex, one of the fundamental drives behind many feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Without shame or taboo, using science as a lens, students will analyze fundamental aspects of human sexuality — including anatomy and physiology, psychosexual disorders, gender, fantasies, communication in relationships, paraphilias, sexual consent, and more.

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Why do we do what we do and feel what we feel? Although our everyday behaviours affect and are affected by these questions, we barely give them a second thought. This course seeks to analyze the complex biological, situational and psychological processes that drive our behaviours and emotions.

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This course will explore the links among physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan. Students will investigate and analyze how these four areas contribute to the final development of the individual. This course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to analyze how the individual develops from conception until death.

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This course will examine the contributions of classical theorists in the psychology of religion (e.g., William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Gordon Allport, Erich Fromm, Erik Erikson, and Abraham Maslow). The second part of the course will consist of applying selected psychological theories to various religious phenomena. It will provide a consideration of some of the theories and hypotheses that guide contemporary empirical research. Sample topics to be covered include the theories of religious conversion and possession states; motives for participating in religious communities and religious rituals; intrinsic, extrinsic and quest religious orientations; the relationship between God-image and self-image; religious orientation and attachment style (secure, anxious and avoidant); the spiritual quest as a transformation of the grieving process; the neurophysiology of mystical experiences; and the psychology of sects and cults.

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This course examines the ways in which technology, media, religions, and social groups intersect. In addition to exploring the religious qualities of brands and digital media, we study how established religious individuals and groups have adapted their faith and practices to the ever-changing technological landscape. While a few groups have been protectionist and rejected such advancements (calling instead for more traditional or orthodox means of understanding or practicing their faiths), we find that many more have embraced modern technology in varying ways. Some, utilizing web searches, social media, and online platforms, have been able to reach beyond their local congregations to globalize and promote religious ideas and figures. Yet others have used these same tools to wreak havoc on the world by recruiting, promoting, organizing, and executing deadly terrorist attacks. The course aims to comprehend the impact and potential that technology provides to religions across the globe.

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Sexuality is an often overlooked but fundamental aspect of the cultural, economic, political, and social organization of society. This course examines the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the sociological study of sexuality. The analysis of sexualities explores sexual practices and behaviours, meanings and identities, power and social control. Throughout the course, students will examine early sex research and the emergence of sexology at the turn of the 20th century, the goals and impacts of liberation movements of the 1960s, and contemporary influences on patterns of sexual identities and behaviours. Students will analyze research, legal cases, and grassroots initiatives to address sexual violence, sex education curricula, use of technology, and social determinants of sexual health, among other topics, by examining the operation of power and social forces in these outcomes.

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This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of education. We will look at education not only as a system or institution that prepares citizens for the labour force but also look at education as an intensely personal experience that elicits a range of diverse responses from individuals. In this class, we will be looking at different sociological theories that attempt to explain the function of education for society. We will also look at issues of social class, race and gender in schools and to what extent schools reproduce divisions between different groups or help reduce inequalities. We will also look at the culture of schools – Schools provide the backdrop to where much of our personal relationships are formed, we will attempt to try and unpack the culture of schools and how it may lead to the development of our personality.

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The course introduces students to resource allocation under constraints, economic systems, the great economic thinkers, the different schools of thought, and the major approaches in economics. Students will recognize basic economic concepts, theories, and models, and recognize their limitations. Applying different perspectives and relying on current and historical data, students will discuss the main economic problems facing Canada and Quebec in a global context, such as climate change, inflation, poverty, globalization, recessions, unemployment, income inequality, and other selected problems. In this course, students will describe how governments use fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to reduce domestic economic problems. They will recognize the economic consequences of economic policies and critically discuss economic information reported in the news media. Students will apply the knowledge, skills, and values they have developed in the course to examine a selected problem.

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This course explores the historical changes and challenges that have marked human civilizations since the 1400s. It promotes an understanding of the historical interactions between different cultures and regions of the world. A major point of focus will be on systems that have shaped and continue to greatly impact populations, such as imperialism, capitalism, patriarchy, enslavement, settler-colonialism, and decolonization. The course examines populations from various geographic regions and compares their economies, cultures, religions, political ideas, and environment. One objective is to offer a better comprehension of the historical roots of this long history of interconnection. This course surveys the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic evolution of the world’s human societies by focusing on various themes such as social and political revolution, industrialization, colonialism, imperialism, totalitarianism, war, and decolonization.

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Introduction to Psychology provides an overview of the scientific approach to the study of behaviour. In addition to providing students with a basic understanding of the scientific method, this course is designed to increase one's awareness and understanding of the interaction of factors which influence human behaviour. This course will look at how the methods and concepts of psychology can be applied to real-life situations and provide one with fundamental concepts on which one can build on in future psychology courses.

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This course is designed to introduce the student to the social science of anthropology. There are 4 fields of anthropology which help to explain the behaviour of peoples all over the world. The study of these fields will allow the student to learn about the origins and development of human beings in the context of their physical and cultural environments. Students will explore contemporary issues through an anthropological lens. The course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge to pursue more specific or advanced courses in anthropology at either the CEGEP or university level.

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This course introduces Social Science students to the human body from an anatomical, physiological and behavioural perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the function of cells and how they communicate with each other allowing us to respond to stimuli and maintain health. Emphasis will be on the role of endocrine and nervous-regulated physiological mechanisms and their impact on behaviour. The influence of genetic inheritance on the expression of various physical and behavioural traits will also be explored. The course will consist of lectures, labs, and other learning activities.

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This course is designed to provide students with an introductory overview of business by exploring the primary business functions and activities performed by companies and small businesses (marketing, accounting, management, leadership, etc.), by identifying the major influences and trends affecting business decisions (internal and external), and by recognizing the different stakeholders (owners/shareholders, managers, employees, customers, society) that are affected by business. Overall, students will not only acquire business vocabulary and relate business principles to their daily lives and workplace but will also develop an essential appreciation of the significant role that business plays in society as a whole.

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This course provides an overview of the major events and achievements of the Classical period and introduces students to the techniques used by scholars in piecing together a picture of the ancient past. Students will learn how the study of material remains through the science of archaeology is combined with the study of written records to provide an overall picture of Greco-Roman civilization, stressing the debt the contemporary world owes to this era. This would include topics such as democracy, philosophy, literature, gender, class, and religion. Students must pass this course before taking an Analysis Classics course.

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Are you interested in travelling the world? How might where you live affect the opportunities you have? How do we (really) address climate change? In this course, we’ll go beyond maps and borders to uncover the stories behind real-world issues like gentrification, climate justice, migration, global inequality, and more. Through projects, discussions, and real-world case studies, we’ll investigate how human decisions shape our environments—and how those environments, in turn, shape us. Whether you're curious about global events or your community's geography, this course is about making sense of the world and our place in it.

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The Calculus 1 for Social Science course focuses on limits and continuity of functions, the derivative, techniques of differentiation along with their applications to the social sciences. These applications include curve sketching, marginal analysis and optimization problems. Please note that this course cannot be used as a substitute for Mathematics 201-NYA-05.

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This course mainly focuses on integration and its applications, a few techniques of integration, differential equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences and the connection between continuous probability and definite integrals. It covers some applications of these topics to the Social Sciences including Consumers’ and Producers’ surplus, Lorenz curve and Gini index and probabilities of the events in normal distributions. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-203-DW or 201-NYB-05.

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This course includes the study of systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vectors, lines and planes, as well as applications to current human realities, including Markov Chains, Leontief Models and the Simplex Method. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-105-DW or 201-NYC-05.

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This course describes and applies advanced statistical tools, based on probability theory, to decision-making in real-world situations studied in Social Sciences. It also interprets some biases associated with statistical and probability paradoxes as they pertain to the context of current human realities.

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This course will survey central philosophical questions and how influential philosophers have attempted to answer them. Major topics such as the nature of reality, truth, knowledge, justice, personal identity, freedom, responsibility, and meaning will be covered. In a broad sense, this course explores the human condition, and the ways we humans have tried to understand and define ourselves, our world and our possibilities. As this is an introductory course, students will also learn and practice the philosophical fundamentals of sound argumentation. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the basic problems of philosophy and their development. They will also have a sense of philosophy’s relevance and importance for the social sciences, the natural sciences, and contemporary issues.

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This course will introduce students to political science as the study of power and governance. Students will learn key political concepts used to explain how decisions are made by and for groups of people. Students will be introduced to the basic institutions of democratic and non-democratic states, to political ideologies, and to governmental and non-governmental actors. Finally, they will reflect critically on a current local and/or global political issue.

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This course introduces students to the major elements of religion. It maps religious diversity by surveying the places and spaces that at least two major religious traditions of the world regard as sacred. It investigates prominent aspects of both personal spirituality and the relationship between religion and society by analyzing selected ritual practices, symbolic representations (in art and decoration), texts, beliefs, and social structures. This course will also introduce students to some major theorists of religion and some methods for analyzing selected religious phenomena.

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This course introduces students to the basic ideas and perspectives of sociological investigation and interpretation. Students will learn how individuals are shaped and social groups are formed through processes of culture, socialization, interpersonal interaction, and organizational life. Students are introduced to the major areas of sociological research that will enable them to interpret events, patterns, and issues from a sociological perspective in the context of a socially, economically, and culturally diverse society.

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Quantitative Analysis (QA) is one of four methodology courses and is taken in either the student’s third or fourth term. The goal of the course is to interpret human realities by using quantitative analysis in the Social Sciences. Students will learn to recognize quantitative analysis, to formulate an operational hypothesis, describe quantitative data collections, to process data using descriptive and inferential measures, to describe the relationships between variables, and apply critical thinking to the interpretation of quantitative analysis. Students will also learn the importance of maintaining ethical standards in data collection and interpretation.

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Qualitative Methods (QL) is one of four methodology courses and is taken either the student’s second or third term of the program. The goal of the course is to develop, apply and carry out scientific research by applying qualitative methodology. Students will learn to apply qualitative methods by learning the fundamentals of scientific research, developing a research project, formulating a research objective, producing a data collection tool, collecting, synthesizing and analyzing the data, and communicating the results obtained. In carrying out a qualitative research project, students also learn and practice ethical standards of Social Science research.

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the analysis of architectures and built environments. Built environments are the product of humans altering the natural environment and encompass everything from built forms and architecture to landscape modification. We will explore the theoretical and methodological approaches that anthropologists use to understand built environments, then examine the built environment as “home”, “ritual”, and “landscape & ecological management” using case studies from around the world. This course will help the student familiarize themselves with the anthropological analysis of topics in social science.

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Anthropology of Parenthood will introduce the student to the analysis of the concept of parenthood. We will use the holistic anthropological approach to describe and analyze types of parenthood from a cross-cultural perspective, looking at both the biological and social make up of parenthood.

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This course explores the role of material culture in how human beings construct, communicate and consume the world around them. We examine the interaction between culture and technology and how they simultaneously transform each other.

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This course introduces the student to the anthropological theory and findings about human evolution. Using a holistic approach, we focus on the interplay of biology and culture in the evolution of the human species. We explore how changes in our ancestors’ biology created the conditions for the emergence of culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced changes in human biology.

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In this course, students recognize how accounting information and financial management can influence decisions for the business and community. It will provide an understanding of issues related to ethics and financial reporting, and demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting concepts. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting principles and procedures for the recording of financial transactions through journal entries, summarizing the operations of service and merchandising organizations. The course will demonstrate to the student how to prepare, understand, analyze, and interpret financial reports. It will also provide a general understanding of how ethical, reliable, and accurate financial reporting affects society as well as the global economy.

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This analysis course presents fundamental elements of Marketing in a Business context. Topics covered include how products and services are created, how prices are determined, how products are distributed in stores, online and by other means, how products are promoted to consumers, and how consumers make purchasing decisions. The topics are contextualized in today’s economic, political, socio-demographic, technological, and competitive business environments. The course uses cases and situational problems to advance students’ analytical abilities.

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In this analysis course, students study the forces behind globalization and explore the ramifications of conducting business in a global setting. Students analyze how international environments such as economic and political environments, financial and monetary systems, and socio-cultural environments impact business activities. The course presents how companies determine which foreign market to enter and how they decide to enter this market. Market entry strategies such as exporting, franchise, joint venture and acquisitions are compared and discussed. Students will analyze business cases of companies that succeeded or failed in conducting business in another country.

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The course introduces students to the major concepts, theories, and models used to analyze the behaviour of individuals and firms in different markets. The assumptions of each theory presented in the course will be clearly stated, and its weaknesses pointed out. Topics covered in the course include market structures, supply and demand, consumer behaviour, behaviour of the firm, production and costs, and determination of equilibrium price and output in different markets. The course presents a theory that explains the determination of incomes such as wages, rent, interest, and profits. The course enables students to analyze contemporary microeconomic issues and problems. Using the relevant concepts, theories, and models, students will analyze how individuals and companies react to changes in government policy such as subsidies, minimum wages, price controls, carbon taxes, and other policies.

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The course introduces students to theories that explain the determination and evolution of macroeconomic aggregates such as GDP, unemployment rates, inflation rates, and rates of interest. It discusses macroeconomic theories and models, specifies their assumptions, presents their applications, and identifies their limitations and the contrast between them. Relying on historical and current data, the course examines the changes that have taken place in the Canadian economy over the last few decades. Topics discussed in the course include business cycles, sources of economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies. Students will learn how different schools of thought, namely the Classical and Keynesian schools, approach these topics. The course enables students to apply macroeconomic concepts to specific cases and to critically assess economic policies.

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This course examines the intricate relationship between the environment and economic activities. The environment provides essential resources for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and is in turn affected by these economic activities. Students will explore the causes and consequences of air, land, and water pollution. The course familiarizes students with the economic concepts, theories, and models that explain environmental degradation. Students will apply concepts such as externalities, sustainable development, and property rights, to examine the consequences of economic activities on the environment. The course evaluates the private and social costs and benefits of economic activities on the environment. Students will assess the effectiveness of the different approaches that local governments have implemented to abate pollution, as well as evaluate multilateral strategies aimed at combating climate change on the global scale.

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International Trade helps students understand the dynamics of the integrated world economy and provides them with conceptual tools to analyze trade between countries. Students will learn key concepts, theories, and models to analyze international trade and capital flows. The course also explores the impact of trade policies on the pattern and volume of international trade. Students will examine the role of the World Trade Organization and preferential trade agreements on trade and capital flows. Students will undertake a country case study to apply their knowledge of international trade in explaining a country's pattern and volume of trade. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge, skill, and values that will enable them to analyze international trade and capital flows between nations.

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'This course introduces students to the geographical analysis of situations involving the interplay of technology and environment. The main themes for geographic analysis in this course are technological development, inequality in access to technology, and the environmental impact of technology. The main goal of this course is for students to strengthen their ability to systematically orient technology in the solution of different environmental issues.

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This course critically explores the globalization of the world economy and the dynamics of uneven development. Students will learn how interlocking histories of colonialism and capitalism have shaped the world we live in, as they analyze the spatial distribution of economic activities and resources across the globe. Students will study the changing roles of the state, multinational corporations, and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization. Also, an understanding of contemporary debates about globalization, economic development, neo-colonialism, and the future of labour, with a focus on issues of social and environmental justice will be covered in the course.

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In this course, students will learn to apply geographical skills and concepts to the analysis of environmental issues. Case studies will cover topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the environmental impacts of resource extraction, and environmental justice. An emphasis will be placed on understanding interactions between natural and human-made systems that underlie environmental challenges.

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Defining, let alone, understanding the “natural environment” is no simple task. For example, homo sapiens are members of the kingdom animalia, as are chipmunks, snails and polar bears. To the degree that all multi-cellular animal organisms affect and are affected by the terrestrial environment of which they are a part, be it on a local, regional or global scale, does this mean that all animal-related activity and behaviour is natural and, in a sense, equal in value? Or, should one assume and ascribe a special hierarchically-dominant status to human beings in the natural order of the world? This course sets the backdrop for answering questions such as these by discussing origins. That is to say, class discussions will consistently focus on whence things arise, i.e. the Earth itself, the atmosphere, water and life, here on Earth and, possibly, elsewhere in the solar system.

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The twentieth century was one of the most turbulent in human history, with world wars, and political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. Although historians often examine the twentieth century through the lens of military and political conflict, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment of the twentieth century, up to the present day. It places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, but contextual and explanatory lectures will also be provided each week. Students will identify and analyze specific situations related to cultural and intellectual histories of the twentieth century, using historical concepts, approaches, and a variety of sources.

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Modern society is so deeply affected by science and technology that few can think of life without them. This course examines the origins, various forms, and consequences of how innovation and technology related to the history of science have shaped the modern world, with a concentration on the Western World. Students will develop their analytical skills by learning about and discussing the relationships between the natural environment, society and technology. We will explore the social implications of scientific and technological discovery through several historical topics of common beliefs and realities known about the natural world, such as the role of scientific communities and their make-up and dynamics, differences between the applied and theoretical forms of invention, government interest in these principles, and others. Examples of particular inventions, technologies, medical practices, and scientific principles will form the basis of the course.

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This course is a survey of European colonization and decolonization around the globe from the 1500s to the present. Starting in the Americas, the course follows colonization through Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The course examines the impact of colonization, the nationalist struggles and revolutions accompanying decolonization, and the ongoing problems of the post-colonial world. Students will analyze concepts such as imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, neo-colonialism, nationalism, revolution, racism, enslavement, genocide, ethnicity, and gender. Possible case studies include: Indigenous struggles in the Americas, Congo, Apartheid South Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, China, and Vietnam. Students will understand the forces, events and ongoing systemic structure of colonization. A variety of sources and methodologies are introduced.

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This course explores one of the oldest and most essential social institutions: the family. The family serves as a powerful tool of cultural transmission, and the characteristics associated with family, including gender, marriage, sexuality, and childhood, are social constructs that possess complex and contested histories. This course will explore how the family has been shaped by different theories and ideologies, as well as by social, economic, and political trends. Themes to be covered may include gender, sexuality, the emancipation of women, colonial ideologies, the relationship between economics and the experience of family life, and marriage as a historical construct. These themes will be studied through an examination of debates, methodological approaches, and the analysis of primary and secondary sources. This course will reveal that far from being a self-evident and static unit of society, the family is a profound site of contention and change.

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This course will analyze the history of crime and criminal justice (or injustice) in Canadian society, from its French, English, and First Nations origins to the present day. Topics may include French, English and Aboriginal systems of justice; the early criminal judicial system of New France; its transformation after the British conquest; prisons and penal reform; the question of social (in)justice and its relation to women, juveniles, and ethnic minorities; policing and the RCMP; the role of the state and national security, and any other topics of relevance to the world of crime and justice. These topics will be examined using concepts of gender, race, class, and human rights, while also employing a variety of historical sources and methodologies.

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The History of Culture and Ideas has its origins in antiquity and culminates in the twentieth century as a product of wars, political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. While historians often examine the events of time through the lens of military and political upheaval, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment through time and places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, while students will examine through secondary sources key historical moments to connect each to specific events such as war, revolution, colonial struggles, political movements and technological change to literature, thought, performance, art – and even sport.

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The 20th century was the most turbulent in human history and this course surveys the wars, revolutions, ethnic conflicts, environmental disasters, and dramatic changes that affected the lives of almost all peoples throughout the world. Students will analyze such themes as nationalism, imperialism, racism, anti-Semitism, communism, and fascism; World War I and the rise of totalitarian regimes; World War II and the Holocaust; anti-colonial struggles; the Cold War and the collapse of communism; and the spread of religious fundamentalism and terrorism

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This course is an introduction to the Theories of Justice. Some of the questions we will consider are: Is justice a virtue only of individuals, society, or both? Or is justice only a property of laws? Can laws be unjust? If so, are we entitled to disobey the laws and under what conditions? What is social justice and is social justice possible? What is coercive justice and what is distributive justice? Is justice purely procedural or does the idea of justice have a content? If so, what is it? What are the competing theories of justice and is a unified theory of justice possible? This philosophy course will study the problem of justice by examining how Plato attempted to provide a unified theory of justice in The Republic and how subsequent philosophers responded to his proposals.

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Our era of rapid technological change raises profound philosophical questions about what we are and where we are heading. For example, does the development of AI show that the human mind is itself a sort of computer? Will technology enable us to transcend basic human realities like death and aging, and would this be desirable? What exactly is technology, and how can we ensure that it is developed in line with what is best for us? This course explores questions like these by philosophically analyzing human nature, intelligence, and well-being in relation to technology. Students will employ concepts, methods and theories from a variety of philosophical perspectives and will exit the course with a deepened understanding of philosophy and a stronger ability to think critically about important issues technology poses for contemporary society

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Students will understand the historical foundations of the Canadian government while analyzing the role and relationships of its major components. They will explain underlying values in Canadian politics, and evaluate the extent to which Canadian judicial institutions and political processes reflect the expectations of citizens.

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A number of courses are offered under Analytical Topics in Psychology. Each course focuses on the concepts, theories and methods associated with a particular area of psychology of interest to both faculty and students. In each course, students are required to examine and analyze cases, situations and themes related to that specific area of interest.

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Discover the fascinating interaction between the brain and our behaviour, and what makes us who we are. We will uncover the profound connections that shape our everyday lives by analyzing the intricate workings of psychological processes - like addiction, emotions, learning, memory - and various neurological disorders that can be explained by biological mechanisms such as genetics, neurotransmitters, and the endocrine system. Join us as we journey into the depths of the human mind!

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This analysis course will explore the science of how we think. Cognitive psychology studies what goes on inside our brains by exploring topics such as perception, thinking, memory, attention, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning. We will analyze the skills typically used in our everyday lives, from recalling anything from our past, how and where to spend our money, planning for the future, and solving unexpected problems.

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This analysis course presents an opportunity for students to think openly and objectively about sex, one of the fundamental drives behind many feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Without shame or taboo, using science as a lens, students will analyze fundamental aspects of human sexuality — including anatomy and physiology, psychosexual disorders, gender, fantasies, communication in relationships, paraphilias, sexual consent, and more.

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Why do we do what we do and feel what we feel? Although our everyday behaviours affect and are affected by these questions, we barely give them a second thought. This course seeks to analyze the complex biological, situational and psychological processes that drive our behaviours and emotions.

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This course will explore the links among physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan. Students will investigate and analyze how these four areas contribute to the final development of the individual. This course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to analyze how the individual develops from conception until death.

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This course will examine the contributions of classical theorists in the psychology of religion (e.g., William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Gordon Allport, Erich Fromm, Erik Erikson, and Abraham Maslow). The second part of the course will consist of applying selected psychological theories to various religious phenomena. It will provide a consideration of some of the theories and hypotheses that guide contemporary empirical research. Sample topics to be covered include the theories of religious conversion and possession states; motives for participating in religious communities and religious rituals; intrinsic, extrinsic and quest religious orientations; the relationship between God-image and self-image; religious orientation and attachment style (secure, anxious and avoidant); the spiritual quest as a transformation of the grieving process; the neurophysiology of mystical experiences; and the psychology of sects and cults.

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This course examines the ways in which technology, media, religions, and social groups intersect. In addition to exploring the religious qualities of brands and digital media, we study how established religious individuals and groups have adapted their faith and practices to the ever-changing technological landscape. While a few groups have been protectionist and rejected such advancements (calling instead for more traditional or orthodox means of understanding or practicing their faiths), we find that many more have embraced modern technology in varying ways. Some, utilizing web searches, social media, and online platforms, have been able to reach beyond their local congregations to globalize and promote religious ideas and figures. Yet others have used these same tools to wreak havoc on the world by recruiting, promoting, organizing, and executing deadly terrorist attacks. The course aims to comprehend the impact and potential that technology provides to religions across the globe.

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Sexuality is an often overlooked but fundamental aspect of the cultural, economic, political, and social organization of society. This course examines the theoretical and methodological approaches used in the sociological study of sexuality. The analysis of sexualities explores sexual practices and behaviours, meanings and identities, power and social control. Throughout the course, students will examine early sex research and the emergence of sexology at the turn of the 20th century, the goals and impacts of liberation movements of the 1960s, and contemporary influences on patterns of sexual identities and behaviours. Students will analyze research, legal cases, and grassroots initiatives to address sexual violence, sex education curricula, use of technology, and social determinants of sexual health, among other topics, by examining the operation of power and social forces in these outcomes.

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This course is designed to provide students with an exploration of education. We will look at education not only as a system or institution that prepares citizens for the labour force but also look at education as an intensely personal experience that elicits a range of diverse responses from individuals. In this class, we will be looking at different sociological theories that attempt to explain the function of education for society. We will also look at issues of social class, race and gender in schools and to what extent schools reproduce divisions between different groups or help reduce inequalities. We will also look at the culture of schools – Schools provide the backdrop to where much of our personal relationships are formed, we will attempt to try and unpack the culture of schools and how it may lead to the development of our personality.

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This course introduces Social Science students to the human body from an anatomical, physiological and behavioural perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the function of cells and how they communicate with each other allowing us to respond to stimuli and maintain health. Emphasis will be on the role of endocrine and nervous-regulated physiological mechanisms and their impact on behaviour. The influence of genetic inheritance on the expression of various physical and behavioural traits will also be explored. The course will consist of lectures, labs, and other learning activities.

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The Calculus 1 for Social Science course focuses on limits and continuity of functions, the derivative, techniques of differentiation along with their applications to the social sciences. These applications include curve sketching, marginal analysis and optimization problems. Please note that this course cannot be used as a substitute for Mathematics 201-NYA-05.

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This course mainly focuses on integration and its applications, a few techniques of integration, differential equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences and the connection between continuous probability and definite integrals. It covers some applications of these topics to the Social Sciences including Consumers’ and Producers’ surplus, Lorenz curve and Gini index and probabilities of the events in normal distributions. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-203-DW or 201-NYB-05.

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This course includes the study of systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vectors, lines and planes, as well as applications to current human realities, including Markov Chains, Leontief Models and the Simplex Method. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-105-DW or 201-NYC-05.

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This course describes and applies advanced statistical tools, based on probability theory, to decision-making in real-world situations studied in Social Sciences. It also interprets some biases associated with statistical and probability paradoxes as they pertain to the context of current human realities.

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Les enseignant∙es guideront les élèves dans l'examen d'un enjeu contemporain, du point de vue d'au moins trois disciplines différentes des sciences humaines. Les étudiant∙es contextualiseront l’enjeu dans l’espace et le temps, et différencieront les approches théoriques des disciplines utilisées. Les étudiant∙es utiliseront les compétences acquises dans les trois différentes disciplines des sciences humaines à l’étude pour générer des questions de recherche potentielles à partir de l'analyse d'un problème qui sera fourni par leur enseignant∙e.

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This course is designed to introduce the student to the social science of anthropology. There are 4 fields of anthropology which help to explain the behaviour of peoples all over the world. The study of these fields will allow the student to learn about the origins and development of human beings in the context of their physical and cultural environments. Students will explore contemporary issues through an anthropological lens. The course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge to pursue more specific or advanced courses in anthropology at either the CEGEP or university level.

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This course is designed to provide students with an introductory overview of business by exploring the primary business functions and activities performed by companies and small businesses (marketing, accounting, management, leadership, etc.), by identifying the major influences and trends affecting business decisions (internal and external), and by recognizing the different stakeholders (owners/shareholders, managers, employees, customers, society) that are affected by business. Overall, students will not only acquire business vocabulary and relate business principles to their daily lives and workplace but will also develop an essential appreciation of the significant role that business plays in society as a whole.

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This course provides an overview of the major events and achievements of the Classical period and introduces students to the techniques used by scholars in piecing together a picture of the ancient past. Students will learn how the study of material remains through the science of archaeology is combined with the study of written records to provide an overall picture of Greco-Roman civilization, stressing the debt the contemporary world owes to this era. This would include topics such as democracy, philosophy, literature, gender, class, and religion. Students must pass this course before taking an Analysis Classics course.

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Are you interested in travelling the world? How might where you live affect the opportunities you have? How do we (really) address climate change? In this course, we’ll go beyond maps and borders to uncover the stories behind real-world issues like gentrification, climate justice, migration, global inequality, and more. Through projects, discussions, and real-world case studies, we’ll investigate how human decisions shape our environments—and how those environments, in turn, shape us. Whether you're curious about global events or your community's geography, this course is about making sense of the world and our place in it.

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This course will survey central philosophical questions and how influential philosophers have attempted to answer them. Major topics such as the nature of reality, truth, knowledge, justice, personal identity, freedom, responsibility, and meaning will be covered. In a broad sense, this course explores the human condition, and the ways we humans have tried to understand and define ourselves, our world and our possibilities. As this is an introductory course, students will also learn and practice the philosophical fundamentals of sound argumentation. By the end of the course, students will have an understanding of the basic problems of philosophy and their development. They will also have a sense of philosophy’s relevance and importance for the social sciences, the natural sciences, and contemporary issues.

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This course will introduce students to political science as the study of power and governance. Students will learn key political concepts used to explain how decisions are made by and for groups of people. Students will be introduced to the basic institutions of democratic and non-democratic states, to political ideologies, and to governmental and non-governmental actors. Finally, they will reflect critically on a current local and/or global political issue.

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This course introduces students to the major elements of religion. It maps religious diversity by surveying the places and spaces that at least two major religious traditions of the world regard as sacred. It investigates prominent aspects of both personal spirituality and the relationship between religion and society by analyzing selected ritual practices, symbolic representations (in art and decoration), texts, beliefs, and social structures. This course will also introduce students to some major theorists of religion and some methods for analyzing selected religious phenomena.

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This course introduces students to the basic ideas and perspectives of sociological investigation and interpretation. Students will learn how individuals are shaped and social groups are formed through processes of culture, socialization, interpersonal interaction, and organizational life. Students are introduced to the major areas of sociological research that will enable them to interpret events, patterns, and issues from a sociological perspective in the context of a socially, economically, and culturally diverse society.

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Quantitative Analysis (QA) is one of four methodology courses and is taken in either the student’s third or fourth term. The goal of the course is to interpret human realities by using quantitative analysis in the Social Sciences. Students will learn to recognize quantitative analysis, to formulate an operational hypothesis, describe quantitative data collections, to process data using descriptive and inferential measures, to describe the relationships between variables, and apply critical thinking to the interpretation of quantitative analysis. Students will also learn the importance of maintaining ethical standards in data collection and interpretation.

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Qualitative Methods (QL) is one of four methodology courses and is taken either the student’s second or third term of the program. The goal of the course is to develop, apply and carry out scientific research by applying qualitative methodology. Students will learn to apply qualitative methods by learning the fundamentals of scientific research, developing a research project, formulating a research objective, producing a data collection tool, collecting, synthesizing and analyzing the data, and communicating the results obtained. In carrying out a qualitative research project, students also learn and practice ethical standards of Social Science research.

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This course introduces Social Science students to the human body from an anatomical, physiological and behavioural perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the function of cells and how they communicate with each other allowing us to respond to stimuli and maintain health. Emphasis will be on the role of endocrine and nervous-regulated physiological mechanisms and their impact on behaviour. The influence of genetic inheritance on the expression of various physical and behavioural traits will also be explored. The course will consist of lectures, labs, and other learning activities.

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The Calculus 1 for Social Science course focuses on limits and continuity of functions, the derivative, techniques of differentiation along with their applications to the social sciences. These applications include curve sketching, marginal analysis and optimization problems. Please note that this course cannot be used as a substitute for Mathematics 201-NYA-05.

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This course mainly focuses on integration and its applications, a few techniques of integration, differential equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences and the connection between continuous probability and definite integrals. It covers some applications of these topics to the Social Sciences including Consumers’ and Producers’ surplus, Lorenz curve and Gini index and probabilities of the events in normal distributions. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-203-DW or 201-NYB-05.

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This course includes the study of systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vectors, lines and planes, as well as applications to current human realities, including Markov Chains, Leontief Models and the Simplex Method. This course is not a substitute for any of 201-105-DW or 201-NYC-05.

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This course describes and applies advanced statistical tools, based on probability theory, to decision-making in real-world situations studied in Social Sciences. It also interprets some biases associated with statistical and probability paradoxes as they pertain to the context of current human realities.

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Teachers will lead students through an examination of a contemporary issue from the perspective of at least three different social science disciplines. Students will contextualize the issue in place and time, as well as differentiate the theoretical approaches of the disciplines used. Students will make use of acquired competencies from the three different Social Sciences disciplines to help them generate potential research questions emanating from the analysis of an issue that will be provided by their teacher.

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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the analysis of architectures and built environments. Built environments are the product of humans altering the natural environment and encompass everything from built forms and architecture to landscape modification. We will explore the theoretical and methodological approaches that anthropologists use to understand built environments, then examine the built environment as “home”, “ritual”, and “landscape & ecological management” using case studies from around the world. This course will help the student familiarize themselves with the anthropological analysis of topics in social science.

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Anthropology of Parenthood will introduce the student to the analysis of the concept of parenthood. We will use the holistic anthropological approach to describe and analyze types of parenthood from a cross-cultural perspective, looking at both the biological and social make up of parenthood.

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This course explores the role of material culture in how human beings construct, communicate and consume the world around them. We examine the interaction between culture and technology and how they simultaneously transform each other.

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This course introduces the student to the anthropological theory and findings about human evolution. Using a holistic approach, we focus on the interplay of biology and culture in the evolution of the human species. We explore how changes in our ancestors’ biology created the conditions for the emergence of culture and, in turn, how culture has influenced changes in human biology.

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In this course, students recognize how accounting information and financial management can influence decisions for the business and community. It will provide an understanding of issues related to ethics and financial reporting, and demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting concepts. Students will learn to apply fundamental accounting principles and procedures for the recording of financial transactions through journal entries, summarizing the operations of service and merchandising organizations. The course will demonstrate to the student how to prepare, understand, analyze, and interpret financial reports. It will also provide a general understanding of how ethical, reliable, and accurate financial reporting affects society as well as the global economy.

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This analysis course presents fundamental elements of Marketing in a Business context. Topics covered include how products and services are created, how prices are determined, how products are distributed in stores, online and by other means, how products are promoted to consumers, and how consumers make purchasing decisions. The topics are contextualized in today’s economic, political, socio-demographic, technological, and competitive business environments. The course uses cases and situational problems to advance students’ analytical abilities.

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In this analysis course, students study the forces behind globalization and explore the ramifications of conducting business in a global setting. Students analyze how international environments such as economic and political environments, financial and monetary systems, and socio-cultural environments impact business activities. The course presents how companies determine which foreign market to enter and how they decide to enter this market. Market entry strategies such as exporting, franchise, joint venture and acquisitions are compared and discussed. Students will analyze business cases of companies that succeeded or failed in conducting business in another country.

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The course introduces students to the major concepts, theories, and models used to analyze the behaviour of individuals and firms in different markets. The assumptions of each theory presented in the course will be clearly stated, and its weaknesses pointed out. Topics covered in the course include market structures, supply and demand, consumer behaviour, behaviour of the firm, production and costs, and determination of equilibrium price and output in different markets. The course presents a theory that explains the determination of incomes such as wages, rent, interest, and profits. The course enables students to analyze contemporary microeconomic issues and problems. Using the relevant concepts, theories, and models, students will analyze how individuals and companies react to changes in government policy such as subsidies, minimum wages, price controls, carbon taxes, and other policies.

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The course introduces students to theories that explain the determination and evolution of macroeconomic aggregates such as GDP, unemployment rates, inflation rates, and rates of interest. It discusses macroeconomic theories and models, specifies their assumptions, presents their applications, and identifies their limitations and the contrast between them. Relying on historical and current data, the course examines the changes that have taken place in the Canadian economy over the last few decades. Topics discussed in the course include business cycles, sources of economic growth, fiscal and monetary policies. Students will learn how different schools of thought, namely the Classical and Keynesian schools, approach these topics. The course enables students to apply macroeconomic concepts to specific cases and to critically assess economic policies.

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This course examines the intricate relationship between the environment and economic activities. The environment provides essential resources for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and is in turn affected by these economic activities. Students will explore the causes and consequences of air, land, and water pollution. The course familiarizes students with the economic concepts, theories, and models that explain environmental degradation. Students will apply concepts such as externalities, sustainable development, and property rights, to examine the consequences of economic activities on the environment. The course evaluates the private and social costs and benefits of economic activities on the environment. Students will assess the effectiveness of the different approaches that local governments have implemented to abate pollution, as well as evaluate multilateral strategies aimed at combating climate change on the global scale.

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International Trade helps students understand the dynamics of the integrated world economy and provides them with conceptual tools to analyze trade between countries. Students will learn key concepts, theories, and models to analyze international trade and capital flows. The course also explores the impact of trade policies on the pattern and volume of international trade. Students will examine the role of the World Trade Organization and preferential trade agreements on trade and capital flows. Students will undertake a country case study to apply their knowledge of international trade in explaining a country's pattern and volume of trade. By the end of the course, students will have acquired the knowledge, skill, and values that will enable them to analyze international trade and capital flows between nations.

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'This course introduces students to the geographical analysis of situations involving the interplay of technology and environment. The main themes for geographic analysis in this course are technological development, inequality in access to technology, and the environmental impact of technology. The main goal of this course is for students to strengthen their ability to systematically orient technology in the solution of different environmental issues.

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This course critically explores the globalization of the world economy and the dynamics of uneven development. Students will learn how interlocking histories of colonialism and capitalism have shaped the world we live in, as they analyze the spatial distribution of economic activities and resources across the globe. Students will study the changing roles of the state, multinational corporations, and international organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization. Also, an understanding of contemporary debates about globalization, economic development, neo-colonialism, and the future of labour, with a focus on issues of social and environmental justice will be covered in the course.

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In this course, students will learn to apply geographical skills and concepts to the analysis of environmental issues. Case studies will cover topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, the environmental impacts of resource extraction, and environmental justice. An emphasis will be placed on understanding interactions between natural and human-made systems that underlie environmental challenges.

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Defining, let alone, understanding the “natural environment” is no simple task. For example, homo sapiens are members of the kingdom animalia, as are chipmunks, snails and polar bears. To the degree that all multi-cellular animal organisms affect and are affected by the terrestrial environment of which they are a part, be it on a local, regional or global scale, does this mean that all animal-related activity and behaviour is natural and, in a sense, equal in value? Or, should one assume and ascribe a special hierarchically-dominant status to human beings in the natural order of the world? This course sets the backdrop for answering questions such as these by discussing origins. That is to say, class discussions will consistently focus on whence things arise, i.e. the Earth itself, the atmosphere, water and life, here on Earth and, possibly, elsewhere in the solar system.

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The twentieth century was one of the most turbulent in human history, with world wars, and political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. Although historians often examine the twentieth century through the lens of military and political conflict, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment of the twentieth century, up to the present day. It places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, but contextual and explanatory lectures will also be provided each week. Students will identify and analyze specific situations related to cultural and intellectual histories of the twentieth century, using historical concepts, approaches, and a variety of sources.

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Modern society is so deeply affected by science and technology that few can think of life without them. This course examines the origins, various forms, and consequences of how innovation and technology related to the history of science have shaped the modern world, with a concentration on the Western World. Students will develop their analytical skills by learning about and discussing the relationships between the natural environment, society and technology. We will explore the social implications of scientific and technological discovery through several historical topics of common beliefs and realities known about the natural world, such as the role of scientific communities and their make-up and dynamics, differences between the applied and theoretical forms of invention, government interest in these principles, and others. Examples of particular inventions, technologies, medical practices, and scientific principles will form the basis of the course.

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This course is a survey of European colonization and decolonization around the globe from the 1500s to the present. Starting in the Americas, the course follows colonization through Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The course examines the impact of colonization, the nationalist struggles and revolutions accompanying decolonization, and the ongoing problems of the post-colonial world. Students will analyze concepts such as imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, neo-colonialism, nationalism, revolution, racism, enslavement, genocide, ethnicity, and gender. Possible case studies include: Indigenous struggles in the Americas, Congo, Apartheid South Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, China, and Vietnam. Students will understand the forces, events and ongoing systemic structure of colonization. A variety of sources and methodologies are introduced.

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This course explores one of the oldest and most essential social institutions: the family. The family serves as a powerful tool of cultural transmission, and the characteristics associated with family, including gender, marriage, sexuality, and childhood, are social constructs that possess complex and contested histories. This course will explore how the family has been shaped by different theories and ideologies, as well as by social, economic, and political trends. Themes to be covered may include gender, sexuality, the emancipation of women, colonial ideologies, the relationship between economics and the experience of family life, and marriage as a historical construct. These themes will be studied through an examination of debates, methodological approaches, and the analysis of primary and secondary sources. This course will reveal that far from being a self-evident and static unit of society, the family is a profound site of contention and change.

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This course will analyze the history of crime and criminal justice (or injustice) in Canadian society, from its French, English, and First Nations origins to the present day. Topics may include French, English and Aboriginal systems of justice; the early criminal judicial system of New France; its transformation after the British conquest; prisons and penal reform; the question of social (in)justice and its relation to women, juveniles, and ethnic minorities; policing and the RCMP; the role of the state and national security, and any other topics of relevance to the world of crime and justice. These topics will be examined using concepts of gender, race, class, and human rights, while also employing a variety of historical sources and methodologies.

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The History of Culture and Ideas has its origins in antiquity and culminates in the twentieth century as a product of wars, political, social, and cultural revolutions that affected the lives of many. While historians often examine the events of time through the lens of military and political upheaval, these tumultuous events also had a profound relationship to the art and ideas of the time. This course explores the cultural and intellectual ferment through time and places particular emphasis on artistic, literary, and philosophical movements that pushed for change and innovation and challenged the existing order. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and discussing primary sources, while students will examine through secondary sources key historical moments to connect each to specific events such as war, revolution, colonial struggles, political movements and technological change to literature, thought, performance, art – and even sport.

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The 20th century was the most turbulent in human history and this course surveys the wars, revolutions, ethnic conflicts, environmental disasters, and dramatic changes that affected the lives of almost all peoples throughout the world. Students will analyze such themes as nationalism, imperialism, racism, anti-Semitism, communism, and fascism; World War I and the rise of totalitarian regimes; World War II and the Holocaust; anti-colonial struggles; the Cold War and the collapse of communism; and the spread of religious fundamentalism and terrorism

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This course is an introduction to the Theories of Justice. Some of the questions we will consider are: Is justice a virtue only of individuals, society, or both? Or is justice only a property of laws? Can laws be unjust? If so, are we entitled to disobey the laws and under what conditions? What is social justice and is social justice possible? What is coercive justice and what is distributive justice? Is justice purely procedural or does the idea of justice have a content? If so, what is it? What are the competing theories of justice and is a unified theory of justice possible? This philosophy course will study the problem of justice by examining how Plato attempted to provide a unified theory of justice in The Republic and how subsequent philosophers responded to his proposals.

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Our era of rapid technological change raises profound philosophical questions about what we are and where we are heading. For example, does the development of AI show that the human mind is itself a sort of computer? Will technology enable us to transcend basic human realities like death and aging, and would this be desirable? What exactly is technology, and how can we ensure that it is developed in line with what is best for us? This course explores questions like these by philosophically analyzing human nature, intelligence, and well-being in relation to technology. Students will employ concepts, methods and theories from a variety of philosophical perspectives and will exit the course with a deepened understanding of philosophy and a stronger ability to think critically about important issues technology poses for contemporary society

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Students will understand the historical foundations of the Canadian government while analyzing the role and relationships of its major components. They will explain underlying values in Canadian politics, and evaluate the extent to which Canadian judicial institutions and political processes reflect the expectations of citizens.

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A number of courses are offered under Analytical Topics in Psychology. Each course focuses on the concepts, theories and methods associated with a particular area of psychology of interest to both faculty and students. In each course, students are required to examine and analyze cases, situations and themes related to that specific area of interest.

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Discover the fascinating interaction between the brain and our behaviour, and what makes us who we are. We will uncover the profound connections that shape our everyday lives by analyzing the intricate workings of psychological processes - like addiction, emotions, learning, memory - and various neurological disorders that can be explained by biological mechanisms such as genetics, neurotransmitters, and the endocrine system. Join us as we journey into the depths of the human mind!

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This analysis course will explore the science of how we think. Cognitive psychology studies what goes on inside our brains by exploring topics such as perception, thinking, memory, attention, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning. We will analyze the skills typically used in our everyday lives, from recalling anything from our past, how and where to spend our money, planning for the future, and solving unexpected problems.

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This analysis course presents an opportunity for students to think openly and objectively about sex, one of the fundamental drives behind many feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. Without shame or taboo, using science as a lens, students will analyze fundamental aspects of human sexuality — including anatomy and physiology, psychosexual disorders, gender, fantasies, communication in relationships, paraphilias, sexual consent, and more.

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Why do we do what we do and feel what we feel? Although our everyday behaviours affect and are affected by these questions, we barely give them a second thought. This course seeks to analyze the complex biological, situational and psychological processes that drive our behaviours and emotions.

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This course will explore the links among physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan. Students will investigate and analyze how these four areas contribute to the final development of the individual. This course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to analyze how the individual develops from conception until death.

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