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Academic Calendar 2008 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Interdisciplinary Studies (AC)
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Interdisciplinary Studies (AC)

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Interdisciplinary Studies 1021E - Inquiry, Interpretation, Rhetoric
An interdisciplinary course for students in the humanities and social sciences. Through intellectually challenging projects focused on texts from multiple fields of inquiry, students will reflect critically on the production of knowledge and will gain substantial exercise and mentorship in interpretation, reading, research, writing, and oral expression.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course.
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 2200E - Origins of Ideas
An interdisciplinary course for students in the humanities and social sciences. This course will deal with the origins of ideas (such as democracy, rationality, utilitarianism, ethics, altruism, evolution, civil society) their evolution over time, and their influence on contemporary debates.
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Extra Information: 1.0 course
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 2210F/G - Studies in Community-Based Learning
An interdisciplinary exploration of learning and knowledge in relation to social experience and action. Through theoretical and case studies, the course consists of a critical exploration of the mutual interrelationships between the community and the academy.
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Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements.
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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Interdisciplinary Studies 4410F/G - Responding to the Experiences of Community-Based Learning
Responding to the Experiences of Community-Based Learning This seminar course provides students with an opportunity to synthesize prior community-based learning experiences within a theoretical framework. Students will explore the philosophical, political and social theories/ideas underlying the practice of community-based learning and the interrelationships between the academic and off-campus community. Students will also organize a public forum on the subject of community engagement.
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Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies 2210F/G and completion of a community-based learning module or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 2 hours, seminar, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Academic Calendar 2008 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Interdisciplinary Studies (AC)
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