Note: In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
0015 -
Success in the University Environment
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This course is designed to provide students who are registered in the Brescia University College Preliminary Year with opportunities to learn new abilities and upgrade skills needed to achieve success in the university environment. Successful completion of Interdisciplinary Studies 0015 is required to pass Preliminary Year at Brescia.
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Enrolment in Preliminary Year at Brescia University College.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
1021E -
Inquiry, Interpretation, Rhetoric
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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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Interdisciplinary Studies
1031 -
Exploring Leadership
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An interdisciplinary course providing students with an introduction to the concept and history of leadership. Students will examine the philosophical, psychological and theoretical perspectives on leadership through readings, engagement with representative leaders, and experiential simulations and activities.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
2200E -
Origins of Ideas
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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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Interdisciplinary Studies
2210F/G -
Studies in Community-Based Learning
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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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Completion of first year requirements.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
2240F/G -
Experiential Learning: Power and Reflexivity
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This course will prepare students to be aware of power relations and ethical complexities in experiential learning or practicum settings, and to be reflexive and humble about their own positions, motives and potential influence.
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Social Justice and Peace Studies 2200E, or registration in the one of the following:
Honors Specialization or Major in Childhood and Social Institutions , Minor in Thanatology, Honors Specialization or Major in Media and Public Interest, or permission of the department.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
3310F/G -
Interdisciplinary Qualitative Methods
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Introduction of methodologies where the focus is on the role of the researcher in qualitative research and the need for a reflexive approach in using techniques such as observations, interviews, and unobtrusive tools. Ethical issues and power relations will be discussed.
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3rd or 4th year honors standing; students registered in a Honors Specialization in
Childhood and Social Institutions or Social Justice and Peace Studies will receive priority registration. Non-honors students with a cumulative average of 70% may request special permission to register in this course.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
4410F/G -
Responding to the Experiences of Community-Based Learning
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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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