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This course introduces students to the field of cultural anthropology through an examination of cultural practices (religious, political, familial, economic) in various areas of the world. Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212

This course provides a general overview of the fundamentals of climate change while looking into terminology, concepts, and causes of climate change. This introduces the direct and indirect effect of climate change on the whole environment and society, including vulnerable coastal ecosystems and livelihoods. The students will learn about the climate change mitigation and adaptation techniques, strategies, and policies to ensure quality of life, food security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainability through ecofriendly land use management, urban planning and renewable energy uses. The course also introduces the effects of climate change on human and animal health and discusses strategies to adapt to climate impacts and extremes. Three hours lecture per week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Thursday 04:00PM - 06:50PM, Irving Chemistry Ctr, Room 104

This course provides students with an introduction to education in Canada. Students examine: the purpose of schools, the characteristics of classrooms, the role of teachers, the relationship between schools and society, current issues in education, and teaching as a career and profession. A minimum of 25 hours of school-related experience is a requirement of this course. Three lecture hours, plus one full morning or afternoon a week for school visits. 04-09-2024-02-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Robertson Library, Room 208

This course is intended for students with no proficiency in Korean. It provides an introduction to the Korean language, through the study of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. It includes numerous oral drills, frequent written exercises, short oral presentations and simple readings. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

This course introduces philosophical inquiry and explores questions such as: How is the mind connected to the body? What is it to know something? How does scientific knowledge differ from other forms of knowledge? Is there an external world that exists independently of human perception and cognition and if so, do we have access to it? How do we figure out what is morally right or wrong? What is justice? Is there a universal human nature? How do religious beliefs differ from other types of beliefs? What are some of the traditional arguments regarding the existence of God? Lectures: Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Thursday 01:00PM - 03:50PM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212

This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, groups, and social structure. The primary focus will be to develop the student’s understanding of the foundations of sociology and society through an examination of theories and research relating to such diverse topics as crime and deviance, gender, families, and mass media. Major theoretical perspectives will be compared and contrasted throughout the course.

Please note that not all chapters are covered and they don't necessarily follow in sequential order.

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This course introduces many of the main concepts within the field of sociology such as culture, socialization, norms, social roles, values, deviance, and social structure. In addition, this course utilizes the basic concepts and perspectives in sociology to examine critically and to interpret the kinds of interaction experienced in social institutions such as the economy, the polity, the family, education, and religion. Three hours a week. 05-09-2024-05-12-2024 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Duffy Research Ctr, Room 212

This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-04-12-2024 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 05:00PM - 06:15PM, Performing Arts Ctr, Room 110S

This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of consumer and producer behaviour. Of particular concern is the role of the market in the allocation of resources and the distribution of income, and how these outcomes are affected by imperfections in the market system and by government policy. Three hours a week. 04-09-2024-05-12-2024 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced