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Present:
I.Newbould, R. Summerby-Murray, D. Cameron, B. Copp, J. Keith, C. Riggs, P. Baker, P. Ennals, I. Cohen, B.A. Miller, K. Hamer, C. Hunter, M. McCullough, S. Lochhead, L. Owen, T. Craig, G. Tucker, D. Mossman, R. Aiken, J. Bates, R. Beattie, P. Bryden, B. Campbell, E. Dawe, C. Grant, T. Holownia, J. Houtsma, B. McNally, A. Nurse, N. Ralph, J. Read, B. Robertson, J. Stewart, C. Storm, J. Weiss, C. Wiktorowicz, L. Cameron, N.J. MacPhee, B. Mallory, S. Melanson, S. Peel, A. Deb, C. Hayward.
Regrets: G. DeBenedetti, M. Blagrave, N. Grant, J.-G. Godin, M. Tucker, R. Wehrell.
Observers: K. Craft, M. Elton.
00.2.1 Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as circulated with the deferral of item 10
(Report from Faculty Council) to the next meeting (Moved, P. Baker, seconded
P. Ennals).
00.2.2 Approval of Minutes of Meeting of 31 January 2000
Mved by P. Baker, seconded by P. Ennals, that the minutes of 31 January 2000 be approved as circulated. R. Beattie noted that the figure noting the recent average of the number of teaching days in the academic year (p24) should read "124 days over 10 years". R. Aiken noted that references to the Huntsman Marine Centre (p14) should note the location as "St. Andrew's, NB" not "St. Andrew's, NJ". P. Ennals noted that the number of credits listed under "9 from...." in the Geography listing is missing the further list of Geoscience courses. The motion
00.2.3 Business arising from the Minutes
None
00.2.4 Questions
J. Houtsma asked about the outcome of discussion of the calendar for
the 2000-2001 academic year given that Senate was unable to complete its
discussion at the last meeting due to loss of quorum. P. Ennals responded
that the calendar presented at that meeting was the one being acted upon.
C. Storm asked whether the Advisory Committee on Emeriti Appointments would
be reporting back to Senate following discussion at the last meeting. I.
Newbould replied that a report will be made under Other Business.
00.2.5 Report of the Committee on Committees
P. Ennals reported the recommendations of the Committee on Committees
as follows:
Committee on Graduate Studies
The Committee on Commitees nominated Margaret Beaton for a four year
term 2000-2004. Moved by R. Beattie, seconded B.A Miller, that nominations
cease. The motion
Joint Board-Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees
The Committee on Committees nominated F. Baerlocher for a four year
term 2000-2004. Moved by P. Ennals, seconded P. Baker, that nominations
cease. The motion
F. Baerlocher declared elected.
Committee on Continuing Education
The Committee on Committees nominated R. Hempel for a four year term
2000-2004. Moved by M. McCullough, seconded T. Craig, that nominations
cease. The motion
R. Hempel declared elected.
Committee on Research
The Committee on Committees nominated A. McQueen for a four year term
2000-2004. Moved by T.Craig, seconded S. Peel, that nominations cease.
The motion
A. McQueen declared elected.
00.2.6 Report of the Committee on Academic Matters
The recommendations of the Committee were made as follows:
1. CANADIAN STUDIES
K. Hamer, seconded by S. Peel, moved
that the recommended changes noted below for Canadian Studies be adopted.
a) Canadian Studies 2000 be changed to the following two 3 credit courses:
2001 CANADA AND THE MODERN AGE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN COMMUNITY
This course provides students with an introduction to contemporary
Canada, with a particular focus on politics and economics. It examines
the nature of the Canadian economy, the nature and organization of the
Canadian state, current political issues, and Canada's place in world affairs.
*Students who have previously completed CS 2000 cannot take this course for credit.
2011 AN INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN CULTURE
This course provides an introduction to Canadian culture and identity.
It examines key Canadian symbols and myths and various forms of cultural
expression, including film, the arts, literature, and music in relation
to Canadian national identity.
*Students who have previously completed CS 2000 cannot take this course for credit.
b) Canadian Studies 3300 be changed to the following two 3 credit courses:
3301 CANADIAN WOMEN: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the role and
status of women in contemporary Canada. It focuses on the history of women's
political movements, the changing status of women, the impact of the "second
wave" of Canadian feminism, Native women, and recent immigrants.
*Students who have previously completed CS 3300 cannot take this course for credit.
3311 CANADIAN WOMEN'S CULTURAL EXPRESSION
This course develops a critical, interdisciplinary perspective on women's
cultural expression in contemporary Canada. It examines the role and status
of women in contemporary Canadian culture and representations of women
in the media, as well as contemporary women's literature, music, and plastic
arts.
*Students who have previously completed CS 3300 cannot take this course for credit.
c) Canadian Studies 4650 be changed to the following two 3 credit courses:
4651 REGIONAL PROTEST IN ATLANTIC CANADA
This course explores the dynamics of political protest in Atlantic
Canada as a response to regional economic underdevelopment. It looks specifically
at the origins of Atlantic economic disparity, relations between Ottawa
and the Atlantic region, the ways in which Atlantic Canadians have politically
responded to disparity, and potential futures for the Atlantic economy.
*Students who have previously completed CS 4650 cannot take this course for credit.
4661 SELECTED TOPICS IN MARITIME CULTURE
This course examines the distinctive attributes of Maritime regional
culture. It looks, in particular, at the historical development of Maritime
culture, music, literature, painting and other forms of regional cultural
expression, and the different cultures in Maritime Canada.
*Students who have previously completed CS 4650 cannot take this course for credit.
d) that the Minor and Major in Canadian Studies be changed to the following:
Minor in Canadian Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
B. McNally asked whether these changes will affect the courses listed in the minor in Women's Studies. L. Owen responded that there were various smaller 'housekeeping' changes issues that would be dealt with in the Calendar. On question put, the motion
2. COMMERCE
P. Baker, seconded by N. Ralph, moved that the recommended changes noted below for Commerce be adopted.
a) that the following new course be approved:
3441 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts and practices
in e-commerce. Topics include, Internet security and the transference of
data information, using the Internet for creating management information
systems, organizational issues associated with e-commerce, the World Wide
Web as a strategic business tool, marketing products, services and ideas
through Internet based media, and supplier/customer communications issues.
Prereq.: Third year standing, plus twelve credits in Commerce courses; or permission of the Department.
b) that Commerce 4221 and 4231 be replaced by the following course:
4251 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
This course provides a broad exposure to the promotional mix concentrating
on integrated marketing communications and its key element: advertising,
personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing,
and other forms of communications. Canadian advertising institutions, government
legislation, and industry regulations are considered in relation to social
and economic concepts. Emphasis is placed on understanding the marketing
communications process and its place in an organization's planning process.
Prereq.: Commerce 3211; or permission of the Department.
B.A. MIller asked whether these courses were replacing existing courses or were additions. P. Baker responded that the Integrated course is replacing two courses, but this frees up resources to offer the new course. On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
3. FINE ARTS
K. Hamer, seconded A. Nurse, moved that the recommended changes noted below for Fine Arts be adopted.
a) The Committee recommends that the following new courses be approved:
3141 NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART, PART I
This course examines art and architecture during the first half of
the nineteenth century in the United States and Western Europe (particularly
Belgium, England, France, Germany, and Spain). The course includes art
in a variety of media and will pay particular attention to the inventions
of lithography and photography during this time. Artistic movements such
as Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, and Realism will be considered in this
course along with artists who worked independently from these movements.
Prereq.: Fine Arts 2001 and 2011; or permission of the Department. Cannot be taken by students who have completed Fine Arts 3041.
3241 NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART, PART 2
This course examines art and architecture during the second half of
the nineteenth century in the United States and Western Europe (particularly
Belgium, England, France, German, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain). The
course includes art in a variety of media and will pay particular attention
to innovations in the production of photographs, etchings, and posters
during this time. Artistic movements such as Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism,
and Art Nouveau will be considered in this course along with artists who
worked independently from these movements.
Prereq.: Fine Arts 2001 and 2011; or permission of the Department. Cannot be taken by students who have completed Fine Arts 3041.
b) The Committee recommends that Fine Arts 3041 be deleted.
On question put, the motion
4. HISTORY
K. Hamer, seconded T. Craig, moved that the recommended changes noted below for History be adopted.
a) that the following new course be approved:
3531 AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY
This course will explore theoretical approaches to women's history
through an examination of the role of women in the United States from the
Revolution to the present.
Prereq.: Second year standing and at least six credits in History at the 1000 or 2000 level; or permission of the Department.
b) that History 3531 be added to the list of optional courses available on the Minor in Women's Studies.
c) that History 3460 be re-numbered 3461.
d) that the Major in History be changed to the following:
MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in History is 60 credits earned as follows:
HONOURS in History is 66 credits earned as follows:
42 credits from the first four lines of the Major, plus:
4110 Medieval Civilization
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3141, 3151, 3620; or permission of the Department
4210 Advanced Topics in Tudor/Stuart History
Prereq.: Third year standing and History 3210; or permission of the Department
4250 Britain and Europe in the Twentieth Century
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3211, 3221, 3231, 3241, 3251, Political Science 3400; or permission of the Department
4260 The Liberal Idea in Western History
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3110, 3210, 3211, 3221, 3251, 3360, 3371, 3381,Political Science 3001, 3011; or permission of the Department
4300 The Birth of the Modern Age
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3360, 3390, 3371, 3381; or permission of the Department
4401 Canada and the Pacific Rim
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3441, 3461, 3710, 3731, Geography 3311; or permission of the Department
4420 The Atlantic Provinces
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3411, 3420, 3421, 3431, 3441; or permission of the Department
4440 Advanced Topics in Modern Canada (title change)
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3441, 3461, Canadian Studies 3301, 3311, 3400; or permission of the Department
4450 Canadian Courts and the Constitution
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 3420, 3431, 3441, Political Science 2101, 3111; or permission of the Department
4500 Advanced Seminar in Selected Topics in Modern American History
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 2510, 3510, 3520; or permission of the Department
4551 American Civilization I - Origins of Modern America
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 2510, 3510, 3520; or permission of the Department.
4561 American Civilization II - Modern America
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 2510, 3510, 3520; or permission of the Department.
4601 Advanced Topics in Technology and History
Prereq.: Third year standing and at least six credits from among History 1621, Sociology 2601, Sociology 3601; or permission of the Department.
In discussion, M. McCullough noted that the major did not include Chinese History. P. Bryden responded that this was an inadvertent oversight and would be altered. S. Peel sought a rationale for changing the external policy course from full year to half year. P. Bryden responded that the changed better matched the expertise of the department. On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
P. Baker, seconded K. Hamer, moved that the recommendation of a new major in International Relations as noted below be adopted.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in International Relations is 72 credits earned as follows:
42 required credits earned from the list below and 30 remaining credits
earned from one of the three areas listed below:
Required credits (42 credits)
6 from History 1601, 1611 (or Religious Studies 2401, 2801)
6 from Economics 1000 (or Economics 1001, 1011)
3 from Economics 3921, 3551, 3901
21 from Political Science 1000, 2301, Sociology/Anthropology 1001,1011, 2521, Geography 2221
6 from French 1600 (or as per placement test) or German 1000 or Spanish
1100 or Japanese 1000
Choose courses from ONE of the following areas:
Politics and History (30 credits)
12 from Political Science 3310, 4300, History 2010
18 from History 2711, 2721, 3231, 3241, 3371, 3380, 3381, 3390, 3461,
3710, 4260, 4401, Political Science 3400, 3021, 3731, 4200, 4211, Philosophy
3331, 3341
Economics and Development (30 credits)
6 from Economics 3551, 3901, 3921
6 from Geography 2201, Sociology/Anthropology 2601
18 from Economics 2001, 2011, 3311, Commerce 1001, 2201, 2131, 2301,
3251, 3371, Geography 3321, 4301, Sociology/Anthropology 3811, 3831, 3841
Intercultural Studies (30 credits)
6 from continuing language study in French, German, Spanish or Japanese*
6 from Religious Studies 3001, 3101, 3301, 3311, 3701, 3891
6 from History 3360, 3520
6 from Sociology/Anthropology 3811, 3831, 3841, 3621
6 from French 1801, Spanish 2001, 2011, German 2351, 2701, English 3751,3761,
3921
*With the permission of the Director, 6 credits in French/Japanese/
German/Spanish may be replaced by 6 University transfer credits in
another living language.
T. Craig noted that minor modifications would be required in the Intercultural
Studies courses to reflect recent changes in the post-colonial literature
courses offered by the Department of English. On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
6. MUSIC
K. Hamer, seconded E. Dawe, moved adoption of the
recommended changes in Music noted below.
4951 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC
This course allows students the opportunity to pursue a topic of special
interest not covered in other Department of Music courses, or a topic not
covered in depth by the courses offered.
Prereq.: Completion of the core Music courses in the area of the Special
Topics elective; or permission of the Department.
On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
7. PSYCHOLOGY
P. Ennals, seconded C. Storm, moved that the recommended
changes to the Psychology programme detailed below be adopted.
a) The following new courses:
2111 DRUGS AND BEHAVIOUR
Behavioural pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on behaviour. In this course, students will learn about principles of pharmacology, neural transmission, behavioural assessment of drug effects, theories of addiction, tolerance, and dependence. In addition the effects and actions of specific substances such as alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, opiates, psychomotor stimulants, caffeine, tobacco, hallucinogens, and antipsychotic drugs will be explored.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the department.
2121 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
Basic concepts and theories involved in the psychology
of learning, the analysis of behaviour and behavioural assessment will
be discussed in the context of real life problems. Applications of behaviour
modification and behaviour therapy will be discussed in terms of problems
associated with parenting, development of social skills, education, disabilities,
health and other issues.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2121 Behaviour Modification
and Psychology 2011 Learning and Memory.
2421 ADULTHOOD AND AGING
An overview of social, cognitive, and biological development during early, middle, and late adulthood. Some of the topics covered include career development, menopause, bereavement, late-life changes in memory and sensory processes, and relationships between adults and their parents.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
2501 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
This course systematically reviews psychological theories and research
findings about women's development. Topics will include biological effects
on gender development, gender roles, health and reproduction, personality
and social interaction, work, sexuality, violence in women's lives, and
mental health. The ways that race, ethnicity, class, physical ability,
sexual orientation, and age modify women's experience will also be considered.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
3121 EVOLUTION OF BEHAVIOUR
An introduction to the basic concepts of evolutionary Psychology and sociobiology, including discussions of inclusive fitness theory, parental investment, parent-offspring conflict, biology and ethics, male and female reproductive strategies, and the evolution of cognition, emotion, and cooperative behaviour. A lecture and laboratory course.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001, Psychology 1011, Psychology 2001 and Psychology 2011, plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3121 Evolution of Behaviour and Psychology 2041 Phylogeny and Ontogeny.
3231 EMOTION
This lecture and laboratory course reviews theories and evidence on the nature and variety of emotions and the conscious experiences that accompany them. The evidence for innate patterns of neural and hormonal response underlying proposed "basic" emotions is examined, along with theories of their individual and evolutionary function. Special attention is given to the influence of ordinary language on our conception of emotion and as evidence for and against the various theories proposed.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in
Psychology at the 2000 level plus third-year standing; or permission of
the Department.
3301 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
A lecture and laboratory course examining aspects of interpersonal attraction and interpersonal relationships. Topics covered will include attachment and affiliation, interpersonal attraction, developing and maintaining close relationships, friendship and love, relationship problems, as well as relationship termination.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in
Psychology at the 2000 level plus third year standing; or permission of
the Department.
3501 SELECTED TOPICS
This course will allow topics not covered by the current course offerings
to be occasionally presented. The course content and format will vary depending
on the particular area of Psychology to be covered.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
3801 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
An introduction to selected principles, research findings, and theories
of psychology considered relevant to teaching and learning. Topics will
include such areas as human development and learning including developmental
changes, motivational and learning processes, exceptionalities and other
individual differences, dynamics of social groups, and the evaluation of
teaching/learning.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year
standing; or permission of the Department
3811 DISORDERS OF LEARNING
A lecture and laboratory course which will examine the application of scientific findings in Psychology to our understanding of disorders of learning. It will apply knowledge in the fields of cognitive science (memory, attention, etc.), neuropsychology, and learning theory to the field of learning disabilities/dyslexia.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
b) that the following courses be replaced by the
new courses indicated:
i) Replace Psychology 1001 and 1101 with:
1001 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I
A general introduction to the concepts, problems, and methods of modern
scientific psychology. Topics surveyed include neuroanatomy and other aspects
of the biological bases of psychological processes, learning, motivation,
sensation, perception, memory, and language.
Prereq: None
Note: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 are required
for those taking advanced courses in Psychology. Credit cannot be received
for both Psychology 1001 Introduction to Psychology I and Psychology 1001
Psychological Adaptation.
1011 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II
A general introduction to the concepts, problems, and methods of modern scientific psychology. Topics surveyed include attitudes, stereotyping and other aspects of social psychology, developmental psychology, intelligence, personality, and the psychology of abnormal behaviour.
Prereq: None
Note: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 are required for those taking advanced courses in Psychology. Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 1011 Introduction to Psychology I and Psychology 1101 Psychological Processes.
ii) Replace Psychology 2001 and 2101 with:
2001 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS I
A lecture and laboratory course in which basic design principles involved
in the scientific approach to empirical research and data collection are
considered. The use of descriptive and inferential statistics to evaluate
the results of carefully planned research is also described.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Students will not normally receive credit for both Psychology
2001 and Mathematics 2311.
2011 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS II
This course covers the research process from the development of simple
and complex research designs to statistical analyses of the data collected.
Topics covered include analysis of variance, regression analysis, and nonparametric
approaches. This course will include both lectures and tutorials.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011, Psychology 2001 and at least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Students will not normally receive credit for both Psychology
2011 and Mathematics 2321. Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
2011 Research Design and Analysis II and Psychology 2101 Research Design
and Analysis.
iii) Replace Psychology 2051 with:
2101 BIOPSYCHOLOGY
In this lecture and laboratory course, students will be provided with
a basic foundation in the neural bases of behavior. Topics will include
the role of evolution and genetics in the development of the nervous system,
the structure and function of the nervous system, and the biological bases
of perception, movement, eating, drinking, sleeping and dreaming, sexual
behavior, addiction and reward, and memory.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2101 Biopsychology
and Psychology 2051 Introduction to Brain and Behavior.
iv) Replace Psychology 2011 with:
2201 COGNITIVE PROCESSES
This lecture and laboratory course provides an overview of mental processes
and activities used in perceiving, learning, remembering, thinking, and
understanding. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore
current information processing models and their applications. Some of the
topics surveyed include attention, memory, language, neurocognition and
thinking and reasoning.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2201 Cognitive Processes and Psychology 3021 Cognition
v) Replace Psychology 3081 with:
2301 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
A lecture and laboratory course introducing students
to the field of psychology. Topics covered will include social cognition,
attitudes, and discrimination, interpersonal attraction, social influence,
helping and aggression, and group processes.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and
at least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2301 Social Psychology and Psychology 3081 Social Psychology.
vi) Replace Psychology 2031 with:
2401 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
An overview of social, cognitive, and biological development during
infancy and childhood. Some of the topics covered include the development
of perception, memory, emotions, and family and peer relationships.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
2401 Child Development and Psychology 2031 Introduction to Developmental
Psychology.
vii) Replace Psychology 3031 with:
2411 ADOLESCENCE
An overview of social, cognitive, and biological development during adolescence. Some of the topics covered include puberty, identity, peer groups, and adolescent sexuality.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2411 Adolescence and Psychology 3031 Stages of Psychological Development.
viii) Replace Psychology 3061 with:
2601 PSYCHOLOGY OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR
This course will present an overview of Psychological disorders: their
biological and social origins, classification, symptoms and common treatments.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year
standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 2601 Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour and Psychology 3061 Psychopsychology.
viii) Replace Psychology 3071 with:
2701 PERSONALITY
This course will provide an introduction to personality
as an enduring, organized pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving. The
course will examine key theorists and broader perspectives on personality,
as well as the measurement of personality from those perspectives. Examples
of perspectives may include dispositional, biological, psychoanalytic,
learning, and phenomenological.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least second-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
2701 Personality and Psychology 3071 Personality
x) Replace Psychology 3101 with:
3011 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY
A lecture and laboratory course which describes the
many ways in which Psychologists have applied computer technology to their
research - stimulus presentation, measuring and timing responses, data
analysis, report writing, using the Internet for data collection and collaborative
research are some examples covered.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least
third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
3011 Computer Applications and Psychology 3101 Computer Applications.
xi) Replace Psychology 3111 with:
3021 PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
This course examines the history and principles of psychological testing. It is concerned with the logic of test construction and the problems associated with attempts to quantify and assess human abilities and characteristics.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year
standing; or permission of the Department. Psychology 2001 and 2011
are strongly recommended.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
3021 Psychological Measurement and Individual Differences and Psychology
3111 Psychological Measurement.
xii) Replace Psychology 3051 with:
3101 HUMAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
This lecture and laboratory course examines the structure
and functions of the cerebral cortex. Topics will include cerebral asymmetry
in function, the anatomy and functions of the frontal, parietal, temporal,
and occipital lobes, and the neural substrates of higher functions such
as memory, language, emotion, spatial behaviour, and attention.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at
least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year
standing; or permission of the Department. Psychology 2001 and 2011 are
strongly recommended.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology
3101 Human Neuro- psychology and Psychology 3051 Brain Mechanisms of Complex
Behaviour
xiii) Replace Psychology 3011 with:
3111 CONDITIONING
This lecture and laboratory course examines the role
of associative processes in both human and non-human learning. Topics will
include habituation, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and
observational learning.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the department Psychology 2001 and 2011 are strongly recommended.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3111 Conditioning and Psychology 3011 Conditioning.
xiv) Replace Psychology 3021 with:
3201 MEMORY
This lecture and laboratory course examines contemporary research and theories of human memory. Topics covered will include short-term and long-term memory, forgetting, implicit memory, amnesia, memory and aging, reconstructive processes, mnemonics and imagery.
Prereq.: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department..
xv) Replace Psychology 3121 with:
3211 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION
(Current description to apply.)
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3211 Sensation and Perception and Psychology 3121 Sensation and Perception
xvi) Replace Psychology 3131 with:
3401 LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
This lecture and laboratory course will examine the development of language. The precursors of language in the neonate; phonological, semantic, syntactic and pragmatic development will be covered as well as theories of language acquisition.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3131 Processes of Psychological Development and Psychology 3401 Language Acquisition.
xvii) Replace Psychology 3091 with:
3901 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
A course of lectures and seminars surveying the philosophical roots of scientific psychology, placing the problems and concepts of contemporary psychology in a historical context. The course covers the development of psychology from antiquity to the twentieth century.
Prereq: Psychology 1001 and Psychology 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3901 History and
Psychology 3091 History.
c) that the following courses be dropped:
Psychology 2041, 2081, 4001, 4131, 4091
d) that the pre-requisite for Psychology 3001 be changed to:
Psychology 1001, 1011, 2001 and 2011, plus at least third-year standing;
or permission of the department.
e) that Psychology 3141 be re-numbered 3221 with the pre-requisite as
follows:
Psychology 1001 and 1011 and at least 2 courses in Psychology at the
2000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 3221 (Psycholinguistics)
and Psychology 3141 (Psycholinguistics).
f) that the following changes be made to the 4th year courses listed below:
Change:
Psychology 4011 ADVANCED TOPICS IN LEARNING
to:
Psychology. 4111 ADVANCED TOPICS IN CONDITIONING
Prereq: Psychology 3011; at least one other course in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4111 Advanced Topics in Conditioning and Psychology 4011 Advanced Topics in Learning.
Change:
Psychology 4051 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE
to:
Psychology 4101 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE
Prereq: Psychology 2051; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4101 Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience and Psychology 4051 Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Change:
Psychology 4041 ADVANCED TOPICS IN EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
to:
Psychology 4121 ADVANCED TOPICS IN EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
Prereq: Psychology 3121; at least one other course in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4121 Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Psychology and Psychology 4041 Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Psychology.
Change:
Psychology 4021 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITION
to:
Psychology 4201 ADVANCED TOPICS IN COGNITION
Prereq: Psychology 2201; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000
level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4201 Advanced Topics in Cognition and Psychology 4021 Advanced Topics in Cognition.
Change:
Psychology 4081 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
to:
Psychology 4301 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Prereq: Psychology 2301; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4301 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology and Psychology 4081 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology.
Change:
Psychology 4031 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
to:
Psychology 4401 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Prereq: one from Psychology 2401, 2411, 2421; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4101 Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience and Psychology 4051 Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience.
Change:
Psychology 4550 SELECTED TOPICS
to:
Psychology 4501 SELECTED TOPICS
Prereq: At least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4501 Selected Topics and Psychology 4550 Selected Topics.
Change:
Psychology 4061 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
to:
Psychology 4601 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Prereq: Psychology 2601; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4601 Advanced Topics in Psychopathology and Psychology 4061 Advanced Topics in Psychopathology.
Change:
Psychology 4071 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY
to:
Psychology 4701 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PERSONALITY
Prereq: Psychology 2701; at least 2 courses in Psychology at the 3000 level plus at least third-year standing; or permission of the Department.
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Psychology 4701 Advanced Topics in Personality and Psychology 4071 Advanced Topics in Personality.
Change
Psychology 4950 SPECIAL TOPICS
to:
Psychology 4950/1 SPECIAL RESEARCH TOPICS
g) that the following revised Minor, Major and Honours programmes in
Psychology be approved:
Disciplinary B.A. & B.Sc. Programmes
B.A. & B.Sc. MINOR in Psychology is 24 credits earned as follows:
6 from Psychology 1001, 1011
6 from Psychology 2101, 2201, 2301
12 from Psychology, including 6 from the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation
with the Programme Advisor
B.A. & B.Sc. MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Psychology is 60 credits earned
as follows: under both degrees, 42 credits from Psychology earned as follows:
6 from Psychology 1001, 1011
6 from Psychology 2001, 2011
6 from Psychology 2101, 2201, 2301
15 from Psychology at the 3/4000 level, including 3 from the 4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor
9 from Psychology
plus, for B.Sc., 18 credits from Science:
6 from Physics 1051, and one of 1551, 3511, 3521
6 from Chemistry 1001, 1021
6 from Math 1111, another in Math or Computer Science (except M1011,
M1251, CS1851)
plus, for B.A., 18 credits from complementary courses in, for example,
Biology, English, History, Mathematics & Computer Science, Philosophy,
Sociology/Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Modern Languages, chosen
in consultation with the Programme Advisor. Science requirements (B.Sc.)
or Arts requirement (B.A.), as laid out in the academic calendar.
B.A. & B.Sc. HONOURS is 78 credits earned as follows:
60 credits as in either the B.A. or B.Sc. Major plus:
18 from Psychology which must include 3001, 3901, 4903, 4990, chosen in
consultation with the Programmer Advisor.
In discussion, C. Storm noted that the prerequisite for Psychology 4101 should be listed as 2101 rather than 2051 and that the second note in Psychology 4401 should be deleted. On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
8. RELIGIOUS STUDIES
K. Hamer, seconded C. Grant, moved that the recommended changes to the Religious Studies courses noted below be adopted.
a) that the following new courses be approved:
3301 RELIGIONS OF CHINA
This course will study the religious traditions of China, examining
the basic ideas and concepts underlying Chinese religion and the ways in
which these ideas were implemented. The course will look in detail at both
Confucianism and Daoism, at Chinese folk religion, and at the adaptation
of Buddhism to China. It will conclude with an evaluation of the current
state of religion in China.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401; or permission of the Department.
3311 RELIGIONS OF JAPAN
This course will study the religious traditions of Japan, examining
the underlying ideas and concepts of Shinto, including its relation to
Shamanism, the nature and role of Kami, the role of purity and aesthetics,
and its political functions. The introduction and adaptation of Buddhism
and its relation to Shinto will be discussed, as will the modern day "new
religions" which form such a vital part of contemporary Japanese religious
practice. The influence and roles of Confucianism and Daoism will also
be briefly covered.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401; or permission of the Department.
3651 QUESTS FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS
Examines the various "quests of the historical Jesus" which have been
prominent in Biblical scholarship since the Enlightenment, with particular
attention given to the current debate. The course assesses methods of using
the Gospels as sources for reconstructing the historical figure of Jesus,
and examines how proposed scholarly reconstructions of "the historical
Jesus" function to legitimate various ideological programmes within contemporary
cultural and ethical debates.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2821; or permission of the Department
3801 SECTS, CULTS AND ALTERNATIVE RELIGIONS
This course will examine the rise of some alternative or non-traditional
belief systems in North America in the last century, exploring reasons
for their emergence, characteristics of the beliefs and rituals associated
with the beliefs, and the ways in which these belief systems provide meaning
for their adherents. It will attempt to explore the questions of why people
are attracted to alternative religious movements and how they answer the
significant questions of meaning, purpose and behaviour
Prereq: Religious Studies2801 or 2841; or permission of the Department.
3921 EASTERN RELIGIONS AND CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES
A discussion of the Eastern Traditions' responses to contemporary ethical issues, such as those of abortion, euthanasia, ecology, and bio-medical technologies. The course will look at both classical and contemporary perspectives.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401; or permission of the Department
3931 THE BIBLE AND THE ARTS This course will explore major biblical themes in the art and literature of the western world, looking at ways in which themes such as creation, liberation, salvation, resurrection, and fulfilment have been portrayed and interpreted in literature, the visual arts and music. The focus will be on the widespread influence of the Bible and biblical motifs on Western culture.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801 or 2811 or 2821; or permission of the
Department.
4401 HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM IN LITERATURE
A seminar-style course treating several genres of Hindu and Buddhist literature. The course will begin with a study of classical texts, such as the Hindu epics and the Buddhist canon, and will conclude with a discussion of contemporary literary works.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3001 or 3101; or permission of the Department.
4411 ADVANCED STUDIES IN EASTERN THOUGHT
A seminar-style course on Eastern philosophies, focusing on the traditions
of Hinduism and Buddhism. The course will examine both classical systems
of thought and their modern interpretations.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3001 or 3101; or permission of the Department.
4421 EASTERN RELIGIONS AND THE CHALLENGE OF MODERNITY
A senior-level course studying the contemporary state of Eastern Religions.
The course will discuss the recent histories of the Eastern Religions,
looking at the challenges of science, the impact of colonialism, movements
of political independence, and issues of poverty and social justice. It
will particularly study these traditions' encounter with the West, and
their responses to the cultural exchange that ensues from this encounter.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401 and either 3001 or 3101; or permission
of the Department.
4831 ADVANCED STUDIES IN JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN ORIGINS
Focus upon critical issues in current scholarship, in seminar format.
Topics may Include Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, Second
temple Jewish sects and their literature, Pauline literature, developments
within post-New Testament Christianity, Gnostic literature, and other issues
arising in the literature and history of this crucial period.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801 or 2811, and 2821; and one of 3501, 3651,
3611.
b) that new titles and descriptions be approved for the following courses:
1641 RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON THE BODY AND SEXUALITY
This course examines cross-cultural reflections on the human body and
sexuality. The course will begin by situating these topics within the larger
worldview of each tradition. In addition, it will examine issues of bodily
functions, gender roles, sexual orientation and related topics.
1671 SACRED SPACE AND PILGRIMAGE
This course examines how the phenomena of "sacred space" and "pilgrimage", or "sacred journey", originate and give expression to core beliefs, symbols, and devotion of various world religions. Particular attention is focused upon ancient and contemporaryJerusalem, a hotly contested site of holiness for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 1671 successfully.
3641 CHRISTIANITY AND MODERN STATES
Consideration of how secularization has occurred in various modern states
and of the sphere of influence that remains for religion in these circumstances.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3601 or 3611 or 3621 or third or fourth
year History Major: or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3641 successfully.
This course is cross-listed as History 3631 and may therefore count as
three credits in either discipline.
c) that new titles, numbers, and descriptions be approved for the following
courses:
2401 INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN RELIGIONS
This course introduces the origins, history, philosophy and practice
of the major religions of India, China, and Japan, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2211 successfully.
2801 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN RELIGIONS
This course examines the history, beliefs, practices, and contemporary
socio-cultural significance of what are conventionally called the Western
religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will also briefly
examine Ancient Near Eastern religions (Egyptian and Mesopotamian), Greco-Roman
paganism, as well as Zoroastrianism and Baha'.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2201 successfully.
2811 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE I: HEBREW BIBLE
An introduction - in English translation - to the literature of the
Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. Selected passages are discussed in the
context of Israel's history, religion, and society, set against the backdrop
of the Ancient Near Eastern civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia. We
will seek to understand why these texts and the religion they representhave
been so influential and in what ways they still illuminate and speak to
the human situation today.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2001 successfully.
2821 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE II: NEW TESTAMENT
This course discusses the literature of the New Testament, in English
translation, in light of the historical and cultural conditions from which
it emerged. The New Testament is analyzed both as a witness to Jesus and
to Christian origins, and as a text which has exerted enormous creative
power within human culture and history.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2011 successfully.
3601 CHRISTIANITY
Consideration of central beliefs and forms of the Christian tradition in terms of their origins and relevance for today.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801 or 2831; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2511 successfully.
3611 CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Examines the crucial, defining crises of the ancient Christian communities
in the social, political, and cultural context of Late Antiquity (roughly,
2nd to 6th centuries CE/AD) and the Roman Empire.
Early Christianity is analyzed as a social movement, as a religious movement
with a developing belief system, and as an historical phenomenon embedded
within historical events and processes.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801 or 2811 or 3601 or third or fourth year
History Major; or permission of the Department
Note: cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3601 successfully.
This course is cross-listed as History 3611 and may therefore count as
three credits in either discipline.
3621 CHRISTIANITY IN CHRISTENDOM
Consideration of Christianity at the height of its political power in
the middle ages.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3601 or 3611 or third or fourth year History
Major; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3620 successfully.
This course is cross-listed as History 3621 and may therefore count as
three credits in either discipline.
3631 CHRISTIANITY IN THE REFORMATION ERA
Consideration of the reasons for and impact of the divisions in Christianity
instituted by the Protestant Reformation.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3601 or 3611 or 3621 or third or fourth year
History Major; or permission of the Department.
Note: This course is cross-listed as History 3631 and may therefore
count as three credits in either discipline.
3900 GENDER ISSUES AND WORLD RELIGIONS
An examination of gender issues in the major religions of the world.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401 and 2801; or permission of the Department
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 4280 successfully.
3911 CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES (WESTERN)
Consideration of the nature of ethics will be followed by exploration
of some of the most prominent contemporary ethical issues, such as abortion,
euthanasia, ecology, gay rights, racism, and sexism.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801 or 3601 or Philosophy 2701; or permission
of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3541 successfully.
3941 RELIGION, REVOLUTION AND VIOLENCE
Examines the development and historical manifestations of ideologies of violence and nonviolence within the major world religions, with special attention to how these ideologies continue to play themselves out in contemporary global and national conflicts.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401 and 2801; or permission of the Department
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3231 successfully
3951 ETHICS IN BUSINESS
Consideration of how ethics is and may be involved in business practice for individuals and corporations.
Prereq: Open to third and fourth year students.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3550
successfully.
3961 ETHICS IN BUSINESS CULTURE
Consideration of the impact of business on ethics through the influence
of advertising and the shaping of sensibility through consumer culture
about what makes for fulfilled living.
Prereq: Open to third and fourth year students.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3550
successfully.
4601 RECENT CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
Consideration of influential directions in recent theology with focus
on approaches such as secular theologies, political theologies, liberationist
theologies, feminist theologies, environmental theologies, process theologies,
and post-modern theologies.
Prereq: Religious Studies 3601; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3531 successfully.
4801 MODERN WESTERN CRITIQUES OF RELIGION
Consideration of challenges to religion by prominent modern thinkers
such as Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Feuerbach, Darwin and Nietzsche.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2831; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3521 successfully.
4821 SACRED TEXTS IN WESTERN RELIGIONS
Examines the phenomena of "sacred text" (scripture) and "sacred tradition"
within Judaism (Torah), Christianity (New Testament), and Islam (Quran).
The course addresses questions of the origin of sacred texts and how they
nourish the religious, cultural, and social life of a community. It explores
how diverse Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities different periods
in their histories have made fresh appropriations of the scriptural tradition
through various strategies of interpretation.
Prereq: One of Religious Studies 2811 or 2821, and one of 3501,3601,
or 3701; or permission of the Department
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former
3251 successfully.
d) that new numbers and descriptions be approved for the following courses:
2831 FAITH AND DOUBT
Consideration of western theism in terms of possibilities and forms
of religious knowledge, rationality of belief in God, the challenge of
the problem of evil, and the nature and significance of religion.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 2501 successfully.
3001 HINDUISM
A study of Hinduism, examining its origins, history, philosophy, and
culture. The course will treat ancient, classical, medieval and modern
periods, and conclude with a discussion of the challenges facing contemporary
Hinduism..
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3261 successfully.
3101 BUDDHISM
A study of Buddhism, examining its origins, history, philosophy and
cultures. The course will treat the three major strands of classical Buddhism,
and conclude with an analysis of the growing phenomenon of Western Buddhism.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2401; or permission of the Department.
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3271 successfully.
3501 JUDAISM
Examines the roots and various expressions of Judaism in the ancient
world up to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE and the
rise of Rabbinic Judaism. Jewish life in the medieval world and the Islamic
East, as well as the emergence of Kabbalah, are also discussed. The course
then examines the emergence of various expressions of modern Judaism, including
religious Zionism. The core convictions, sacred texts, institutions, and
practices of Judaism will be analyzed within these historical contexts.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801, or 2811; or permission of the Department
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3241 successfully.
3701 ISLAM
Traces Islam from its origins in the life and activities of Muhammad
through to contemporary world Islam and its diverse responses to the challenges
of "modernity" and the West. The world view, institutions, rituals, and
practices of Islam will be studied within these changing historical &
cultural contexts. Effort will be made throughout to gain insight into
the religious, spiritual impulses which animate Islam and unite devout
Muslims.
Prereq: Religious Studies 2801; or permission of the Department
Note: Cannot be taken by those who have completed the former 3291 successfully.
e) that the following new course description be approved:
.
1651 CONTEMPORARY MYTHS
This course identifies and explores some of the most prominent of the
myths that shape our perspectives on life and set our priorities for living.
The kind of myths that will be considered are: a science myth, a sports
myth, a sex myth, a society myth, a consumer myth, an ecology myth, and
a religion myth.
f) that Religious Studies 2031 be re-numbered 2841 and that Religious
Studies 2601 be re-numbered 3661.
g) that the following Religious Studies courses be dropped:
2221, 3000, 3010, 3031, 3041, 3201, 3211, 3221, 3611, 3670, 3680.
h) that the following new Minor, Major and Honours Programme in Religious Studies
be approved:
MINOR in Religious Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
6 from the Humanities 1600 Series
6 from Religious Studies at the 2000 level
12 from Religious Studies at the 3000/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the
Programme Advisor.
MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Religious Studies is 60 credits earned as follows:
6 from the Humanities 1600 Series
6 at the 2000 level; 2401 and 2801
24 at the 3/4000 level, including 1 of a) 3001, 3101, 3301, or 3311; 1 of b) 3501, 3601, or 3701; and 1 other from either a) or b)
6 at the 4000 level
18 credits from complementary courses in Arts & Letters, Humanities
and Social Sciences, which may include further 2000 level Religious Studies
courses, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.
HONOURS in Religious Studies is 72 credits earned as follows:
60 credits as in the Major, plus:
6 from Religious Studies 4990
6 from Religious Studies at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation
with the Programme Advisor.
On question put, the motion
CARRIED.
9. SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
P. Baker, seconded B. Campbell, moved that the recommended changes to
Sociology/Anthropology courses noted below be adopted.
a) that the following new courses be approved:
3031 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES
This course explores the epistemology of systems of knowledge of Indigenous
Peoples throughout the world. We ask questions such as "How is knowledge
constructed?" What is embodied in the terms "science" and "ethnoscience?"
Does Indigenous Knowledge differ from Scientific Knowledge and are there
possibilities for integration in education, development and research?
Prereq.: Twelve credits in Sociology/Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or
permission of the Department.
3541 ETHNOBOTANY
Ethnobotany is the systematic study of how people of a particular region
use and relate to plants. The scope of the course is global with special
emphasis on the ecosystems of the Atlantic Region. Each year focuses on
a different ecosystem. This is a field course, incorporating field trips
and site visits as a class and for independent study, and providing basic
skills for carrying out ethnobotanical fieldwork - plant identification
and description taxonomics, applications of specific plants for food, technology
and medicine in different cultural traditions, ethnobotanical research
methods and ethical issues. This is a prerequisite for 4541.
Prereq.: Twelve credits in Sociology/Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000 levels; or
permission at the Department.
3821 MARITIME ABORIGINAL CULTURES IN ETHNOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE
This course focuses on the aboriginal cultures of Atlantic Canada offering
an overview of the region and critical appraisal of ethnographic materials
relating to its various peoples.Topics covered include: oral tradition,
language and identity, healing and traditional medicine, spirituality,
relations with Euro-Canadians, political movements, and issues of resource
management.
Prereq.: Twelve credits in Sociology/Anthropology at the 1000 or 2000
levels; or permission of the Department.
b) that the following revised course description be approved:
4541 ADVANCED ETHNOBOTANY
Ethnobotany is the systematic study of how people of a particular region
use and relate to plants. We discuss the development of ethnobotany as
a discipline and its contribution to science within the context of the
relationship between biodiversity and cultural diversity. The scope of
the course is global with special emphasis on the ethnobotany of First
Nations and ethnic groups in Atlantic Canada. Students will become familiar
with current theoretical, methodological and applied issues in Ethnobotany
within the context of Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
Prereq.: Sociology/Anthropology 3541 plus 3 credits from Sociology/Anthropology
3001 or 3011 or 3021 or 3031 plus 3 credits from Sociology/Anthropology
3301 or 3311; or permission of the Department.
c) that the standard list of "theory" course prerequisites for all 4th year Sociology/
Anthropology courses should be amended to include Sociology/Anthropology 3031,
i.e., Sociology/Anthropology 3001 or 3011 or 3021 should now read Sociology/
Anthropology 3001 or 3011 or 3021 or 3031.
d) that Sociology/Anthropology 3031 be included in line 4 of the Major in Sociology/
Anthropology.
e) that Sociology/Anthropology 3821 be included in line 5 of the Major in Sociology/
Anthropology.
f) that Sociology/Anthropology 3031 be included in line 2 of the thesis and course
options for Honours in Sociology/Anthropology.
g) that lines 3 and 4 of the Minor in Sociology now read:
9 from Sociology/Anthropology 3001, 3011, 3111, 3121, 3301, 3431, 3441, 3451, 3521, 3601, 3611, 3631, 3701.
3 from Sociology/Anthropology at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation
with the Programme Advisor
h) that lines 3 and 4 of the Minor in Anthropology now read:
9 from Sociology/Anthropology 2801, 3021, 3031, 3311, 3811, 3821, 3831, 3841, 3851, 4021, 4311
3 from Sociology/Anthropology at the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the
Programme Advisor.
In discussion, R Aiken asked whether there was overlap with the 3rd year botany course in the Biology Department. P. Baker responded that the Sociology/Anthropology courses would emphasise the cultural and social aspects of the study. On question put, the motion
10. CHANGE IN ACADEMIC REGULATION
P. Ennals, seconded P. Baker, moved Regulation 6.3 on page 16 of the current calendar be reworded as follows:
"Students with continuous enrolment at the University may elect to graduate under any one calendar in force during their registration subject to the availability of courses. However, students returning after an interval of a year or more during which time there has been change in the curriculum, will be governed by the calendar in force when they return. Where necessary, an Academic Dean will interpret the past record in terms of the new curriculum."
Discussion of the motion brought support in principle but concerns with the wording. The Chair suggested that Senate consider adopting the motion in principle and ask the movers of the motion to clarify the exact wording for the Calendar. On question put, the motion
00.2.7 Report of the Admissions Committee
P. Baker spoke briefly to this item and withdrew the report for further
study.
00.2.8 Policy on Academic Disruptions
C.Hayward introduced the report, noting that the principles were accepted
by Senate in May 1999 and that there has been wide consultation. Moved
by C. Hayward, seconded B.A. Miller, that the Policy on Academic Disruptions
be adopted. In discussion, J. Read and B. Campbell expressed concern that
the policy appeared to impose a response on instructors and raised the
possibilities of fragmenting teaching in the event of a disruption. It
was suggested that formalising a response in this manner would contribute
to the lengthening of a strike because it provided for a mechanism to continue
teaching. J. Stewart noted that the term "academic diary" used in the Policy
should be replaced with the term "academic calendar" and asked how many
students had sought redress as a result of disruption in 1999. K. Hamer
responded that the Special Appeals Committee would be reporting later in
the meeting that there had been 20 cases, with one appeal outstanding.
In response to a question of whether the mechanism of the Special Appeals
Committee was sufficient given these relatively low numbers, S. Peel noted
that Senate had determined last year that the issue was sufficiently important
to develop a comprehensive policy that applied to all students, that the
committee had worked on this for eight months and that there was always
opportunity for further amendment. B. Mallory reiterated the point that
the Policy provided clarity for both students and instructors. R. Beattie
suggested that the negotiated back-to-work protocol following a strike
would provide many of the elements found in the proposed policy. C. Hunter
sought clarification of the membership of the committee and how many times
versions of the Policy had come to Senate for discussion. C. Hayward responded
that the members of the committee were herself, S. Melanson, B. Mallory,
P. Ennals, B. A. Miller, B. Fleming, R. Stanway, and D. Stewart and that
the draft policy had been circulated to Faculty Council in November 1999.
In response to a question from C. Hunter regarding the level of unanimity
within the committee, P. Ennals noted that some of the issues were controversial
but the present Policy was an effort to find a workable 'middle ground'.
T. Craig asked whether the Policy was really a policy or was intended as
a guideline subject to a back-to-work protocol. S. Peel responded that
students are not present during the negotiation of such protocols and that
the Policy lays out a set of academic expectations rather than dealing
with labour issues. C. Hayward and A. Deb spoke to the role of expectations
providing some leadership for students in what are frequently confusing
circumstances, that involve not just academic disruption but various other
forms of stress. K. Hamer noted that the Special Appeals Committee focused
primarily on disruptions to students' academic performance rather than
other issues. The number of cases thus understates the broader impact on
students. Discussion returned to the extent to which the Policy was a policy
of Senate or was intended as a guideline and whether or not the Policy
as proposed would exceed Senate's current ability to regulate the teaching
practices of instructors. After considerable debate. T. Craig moved a friendly
amendment, acceptable to both the mover and seconder of the motion, that
the word "Policy" be changed to "Guidelines". After further discussion,
the question was called and the amended motion
CARRIED with 4 abstentions.
(A copy of the Policy has been placed in the file copy of the Senate Minutes.)
00.2.9 Report of the Special Appeals Committee
K Hamer reported on the activities of this committee over the past
year, including issues relating to scholarship appeals (report included
in the file copy of the Senate Minutes). B. A. Miller asked whether there
was any analysis of grades going up or down between semesters as a result
of the 1999 MAFA strike. K. Hamer responded that no analysis had of this
but there did not appear to be a consistent pattern. K Hamer moved (seconded
by P. Baker) that the committee be discharged. The motion
CARRIED.
00.2.10 Dates for Senate meeting
R. Summerby-Murray introduced the dates for meetings of Senate in the
2000-2001 academic year, noting that these dates were the product of consultation
with the Registrar and the Secretary of Faculty Council. It was moved by
P. Ennals, seconded by P. Baker, that the dates as circulated be approved.
Senators noted that the dates for the December and April meetings fell
during the exam period. R. Summerby-Murray replied that these dates were
intended to fulfill the by-law requirements and would be at the call of
the Chair and the Agenda Committee. On question called, the motion
CARRIED.
00.2.11 Other business
(i). Report of the Committee on Emeriti Appointments.
P. Ennals reported that the name of G. Hannah should have been included
in the committee's recommendations at the January 2000 meeting as he had
held the rank of full professor since 1990. A ballot was circulated and
G. Hannah was approved by Senate for recommendation to the Board for the
honour of Professor Emeritus.
(ii). J. Houtsma spoke to circulated documents relating to the length
of the academic term, outlined a financial analysis and offered an alternative
academic calendar. Senators expressed concern that the calendar proposed
for 2000-2001 involved a reduction in the number of teaching days. B. Campbell
suggested that an ad hoc committee be established to guide this process
in the future and gave notice of motion of same for the next meeting of
Senate. I. Newbould noted that there were numerous issues here, both academic
and administrative. After further discussion, B. Mallory moved that the
rules be suspended such that an ad hoc committee might be established at
the current meeting. Failing to find a seconder, discussion continued on
the nature of teaching days and the suggestion that the debate be referred
to an ad hoc committee. P. Ennals agreed that the Vice-President (Academic)
would strike such a committee. J Houtsma noted that this committee was
unlikely to deal with the 2000-2001 academic year and introduced a motion
that the academic calendar for 2000-2001 include 123 teaching days and
3 extra days. The Chair ruled the introduction of this motion out of order
as due notice had not been given. J. Houtsma appealed the ruling of the
Chair. The appeal was put to Senate and on question called, the appeal
was sustained, giving J. Houtsma leave to introduce the following motion:
Moved by J. Houtsma, seconded by J. Weiss, that Senate recommend that there
be 124 teaching days scheduled in the 2000-2001 academic calendar. On quorum
being called and found to be wanting, the meeting adjourned at 5:10pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Robert E. Summerby-Murray
Secretary of the Senate