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Table of Contents

Academic Calendar 2011-2012 (November 1, 2011)
I. General Information and Admissions
1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
Definitions
Calendar of Events 2011-2012
Provisional Calendar of Events 2012-2013 (subject to change)
3. Admission
3.1. Contact Information
3.2. Admission to the University
3.2.1. Admission Criteria
3.2.2. Students with Disabilities
3.2.3. Early Admission
3.2.4. Refusal of Admission
3.2.5. Special Circumstances
3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
3.3.1. Provincial Requirements
3.3.2. Minimum Grade/Average
3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
3.4.1. University Preparatory Courses
3.4.2. Requirements for Specific Programs
3.4.3. Provincial Guidelines
3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
3.6.1. American School System
3.6.2. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.6.3. International Baccalaureate
3.6.4. Baccalaureate
3.6.5. Other Educational Systems
3.7. English Requirements
3.8. Mature Students
3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing Advanced Placement
3.9.1. International Baccalaureate
3.9.2. Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
3.9.3. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.9.4. Advanced Placement 'AP' Program
3.9.5. New Brunswick Community College
3.10. Transfer Students
3.10.1. Transfer Credits
3.11. Visiting Students
3.12. Exchange Students
3.13. Special Circumstances
3.14. Graduate Studies
4. Fees
4.1. Fees and Expenses
4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
4.1.2. Tuition Fees
4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
4.1.4. Auditing Fees and Tuition for Senior Citizens
4.1.5. Mail Service Fee and Fitness Facility Fee
4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
4.1.7. Other Fees
4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
4.1.9. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
4.1.10. Mountie Money
4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits
4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.5. Residence Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.6. Study Abroad & Exchange Fee
4.2.7. Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.2.8. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.3. Payment of Fees
4.3.1. Payments and Charges
4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
4.3.6. Method of Payment
4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
4.4.1. Late Processing Fees
4.4.2. Services Reinstatement Fee
4.4.3. Interest Charge
4.4.4. Appeals of Academic Standing
4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
4.5.1. Withdrawals Fall and Winter
4.5.2. Withdrawals Correspondence Courses
4.5.3. Withdrawals - Spring Term Courses
4.5.4. Residence and Meal Plan Withdrawals
4.5.5. Payments to Students from their Accounts
4.5.6. Required to Withdraw
5. Financial Assistance
5.1. Scholarships
5.1.1. Eligibility
5.1.2. Entrance Scholarships
5.1.3. The Bell Scholarship
5.1.4. The Confederation Scholarships
5.1.5. Scholarships for Returning Students
5.1.6. Scholarships Index
5.2. Bursaries
5.2.1. Entrance Bursary Program
5.2.2. President's Advisory Committee International Student Entrance Bursary Program
5.2.3. Bursaries Index
5.3. Pre-Theological Bursaries
5.3.1. The Mount Allison Theological Fund
5.3.2. Application Procedure
5.3.3. Pre-Theological Funds Index
5.4. Special Summer Research Scholarships
5.5. The Donald Cameron and Class of 50 Student Loan and Assistance Fund
6. Co-Curricular Life
6.1. The Student Union
6.2. The Argosy Weekly
6.3. CHMA FM
6.4. Garnet and Gold Society
6.5. Windsor Theatre
6.6. Student Entertainment Office
6.7. Residence Council
6.8. The Tantramarsh Club
6.9. Student Employment
6.10. Accommodation
6.10.1. Residences
6.10.2. Residence Application Procedure
6.10.3. Non-University Housing
6.11. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
6.11.1. Intercollegiate Athletics, Varsity Programs
6.11.2. Competitive Club Sports
6.11.3. Intramurals
6.11.4. Campus Recreation
6.11.5. Men's and Women's Intramural Councils
6.12. Religious Life on Campus
6.12.1. Introduction
6.12.2. The Chapel
6.12.3. Worship
6.12.4. The Chaplain
6.12.5. Student Groups
6.12.6. Programs
6.13. Student Life
6.13.1. The Vice-President International and Student Affairs
6.13.2. Academic Concerns
6.13.3. Academic Support
6.13.4. Writing Resource Centre
6.13.5. Math Resource Centre
6.13.6. Residence Academic Mentors
6.13.7. Academic Tutors
6.14. Student Life Resources
6.14.1. Personal Counselling
6.14.2. Sexual Harassment Advisor
6.14.3. Career Services Office
6.14.4. Employment
6.14.5. Health Services
6.14.6. Student Health Insurance
6.14.7. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
6.14.8. Lifestyle Concerns
6.14.9. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
6.14.10. International Students
6.14.11. Governance
6.15. Services for Students With Disabilities
6.15.1. Policy on Students with Disabilities
6.15.2. Wellness Centre
6.15.3. The Meighen Centre
7. General Information
7.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
7.2. The Libraries' Endowment Funds
7.3. The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
7.3.1. Alumni Board of Directors
7.4. Computer Facilities
7.4.1. Software
7.4.2. Campus Network
7.4.3. Residence Networking
7.4.4. Computing Services
7.5. Mount Allison University Bookstore
7.6. Banking Services
7.7. Performing Arts Series
8. Personnel
8.1. Officers of the University
8.2. The Regents of Mount Allison
8.3. The Senate of Mount Allison
8.4. Officers of Administration
8.5. Chancellors Emeriti
8.6. Presidents Emeriti
8.7. Registrars Emeriti
8.8. Professors Emeriti
8.9. Librarians Emeriti
8.10. Academic Staff
8.10.1. Professors
8.10.2. Librarians
8.11. Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research
8.12. Student Life
8.13. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
9. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships; Endowed Chairs; Faculty Awards
9.1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
9.1.1. The Josiah Wood Lectureship
9.1.2. The Bronfman Lecture Series
9.1.3. The Crake Lectureship in Classical Studies
9.1.4. The Wilford B. Jonah Lecture Series
9.1.5. Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics
9.1.6. The Ebbutt Memorial Trust for Religious Studies
9.2. Endowed Chairs
9.2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
9.2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
9.2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
9.2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
9.2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
9.2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
9.2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
9.2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
9.2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
9.2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
9.2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
9.2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
9.3. Faculty Awards
9.3.1. The Herbert and Leota Tucker Award
9.3.2. Imasco Paul Paré Medal and Awards of Excellence
II. Academic Regulations
10. Academic Regulations
10.1. Communication
10.2. Registration
10.2.1. Registration Procedures (Adding Courses)
10.2.2. Registration Deadline
10.2.3. Registration Deadline (Correspondence Courses)
10.2.4. Determining Year Level
10.2.5. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Fall and Winter terms)
10.2.6. Normal Course Loads and Overloads (Spring/Summer term)
10.2.7. Repeating Courses
10.2.8. Auditing Courses
10.3. Changes in Registration and Withdrawal
10.3.1. Deadline for Registration Changes
10.3.2. Changing Programs
10.3.3. Withdrawal Without Penalty
10.3.4. Course Withdrawal After the Deadline
10.3.5. Withdrawal from University
10.4. Transfer Credits
10.4.1. Letter of Permission to Take Courses at another Institution
10.5. Academic Integrity
10.5.1. Academic Dishonesty
10.5.2. Allegations of Academic Dishonesty
10.5.3. Academic Sanctions
10.6. Missed Coursework or Test
10.6.1. Missed Coursework or Tests
10.7. Examination Regulations
10.7.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
10.7.2. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Spring/Summer term)
10.7.3. Viewing Examination Papers
10.7.4. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations
10.7.5. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
10.7.6. Special Examinations
10.8. Evaluations of Student Performance
10.8.1. Grading Policies for Courses
10.8.2. Reporting of Grades
10.8.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
10.8.4. Prerequisite Grade Requirements
10.8.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
10.8.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
10.8.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
10.8.8. Grade Changes
10.8.9. Re-evaluation of a Grade
10.8.10. Aegrotat Standing
10.8.11. Assessment of Academic Standing
10.8.12. Good Standing
10.8.13. Unsatisfactory Standing
10.8.14. Academic Performance Indicators
10.8.15. Academic Probation
10.8.16. Academic Suspension
10.8.17. Academic Dismissal
10.8.18. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
10.8.19. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
10.8.20. Deans' List
10.9. Degree Requirements
10.9.1. Academic Standing and Credits Required for a Degree
10.9.2. Academic Residency Requirements
10.9.3. Transfer Credits at the 3/4000 Level
10.9.4. Degree with Distinction Requirements
10.9.5. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
10.9.6. Submitting a Thesis
10.9.7. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
10.9.8. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
10.9.9. Honours Certificate
10.10. Graduation and Convocation
10.10.1. Application for Graduation
10.10.2. Completed Degree Requirements - May
10.10.3. Completed Degree Requirements - October
10.10.4. Academic Costumes
10.10.5. Authorized Hoods
10.10.6. Honorary Degrees
10.10.7. University Prizes Awarded at Convocation
10.11. Transcripts
10.11.1. Privacy of Transcripts
10.11.2. Transcript Requests
10.12. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
10.13. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information
10.13.1. Statistics Canada
10.13.2. Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC)
III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
11. Academic Programs
11.1. General Regulations
11.1.1. Graduating under one calendar
11.1.2. B.A. and B.Sc. Degree Requirements
11.1.3. Declaration of Major, Minor, Honours
11.2. Bachelor of Arts
11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.2.5. Additional Minor
11.2.6. Double Major
11.2.7. Honours Degree
11.2.8. General Degree with Three Minors
11.2.9. The Major as Required for the B.A.
11.2.10. Disciplinary Major
11.2.11. Interdisciplinary Major
11.2.12. Specially Approved Major
11.2.13. Majors Available for the B.A.
11.2.14. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
11.2.15. Disciplinary Minor
11.2.16. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.2.17. Specially Approved Minor
11.2.18. Minors Available for the B.A.
11.2.19. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.2.20. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
11.3. Bachelor of Science
11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
11.3.3. Science Core
11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.3.7. Additional Minor
11.3.8. Double Major
11.3.9. Honours Degree
11.3.10. General Degree with Three Minors
11.3.11. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
11.3.12. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.13. Disciplinary Major
11.3.14. Interdisciplinary Major
11.3.15. Specially Approved Major
11.3.16. Majors available for the B.Sc.
11.3.17. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.18. Disciplinary Minor
11.3.19. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.3.20. Specially Approved Minor
11.3.21. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
11.3.22. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.3.23. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
11.4. Master of Science
11.4.1. Committee on Graduate Studies
11.4.2. Minimum Admission Requirements
11.4.3. Time Required
11.4.4. Course and Thesis Requirements
11.4.5. Standards of Achievement
11.4.6. Supervisory Committee
11.4.7. Special Departmental Regulations
11.4.8. Application Procedure
11.4.9. Master of Science Course Listing
11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.1. Primary Objective
11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.8. Elective Credits
11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
11.5.12. Major from Other Disciplines
11.5.13. Transferring to Commerce
11.5.14. Certified Management Accounting Stream
11.6. Bachelor of Music
11.6.1. Financial Assistance
11.6.2. Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.3. Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.4. Music Ensembles
11.6.5. Recitals
11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
11.7.1. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.2. Additional Admission Requirements
11.7.3. Advanced Status
11.7.4. Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.5. Entrance Scholarship
11.8. Certificate of Bilingualism
11.8.1. Information and Regulations
11.8.2. Standards
11.9. Certificat De Bilinguisme
11.9.1. Renseignements
11.9.2. Niveaux Requis
11.10. Pre-Professional Requirements
11.11. International Programs
11.11.1. Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
11.11.2. MASSIE PROGRAM
11.11.3. Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning
12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
American Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Anthropology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
Art History
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ART HISTORY COURSES
OTHER ART HISTORY COURSES
Aviation
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Biochemistry
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOCHEMISTRY COURSES
Biology
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOLOGY COURSES
Canadian Public Policy
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Canadian Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
CANADIAN STUDIES COURSES
Chemistry
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
CHEMISTRY COURSES
Classics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
CLASSICAL STUDIES COURSES
GREEK COURSES
LATIN COURSES
Cognitive Science
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
COMMERCE COURSES
Computer Science
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
Drama Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
DRAMA COURSES
Economics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
ECONOMICS COURSES
English Literatures
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ENGLISH COURSES
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
THE B.F.A. PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
STUDIO COURSES
Art History Courses
French Studies
Geography
Geography and Environment
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSES
German Studies
Greek
Hispanic Studies
History
BASIC COURSES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
HISTORY COURSES
International Economics and Business
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
International Relations
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSES
Japanese Studies
Latin
Linguistics
Mathematics
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Modern Languages and Literatures
PLACEMENT
FRENCH STUDIES
GERMAN STUDIES
HISPANIC STUDIES
JAPANESE STUDIES
LINGUISTICS
MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Music
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
MUSIC COURSES
RECITAL AND CONCERTS
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Philosophy
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
BASIC COURSES
Physics
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
PHYSICS COURSES
Political Science
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
Psychology
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Religious Studies
RELIGIOUS STUDIES ELECTIVES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES
Science
SCIENCE COURSE
Sociology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
Sociology / Anthropology
Interdisciplinary Program
Spanish Studies
Women's and Gender Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES COURSES
Index

Sociology

Sociology involves the study of people as they interact with one another in varied social-structural, cultural and historical contexts. Sociology provides information on the social world, introduces students to different perspectives on social life, and offers training in specific research skills. It expands our horizons, challenges us to think critically about the world around us, and prepares us to participate in that world First and second year sociology courses provide an overview of the discipline and an introduction to sociological analysis. Third year courses emphasize theoretical approaches, analytical methods, and their application to major substantive areas of sociological interest. Fourth year courses allow students to work with greater interdependence and in more depth on a range of sociological topics.

Disciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in Sociology is 24 credits earned as follows:

3from SOCI 1001
6from Sociology at the 2000 level
3from SOCI 3001,3011
3from SOCI 3301,3311
9from Sociology at the 3/4000 level

MAJOR in Sociology is 60 credits earned as follows:

3from SOCI 1001
6from Sociology at the 2000 level
12from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311
6from Sociology at the 3000 level
6from Sociology at the 4000 level
9from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level
18from complementary courses in Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts and Letters, Psychology, or MATH 2311, 2321, 3311, 3321 chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

HONOURS in Sociology (Thesis Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:

33credits as in the first five lines of the Major, plus:
27from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level
6from SOCI 4990

HONOURS in Sociology (Course Option) is 66 credits earned as follows:

33credits as in the first five lines of the Major, plus:
33from Sociology at the 2/3/4000 level, inlcuding at least 6 at the 4000 level

SOCIOLOGY COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

SOCI 1001 (3.00)
Introduction to Sociology
The course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of sociology. These concepts include social structure, culture, socialization, deviance, social control, social organization, structured social inequality, and social change. Extensive use is made of examples from the Canadian context. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 1991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. (Format: Variable) [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 2201 (3.00)
Primary and Secondary Socialization
Prereq: SOCI 1001; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 3201
This course centres on the relationship between the individual and society. This fundamental sociological theme is considered, mainly using the symbolic interactionist perspective on socialization as a life-long process of learning, with continual implications for identity. The differences between primary and secondary socialization will be a theme recurring throughout the course. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 2211 (3.00)
Gender Relations
Prereq: SOCI 1001; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 3211
An introduction to the study of gender through an examination of the nature of gender relations. Major theories of the origin and consequences of gender inequality will also be considered. Issues such as reproduction, work, law, violence, and racism are addressed, using cross-cultural examples. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 2221 (3.00)
Sociology of Youth
Prereq: SOCI 1001 ; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 3991 SOCIOLOGY OF YOUTH
This course explores youth in relation to contexts of social structure (culture, family and peer groups), within institutions, and from local as well as global perspectives. This course looks critically at the social construction of youth in schools, families, the media, and other social institutions. It examines how socio-political factors affect youth, the agency of youth as citizens and decision-makers, and the importance of social positions such as race, sexuality, gender, nationality, and socioeconomic status. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours).

SOCI 2231 (3.00)
Sociology of Sex and Sexuality
Prereq: SOCI 1001; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 2991: SOCIOLOGY OF SEX AND SEXUALITY
This course examines sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors from a sociological perspective, exploring how the biology of sex is sociologically constructed. It examines and explores theoretical and conceptual issues and empirical research and directs students to think about sexuality analytically and critically and to develop a sociological understanding of diverse issues. Topics include: sexual identity and its construction and regulation; sexuality and the Enlightenment; science and sex; ethics and social institutions; and the relationship between sexuality and the socio-political process. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)[Note 1: This course is normally offered only through Correspondence.]

SOCI 2531 (3.00)
Education and Society
Prereq: SOCI 1001; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 4531
This course explores the sociology of education in Canada. Topics covered include educational credentialism; education and social mobility; access to post-secondary education; the increasing significance of professionalism; educational institutions; and educational subcultures. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 2991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 3 credits in the Social Sciences other than Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. (Format: Variable) [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 3001 (3.00)
Theoretical Foundations of Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
A critical review of the perspectives developed in the first and second generations of sociology in Europe, with special emphasis on the ideas of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3011 (3.00)
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course provides an overview of concepts, theoretical issues, and debates in recent sociological theory. It examines the nature of functionalism and conflict theory, the rise of micro-sociological analysis, the challenges of feminism, the debate over post-modernism, and other contemporary theoretical developments. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3111 (3.00)
Inequality in Canadian Society
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
An analysis of social inequality in Canada, past and present. Such topics as the development of the Canadian class structure, income distribution, social mobility, educational opportunity, life chance differentials, gender inequality, ethnic inequality and class consciousness will be discussed. (Format: Lecture/Student Presentations 3 Hour)

SOCI 3121 (3.00)
Language and Ethnicity in Canada
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
An analysis of the official linguistic duality and ethnic plurality of Canadian society. Focus will fall on the nature of these two fundamental features of the society, and on their cause and consequence. Consideration will also be given to regional variations within Canada as well as to comparisons with other societies. Particular attention will be paid to understanding the social-psychological, structural, and cultural consequences of linguistic and ethnic diversity within Canadian society. (Format: Lecture/Student Presentations 3 Hours)

SOCI 3221 (3.00)
Work and Society
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
In this course, the nature and meaning of work in relation to changes in the position of the professions, unions, government, women and minority groups, in industrial and post-industrial societies will be examined. The course will also include consideration of topics such as the relations between work and the family, work and gender, and work and politics. While focusing on work in Canada, this examination will be located in broader international trends and processes. (Format: Lecture/Group Work/Student Presentations 3 Hours)

SOCI 3231 (3.00)
Sociology of the Family
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 2991 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
This course examines major elements in the complex relationship between families and society. Rather than assuming a universal model of the family, this course treats families as diverse social entities that are supported or constrained by economic factors, gender ideologies, racial inequality, sexual norms, and socio-political changes. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours).

SOCI 3301 (3.00)
Sociological Research Methods
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This is a course in sociological research methodology, including a consideration of questions of social epistemology and research design. Students will gain practical experience in doing social research through the conducting of surveys, participant observation, content analysis, case studies, and other techniques. (Format: Lecture/Group Projects/Laboratory 3 Hours)

SOCI 3311 (3.00)
Qualitative Sociological Research Method
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course examines the ways in which qualitative data are collected, analyzed, and used in the social sciences. Beginning with understanding the theory and theoretical debates of qualitative research, the course explores questions of definition, use, evidence, standards of rigour, and notions of what constitutes 'good' scientific evidence. The course covers a variety of theoretical orientations and explores how and when they are best applied. (Format: Integrated Lecture and Laboratory 3 Hours).

SOCI 3331 (3.00)
Field Course in Sociology
This course is designed to provide students with an intensive field experience, during which they pursue research on a topic to be chosen by the Instructor. As such, the course is not designed to be offered during the Fall and Winter terms , but may be available to students in the Spring/Summer term. Completion of SOCI 3301 (Sociological Research Methods) is recommended before registering for this course. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.]

SOCI 3431 (3.00)
Critical Media Analysis
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
An advanced research course on the media-based control of information and dissemination of ideologies in modern society. The course will examine issues of ownership and control of the media and the social construction of news. Students will examine in detail current theoretical debates in cultural studies and media analysis. (Format: Lecture/Case Studies/Group Projects 3 Hours)

SOCI 3451 (3.00)
Dynamics of Popular Culture
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
An investigation of the process and forms of contemporary popular culture. Students will be introduced to the major theoretical debates in the field of popular culture. In addition, the course will examine the development of popular cultural expression. (Format: Lecture/Group Projects 3 Hours)

SOCI 3501 (3.00)
Political Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course examines the relationship between society and politics, the interactions between individuals and governments. Processes of nationalism, trans-nationalism and civil society are investigated from a social constructionist perspective and with an awareness of agency and structure. The major dimensions to be explored include: power, state and nationhood; globalization and civil society; and political discourse, rhetoric and rituals. The course will draw on a variety of theoretical perspectives and use Canadian and international examples. (Format: Lecture/Group Work/Student Presentations 3 Hours)

SOCI 3511 (3.00)
Sociology of Health & Illness
Prereq: SOCI 1001, and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course explores health, illness, and health care from a sociological perspective. The course focuses on the social determinants of health, demonstrates how social structures influence the occurrence of illness, examines why some social groups suffer more sickness and disease than others, deconstructs the social construction of medical practices and medicalization, and shows how health practices are socially constructed.(Format: Lecture 3 Hours).

SOCI 3521 (3.00)
Communities
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
A review of the sociological literature on rural, small-town, and urban social organization with special emphasis on the notion of "community" in Canadian society. (Format: Lecture/Student Presentations 3 Hours)

SOCI 3631 (3.00)
Sociology of Cyberspace
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
A course in the sociology of cyberspace, considering the social-structural, cultural, and interactional dimensions of cyberspace and the information society. Cyberspace will be treated in the broader context of the role of information in society, and the theories of the relationship between communication technologies and social structures. The usefulness of the term cyberspace as well as its commercial hype and pop cultural status will be examined. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)

SOCI 3701 (3.00)
Social Policy Analysis
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 3991: Social Policy
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply sociological theories and perspectives to the development and analysis of social policies and programs. Social policy is the arena in which citizens, professionals, non-governmental organizations, social movements, and government address the social inequities underlying the lived realities of individuals. The course leads to an understanding of how sociology can be applied in researching, developing, analyzing, and implementing 'real world' social policies and programs. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)[Note 1: This course is normally offered only through Correspondence.]

SOCI 3991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 1001 and 6 credits from 2000 level Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. (Format: Variable) [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 4001 (3.00)
Developments in Sociological Theory
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: Any version of SOCI 4001 previously offered with a different title
An advanced discussion of sociological theory based on major works of selected sociologists. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4011 (3.00)
Sociology of Knowledge
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 3441
This course focuses on the relationship between ideas and their social and cultural contexts. It critically examines various forms of knowledge, including common sense, scientific knowledge, and feminist epistemology. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4031 (3.00)
Feminist Perspectives
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301; or permission of the Department
This advanced seminar course examines the nature of feminist methodological approaches and theoretical analyses. Students will explore feminist contributions on a variety of issues. (Format: Lecture/Group Projects 3 Hours)

SOCI 4101 (3.00)
Class, Status and Party
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301, and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department
An advanced discussion of the economic, social and political dimensions of structured social inequality. Canadian content will be used where appropriate. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4111 (3.00)
Representations of Social Problems
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
This course explores contemporary social problems through the lenses of social institutions, inequality, socioeconomic status, racialization, political and economic structures, and social policy. Relying on representations depicted in television, film, music, and literature, this course analyzes causes of major problems including drug use, crime, poverty, family, youth, education, discrimination, and urban problems. (Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4301 (3.00)
Seminar in Research Design and Methods
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301
An advanced exploration of sociological research methods. This course will further develop students' understanding of and ability to use more advanced social research methods, learn of new developments in the field, and explore issues in social research. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4311 (3.00)
Community-Based Participatory Research Methods
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: SOCI 4991 COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH METHODS
This course examines the emerging field of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and its applications through arts-based research initiatives. This course focuses on CBPR literature that highlights the benefits of active collaborations between communities and researchers and recognizes and values the contributions of community collaborators. (Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4511 (3.00)
Social Movements
Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department
Exclusion: any version of SOCI 4511 previously offered with a different title
This course examines movements that seek change in the social and political structure of society. It surveys the major principles and perspectives used by sociologists to explain social movements and revolutions. It examines the origins, strategies, recruitment, consequences, decline, and renewal of various social movements and revolutions. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4521 (3.00)
Mobilities and Migrations
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301
Exclusion: SOCI 4951 Mobilities and Migrations
This course explores the movement of peoples within nations and across the globe. It examines political and economic forces through immigration and emigration, transnationalism, diasporic communities and refugees. It also considers some of the consequences of these mobilities in terms of hybridity, cosmopolitanism, and feelings of attachment, as discussed in postcolonial theories, and considers whether actual, imaginative, and virtual mobilities challenge the notion of 'society.' (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4901 (3.00)
Issues in Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department
A study of specific issues in Sociology. (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)

SOCI 4950 (6.00)
Independent Study in Sociology
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. (Format: Independent Study) [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 4951 (3.00)
Independent Study in Sociology
This course permits senior students, under the direction of faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. (Format: Independent Study) [Note 1: Permission of the Department/Program Advisor. Students must obtain consent of an instructor who is willing to be a supervisor and must register for the course prior to the last day for change of registration in the term during which the course is being taken. Note 2: A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCI 4990 (6.00)
Honours Thesis
(Format: Thesis) [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.]

SOCI 4991 (3.00)
Special Topic in Sociology
Prereq: SOCI 3001, 3301 and 3 additional 3000 level credits in Sociology; or permission of the Department
This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. (Format: Variable) [Note 1: Prerequisite set by Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. Note 3: Students may register for SOCI 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.]

SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY

Note:  Interdisciplinary Major and Honours in Sociology/Anthropology are also available. See Sociology/Anthropology.

 

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