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UNI University College CoursesUNI201H1 Contemporary Québec from social, economic and political perspectives. UNI202H1 An exploration of modern Québec culture as expressed in literature and the performing
arts. Through a selection of internationally-known entertainers, we examine form, artistic
innovation, communication of information and knowledge and spectatorship. Novels and plays
provide key elements such as tradition and historical context. UNI218H1 (formerly UNI218Y) 26L UNI220Y1 An introduction to Canadian Studies organized in modules around the major themes - The
Canadian Cultural Experience; Canada in International Perspective; Pluralism and Ethnicity
in Canada; the Regional Structure of Canada; the Social Structure of Canada; and the
Canadian Environment; in addition to a First Nations’ Perspective on Canada. The
approach is interdisciplinary so that each module will draw upon Social Science and
Humanities perspectives within these themes. UNI221H1 An exploration of the encounter between culture and mass communication in Canadian
society. The course includes a consideration of the major institutions affecting culture
such as the CBC, the NFB, and the granting bodies, and largely focuses on particular
instances and case studies in the arts and media. Emphasis is placed on the changing role
of nationalism, and the relationship between political concerns and Canadian culture. UNI235H1 The distinguished film-maker, Harry Rasky, explores the Canadian soul in the twentieth century through the lives of selected Canadian artists. The course is built around eleven documentary films made by Dr. Rasky whose subjects range broadly to include, among others, Stephen Leacock, Robertson Davies, and Yosouf Karsh. UNI255H1 An interdisciplinary examination of sexuality across cultures and periods. How are
sexualities represented? How are they suppressed or celebrated? How and why are they
labelled as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or perverse? Do sexualities change
with ethnicity, class, and gender? UNI260Y1 (formerly UNI110Y) 78L UNI299Y1 Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details. UNI302H1 Particular reference to current development projects and native land claims. The
literature used is drawn from law, anthropology, economics, political science and history. UNI303H1 A comparative examination of Canada and Mexico in terms of their historic and
contemporary relationship to the United States with special emphasis on transnational
characteristics of the Canadian and Mexican working classes and trade movements. (Offered
every three years) UNI304H1 A multidisciplinary examination of the emergence of new approaches to identity and
community that go beyond official bilingualism and multiculturalism. To include
cultural/literary works as well as historical and social scientific analysis illuminating
relations between cultural and racial communities in post 1960’s Canada, with an
emphasis on Toronto. UNI311H1 The social, economic and political forces and institutions which have shaped the
development of Canadian sport. The operation of commercial sport and its impact upon
amateur sport; the role of government; the role of the mass media; the impact of
international games; sport in the public school system. The decision-makers involved in
the major sporting issues of the day. UNI315Y1 An exploration, from an indigenous perspective, of the social, economic, political,
legal and historical issues affecting First Nations peoples. UNI317Y1 A survey of some of the main issues surrounding the politics of aboriginal
self-government in Canada. Proceeding historically, the course examines the legal and
political conditions that have fuelled the call for self-government. (Offered in alternate
years) UNI320Y1 An investigation of major issues confronting Canadians today such as: Towards a
Sustainable Canada; A Political Vision of Canada; Canada in the Mirror of Aboriginal
Writers; The Future of Health Care in Canada; Genetics in Canada’s Past; Genetics in
Canada’s Future; Canadian Culture vs. the Culture of Consumerism; The Status of Women
in Canada - post second wave. Students are encouraged to examine the issues not only from
their disciplinary perspective but from alternative perspectives drawn from other Social
Science and Humanities traditions. UNI330Y1 A thematic study of intellectual and cultural traditions in Canada from the 1790s to
the present, drawing on materials from a variety of disciplines including history,
political science, literature, fine arts, sociology and music. UNI335H1 Study of the National Film Board of Canada as a social and political organization whose
mandate is to “interpret Canada to Canadians and to the other nations of the
world”. Historical development, production, distribution, and the importance of the
Board in Canadian culture. (Offered every three years) UNI355H1 Investigates the development of theoretical frameworks for the interpretation of
sexuality and its diversities. Areas covered may include pre-modern understandings of
sexuality, psychoanalytic theory, historical, medical, political, and post-structuralist
theories. Examines how sexuality is organized and interrelated with other social relations
such as gender, race, and class. UNI360Y1 An in-depth exploration of selected issues introduced in UNI260Y.
Topics may include: negotiation theory; ethnic and group-identity conflict; feminist
perspectives on peace and war; mathematical modelling of arms races and war;
decision-making theory and conflict; environmental change and conflict; and traditional
perspectives on statecraft. UNI393Y1/394H1 An opportunity to pursue at the 300-level an independent course of study not otherwise
available within the Faculty. A written proposal, co-signed by the instructor, must be
submitted on the appropriate proposal form for approval by the Vice-Principal of
University College prior to registration and normally by May 31 of the previous academic
year. UNI420Y1 Students select an appropriate research topic and, in consultation with the Program
Director, make arrangements with a suitable supervisor. Research projects must be approved
by the supervisor preferably by April of the preceding academic year. Students meet
periodically during the year in seminar to participate in peer evaluations of: statement
of research, literature review, methods of analysis, and to share reports of progress in
research. UNI430H1 A study of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as a Canadian legal, political,
social and cultural instrument through a series of distinctive rights claims in a
multidisciplinary context. Seminar presentations may include: freedom of expression;
equality and equity issues; freedom of the press; and the balance between Courts and
Parliament. UNI495Y1/496H1 An opportunity to pursue at the 400-level an independent course of study not otherwise
available within the Faculty. A written proposal, co-signed by the instructor, must be
submitted on the appropriate proposal form for approval by the Vice-Principal of
University College prior to registration and normally by May 31 of the previous academic
year. |
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