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UNI University College Courses
UNI201H1
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
A study of the variety of voices in Canadian fiction. Issues such as marginalization and the formulation of the Canadian canon are
discussed. 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. 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. 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. (Offered in alternate years) 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) JUG320H1
The idea of wilderness permeates narratives of Canadian national identity, while policy-makers seek to manage and contain natural
areas. This course compares and contrasts historical and contemporary wilderness narratives in literature, painting and film with
policies in areas such as conservation, urban planning, land claims and tourism. (Offered by University College and the Geography
Department.) 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) 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. Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence Courses JUP250Y1
An introduction to the problems, theories and research strategies central to the interdisciplinary field focussing on the nature and
organization of the human mind and other cognitive systems. Interrelations among the philosophical, psychological, linguistic and
computer science aspects of the field are emphasized. (Offered by University College and the Department of Philosophy) Enrolment in UNI courses listed under Health Studies is restricted to students enrolled in the Health Studies program. UNI200Y
This course will offer students in Health Studies a basic understanding of research design, data collection, data analysis, data
interpretation, and their impact on health policy. UNI300Y
This course will offer students in Health Studies a basic understanding of the formulation and implementation of Urban Health Policy.
Health Administration issues will be examined from a variety of critical perspectives. UNI311H
For course description see listing under University College Canadian Studies Courses. UNI370H
This course develops the students’ understanding of individual behaviour towards physical activity, sport and play. While the focus is
on the individual participant, the course also examines the basic psychological theories underlying behaviour. UNI371H
Opportunities for physical activity are profoundly affected by the social structures of Canadian society and persistent inequalities.
This course enables students to study the effects of class, gender, race, and sexuality upon opportunities, programs and practices and
the means by which social equity might be more effectively pursued. UNI373H
This issue-oriented course will extend students’ understanding of the broad definitions of health and its determinants, and population-based strategies of health promotion in Canada. Topics include: variations in health status as affected by population patterns, class,
gender, ethnicity, employment, and family composition; the major causes of morbidity and mortality; the concept of "community
health", and the opportunities and constraints facing public policy. UNI400Y
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This course aims to provide an understanding of the basic concepts and methods in epidemiology. The emphasis will be on
descriptive methods and study design UNI441H
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Statistical concepts and significance tests; basic epidemiological concepts; basic computer statistics. UNI444H
Nature of inquiry; paradigms of research; quantitative and qualitative methods; participatory methods; need analysis; secondary data. UNI445H
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Cultural dimensions of health and illness and their significance for health professionals; cross-cultural communication; assessment of
clients from culturally diverse backgrounds; delivery of culturally sensitive health care. UNI447H
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Overview of health promotion: social-psychological factors, methods and strategies; role of the health promoter and relationship to
other health and social service workers; models of health and illness; strategies of health promotion; social psychological theories on
health attitudes and behaviour; values and ethics in health promotion. UNI450H
Theoretical basis and application of strategies to promote health; communications theory; principles of community organization and
development; theories and strategies of individual and social change; use of media. UNI451H
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This course provides students with an overview of contemporary topics in health psychology: psychological theory, research and
skills relevant to the promotion and maintenance of optimal health and the prevention and treatment of illness and physical injury.
The first half of the course will cover theoretical frameworks for understanding health behaviour, motivation, and psycho-social
factors that influence health attitudes and behaviour. In the second half, topics germane to clinical health psychology and multi-disciplinary settings will be explored. Emphasis on the role of health psychology and exercise wellness behaviour, and on
professional issues and ethical practices for physical and health education students. UNI471H
This course draws upon communications theory, political economy, semiology and sociology to examine the ways in which meanings about physical activity are produced, distributed, and consumed through the media. Topics include: the social marketing of health, advertising and the "body politic", media advocacy, sports and fitness marketing, and the production of sport as a media event. UNI472H
This course examines the body as a terrain of complex cultural politics. Drawing upon a variety of sources, especially post-modern
theory, cultural anthropology, and philosophy, it will consider the ways in which the "body" has been conceptualized and the ways in
which discourses on bodies have led to important political struggles, particularly in the social construction of health and sickness. UNI473H
The ancient Greeks and Romans were intensely interested in sport, physical education, and the maintenance of physical strength and health. The Renaissance revived this interest and transformed physical pursuits from marginal activities into structured components of the social system. Our contemporary concepts of sport, health, and physical culture were first formulated at that time. The readings (in English translation) will be taken from original ancient and early-modern documents. Peace and Conflict Studies Courses UNI260Y1
A review of the full range of theories explaining the nature and causes of conflict and possibilities for its resolution; provides students
with a set of theoretical tools for effective analysis of interpersonal, civil, and international conflict. UNI360Y1
An in-depth exploration of selected issues introduced in UNI260Y1. 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. JUP460Y1
(formerly UNI460Y1) 52S Sexual Diversity Studies Courses 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? 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. UNI365H1
An overview of the points where sexuality and law intersect, through surveying ways of thinking about how law interprets, regulates
and defines sexuality, and how communities and groups oppressed on the basis of sexuality, fare under the law in Canada and
elsewhere. UNI375H1 Topics vary from year to year depending on instructor. For 2002-2003: Histories of Sexuality and Rebellion; Instructor: Val Marie Johnson, W 6-8.
Prerequisite: UNI255H1 or permission of the
instructor. UNI455H1
An upper level seminar. Topics vary from year to year depending on instructor. For 2002-2003: Comic Responses to the AIDS Epidemic; Instructor: Scott Rayter, R 3-5
Recommended preparation: UNI 255H1, POL 315H1/UNI 355H1 Other University College Courses JUM102H1
A study of the interaction of mathematics with other fields of inquiry: how mathematics influences, and is influenced by, the JUM102H is particularly suited as a Science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students.
JUM103H1
A study of games, puzzles and problems focusing on the deeper principles they illustrate. Concentration is on problems arising out of
number theory and geometry, with emphasis on the process of mathematical reasoning. Technical requirements are kept to a
minimum. A foundation is provided for a continuing lay interest in mathematics. (Offered every three years) JUM103H is particularly suited as a Science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students. JUM105H1 An in-depth study of the life, times and work of several mathematicians who have been particularly influential. Examples may include
Newton, Euler, Gauss, Kowalewski, Hilbert, Hardy, Ramanujan, Gödel, Erdös, Coxeter, Grothendieck. (Offered every three years) JUM105H is particularly suited as a Science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students. JPU200Y1 A general, non-mathematical introduction to many of the most interesting concepts of modern Physics. It focuses on basic changes in
our view of the universe that are needed to accommodate important discoveries of 20th-century Physics, and introduces some of the
striking parallels to ideas of Eastern mysticism. Topics include space-time, relativity, curvature of space, quantum physics, chaos,
quarks and big bang cosmology. (Given by the Department of Physics and University College) JPU200Y is particularly suited as a Science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students.
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