Victoria College

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Introduction

Several of the courses have a place in the established programs of study indicated below. In addition, the courses are designed to serve the interests of those who, whatever their intended field of specialization, wish to introduce variety into their program, or who have not decided on a discipline, and wish to examine different approaches to humane studies.

VIC One

Victoria College offers first-year Arts and Science students an opportunity for a unique educational experience that draws upon the college’s history and identity. Four streams with differing emphasis are available in this foundation year program, known as Vic One. They are named in honour of four respected Canadian leaders, all Victoria College alumni. The Frye stream, named after former Victoria College professor and renowned literary critic Northrop Frye, focuses on the humanities. The Pearson stream, named after former Canadian prime minister Lester Pearson is concerned with the social sciences. The Augusta Stowe-Gullen stream, named after the first woman to graduate from a Canadian medical school, is of interest to students wishing to pursue studies in the life sciences. The Egerton Ryerson stream, named after the first Principal of the College who was a pioneer in Canadian education, is an opportunity to introduce first year students to issues in education and teaching.

The four streams feature seminars, lectures, small tutorials and informal conversation, and are enriched by guest professors, visiting artists, writers, ambassadors and other public figures.

Each Vic One stream comprises three first-year courses out of the five courses taken by most first year students. Two courses in each stream are seminar courses given by Victoria College. They have a limited enrolment of 25 students in each class. The third course is selected, in the Pearson stream, from the first-year offerings in history or political science; in the Frye stream, it is JEF100Y1: The Western Tradition; in the Stowe-Gullen stream, it is BIO150Y1: Organisms in their Environment, and in the Egerton Ryerson stream, it is PSY100H1, Introductory Psychology.

Vic One enrolment is limited to 150 students. It requires an application that is found on the Vic One web site (www.vicu.utoronto.ca). All first-year students in the Faculty of Arts and Science (St. George campus), regardless of college membership, are eligible for admission to Vic One. Admission decisions are made based on extra-curricular activities, a short original essay and the student’s entering grades.

VIC First: Pathways for First Year

The Vic First experience is created by a Pathway that links together two stimulating first year courses, at least one course or section with limited enrolment, delivered by outstanding lecturers. Vic First also adds extra value in additional out-of-class activities. Each Pathway combines one of the popular large courses offered on the Vic campus with a complimentary smaller enrolment course that will offer students a sense of being in an academic cohort. The Pathways will provide an excellent foundation for a student’s subsequent studies. Priority will be given to Victoria College students at the beginning of registration. Thereafter Vic First will be open to all first-year students in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

The Literary Studies Program

(Specialist, Major and Minor) will be attractive to students who wish to read major works drawn from a variety of languages and cultural contexts. The program combines close attention to literary texts with theoretical reflection on relations between literary and non-literary works (for example, philosophy, art, film, history). Contemporary debates in literary and cultural theory will play a key role.

Students may enroll in one of two streams, Comparative Literature (Specialist and Major) or Interdisciplinary Studies (Specialist and Major). Students may also enroll in the Minor program, or in the joint Specialist with Philosophy.

Students who enrolled in one of the Literary Studies programs prior to July 2007 may, if they wish, follow the requirements in place in 2006. (VIC309H1 and VIC310H1 will be considered equivalent to VIC310Y.)

The Renaissance Studies Program

(Specialist, Major and Minor) studies one of the critical periods in European and world history. The Renaissance witnessed changes in art and literature, in social and political development, and in technology and science that were to transform our concept of the world. This interdisciplinary program is particularly attractive to students of history, politics, literature, fine art, history of science, music and theatre, because it assembles aspects of all these studies to focus on one seminal period in Western civilization.

The Semiotics and Communication Theory Program

( Major and Minor) investigates the science of communication and sign systems, the ways people understand phenomena and organize them mentally, the ways in which they devise means for transmitting that understanding and for sharing it with others. It covers all non-verbal signalling and extends to domains whose communicative dimension is perceived only unconsciously or subliminally. Knowledge, meaning, intention and action are thus fundamental concepts in the semiotic investigation of phenomena.

Concurrent Teacher Education Program

(Joint BA/BSc/BEd) prepares students for a career in teaching as well as encourages students to follow an Arts and Science program of study focussed on the urban environment. Program begins in 2008 with entry in second year. Students in first year should consider the Ryerson Stream of Vic One as preparation. Enrolment is limited to 30 students.

Victoria College Programs

Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP)*

*CTEP will be offered beginning September 2008. Students interested in the program should consider enrolling in the Ryerson Stream of Vic One.

CTEP offers students the opportunity to complete the B.A./B.Sc degree and the B.Ed. The program is offered in partnership with O.I.S.E. Complete description of the program may be found on the OISE web site. Admission into the CTEP is by application at the end of first year when the Arts and Science subject POSTs are selected. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and have completed PSY100H1. Recommended preparation is the Ryerson stream of Vic One.

Requirement of CTEP for BA/B.Sc./B.ED Students

All students admitted to the Victoria College CTEP are required to enroll in the Education and Society minor program. It is also recommended, in addition to the B.Ed. courses and associated requirements, that students select a major or minor in the general area of urban studies.

CTEP students may fulfill the remaining major or minor for the B.A./B.Ed. degree as they wish. CTEP students may not enroll in specialist programs in order to have sufficient space in their program to complete the concurrent B.ED requirements.

Major and Minor Programs in the Urban Environment

Students are recommended to enroll in either a major or minor in any of the Faculty’s programs concerning the urban environment.

Minor Program Education and Society (CTEP)

The minor in Education and Society is open only to students registered in the Concurrent Teacher Education Program who must take the minor.

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 300+ series course)

1. PSY100H1

2. An additional half-year or full year/first year course selected from ANT100Y1, SOC 100Y or GGR124Y1. Vic One Ryerson students may satisfy this requirement with either VIC 150Y or VIC 151Y.

3. VIC260H1 Equity and Diversity in EducationVIC261H1 Child and Adolescent Development in EducationJSV262H1 Communication and Conflict Resolution

4. VIC360H1 CTEP Internship

5. One other course related to Education and Society at the 300 level or higher selected from the offerings in Sociology, Anthropology or Geography (Arts). Courses in other departments, including those in the Department of Theory and Policy Studies at OISE require approval of the CTEP Vic Coordinator.

Literary Studies (Arts program)

Program Coordinator TBA

Enrolment in the Literary Studies program is open to students upon completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required. The program will begin in second year. However, JEF100Y1 or VIC201Y1 are recommended introductory courses for first year students.

All students following a major or specialist program will be required to study a second language, and should consider beginning such course work in their first year.

Specialist program in the Comparative Literature stream:

(13-14 full courses or their equivalent)

1. Complete major in the Comparative Literature stream (see requirements below)

2. Complete a major in a literature other than English

3. Normally VIC490Y1. Please consult the program coordinator for further instruction.

Major program in the Comparative Literature stream:

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

1. VIC201Y1, VIC210Y1, VIC311H1 and one of VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1

2. 1.0 FCE from VIC300H1/Y1, VIC 301H1/Y1, VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1, VIC401H1/Y1, VIC410H1/Y1, VIC411H1/Y1, JNV300H1. In exceptional circumstances, and with the permission of the program coordinator, students may choose another course.

3. 3.0 FCE’s in literature in the original language (not English). 1.0 FCE may be at the 200 level. At least 2.0 FCE’s must be at the 300+ level.

Specialist program in the Interdisciplinary stream:

(12 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.0 400 level course)

1. VIC201Y1, VIC210Y1, VIC311H1 and one of VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1

2. 2.0 FCE’s from VIC300H1/Y1, 301H1/Y1, VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1, VIC401H1/Y1, 410Y1, VIC411H1/Y1, JNV300H1

3. 4.0 FCE’s in another discipline chosen in consultation with the program coordinator.

4. 2.0 FCE’s in a language other than English, at least 1.0 at the 300+ level

5. Normally VIC490Y1. Please consult the program coordinator for further instruction.

Major program in the Interdisciplinary stream:

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

1. VIC201Y1, VIC210Y1, VIC311H1 and one of VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1

2. 1.0 FCE from VIC300H1/Y1, 301H1/Y1, VIC309H1/VIC310H1/310Y1, VIC401H1/Y1, 410Y1, VIC411H1/Y1, JNV300H1

3. 1.0 FCE in a language other than English at the 200+ level

4. 2.0 FCE’s in another discipline chosen in consultation with the program coordinator

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 300+ level course)

Four courses from: VIC201Y1, VIC210Y1, VIC300H1/Y1, 301H1/Y1, VIC309H1/VIC310H1/Y1, VIC311H1, VIC401H1/Y1, VIC410H1/Y1, VIC411H1/Y1, JNV300H1.

Literary Studies and Philosophy (Arts program)

Consult Professor J.W. Patrick, Victoria College, or Professor R. Comay, Department of Philosophy.

Specialist program:

(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400 series course)

1. Major in the Interdisciplinary stream

2. Major in Philosophy

3. Normally VIC490Y1. Please consult the program coordinator for further instruction.

Renaissance Studies (Arts program)

Consult Professor N. Terpstra, Victoria College.

Enrolment in the Renaissance Studies program is open to students upon completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Specialist Program

(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 300+ series courses and one 400-level course):

1. VIC240Y1

2. Six additional full course equivalents from the Major program.

3. One Research Course (a VIC299Y1, 399Y1, or Independent Studies course on a topic in Renaissance studies approved by Program Coordinator)

4. Two full course equivalents in a language (only one may be at the introductory level).

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 300+ series courses)

1. VIC440Y1

2. Equivalent of two full credits from: VIC240Y1, VIC341H1, VIC343Y1, VIC344H1, VIC345H1, 346H1, 347Y1, 348Y1, 349H1/Y1, 449H1/Y1.

3. One full course equivalent in Literature from: ENG220Y1, 243Y, ENG301H1, ENG302Y1, ENG303H1, ENG304Y1, ENG330H1, 332Y1, 333H1, 440Y1, 455H1; FRE 320Y1, 359H1, 419H1, 420H1; ITA249H1, ITA312H1, ITA325H1, ITA332H1, 356Y1, ITA370H1/Y1, ITA409H1, ITA426H1, ITA470H1; PRT351H1; SPA352H1, SPA452H1, SPA454H1.

4. One full course equivalent in History or Economics from: ECO 301Y1; HIS243H1, HIS303Y1, HIS309H1, HIS357Y1, HIS362H1, 403H1, HIS412Y1, HIS438H1, HIS441H1, HIS443H1/Y1.

5. One full course equivalent in Art or Music from: FAH 274H1, 277H1, 306H1, 307H1/Y1, 308H1/Y1, 324H1/Y, 325Y1, FAH326H1/Y1, 332Y1, FAH333H1, FAH335H1, FAH339H1, FAH341H1, FAH342H1, 352Y1, 355H1, 428H1, FAH432H1, FAH438H1, FAH440H1, FAH439H1, 442H1, 450H1 ; MUS208H1.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 300+ series course)

1. Equivalent of two full courses from: VIC240Y1, VIC341H1, VIC343Y1, VIC344H1, VIC345H1, 346H1, 347Y1, 348Y1, 349H1/Y1, VIC440Y1, 449H1/Y1.

2. Two full courses from any of those listed above

Semiotics and Communication Theory (Arts program)

Program Director, Principal D. Cook, Victoria College.

Program Coordinator, Professor M. Danesi, Victoria College.

Note: Enrolment in the Semiotics program is limited to students with a CGPA of 2.8 in at least four full courses or their equivalent. Achievement of this minimum CGPA does not guarantee enrolment in the program.

Major program:

(7 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 300+series courses)

1. One course from: ANT100Y1, LIN100Y1, PHL100Y1, PHL 102Y1, SOC101Y1, RLG 101Y.

2. Three full course equivalents from: VIC220Y1, 223Y1, VIC320Y1, 323Y1.

3. Three full course equivalents from at least two different disciplines from Groups A-E.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 300+series course)

1. One course from: ANT100Y1, LIN100Y1, PHL100Y1, PHL 102Y1, SOC101Y1, RLG 101Y.

2. Two full course equivalents from: VIC220Y1, 223Y1, VIC320Y1 and 323Y1.

3. One full course equivalent from from Groups A-E.

Note: JFV323H1 is a recommended Group E courses.

Group A: Anthropology

ANT204Y1, ANT253H1, 323H1/Y, 328H1, ANT329Y1, ANT334Y1, 351H1, 356H1, 366Y1, ANT425H1, ANT426H1, ANT427H1, ANT450H1, 461H1; JAL 253H1, JAL328H1, JAL355H1, 356H1

Group B: Linguistics

LIN200H1, LIN229H1, LIN231H1, LIN232H1, 315H1, LIN341H1, 372H1, 415H1, 417H1, LIN480H1; JAL 254H1, JAL328H1; JLP 306H1, JLP315H1, JLP374H1

Group C: Philosophy

PHL 200H1, PHL201H1, 220H1, PHL235H1, 236Y1, PHL240H1, PHL243H1, PHL244H1, PHL245H1, 250H1, 255H1, PHL267H1, PHL285H1, 288H1, PHL304H1, 305H1, 306H1, PHL307H1, PHL310H1, PHL311H1, PHL312H1, PHL315H1, PHL316H1, 318H1, PHL320H1, PHL321H1, PHL322H1, PHL325H1, PHL326H1, PHL340H1, PHL342H1, PHL346H1, PHL351H1, PHL385H1; JUP250Y1

Group D: Psychology

PSY210H1, PSY220H1, PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY300H1, 301H1, PSY311H1, PSY312H1, PSY316H1, PSY320H1, PSY323H1, PSY325H1, PSY334H1, PSY362H1, PSY370H1, PSY371H1, PSY372H1; JLP315H1

Group E: Other Related Area Courses

CLA 202H1, CLA203H1, CLA204H1, CLA219H1, CLA305H1; DRM200Y1, DRM230Y1, DRM260H1, DRM262H1, 264H1, 266H1; ENG290Y1, 366Y1; FAH 212H1, 214H1, 287H1, 288H1, 367H1, 378H1, 385H1; VIS201H1, VIS202H1, VIS203H1, VIS204H1, VIS205H1, VIS206H1, VIS207H1, VIS208H1, VIS209H1, VIS212H1, 213H1, VIS307H1, VIS312H1, VIS313H1, 315H1, 316H1; HIS316H1, HIS367H1, HIS374H1, HIS375H1, HIS419H1; HPS201H1, HPS202H1, HPS250H1, 323H1, HPS324H1; INI212Y1, INI214Y1, INI225Y1, 301Y1, 322H1, INI323Y1, INI327Y1, INI329Y1, INI330Y1, INI423H1, INI426H1, INI428H1; JFV323H1; MUS200H1, MUS211H1, MUS303H1; NEW240Y1, 261Y1, 271Y1, NEW302Y1, NEW303H1, 360Y1, 368H1, 371H1, 372H1; POL 213Y; RLG200Y1, RLG210Y1, RLG211Y1, 230Y1, RLG232H1, 233H1, 237Y1, RLG301H1, RLG302H1, RLG304H1, RLG315H1, RLG380H1; SMC210Y1, SMC402H1; SOC365Y1, SOC367H1, SOC381Y1, SOC388H1; UNI221H1, UNI250Y1, UNI255H1, UNI355H1; JUM 200Y1; VIC210Y1, 211Y1, 300Y1, 310Y1, 322H1, VIC343Y1, 345Y1, 410Y1, 411Y1.