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Trinity College offers Trinity One, a set of first-year courses, an independent studies program, and three inter-disciplinary programs: Ethics, Society, and Law; Immunology; International Relations. The Major Program in Ethics, Society, and Law assembles courses offered by a variety of Departments and Colleges, including History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, and Woodsworth College. The Specialist and Major Programs in Immunology are assembled from offerings by the Departments of Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. The International Relations Program encompasses courses offered by the Departments of History, Political Science, and Economics.

Trinity One

Trinity One provides first-year students with the opportunity to explore together significant issues and ideas pertaining to the conduct of human life and world affairs. There are two streams in Trinity One, each linked to a prominent aspect of the College’s intellectual identity. One of the streams focuses on international relations, the other on ethics. Each stream includes two seminar courses limited to 25 students. These courses foster small-group discussion and emphasize the development of critical-thinking, oral-presentation, writing and research skills. Co-curricular events, drawing upon the resources of the Munk Centre for International Studies at Trinity College and the University of Toronto’s Centre for Ethics (located at Trinity), enable students in both streams of Trinity One to hear guest speakers and to engage in informal conversation with one another and with their professors.

Trinity College Programs

Enrolment is limited to students with an average grade of B in three FCEs selected from 100-level courses that that count under the Faculty's Breadth Requirement as Thought, Belief and Behaviour courses or as Society and Its Institutions courses. The mark threshold given here is an estimate of what will be required in the coming POSt admission cycle. Achieving the threshold mark does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year.

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

The following requirements apply to students who enrol in the program after September 23, 2007. The requirements in the 2006-07 Calendar apply to students who enrolled in the program prior to 2007-08.

1. PHL271H1 (recommended to be taken in the first year of registration in the program)
2. POL200Y1/PHL265H1/PHL275H1 (to be taken in any year of registration in the program)
3. TRN303H1 (to be taken in the second year of registration in the program)
4. TRN412H1 (to be taken in the final year of registration in the program)
5. If POL200Y1 is taken in satisfaction of requirement 2 above, then 4.5 full courses or the equivalent must be taken from Groups A-D, including at least one from each of Groups A-C and at least two at the 300+ level. If PHL265H1/PHL275H1 is taken in satisfaction of requirement 2 above, then five full courses or the equivalent must be taken from Groups A-D, including at least one from each of Groups A-C and at least two at the 300+ level.

Group A (Ethics)
PHL273H1, PHL275H1, PHL281H1, PHL295H1, PHL341H1, PHL373H1, PHL375H1, PHL378H1, PHL380H1, PHL381H1, PHL382H1, PHL383H1, PHL384H1, PHL394H1, PHL407H1; POL330Y1; RLG221H1, RLG224Y1, RLG228H1

Group B (Society)
ANT204H1; CSC300H1; ECO313H1, ECO332H1, ECO336Y1, ECO340H1; ENV221H1, ENV222H1, ENV347H1, GGR416H1; HIS332H1, HIS355H1; HPS324H1; JGE331H1; PHL265H1, PHL365H1; POL200Y1, POL214Y1, POL320Y1, POL405Y1, POL412Y1, POL432H1; PSY311H1, PSY321H1; SOC201H1, SOC203H1, SOC212H1, SOC301Y1, SOC306Y1, SOC313H1; WDW205H1, WDW210H1, WDW300H1, WDW335H1, WDW340H1, WDW380H1, WDW425H1; WGS373H1

Group C (Law)
CLA336H1; ECO320H1; ENV422H1; NMC484H1; PHL370H1, PHL484H1; POL332Y1, POL337Y1, POL340Y1; SMC304H1, SMC361H1; SOC213Y1; TRN304H1/TRN304Y1, TRN305Y1/TRN305H1, TRN425Y1; WDW225H1, WDW365H1, WDW420H1; WGS365H1, WGS375H1

Group D (Further Courses)
RLG309Y1; TRN200Y1, TRN300H1, TRN301Y1, TRN302Y1, TRN400H1, TRN404Y1, TRN405Y1, TRN406H1/TRN407Y1

N.B. The above WDW courses are only available to students enrolled in the double major program Ethics, Society, and Law/Criminology

Consult Prof. Alberto Martin (416-978-4230)

For more information please see the entry under Immunology.

Independent Studies

Consult Professor C. Kanaganayakam, room 312, Larkin Building, Trinity College (416-978-8250).

The College’s Independent Studies Program affords students the opportunity of investigating in depth topics of their own choice that are not directly part of the present curriculum. These topics normally involve interdisciplinary study, though under some circumstances they may require concentrated work in a single discipline. The scope of acceptable topics embraces the natural and social sciences as well as the humanities. Participation in the program is restricted to students who have completed at least ten courses. The maximum number of independent studies half courses for which a student may receive credit is one, and the maximum number of independent studies full courses for which a student may receive credit is two. Thus the maximum number of independent studies full course equivalents for which a student may receive credit is 2.5. Normally the work done is to be the equivalent of two full courses. Permission to register in an independent studies half course, or in an independent studies full course, will normally be granted only to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50. Permission to undertake an independent studies project for the equivalent of two full courses will normally be granted only to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.70.

All proposals are subject to the approval of the Coordinator.

Students must submit to the Coordinator before the beginning of the academic year a copy of their academic transcript and an outline of their topic (signed by the supervisor) and a suggested bibliography. For evaluation of the work done in the program a short thesis or equivalent is required, prepared and submitted by the last day of classes in the fall or winter session as appropriate. The supervisor and a second reader (nominated by the supervisor and approved by the Coordinator) are responsible for the evaluation. The Coordinator will require regular progress reports throughout the year. Students must have a supervisor and second reader in order to get approval for their projects.

Either the supervisor or the second reader must be a tenured University of Toronto faculty member. A supervisor who is not a tenured University of Toronto faculty member will normally be required to be a full-time faculty member of the University.
Students enrolling for the first time register for one or more of TRN300H1, TRN301Y1, TRN302Y1, or for one or more of TRN400H1, TRN404Y1, and405Y1, as appropriate. Those enrolling for a second time register in one or more of TRN400H1, TRN404Y1, and405Y1, as appropriate.

Consult the Office of the International Relations Program, room 310N, Munk School of Global Affairs, 416-946-8950.

Enrolment in the Specialist Program is limited to students with an average grade of at least 75% in the required first-year courses: (1) ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; (2) HIS103Y1 or TRN150Y1/TRN151Y1 or two of VIC181H1, VIC183H1, VIC184H1, VIC185H1; (3) one introductory modern language course or MAT133Y1/MAT137Y1. The mark threshold given here is an estimate of what will be required in the coming POSt admission cycle.  Achieving the threshold mark does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year. Students applying to this program must have a personal interview with a member of the program staff.

(13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)

First Year:
ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; HIS103Y1 or TRN150Y1/TRN151Y1 or two of VIC181H1, VIC183H1, VIC184H1, VIC185H1; one introductory modern language course or MAT133Y1/MAT137Y1
NOTE: Students who intend to apply for the Specialist program are strongly encouraged to take ECO100Y1; POL101Y1 is optional, and can replace one of the POL options under 2nd, 3rd or 4th years below.
Second and Third Years:
1. POL208Y1 (must be taken in Second Year)
2. ECO230Y1/ECO364H1 + ECO365H1, ECO342Y1; HIS311Y1, HIS344Y1; POL312Y1/POL326Y1/POL340Y1
Second, Third or Fourth Year:
Normally two full course equivalents from: ANT452H1; ECO200Y1, ECO202Y1, ECO230Y1/ECO364H1 + ECO365H1, ECO303Y1, ECO324Y1; EUR200Y1; GGR439H1; HIS241H1, HIS242H1, HIS250H1, HIS251Y1, HIS271Y1, HIS304H1, 327H1, HIS329H1, HIS334H1, HIS338H1, HIS343Y1, HIS347H1, HIS376H1, 377Y1; JMC301Y1; LAS200Y1; NMC358H1, NMC378H1; POL101Y1, POL201Y1, POL312Y1, POL318H1, POL323H1, POL324H1 POL326Y1, POL340Y1, POL341H1, POL343Y1, POL370H1, POL376Y1
Fourth Year:
Two full course equivalents from the following seminars: ECO419H1, ECO429Y1, ECO457Y1, ECO459H1; HIS401H1, HIS405Y1, HIS436H1, HIS445H1, HIS451H1, HIS453H1, HIS455H1, HIS457H1, HIS458H1, HIS462H1, HIS471H1, HIS473Y1, HIS479H1, HIS488H1, HIS492H1, HIS497Y1, HIS498H1;  NMC474H1, 476H1; POL410H1, POL411H1, POL412Y1, POL413H1, POL414H1, POL415H1, POL417Y1, POL420Y1, POL440Y1, POL441H1, POL442H1, POL452Y1,  POL456Y1, POL458H1, POL459Y1, POL466H1, POL469H1, POL470Y1, POL477H1, POL481Y1, POL486H1/POL486Y1, POL487H1/POL487Y1, POL495Y1, POL496H1; TRN410Y1, TRN411Y1, TRN419Y1, TRN421Y1

Notes

1. Language skills are vital for the study of international relations.
2. Nine full courses in the Program should be completed among the student’s first 15 courses.
3. Students may change from Major to Specialist Programs only if they meet current Specialist requirements and if places are available.

Consult the Office of the International Relations Program, room 310N, Munk School of Global Affairs, 416-946-8950.

Enrolment in the Major Program is limited to students with an average grade of at least 70% in the required first- year courses: (1) ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; (2) HIS103Y1 or TRN150Y1/TRN151Y1 or two of VIC181H1, VIC183H1, VIC184H1, VIC185H1. The mark threshold given here is an estimate of what will be required in the coming POSt admission cycle. Achieving the threshold mark does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year. Students applying to this program must have a personal interview with a member of the program staff.

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year: ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1, HIS103Y1 or TRN150Y1/TRN151Y1 or two of VIC181H1, VIC183H1, VIC184H1, VIC185H1
Higher Years:
1. POL208Y1 (must be taken in Second Year)
2. ECO230Y1/ECO342Y1, HIS311Y1, HIS344Y1, POL312Y1/POL326Y1/POL340Y1

Consult the Office of the International Relations Program, room 310N, Munk School of Global Affairs, 416-946-8950 or, for Peace and Conflict Studies, consult the program administrator in the Office of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program,Room 255S, Munk School of Global Affairs, 416-946-8917.

Admission requirements for Joint Specialist program (IR and Peace and Conflict Studies): An average grade of at least 75% in the required first-year courses: (1) ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; (2) HIS103Y1; (3) (PSY100H1 + PSY220H1) or SOC101Y1.

This is a limited enrollment program that can only accommodate a limited number of students.  Admission is determined by a range of criteria, including at the initial stage a student's academic background and record of courses taken, a statement of interest in the program, and as a later stage of the process, a personal interview on invitation of the program directors. In some cases, reference letters may be requested by the program directors. In the past, enrollment in the program has proven to be extremely competitive across all these dimensions, and an applicant's success in any one of these dimensions does not necessarily guarantee admission to the program in any given year.

(13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)

First Year:
ECO100Y1/ECO105Y1; HIS103Y1; PSY100H1 + PSY220H1/SOC101Y1
Second Year:
ECO230Y1; POL208Y1; PCS260Y1
Third Year:
HIS311Y1/HIS344Y1; PCS360Y1/PCS361Y1
Fourth Year:
PCS460H1 + PCS461H1 plus
One full course equivalent from the following: HIS458H1, HIS473Y1, HIS479H1, HIS482H1, HIS488H1, 497Y1, HIS498H1; TRN421Y1

Note: In addition, students must meet the Peace and Conflict Studies Program requirement of completing a cluster of 3 full course equivalents to be chosen in consultation with the Peace and Conflict Studies Program Director.

Trinity College Courses

Listed in this order:

• Trinity One;
• Ethics, Society, & Law;
• Independent Studies;
• International Relations;
• Other

The 199Y1 and 199H1 seminars are designed to provide the opportunity to work closely with an instructor in a class of no more than twenty-four students. These interactive seminars are intended to stimulate the students’ curiosity and provide an opportunity to get to know a member of the professorial staff in a seminar environment during the first year of study. Details here.

Students participating in Vic One are excluded from Trinity One.

This seminar examines the rise of nationalisms and nation states since the 16th century and the ways these intersect or compete with international movements, ideas and institutions. Topics may include the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the birth of Germany, peace movements, the League of Nations, and humanitarian relief. Open only to students admitted to Trinity One.

This seminar course provides an orientation to the study of contemporary world order. Topics may include important legacies of the world wars of the 20th century, theories of conflict and cooperation, and new forms of transnational collaboration. Open only to students admitted to Trinity One.

A seminar course that explores ethical issues through the study of works of the creative imagination that pose or provoke questions of right and wrong, good and evil, justice and injustice. The selected works will be drawn from such fields as literature, film, and the visual and performing arts. Open only to students admitted to Trinity One.

A seminar course that explores ethical issues arising in such public domains as international relations, law, science, business, the arts, civil society, public life, the mass media, popular culture. Issues may include war crimes, human rights, assisted suicide, genetic engineering, corporate responsibility, private vice and public virtue, the tragedy of the commons. Open only to students admitted to Trinity One.

An exploration of the ethical dimensions of selected contemporary social issues. Students in the major program in Ethics, Society, and Law have enrolment priority.

An exploration of the legal dimensions of selected contemporary social issues. Restricted to students in the major program Ethics, Society, and Law.

An exploration of the legal dimensions of selected contemporary social issues. Restricted to students in the major program Ethics, Society, and Law.

An exploration of some basic legal principles in public and private law.  Areas of law that may be studied include contract, tort, criminal and administrative law. Restricted to students in the major program Ethics, Society, and Law.

The nature and justification of legal rules as preparation for the study of basic principles of law governing the relations between individual citizens, and the relations between individual citizens and the state. A selection of contract, tort, criminal and administrative law. Restricted to students in the major program Ethics, Society, and Law.

Students undertake research projects designed to meet the knowledge needs of ethics-oriented organizations in the broader community.

Students undertake research projects designed to meet the knowledge needs of ethics-oriented organizations in the broader community.

Seminar in Ethics, Society, and Law

Students attend workshops in the Faculty of Law, meet for related discussion and complete related assignments. Enrolment is restricted to qualified fourth-year students registered in the Major Program Ethics, Society, and Law.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details here.

Trinity Independent Studies

Trinity Independent Studies

Trinity Independent Studies

Trinity Independent Studies

Trinity Independent Studies

Trinity Independent Studies

(See the International Relations Program Office for details)

Selected Topics in International Studies

Selected Topics in International Studies

The origins and evolution of American, British and Canadian foreign policy from the late 18th century to the present. Policies are compared in order to understand the development of these countries as nations and actors in the international community.

Evaluation of the nature of foreign policy negotiation and decision-making from the perspective of the practitioner.

This course introduces students to a number of critical approaches and develops the students own responses to texts through an understanding of critical vocabulary and the art of close analytical reading. Students also learn how to make their own critical analysis more effective through oral presentations and written work.

First term: students are taught how to recognize, analyze, evaluate, and construct arguments in ordinary English prose. Second term: one or more discipline-related modes of reasoning (e.g., scientific reasoning, ethical reasoning, legal reasoning) studied with reference to a selection of contemporary social issues.