ARTS 101 Foundations for Writing
This course helps students to develop the fundamental writing skills required by the Faculty of Arts. Students will be introduced to theories of strong composition and grammar, as well as relevant terminology, and will focus on practical applications, based on readings from Arts disciplines.
ARTS 111 Career Development and Decision-Making
This course is designed to assist students in understanding themselves, the career development process and occupational information in order to make informed and appropriate occupational and educational decisions. Students will study key career development theories and learn how to integrate self-knowledge into occupational/life decisions, set goals and devise strategies to attain these goals.
ARTS 122 Quest for Meaning in the Modern World
This course invites students on a quest for meaning in the context of a time in which traditional meanings and definitions have been challenged by rapidly-shifting cultural and religious values.
ARTS 199 First-Year Seminar
The First-Year Seminar offers the excitement and challenge of working in a small group with a senior professor and fellow students on a topic of special interest. The seminars provide a unique opportunity to explore ideas and cutting-edge topics in depth, while collaborating with other students and working closely with a faculty member in formal and informal settings. Emphasis is on discussion, papers, and in-class presentations rather than on quizzes and exams. No prior knowledge or advanced placement in the subject is required.
ARTS 280 Statistics for Arts Students
A basic course in social statistics for Faculty of Arts students. Introduces descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, dispersion, cross-tabular analysis) and inferential statistics (sampling, statistical significance, hypothesis testing, test assumptions). Covers a range of statistical techniques including t-tests, oneway ANOVA, Chi square, and bivariate correlation/regression.
ARTS 301 Studies in the Humanities
A one-term multi-disciplinary study of the humanities, including art and music as well as literature, history and religious studies. In addition to the principal professor, visiting lecturers from the different disciplines enable the student to see each discipline through expert eyes. Also discussion of the nature of the humanities, and their role in life, business, etc.
ARTS 303 Designing Learning Activities with Interactive Multimedia
A project-based course in which teams of students design and prototype educational multimedia applications for on-campus courses. Students will develop an understanding of the following as they relate to educational multimedia: its potential and limitations, steps in the development process, components of an effective design, and the learning process relevant to mediated learning.
ARTS 304 Designing Computer Simulations and Games for Learning
This is a project based course in which interdisciplinary student teams will design and prototype a computer simulation or game for learning. Projects will address real world educational challenges proposed by clients including University of Waterloo faculty or staff members.
ARTS 365 Arts Study Abroad
Study abroad in the Fall term under Exchange Agreements supported by the Faculty of Arts. Discussion and approval of options with your Advisor is required. Credit for specific courses will be evaluated following receipt of a transcript of academic results and supporting course outline documentation. The approved Study Agreement will be recorded on the student's record.
ARTS 366 Arts Study Abroad
Study abroad in the Winter term under Exchange Agreements supported by the Faculty of Arts. Discussion and approval of options with your Advisor is required. Credit for specific courses will be evaluated following receipt of a transcript of academic results and supporting course outline documentation. The approved Study Agreement will be recorded on the student's record.
ARTS 367 Arts Study Abroad
Study abroad in the Spring term under Exchange Agreements supported by the Faculty of Arts. Discussion and approval of options with your Advisor is required. Credit for specific courses will be evaluated following receipt of a transcript of academic results and supporting course outline documentation. The approved Study Agreement will be recorded on the student's record.