ISS 131R Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice
An introduction to some of the major social and political ideas of Western civilization. Attention is given to the influence and applicability of these ideas to social policy and political practice in contemporary Canada.
ISS 150R Lifespan Processes: The Normal Events
An examination of the significant psychosocial events during the lifespan with consideration of the impact of crises. Topics may include attachment, loss, stress, identity crisis, role change, mid-life transition.
ISS 220R Changing Concepts of Childhood
Childhood has changed as a social and cultural concept. This course will trace these changes, examining sociological, psychological, cross-cultural, historical and political factors. Art and literature will also be used to reflect attitudes about childhood.
ISS 240R Art and Society
Social issues and themes explored through the arts. Topics include art and social change, war and peace, propaganda, art of conscience, and the response of artists to poverty, hunger and catastrophic events. Specific applications include art as cross-cultural awareness and art as therapy.
ISS 250R Social Statistics
This introductory level statistics course will emphasize the collection, manipulation, descriptive presentation and statistical analysis of social research data.
ISS 251R Social Research
Introduction to the philosophy and methodology of applied social science research including treatment of the problems and strategies of research design and execution.
ISS 312R Homelessness & Public Policy
This course provides students with a basic overview of homelessness in modern society. Its goal is to familiarize students with the human, social, political and economic aspects of homelessness. Throughout, the emphasis will be on understanding homelessness from a public policy framework - its incidence and prevalence, etiology, consequences and strategies for its prevention and amelioration.
ISS 320R Critical Encounter with Human Nature
An attempt to increase students' understanding of human nature and deepen their awareness of some fundamental issues in 20th-century life. The approach is interdisciplinary with emphasis on such themes as the meaning of self-knowledge, loneliness and anxiety, freedom and purpose in human life, and the nature of human happiness.
ISS 350D Adult Life Crises and Events
A study of normal events occurring during the adult years, why they happen and how we cope with them. Relying on research, popular literature, and life experiences, students examine social change, the future, adult development and adjustment.
ISS 350G The Evolution of Family Law in Canadian Society
This course examines the evolution of family law in aboriginal, francophone, anglophone, and other communities in Canada to the end of the twentieth century. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the course not only explores the demographic, economic, social, and political contexts in which family law developed but also assesses its significance for Canadian society.
ISS 375R Studies in Interdisciplinary Social Science
This course will deal with selected topics in Interdisciplinary Social Science. Subjects will be dependent upon the research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
ISS 398R Independent Study
Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other courses, on a selected area of concern to the student. Available to individuals or small groups of third- or fourth-year Social Development Studies students and arranged with one of the program's faculty members.
ISS 399R Independent Study
Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other courses, on a selected area of concern to the student. Available to individuals or small groups of third- or fourth-year Social Development Studies students and arranged with one of the program's faculty members.
ISS 420R Critical Encounter with Human Nature
This course explores human nature, issues fundamental to human life, and theories which have developed around these issues. The approach is interdisciplinary with emphasis on such themes as self knowledge, community, loneliness and anxiety, free will and purpose in human life, and the nature of human happiness.
ISS 450R Honours Seminar in Special Topics
Honours seminars may include weekly readings, individual and/or group projects, class presentations and discussions, research proposals, essay/literature reviews, assignments, midterms, and final exams. Consult departmental listings for topics and prerequisites for the current year.
ISS 495R Research Apprenticeship
This course invites students to work with a professor on the latter's research project. During this unpaid apprenticeship (six to eight hours per week throughout the term), students will do agreed-upon tasks to help them acquire skills and gain understanding of the research process and of the discipline itself. The faculty member and the student will determine the exact duties together. A document outlining these duties must be approved by the Social Development Studies Chair and kept on file. The course is offered on a credit/non-credit basis only. Paid or volunteer positions outside this course are not eligible for credit.
ISS 496R Applied Apprenticeship in Social Development Studies
This course provides third- and fourth-year Social Development Studies students with an opportunity for an unpaid apprenticeship in an applied setting. The course consists of two components. The apprenticeship component normally requires a commitment of 6-8 hours per week for 10 weeks. The seminar component requires students to meet bi-weekly, as a group, with a course coordinator to set learning goals, to discuss issues arising from their apprenticeship and to present their apprenticeship experiences and outcomes.
ISS 499A Senior Honours Essay
The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme area, supervised by one faculty member, and critically examined by faculty from all areas of the program.
ISS 499B Senior Honours Essay
The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme area, supervised by one faculty member, and critically examined by faculty from all areas of the program.