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NEW SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES
Available in 2011/12 - Check the timetable for scheduling
| LABOUR STUDIES 2M03 - CREATING AND CONNECTING: POP CULTURE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND WORK This course focuses on how workers are represented in film, advertising and other art forms. It also focuses on how workers and managers use interactive social media such as Facebook, YouTube, blogs, etc., in the workplace, and how workers use these media to build solidarity locally and around the world. The course also analyses what these media mean for the future worlds of work. This new course will start in January 2012. There is no prerequisite for taking this course. This course is open to all McMaster students enrolled in second year or higher. |
| POL SCI 3HP3 - FIELD PLACEMENT IN PLANNING AND POLICY DELIVERY Practical experience within local government or non-governmental organization working in immigrant settlement and diversity services. Students submit a series of research reports on their project. 80 hour placement over 10 weeks, plus meeting with the instructor; one term. Prerequisite: POL SCI 3H03 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Political Science Program; and permission of the instructor; and permission of the Department. |
| POL SCI 4RR3 - HEALTHY POLICY IN THE INDUSTRIALIZED WORLD Discussion of the Canadian health system and comparison to alternate examples (i.e. UK or US). Topics include multilevel governance, reform initiatives, health spending, and tools for evaluation. Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV Honours Political Science. |
| POL SCI 4SS3 - POLITICS AND SOCIAL POLICY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD An exploration of human development and policies, like education, pensions, and health care, through comparisons across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and post-Communist Europe. Prerequisite: POLI SCI 2XX3 and registration in Level IV Honours Political Science. |
| RELIG ST 1K03 - GREAT BOOKS IN WESTERN RELIGIONS This course introduces foundational books of the major religious traditions in the West, including biblical and ancient Greek sources, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, in their historical and cultural contexts. |
| RELIG ST 3CP3 - CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION An introduction to philosophical works in 20th-century European philosophy that raise questions concerning how to think God or transcendence. Readings by authors such as Heidegger, Levinas, Marion, and Derrida. |
| SOC SCI 1EL0 - INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING This course presents information and activities to assist students with the transition into university. Topics include learning strategies, academic planning, goal setting, and career options. An introduction to campus and community resources is provided. Prerequisite: Registration in Social Sciences I Note: Completion of this course is strongly recommended. |
| SOC SCI 3EL3 - LEADERSHIP THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING This interactive course explores the various models of leadership, diversity, power and change with an opportunity for students to gain practical experience through community-based experiences.
Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or above
in any program in the Faculty of Social Sciences. |
| SOC WORK 3E03 - INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Examination of theories of social work practice with individuals at various life stages. Exploration of how social location and social context affects individual development and subsequent social work intervention. Antirequisite: SOC WORK 3A03, 3N03, 3R03, 4N03 |
| SOC WORK 3F03 - SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS Students will develop effective, ethical group practice skills including assessment from multiple perspectives, facilitation and intervention skills, evaluation, and addressing the needs of diverse populations. Antirequisite: SOC WORK 3A03, 3N03, 3R03, 4N03 |
| The following new Business Studies courses will be offered jointly with Mohawk College in September 2011: |
| SOC SCI 2BU3 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (TERM I) An overview of the functional areas of business and how they interact. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of business in Canada, by focusing on the basics of management, organizational theory and structure. Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences Not open to students with credit or registration in Commerce 1E03 |
| SOC SCI 2AC3 - FINANCIAL & MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (TERM II) An introduction to financial accounting and managerial accounting with a focus on topics relevant to managerial decision making. The course has two distinct elements: Financial accounting with an emphasis on costing, budgeting, and control. Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences Not open to students with credit or registration in Commerce 2AA3, 2AB3 Grade 11 M or U Math is recommended |
| SOC SCI 2MR3 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (TERM II) This course examines how environmental forces shape an organization’s marketing program. Students will learn to create marketing plans that reflect current consumer behavior patterns, and practice the development of a product or service component of the marketing mix. Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Social Sciences Not open to students with credit or registration in Commerce 2MA3 |
