Marianopolis College

Course Descriptions

Winter 2024
ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 3
ARTS & SCIENCES — REQUIRED COURSES ................................................................................................ 3
ARTS & SCIENCES — SCIENCE OPTION COURSES...................................................................................... 4
ARTS & SCIENCES — CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES COURSES............................................................. 4
ARTS & SCIENCES — CREATIVE EXPRESSION COURSES ............................................................................ 8
ARTS, LITERATURE, & COMMUNICATION PROGRAM................................................................................. 10
ALC — REQUIRED COURSES .................................................................................................................... 10
ALC — CRITIQUE COURSES ..................................................................................................................... 10
ALC — CREATION COURSES .................................................................................................................... 11
ALC — EXPLORATIONS COURSES ............................................................................................................ 13
ALC — TECHNIQUES COURSES ................................................................................................................ 14
LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 15
LIBERAL ARTS — REQUIRED COURSES .................................................................................................... 15
LIBERAL ARTS 2023 COHORT — OPTION COURSES ................................................................................ 16
LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS — ISSUES COURSES ......................................................................... 20
LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS — APPLICATION COURSES .............................................................. 23
LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS — EXPLORATIONS COURSES ........................................................... 25
MUSIC PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 29
SCIENCE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................... 30
SCIENCE — REQUIRED COURSES............................................................................................................. 30
SCIENCE — ELECTIVE COURSES............................................................................................................... 32
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-2023 COHORTS ...................................................................................... 36
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS — METHODOLOGY COURSES...................................................... 36
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS — MATH COURSES ...................................................................... 37
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS — INTRO-LEVEL COURSES ........................................................... 38
SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS — UPPER-LEVEL COURSES .......................................................... 40
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: 2023 COHORT ............................................................................................... 46
SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT — METHODOLOGY COURSES ............................................................... 46
SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT — MATH COURSES ............................................................................... 47
SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT — INTRO-LEVEL COURSES .................................................................... 48
ENGLISH COURSES ...................................................................................................................................... 50
ENGLISH 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE ENGLISH ........................................................................... 50
ENGLISH 102 - LITERARY GENRES ........................................................................................................... 50

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 ENGLISH 103 - LITERARY THEMES ........................................................................................................... 54
ENGLISH LPE - ADAPTED TO PROGRAM .................................................................................................. 55
HUMANITIES COURSES ............................................................................................................................... 59
HUMANITIES 101 - KNOWLEDGE ............................................................................................................ 59
HUMANITIES 102 - WORLDVIEWS .......................................................................................................... 61
HUMANITIES LPH - ETHICS ...................................................................................................................... 63
FRENCH COURSES ....................................................................................................................................... 67
FRENCH 100 AND LPW ............................................................................................................................ 67
FRENCH 101 AND LPX ............................................................................................................................. 68
FRENCH 102 AND LPY.............................................................................................................................. 68
FRENCH LPZ ............................................................................................................................................. 69
FRENCH F03, UF0, AND UF1 .................................................................................................................... 69
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 71
COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSE .................................................................................. 71
LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS COMPLEMENTARY COURSES .................................................................. 71
RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPY COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ...................................................... 73
MUSIC COMPLEMENTARY COURSE ........................................................................................................ 74
SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ....................................................................................... 74
LANGUAGE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ............................................................................................... 75
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES................................................................................................................. 76
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH ........................................................... 76
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SKILLS .............................................................. 77
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 103 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION & AUTONOMY .................................................... 78

This document reflects the course offering for Winter 2024 as of December 20, 2023.

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 ARTS & SCIENCES PROGRAM

ARTS & SCIENCES — REQUIRED COURSES

201-702-MS
Integral Calculus
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to area, volume, arc
length, differential equations; and an introduction to series of positive terms. Additional topics include:
parametric, polar curves and approximate integration as time permits.

203-701-MS
Mechanics
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application to real systems

510-100-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectural model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

520-903-MS
Thematic Studies in History of Art
An increasingly humanistic world view began to emerge in Western Europe between the eleventh and
the early sixteenth centuries, or in art historical terms, from Romanesque to High Renaissance. The ways
in which humanism affected the rise of naturalism, individualism, and classicism in the arts provides a
central theme for students learning to understand the differences between the later Middle Ages and
the Renaissance in painting, sculpture and architecture.

387-701-MS
Dynamics of Social Change
The course examines sociological concepts, perspectives and models essential to understand the world
we live in and the kind of people that we are. It focuses on class, gender, the family and social
organizations as viewed by the sociologist. It identifies major changes that have occurred in society and
examines the process, implications and reasons for these changes. It explains social facts, taking into
account cultural and structural factors. Students are expected to apply the sociological method to the
study of a social phenomenon.

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201-704-MS
Probability and Statistics
The content of this course includes: descriptive statistics; measure of central tendency; probability;
discrete and continuous distribution functions; mathematical expectation and variance; estimation and
hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; Chi-square Test.

360-700-MS
Integrative Course
This course integrates learning and methodology in the major areas of studies: Science, Social Science,
Arts, Literature and Communication. This course includes the comprehensive Assessment, épreuve
synthèse.

ARTS & SCIENCES — SCIENCE OPTION COURSES

101-702-MS
Biology II
Required in Health Science. The molecular basis of living organisms is discussed in the general
framework of cellular homeostasis. Principle areas of investigation include: enzymes and enzyme
regulation; bioenergetics of cellular respiration and photosynthesis; DNA replication and protein
synthesis; signal transduction; regulation of gene expression; bacterial and viral life cycles; defence
mechanisms, recombinant DNA technology; features of the immune system; nerve cell function and
muscle contraction.

203-703-MS
Electricity and Magnetism
The diverse phenomena related to electricity and magnetism (such as electric power, circuits, static
electricity and electromagnetism) are explained using a simple framework of classical laws and
fundamental concepts.

ARTS & SCIENCES — CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

COURSES
360-702-MS
Social Psychology
The aim of this course is to study both how the social environment affects individuals and how
individuals influence their social environments. Students examine topics such as the self, impression
formation, stereotypes and prejudice, helping behaviour, romantic relationships, and obedience and
conformity. Students are encouraged to relate course content to their own experiences and to current
events.

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360-702-MS
Forensic Psychology
Understanding human behaviour helps us make sense of the world around us, including the legal
system. The science of psychology plays an important role in our understanding of how the legal system
works. In this course, students become familiar with a number of topics in psychology as they relate to
the criminal justice system. These include: mental health problems and the law; the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony; juries and jury decision-making; interrogations and false confessions; detecting
deception; psychopaths; and domestic violence.

360-702-MS
Topics In Psychology: Psychology of Sexuality
This course examines various concepts including anatomy and the biological underpinnings of human
sexuality while also exploring contemporary issues such as gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual
arousal, and variations in sexual practices. It helps students reflect upon what it means to have healthy
sexual relationships in today’s society.

360-702-MS
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism, as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

360-702-MS
Microeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern microeconomics, which is the bottom-up view of the economy.
It is a study of consumers and firms. In this course, students study how consumers make buying
decisions; how firms decide how much to produce and how much to charge; how market prices are set;
how price controls distort the markets; and why firms set different prices for different customers.

360-702-MS
Introduction to Finance
Finance is about money. Every business and every person manages money, while hoping to boost the
value – the value of his company, the value of her wealth, the value of his savings. But what is a value?
How can one find a value for stocks, bonds, mortgages, companies, etc.? This course discusses valuation
methods for various securities as they relate to risk and return. Whether a student pursues a career in
finance or simply wants to manage his or her own money, this course provides theoretical knowledge
and practical applications in the world of finance.

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360-702-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

360-702-MS
Criminology
This course provides students with an understanding of the social factors that are related to criminal
behaviour, law-making and the justice system. Topics covered include: classical and modern
criminological theories, violent crime, property and street crime, corporate and white collar crime,
current crime statistics and the portrayal of crime and justice in the news and entertainment media.

360-702-MS
Fundamentals of Law
Across all facets of life, a basic understanding and knowledge of legal principles and theories has proven
to be a great advantage in modern times. Whether the subject matter relates to our fundamental
freedoms, family law, criminal law, contracts, civil liability, property, intellectual property, privacy or
human resources management, the modern professional, businessperson and citizen of the world can
differentiate themselves by having the basic knowledge that this course provides. This course seeks to
provide a basic background and understanding of legal principles from both a Quebec (Civil Law)
perspective and a comparative perspective in relation to Canadian (Common) Law. Topics include
fundamental freedoms, criminal law, ethics, family law, contract law, civil liability. property law,
intellectual property, employment/labour law, dispute resolution, constitutional law, as well as a
practical and hands-on exposure to the art of negotiations. The course also provides a broad-based
introduction to the topics which students can expect to cover in university. In addition, students have an
opportunity to improve their oral, reasoning and communications skills through practical sessions in
negotiations.

360-702-MS
Topics in Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings; a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

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360-702-MS
Science Fiction
In conceiving of alternate realities, forms of life and ways of living that fall outside the scope of our
current existence, Science Fiction provides us with a different perspective on who we are now and
engages in social critique. It compels us to rethink our relationship to ourselves, to each other and to
what we (can) know. This course traces the genealogy of the literary genre, with a particular focus on
fiction and film from SF’s golden age, the new wave and cyberpunk. In addition, students are introduced
to critical approaches to the genre to gain a sense of its significance in contemporary culture.

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 ARTS & SCIENCES — CREATIVE EXPRESSION
COURSES
360-703-MS
Creative Writing
This course will focus on writing a short piece of character driven fiction using exercises that offer access
to each student’s creative process. We will begin with short, directed assignments that focus on various
aspects of character driven fiction including point of view, choice of tense, significant detail, and style,
and will conclude with a longer, original piece based on the earlier assignments. In addition, through
carefully chosen short stories, students will be introduced to the use of specific literary techniques and
devices and the effects produced by those devices, all of which will construct a “toolbox” with which to
enhance the students’ work. Through learning to present their work orally before the class, students will
also learn the importance of responding to and writing for an audience who will offer feedback. Finally,
through the process of group writing seminars, feedback from the instructor, revision, and class critique,
students will develop their editorial ear. These elements will help students to a better mastery of
language in an effort to enhance the skills necessary to convey an effective narrative line.

360-703-MS
Digital Music Technologies
This course introduces students to contemporary digital music technologies. It covers both theoretical
technical information and the application of hands-on creative techniques. It also presents students with
samples of existing artistic works. Topics may include audio editing and mixing, digital signal processing,
audio effects, mashups, laptop performance, sound synthesis, digital DJ techniques, sonification,
interactive audio installations and a broad overview of various music technologies. No specific
background training is required other than a good general familiarity with computers and an interest in
music.

360-703-MS
The Human Figure
Students draw from the observation of a live model to investigate and understand structure, first-level
anatomy, visual elements and action elements, as well as emotive content using a variety of drawing
techniques and materials. There are references to historical and contemporary artists and their work.
Emphasis is placed on developing visual perception.

360-703-MS
Visual Expression: Aspects of Narrative
This course offers a diversity of approaches within the studio experience through a series of special
projects addressing media-related issues, notions of identity and poetic interpretation of selected
readings. Curriculum introduces connections with creative writing, storytelling and other narrative
structures. It explores image/text relationships in poster-making and advertising, the artist book,
illustration and narrative painting.

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360-703-MS
Drawing
This foundation course introduces drawing techniques and a wide selection of drawing materials to
explore the life of objects, interior architecture and elements of nature. It focuses on basic principles
and elements of drawing, such as structure, form, light, movement and composition. It emphasizes
developing perceptual awareness.

360-703-MS
Filmmaking Techniques
This course is an introduction to some of the key technical aspects of film art, including lighting,
composition, editing, sound, animation, and visual effects. Each class includes practical learning
activities. Students develop the skills needed to create their own work and develop their critical thinking
with regard to different styles and aesthetics in cinematography.

360-703-MS
Writings and Writing About Food
This course examines the cultural relevance of food and its consumption. Students begin by reading
nonfiction texts from a variety of fields, including psychology, anthropology, history and natural science,
in order to explore cultural and social differences in the preparation and consumption of food. They
then analyze films, novels, short stories, poems and narrative essays that use food as both image and
symbol to establish mood, illuminate character, make social commentaries and examine the question of
what it means to be human.

360-703-MS
Creative Nonfiction: Writing (True) Stories
This course aims to develop students’ skills in writing creative nonfiction. It introduces students to the
use of nonfiction literary techniques and devices that can be incorporated into their own work. Through
the process of peer revision and feedback from the instructor, students learn to edit their own work and
develop their own literary voice. It focuses on exercises that encourage the creative process, beginning
with short, directed assignments and culminating in longer, original pieces.

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 ARTS, LITERATURE, & COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM

ALC — REQUIRED COURSES

502-APB-MS
Perspectives in Arts and Literature II
A continuation of the survey of the visual arts and architecture, literature and music offered in
Perspectives I, Perspectives II focuses on major cultural currents from the early 19th Century to the
1950s. Students continue to develop their skills in description, research and analysis and demonstrate
them in the production of a research project on a cultural topic.

502-ASA-MS
Integrative Project in Arts, Literature and Communication
In their final semester, ALC students plan and carry out a self-directed integrative project. The
development of this project requires the integration of skills and knowledge acquired in at least two
disciplines from the Specific Education component of the ALC program. Beyond this requirement,
students are free to choose their own topics and means of expression: projects can take the form of
academic, artistic or literary works. Because the course is run as a seminar/ workshop where students
offer feedback and support for the work of their peers, active participation and the exercise of critical
skills are essential to success.

ALC — CRITIQUE COURSES

340-AQG-MS
What is Justice?
What would a just society look like? This course will allow students to explore various conceptions of
justice that have been developed by thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, and Elizabeth
Anderson over the past two centuries. An examination of the debate on how a state can best address
the issues of justice—in political, social and economic terms should provide students with a better
perspective from which to evaluate questions of justice in our own society, as well as their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.

370-AQB-MS
Topics in Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings; a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

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510-AQA-MS
Visual Expression: Aspects of Narrative
This course offers a diversity of approaches within the studio experience through a series of special
projects addressing media-related issues, notions of identity and poetic interpretation of selected
readings. Curriculum introduces connections with creative writing, storytelling and other narrative
structures. It explores image/text relationships in poster-making and advertising, the artist book,
illustration and narrative painting.

520-AQA-MS
Modern and Contemporary Art
Modernism and its meaning is the central concept of this survey of major trends in 20th-Century art
from Fauvism to Postmodernism. It examines changing ideas about modernity, creativity and
representation through the study of art movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract
Expressionism and Pop Art. Students explore the often unconventional materials, techniques and
themes adopted by artists in their search to make art that is relevant to their own time.

530-AQB-MS
The Language of Film
This course provides an analysis of major film techniques: shots, angles, lighting, colour, sound, optical
effects, editing, etc. Discussions cover: psychology of visual perception, the notions of style and
composition and film criticism.

ALC — CREATION COURSES

370-ACA-MS
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism, as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

502-ACB-MS
Digital Music Technologies
This course introduces students to contemporary digital music technologies. It covers both theoretical
technical information and the application of hands-on creative techniques. It also presents students with
samples of existing artistic works. Topics may include audio editing and mixing, digital signal processing,
audio effects, mashups, laptop performance, sound synthesis, digital DJ techniques, sonification,
interactive audio installations and a broad overview of various music technologies. No specific
background training is required other than a good general familiarity with computers and an interest in
music.

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510-ACA-MS
The Human Figure
Students draw from the observation of a live model to investigate and understand structure, first-level
anatomy, visual elements and action elements, as well as emotive content using a variety of drawing
techniques and materials. There are references to historical and contemporary artists and their work.
Emphasis is placed on developing visual perception.

603-ACA-MS
Creation in English I: Creative Writing
This course will focus on writing a short piece of character driven fiction using exercises that offer access
to each student’s creative process. We will begin with short, directed assignments that focus on various
aspects of character driven fiction including point of view, choice of tense, significant detail, and style,
and will conclude with a longer, original piece based on the earlier assignments. In addition, through
carefully chosen short stories, students will be introduced to the use of specific literary techniques and
devices and the effects produced by those devices, all of which will construct a “toolbox” with which to
enhance the students’ work. Through learning to present their work orally before the class, students will
also learn the importance of responding to and writing for an audience who will offer feedback. Finally,
through the process of group writing seminars, feedback from the instructor, revision, and class critique,
students will develop their editorial ear. These elements will help students to a better mastery of
language in an effort to enhance the skills necessary to convey an effective narrative line.
Important: ALC student may not take the same course as both a Creation course and a General
Education English course.

603-ACB-MS
Creation in English II: Creative Nonfiction: Writing (True) Stories
This course aims to develop students’ skills in writing creative nonfiction. It introduces students to the
use of nonfiction literary techniques and devices that can be incorporated into their own work. Through
the process of peer revision and feedback from the instructor, students learn to edit their own work and
develop their own literary voice. It focuses on exercises that encourage the creative process, beginning
with short, directed assignments and culminating in longer, original pieces.
Important: ALC student may not take the same course as both a Creation course and a General
Education English course.

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607-ALA-MS
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

608-ALA-MS
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Italian, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

ALC — EXPLORATIONS COURSES

510-AEA-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectual model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

520-AEA-MS
Ancient Art
This is an introduction to the primarily Western visual arts produced between 15,000 B.C.E. and C.E.
500, beginning with the monuments of prehistoric visual cultures and the works of the Near Eastern
cultures in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the development of the arts in Ancient
Greece and Rome, whose classical periods left an important legacy to later European art and
architecture.

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520-AEB-MS
Medieval and Renaissance Art
An increasingly humanistic world view began to emerge in Western Europe between the 11th and the
early 16th Centuries or, in art historical terms, from Romanesque to High Renaissance. The ways in
which humanism affected the rise of naturalism, individualism and classicism in the arts provides a
central theme for students learning to understand the differences between the later Middle Ages and
the Renaissance in painting, sculpture and architecture.

530-AEA-MS
History of Cinema
This course examines a broad range of different key moments in the evolution and development of
cinema, from the silent era through to radical independent filmmaking. Several basic genres are
explored and international films and the work of several key directors are analysed.

ALC — TECHNIQUES COURSES

420-ATA-MS
Enhancing Computer Skills
If all one knows about computers is word-processing, surfing the Internet and chat, one has only
scratched the surface. This course extends students’ computer knowledge in perhaps surprising ways. It
offers the basics of designing web pages and websites, advanced word-processing techniques, file
management, number-crunching using spreadsheets and Internet fundamentals. There are hands-on
labs in all these topics, labs that, when done properly, show solutions to realistic situations. The course
also gives an understanding of what goes on “under the hood” in computer hardware, as well
as an introduction to the many applications of computers in today’s increasingly technological society.

510-ATA-MS
Drawing
This foundation course introduces drawing techniques and a wide selection of drawing materials to
explore the life of objects, interior architecture and elements of nature. It focuses on basic principles
and elements of drawing, such as structure, form, light, movement and composition. It emphasizes
developing perceptual awareness.

585-ATA-MS
Filmmaking Techniques
This course is an introduction to some of the key technical aspects of film art, including lighting,
composition, editing, sound, animation, and visual effects. Each class includes practical learning
activities. Students develop the skills needed to create their own work and develop their critical thinking
with regard to different styles and aesthetics in cinematography.

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 LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM

LIBERAL ARTS — REQUIRED COURSES

330-101-MS
Post-Classical History I
Spanning the fall of the classical empires to the French Revolution, this course places the major
developments of European history within the context of the wider world. Principal emphases include
the post-classical world, the rise of Islam, the “civilization” of the barbarians, the recovery of Europe, the
emergence of nations, European colonialism and the age of revolutions. With all topics, there is a
holistic approach to the subject matter – whether political, social, economic, gender-analytical, etc. –
and current historiographical contributions are taken into account.

360-124-MS
Math, Logic and Critical Thinking
This course strives to explore and demonstrate the nature of mathematical reasoning. The student is
introduced to the rules of logic and logical reasoning and how the methods of logic can be employed to
construct valid arguments. Mathematical reasoning is presented as the application of logical principles
to appropriate sets of axioms or postulates and different methods of proof are explored. Throughout
the course, the student is encouraged to construct logical arguments and proofs and apply these
methods to mathematics.

360-125-MS
Science: History and Method
This course explores several key questions about the history and methodology of science: What do
scientists actually do when they practice science? What constitutes scientific progress? What is truth
and does science bring us closer to this truth? Rather than survey all of history we investigate one of the
central episodes in the development of science, namely the rise of the heliocentric theory of our solar
system and the attendant flourishing of scientific thought that is generally referred to as the Scientific
Revolution. To properly study the history and methodology of science one must actually do some
science. Consequently, students discuss and problem solve within certain obsolete scientific traditions.

360-126-MS
Integrative Course
The integrative project is designed to allow students to bring together several disciplines in a final
project. It is the culmination of their Liberal Arts studies. The choice of project topic is flexible enough to
allow them maximum freedom. Research is presented in a seminar and the final project in the form of
an essay, panel presentation, debate or a creative project, such as a play or exhibition of art work.

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 The following courses are available to students who began the Liberal Arts
program in Fall 2023 or after.

LIBERAL ARTS 2023 COHORT — OPTION COURSES

201-SH2-MS
Differential Calculus in Social Science (Calculus 1) (available to students in the Math grid)
This course is designed for students to analyze problems studied in the social sciences by applying
differential calculus. The content of this course includes: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives using
the definition, techniques of differentiation, graphing, optimization problems, rates of change, and
applications to business and economics including marginal analysis.

340-400-MS
What is Justice?
What would a just society look like? This course will allow students to explore various conceptions of
justice that have been developed by thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, and Elizabeth
Anderson over the past two centuries. An examination of the debate on how a state can best address
the issues of justice—in political, social and economic terms should provide students with a better
perspective from which to evaluate questions of justice in our own society, as well as their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.

350-N01-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is
the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

370-100-MS
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism, as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

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370-400-MS
Topics in Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings; a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

383-N01-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

510-100-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectural model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

510-115-MS
Drawing
Drawing techniques and a wide selection of drawing materials are introduced to explore the life of
objects, interior architecture, and elements of nature. This foundation course focuses on basic principles
and elements of drawing, such as structure, form, light, movement, and composition. Emphasis is placed
on developing perceptual awareness.

510-210-MS
The Human Figure
Students draw from the observation of a live model to investigate and understand structure, first-level
anatomy, visual elements, action elements, as well as emotive content using a variety of drawing
techniques and materials. There are references to historical and contemporary artists and their work.
Emphasis is placed on developing visual perception.

510-410-MS
Visual Expression: Aspects of Narrative
A diversity of approaches within the studio experience through challenging projects in image translation
addressing media related issues, notions of identity and poetic interpretation of selected readings based
on personal expression. Curriculum introduces connections with creative writing, story telling and other
narrative structures. Image/text relationships in the form of an artist book, illustration and narrative
painting are explored.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 17

520-115-MS
Ancient Art
This is an introduction to the primarily Western visual arts produced between 15,000 B.C.E. and C.E.
500, beginning with the monuments of prehistoric visual cultures and the works of the Near Eastern
cultures in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the development of the arts in Ancient
Greece and Rome, whose classical periods left an important legacy to later European art and
architecture.

520-200-MS
Modern and Contemporary Art
Modernism and its meaning is the central concept of this survey of major trends in 20th-century art
from Fauvism to Postmodernism. It examines changing ideas about modernity, creativity and
representation through the study of art movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract
Expressionism and Pop Art. Students explore the often unconventional materials, techniques and
themes adopted by artists in their search to make art that is relevant to their own time.

520-904-MS
Medieval and Renaissance Art
An increasingly humanistic world view began to emerge in Western Europe between the eleventh and
the early sixteenth centuries, or in art historical terms, from Romanesque to High Renaissance. The ways
in which humanism affected the rise of naturalism, individualism, and classicism in the arts provides a
central theme for students learning to understand the differences between the later Middle Ages and
the Renaissance in painting, sculpture and architecture.

530-100-MS
History of Cinema
This course examines a broad range of different key moments in the evolution and development of
cinema, from the silent era through to radical independent filmmaking. Several basic genres are
explored and international films and the work of several key directors are analysed.

530-300-MS
The Language of Film
This course provides an analysis of major film techniques: shots, angles, lighting, colour, sound, optical
effects, editing, etc. Discussions cover psychology of visual perception, the notions of style and
composition and film criticism.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 18

550-400-MS
Digital Music Technologies
This course introduces students to contemporary digital music technologies. It covers both theoretical
technical information and the application of hands-on creative techniques. It also presents students with
samples of existing artistic works. Topics may include audio editing and mixing, digital signal processing,
audio effects, mashups, laptop performance, sound synthesis, digital DJ techniques, sonification,
interactive audio installations and a broad overview of various music technologies. No specific
background training is required other than a good general familiarity with computers and an interest in
music.

585-400-MS
Filmmaking Techniques
This course is an introduction to some of the key technical aspects of film art, including lighting,
composition, editing, sound, animation, and visual effects. Each class includes practical learning
activities. Students develop the skills needed to create their own work and develop their critical thinking
with regard to different styles and aesthetics in cinematography.

607-100-MS
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

608-100-MS
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Italian, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 19

 The following courses are available to students who began
the Liberal Arts program prior to Fall 2023.

LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS — ISSUES

COURSES
340-400-MS
What is Justice?
What would a just society look like? This course will allow students to explore various conceptions of
justice that have been developed by thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, and Elizabeth
Anderson over the past two centuries. An examination of the debate on how a state can best address
the issues of justice—in political, social and economic terms should provide students with a better
perspective from which to evaluate questions of justice in our own society, as well as their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.

350-706-MS
Child Development
This course explores child and adolescent development via the biological, psychological, and emotional
changes that occur in humans from conception to young adulthood. Students further examine the
underpinnings of social behaviour, cognitive processes (i.e. intelligence, language, attention) and
personality development as they evolve throughout childhood and adolescence. Basic theories and
methods that are central to the understanding of child development are presented, as well as the
implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

360-128-MS
Honours Social Science Seminar
The Honours Social Science Seminar and Integrative Project courses are paired together: Honours Social
Science Seminar (360-128-MS) and the Integrative Project course for Honours students (300-301-MS).
These paired courses are taught by two teachers from different disciplines who design integrative
learning activities and assignments around an interdisciplinary theme or issue. This is an exciting
opportunity for students to approach social science themes using skills and concepts from different
disciplines and to develop new, creative ways of thinking. The pairing of these courses is designed to
open new doors for students to explore outside of the traditional classroom walls via innovative learning
approaches, such as field trips, service learning, community engagement and technological approaches.
The linked courses are taught around a common theme. Themes depend on the faculty members co-
teaching the linked courses and will likely change from year to year.

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360-128-MS
Honours Commerce Seminar
The Honours Commerce Seminar is specifically designed to provide Honours students with unique and
challenging learning experiences. Course content varies from year to year. Since the course was
established, students have solved business case studies, worked with Concordia University’s business
incubator District 3 to develop a social enterprise or social movement, participated in workshops run by
MTL Upstarts at IBM and interned at various non-profit organizations in Montreal. The course has
adopted an innovative teaching approach by integrating improvisation methods, design thinking and
storytelling to develop students’ presentation, writing and strategic-thinking skills.

510-410-MS
Visual Expression: Aspects of Narrative
A diversity of approaches within the studio experience through challenging projects in image translation
addressing media related issues, notions of identity and poetic interpretation of selected readings based
on personal expression. Curriculum introduces connections with creative writing, story telling and other
narrative structures. Image/text relationships in the form of an artist book, illustration and narrative
painting are explored.

520-200-MS
Modern and Contemporary Art
Modernism and its meaning is the central concept of this survey of major trends in 20th-century art
from Fauvism to Postmodernism. It examines changing ideas about modernity, creativity and
representation through the study of art movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract
Expressionism and Pop Art. Students explore the often unconventional materials, techniques and
themes adopted by artists in their search to make art that is relevant to their own time.

530-300-MS
The Language of Film
This course provides an analysis of major film techniques: shots, angles, lighting, colour, sound, optical
effects, editing, etc. Discussions cover psychology of visual perception, the notions of style and
composition and film criticism.

320-103-MS
World Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth’s places, people and environments, and the social and physical
processes that connect them. Instead of focusing on specific subject matter, geography offers a unique
approach to studying just about everything that happens on our planet, from climate change, to global
trade, to cellphone apps. What distinguishes geography is its spatial perspective and its integrative
approach to studying social and environmental issues. Why do things happen where they do? How do
events in one place affect people in another? What global patterns underlie the local phenomena we
observe? How do we interact with our environments? How is our planet changing? And how can we live
more sustainably? This course will introduce you to the wonderfully diverse field of geography through
the study of real-world issues such as population growth and migration, socioeconomic inequalities and
development, environmental degradation and sustainability, and more. As you learn to approach these

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 21

issues from a geographic perspective and to think of our planet as a dynamic system, you will come to
appreciate the interconnectedness of our world and how the study of geography contributes to a more
complete understanding of contemporary global issues.

330-929-MS
Topics In History: Human Rights in the Modern World
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in the introductory level History of Western Civilization,
this course focuses on the concept and practice of justice as it has evolved in the West since the
Enlightenment. Drawing on the events and developments of the 19th to the 21st centuries, the course
explores justice at the national, international and global levels and builds toward an understanding of
the modern-day concept and application of human rights. In the process, it brings non-Western societies
into the picture and discussion. Employing a thematic approach while moving forward in time, the
course prompts students to think about human rights in connection with such topics and issues as:
capitalism, industrialization, imperialism/colonialism; war, revolution; social engineering, genocide,
ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, war crimes; poverty, tradition; citizen journalism; and the
origins and role of the United Nations and human rights advocacy in the world today.

350-213-MS
Psychology of Mental Disorders
This course examines the nature, causes and treatments of psychological disturbances and
abnormalities, including Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, Somatic Symptom Disorders,
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders as well as Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders. Topics
include contemporary research, theories, and practices that contribute to the description,
understanding, prevention and treatment of mental and behavioural disturbances. Students learn how
research and theory are applied to current therapeutic approaches. The stigma associated with mental
disorders is discussed throughout the course.

350-706-MS
Child Development
This course explores child and adolescent development via the biological, psychological, and emotional
changes that occur in humans from conception to young adulthood. Students further examine the
underpinnings of social behaviour, cognitive processes (i.e. intelligence, language, attention) and
personality development as they evolve throughout childhood and adolescence. Basic theories and
methods that are central to the understanding of child development are presented, as well as the
implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

350-929-MS
Topics In Psychology: Psychology of Sexuality
This course examines various concepts including anatomy and the biological underpinnings of human
sexuality while also exploring contemporary issues such as gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual
arousal, and variations in sexual practices. It helps students reflect upon what it means to have healthy
sexual relationships in today’s society.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 22

383-921-MS
Microeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern microeconomics, which is the bottom-up view of the economy.
It is a study of consumers and firms. In this course, students study how consumers make buying
decisions; how firms decide how much to produce and how much to charge; how market prices are set;
how price controls distort the markets; and why firms set different prices for different customers.

385-950-MS
Introduction to International Relations
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to political science. Students will be
introduced to the basic concepts and different fields of study in political science. Students will also
develop an understanding of the diverse theoretical perspectives, institutions, and actors relevant to a
selected field in political science, and use that knowledge to interpret current political events and issues.
Overall, students will gain a better understanding of political life in the 21st century.

370-400-MS
Topics in Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings; a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS — APPLICATION

COURSES
201-203-MS
Calculus II (available to students in the Math grid)
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; L’Hôpital’s rule, indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to
area, volume and consumer’s and producer’s surplus.

201-105-MS
Linear Algebra (available to students in the Math grid)
The content of this course includes: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants; vectors
in R2, geometry of lines and planes in R3; linear programming, simplex method; applications to
economic input-output analysis, cryptography and traffic flow models. An Honours Commerce section is
also available in the fall semester.

370-100-MS
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism, as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 23

385-941-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

401-123-MS
Marketing
Marketing is a crucial business function that connects a business to its customers. This course introduces
students to marketing concepts, terms, principles and strategies in a Canadian context. Students learn
about strategic marketing planning including examining a business, assessing opportunities and setting
objectives, segmenting the market, choosing target markets, positioning the product and developing the
four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion).

401-434-MS
International Business
During the past decade, as governments have pursued liberalized trade practices and policies,
organizations have expanded their operations across borders. Technology has facilitated instant
communication and collaboration around the world and the term “globalization” has become
ubiquitous. This course seeks to explain, discuss, debate and analyse the political, social, cultural,
ethical, legal and financial aspects that affect the international business environment. It also explores
the role and function of international organizations and the validity of trade theory, as well as the
workings of the global monetary system.

510-110-MS
Drawing
Drawing techniques and a wide selection of drawing materials are introduced to explore the life of
objects, interior architecture, and elements of nature. This foundation course focuses on basic principles
and elements of drawing, such as structure, form, light, movement, and composition. Emphasis is placed
on developing perceptual awareness.

510-100-MS
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectural model
construction, and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 24

510-210-MS
The Human Figure
Students draw from the observation of a live model to investigate and understand structure, first-level
anatomy, visual elements, action elements, as well as emotive content using a variety of drawing
techniques and materials. There are references to historical and contemporary artists and their work.
Emphasis is placed on developing visual perception.

550-400-MS
Digital Music Technologies
This course introduces students to contemporary digital music technologies. It covers both theoretical
technical information and the application of hands-on creative techniques. It also presents students with
samples of existing artistic works. Topics may include audio editing and mixing, digital signal processing,
audio effects, mashups, laptop performance, sound synthesis, digital DJ techniques, sonification,
interactive audio installations and a broad overview of various music technologies. No specific
background training is required other than a good general familiarity with computers and an interest in
music.

585-400-MS
Filmmaking Techniques
This course is an introduction to some of the key technical aspects of film art, including lighting,
composition, editing, sound, animation, and visual effects. Each class includes practical learning
activities. Students develop the skills needed to create their own work and develop their critical thinking
with regard to different styles and aesthetics in cinematography.

LIBERAL ARTS PRE-2023 COHORTS —

EXPLORATIONS COURSES
101-921-MS
Human Biology
This course investigates the regulatory mechanisms of the human organism and the endocrine and
nervous systems. Other topics include: molecules and nutrition, cell structure and organelle function,
meiosis and mitosis in the human life cycle and molecular genetics. It also covers Mendelian genetics
and heredity.

330-972-MS
20th Century History
The purpose of this course is to investigate the triumphs and tragedies of the 20th century which have
shaped our modern world. Key issues include: 19th-century background; World War I; the peace
settlement; the Russian Revolution and Soviet regime; the Great Depression; ideologies (Communism,
Democratic Socialism, Fascism, Nazism); Mussolini’s and Hitler’s dictatorships; international relations
between the wars; World War II; the Holocaust; restructuring Europe and the genesis of the Cold War;
decolonization throughout the second half of the 20th century; the Middle East; Western Europe’s post-

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war evolution, including the EEC and the drive toward European integration; Eastern Europe under
Communism; the end of Communism; and ethnic cleansing and genocide in the 1990s.

350-102-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is
the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

360-300-MS
Quantitative Methods In The Social Sciences
The goal of this course is four-fold: to familiarize students with basic techniques of measurement used in
the Social Sciences and to understand their appropriate application; to enable them to understand the
strengths and limitations of such techniques; to develop the ability to perform basic statistical
calculations and interpret the resulting data; and to develop their ability to think critically about
quantitative data used in social science research, as well as in popular newspapers and magazines.
Students are introduced to basic concepts and techniques through lectures and apply their learning
during in-class hands-on problem-solving activities and labs.

381-903-MS
Human Culture and Diversity
This course is an introduction to the primary subfields and practices of anthropology, as these
contribute to our understanding of human culture(s) and diversity. Through a variety of ethnographic
case studies and theoretical texts, students will be challenged to develop a more critical awareness of
the world around them. Lectures will be complemented with classroom film screenings, group
discussion, writing exercises, selected readings, and a fieldwork project in which students are asked to
apply key anthropological methods to the study of a particular cultural practice or social phenomenon.

383-920-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 26

387-960-MS
Individual and Society
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the social science discipline of
Sociology. Class lectures assigned readings and learning exercises will lead students to an understanding
of the historical development of sociology, its major sociological theoretical traditions, basic terminology
and concepts. Readings, lectures and class discussions relating to current and past research studies will
be used to demonstrate the application of sociological theories and concepts within Quebec, Canadian,
North American and other societies.

401-913-MS
Fundamentals of Business
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the world of business. Students
learn the basics about marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, business law and ethics,
management, economic systems and other topics. Students come to appreciate how all business
functions contribute to the success of an organization and how the external environment impacts
business. The course explores career choices in business.

401-999-MS
Accounting
This course provides students with the tools necessary to identify, measure, record and communicate
quantitative information which is financial in nature. In order to use this information effectively,
students learn how to collect data, prepare various financial statements and interpret these statements
for the use of management and other business-world decision-makers.

520-110-MS
Roots of Art
This is an introduction to the primarily Western visual arts produced between 15,000 B.C.E. and C.E.
500, beginning with the monuments of prehistoric visual cultures and the works of the Near Eastern
cultures in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the development of the arts in Ancient
Greece and Rome, whose classical periods left an important legacy to later European art and
architecture.

530-100-MS
History of Cinema
This course examines a broad range of different key moments in the evolution and development of
cinema, from the silent era through to radical independent filmmaking. Several basic genres are
explored and international films and the work of several key directors are analysed.

607-100-MS
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 27

Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

608-100-MS
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Italian, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

Marianopolis College Course Descriptions Winter 2024 28

 MUSIC PROGRAM

551-221-MS
Principal Instrument II
This course is a continuation of 551-121-MS. A jury exam is required at the end of this course.

551-231-MS
Music Literature II: Music from the Romantic period and early 20th Century
This course examines the composers and stylistic characteristics of 19th- and 20th-century music. From
Rossini and Wagner to Debussy and Schoenberg, music underwent formidable change during this
period. We will examine Romanticism and the early modern aesthetic to help understand music’s
evolution in this period.

551-244-MS
Large Ensemble and Complementary Instrument II
This course is a continuation of 551-144-MS.

551-256-MS
Ear Training and Theory II
This course is a continuation of 551-156-MS.

551-421-MS
Principal Instrument IV
This course is a continuation of 551-321-MS. The additional lab hour involves the complete planning and
presentation of a graduation jury-recital.

551-431-MS
Music Literature IV: Music from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods
This course introduces students to composers and major musical developments from the Middle Ages to
Monteverdi. Topics covered include plainchant, early polyphony, the polyphonic Mass, the madrigal and
early Opera.

551-443-MS
Small Ensemble and Complementary Instrument III
This course continues to develop skills on the complementary instrument. Students also participate in a
small ensemble with the principal instrument.

551-456-MS
Ear Training and Theory IV
This course is a continuation of 551-356-MS.

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 SCIENCE PROGRAM

SCIENCE — REQUIRED COURSES

101-NYA-05
General Biology I
This course investigates the levels of organization of living organisms, their diversity, evolution and
mode of life. Topics discussed include: the structure and function of cells and cellular organelles; genetic
material and protein synthesis; cell division, Mendelian inheritance and population genetics; the origin
of life, diversity and physiology of the main taxonomic groups; Darwin’s theory of evolution and the
mechanisms of speciation. It presents the global aspects of living organisms with ecological principles at
the level of the population, communities and ecosystems.

101-NYA-05
General Biology I - Enriched
The enriched course covers more material than the regular General Biology I course, notably introducing
students to the use of statistics and computer-based data analysis. Students in the enriched course write
the same final exam as students in the regular course.

201-NYA-05
Calculus I
The content of this course includes: limits, continuity, derivatives by definition, techniques of
differentiation, indeterminate forms and L’Hôpital’s Rule. Derivatives are applied to graphing,
optimization problems, rates of change, linear and higher order approximations and other topics as time
permits.

201-NYB-05
Calculus II
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to area, volume, arc
length, differential equations; and an introduction to series of positive terms. Additional topics include:
parametric, polar curves and approximate integration as time permits. This course is also offered in
enriched format in the winter semester.

201-NYB-05
Calculus II - Enriched
The enriched course covers most of the topics of regular Calculus 2 course in more depth and includes a
small number of extra topics. Less time is spent on steps involving algebraic manipulation and more time
on concepts and applications. Students in the enriched course write the same final exam as students in
the regular course.

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201-NYC-05
Linear Algebra
The content of this course includes: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants; vectors
in Rn, geometry of lines and planes in R3, vector spaces, and complex numbers. This course is also
offered in enriched format in the fall semester.

202-NYA-05
General Chemistry
This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of
chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals
react with each other in different types of reactions. It discusses the physical properties of gases and
solutions and teaches basic manipulative skills in the laboratory.

202-NYB-05
General Chemistry II
This course teaches the inter-relationship between energy, spontaneity and equilibrium chemistry, using
the thermodynamic concepts of enthalpy, entropy and free energy changes. Together with an
introduction to chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and the chemistry of acids, bases, buffers and
solubility, the course focuses on the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions.

203-NYA-05
Mechanics
Mechanics is the study of systems in motion: how bodies move and what causes them to move. In this
course, the student learns the classical laws governing translational and rotational motion and their
application to real systems.

203-NYA-05
Mechanics - Enriched - Modern Physics
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Mechanics course, with additional topics
such as drag, orbital dynamics, non-constant forces, rocket motion. Students in the enriched course
write the same final exam as students in the regular course.

203-NYC-05
Waves, Light and Modern Physics
This course covers some basic properties of waves and oscillations, properties of light (through a study
of geometrical and physical optics) and some introductory modern physics concepts that are relevant to
understanding the wave-particle nature of light. It includes elements of special relativity and radioactive
decay.

203-NYB-05
Electricity and Magnetism
The diverse phenomena related to electricity and magnetism (such as electric power, circuits, static
electricity and electromagnetism) are explained using a simple framework of classical laws and
fundamental concepts.

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203-NYB-05
Electricity and Magnetism – Enriched – Modern Physics
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Electricity and Magnetism course, with
additional topics focusing on Modern physics (relativity, Maxwell’s equations, etc.). Students in the
enriched course write the same final exam as students in the regular course.

203-NYB-05
Electricity and Magnetism – Enriched – Life Sciences
The enriched course covers more material than the regular Electricity and Magnetism course, with
additional topics focusing on Life Science (fluid dynamics applied to the cardiovascular system, magnetic
resonance imaging, etc.). Students in the enriched course write the same final exam as students in the
regular course.

SCIENCE — ELECTIVE COURSES

101-LCU-05
General Biology II (required in Health Science)
The molecular basis of living organisms is discussed in the general framework of cellular homeostasis.
Principle areas of investigation include: enzymes and enzyme regulation; bioenergetics of cellular
respiration and photosynthesis; DNA replication and protein synthesis; signal transduction; regulation of
gene expression; bacterial and viral life cycles; defence mechanisms, recombinant DNA technology;
features of the immune system; nerve cell function and muscle contraction.

101-LCV-05
Human Physiology
This course introduces students to human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the nervous,
digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Emphasis is placed on
the structure/function relationship in physiology. The laboratory component includes histology,
computerized measurements of respiration and electrocardiograms, as well as dissections.

101-LCW-MS
Molecular Genetics
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge about gene organization, function and
variation. Topics include the eukaryotic chromosome, genomics, the application of techniques of
molecular genetics, genetics of cancer, bioinformatics and the application and ethics of genetic
engineering, as well as stem cell research and the use of DNA in forensics. Laboratories utilize computer
analyses of DNA and protein sequence databases, as well as techniques of molecular biology.

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201-LCT-MS
Topics in Advanced Mathematics
This course covers topics in Mathematics which are directly relatable to Computer Science. These
include set theory and logic, modular arithmetic, recurrence relations and graphs. It may also include
Computer Science applications such as cryptography, graphs and trees, logic circuits and internal
number representation.

201-LCU-05
Calculus III
The content of this course includes: infinite sequences and series; power series; vector functions and
curves in parametric form; functions of several variables; partial derivatives, chain rule; extrema,
Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration.

201-LCV-05
Linear Algebra II
This course continues the study of theoretical or abstract parts of 201-NYC-05 Linear Algebra I. Abstract
notion of general vector spaces, basis and dimension, inner product spaces, linear transformations and
their matrix representations with change of bases, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and a choice of
applications from diagonalization of quadratic forms, Fourier series, solution of coupled linear
differential equations or other topics are taught at the discretion of the instructor.

201-LCW-05
Probability and Statistics
The content of this course includes: descriptive statistics; mea-sure of central tendency; probability;
discrete and continuous distribution functions; mathematical expectation and variance; estimation and
hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; Chi-square Test.

201-LCY-05
Finite Mathematics
This course introduces mathematics of finance such as compound interest, loans, amortization and
annuities, combinatorics as permutations/combinations and the binomial theorem, basic probability in
the context of Markov chains, optimization in the context of linear programming with the simplex
method, game/decision theory, and a choice of topics among graph/network theory, complex numbers,
polynomial theory and mathematical induction. This course puts emphasis on concrete applications.

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202-LCU-05
Organic Chemistry I (required in Health Science)
This introductory course in Organic Chemistry links theoretical aspects including atomic structure, the
periodic table and chemical bonding to specific classes of organic compounds (alkyl halides, alcohols,
alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives,
amines, amino acids and carbohydrates). Physical and chemical properties are rationalized by examining
the structure of molecules. An emphasis is placed on isomerism, stereo-chemistry, synthesis and the
rates and mechanisms of simple reactions. The laboratory work introduces students to many of the
commonly used techniques, including distillation, reflux and chromatography. This course could allow
students an exemption from Organic Chemistry I at university.

203-LCW-05
Astrophysics
What makes the sun shine? What is a planet? What are black holes, how are they formed and how do
we know they exist if we can’t see them? What is the Big Bang? Astrophysics addresses these questions
by applying the concepts learned in the core physics courses to the study of the Universe. Observations
of the night sky as well as fundamental physical laws and principles are used to explain phenomena
ranging from orbital dynamics and planet formation to the life cycle of stars, the evolution of galaxies
and the origin and fate of the Universe. The observations are performed using several types of
telescopes, one of which must be purchased by the student at a cost of about $60.

203-LCV-MS
Digital Electronics
In this course, the student obtains a fundamental grasp of digital technology and the logic underlying all
digital systems. Key components such as logic processors, memory devices and arithmetic units are
covered. Hands-on experience in the lab by designing and bread-boarding simple circuits are used to
reinforce the topics. The final project involves designing a simple integrated circuit device using either
hardware or software. There is no final exam.

420-LCU-05
Computer Programming
This course introduces students to a programming language in preparation for university programming
courses. No previous computer experience is required beyond basic literacy. Material covered includes
standard programming constructs, problem-solving techniques, program organization and
documentation, the basics of object-oriented programming and abstract data types. Emphasis is on
project development and organization, as well as introduction to generally useful programming
techniques and to a variety of applications. The course is generally taught as a lecture course with
sessions in the computer lab. Students complete programming projects in the lab and at home.

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420-LCV-05
Technical Drawing
This course introduces solid modelling and industrial drafting, using a computer-aided design package
such as Solid Edge (Siemens). It is aimed at potential engineers, architects and anyone else needing to
produce technical drawings. No previous computer experience is required beyond basic literacy. The
course covers elements of computer-aided design, including standard views, working drawings,
projections, dimensioning, cross sections, standard drawing elements and their meanings, 3-D modelling
techniques and assemblies. Students create working drawings from given sketches and views, as well as
designing objects on their own under the instructor’s guidance. The course involves some geometric
drawing by hand, as well as extensive hands-on use of the design software. The course is taught entirely
in the computer lab.

420-LCW-MS
Programming Techniques and Applications
This is an advanced computer programming course covering parts of a university-level data structures
course. Students completing this course might obtain advanced placement in a university program in
Computer Science or a related engineering field. It is assumed that the student is familiar with the
object-oriented elements of the languages C++, Java or Python. Students go beyond this to cover
recursion, dynamic data allocation, linked lists, depth-first search and data structures such as stacks,
queues and binary trees. Students are expected to complete programming projects, working partly
during scheduled lab time and partly on their own. Each project includes program design as well as
coding and testing.

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 The following courses are available to students who began the Social Science
program prior to Fall 2023.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: PRE-2023

COHORTS

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS —

METHODOLOGY COURSES
300-300-MS
Introduction to Research Methods in the Social Sciences
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the various research methodologies that are used
within the social sciences and to their relative strengths and limitations. The lecture-based component
of the course is intended to teach students basic theoretical concepts and to foster critical thinking
about research undertaken in the various social science disciplines. Students further develop basic
research abilities by developing a proposal for an empirically based research project in the field of Social
Science or Commerce. Students learn how to formulate a research question, perform a literature
review, develop a methodological tool, and analyze data using statistical software.

360-300-MS
Quantitative Methods In The Social Sciences
The goal of this course is four-fold: to familiarize students with basic techniques of measurement used in
the Social Sciences and to understand their appropriate application; to enable them to understand the
strengths and limitations of such techniques; to develop the ability to perform basic statistical
calculations and interpret the resulting data; and to develop their ability to think critically about
quantitative data used in social science research, as well as in popular newspapers and magazines.
Students are introduced to basic concepts and techniques through lectures and apply their learning
during in-class hands-on problem-solving activities and labs.

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300-301-MS
Integrative Project in the Social Sciences (available to students in their graduating semester only)
This course is based on the development and completion of an interdisciplinary research paper.
Students carry out independent research using scholarly sources, in close consultation with the
instructor. Assignments are designed to lead students through the process of formulating a research
question; choosing and assessing appropriate sources; surveying the body of research on a given topic;
presenting their work-in-progress to a group of their peers; and synthesizing and critically evaluating
their sources. By examining their chosen topic from the perspective of two social science disciplines,
students develop the ability to integrate social science concepts and approaches; apply learning from
previous courses; and communicate ideas about the topic studied, both orally and in writing. This course
serves as the final Comprehensive Assessment (Épreuve Synthèse) for the Social Science Program.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS — MATH

COURSES
201-103-MS
Calculus I (available to students in the Commerce or Two Math profile only)
This course is designed for students to analyze problems studied in the social sciences by applying
differential calculus. The content of this course includes: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives using
the definition, techniques of differentiation, graphing, optimization problems, rates of change, and
applications to business and economics including marginal analysis.

201-203-MS
Calculus II (available to students in the Commerce or Two Math profile only)
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; L’Hôpital’s rule, indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to
area, volume and consumer’s and producer’s surplus.

201-105-MS
Linear Algebra (available to students in the Commerce or Two Math profile only)
The content of this course includes: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants; vectors
in R2, geometry of lines and planes in R3; linear programming, simplex method; applications to
economic input-output analysis, cryptography and traffic flow models. An Honours Commerce section is
also available in the fall semester.

201-300-MS
Applied Statistics (available to students in the Psychology profile only)
This course is strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue studies in Psychology. It includes
mathematical and statistical notions that are not covered in the quantitative methods course. The
content of this course includes: counting techniques; elementary and conditional probabilities; selected
probability distributions; statistical inference, including the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals
and hypothesis testing; the Chi-squared distribution and contingency tables, Elementary ANOVA and F-
distribution.

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201-LCQ-MS
Multivariable Calculus and Probability (available to students in the Math and Finance profile only)
The content of this course includes: functions of several variables; partial derivatives, chain rule;
extrema, Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration; an introduction to jointly distributed random
variables.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS —

INTRO-LEVEL COURSES
320-103-MS
World Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth’s places, people and environments, and the social and physical
processes that connect them. Instead of focusing on specific subject matter, geography offers a unique
approach to studying just about everything that happens on our planet, from climate change, to global
trade, to cellphone apps. What distinguishes geography is its spatial perspective and its integrative
approach to studying social and environmental issues. Why do things happen where they do? How do
events in one place affect people in another? What global patterns underlie the local phenomena we
observe? How do we interact with our environments? How is our planet changing? And how can we live
more sustainably? This course will introduce you to the wonderfully diverse field of geography through
the study of real-world issues such as population growth and migration, socioeconomic inequalities and
development, environmental degradation and sustainability, and more. As you learn to approach these
issues from a geographic perspective and to think of our planet as a dynamic system, you will come to
appreciate the interconnectedness of our world and how the study of geography contributes to a more
complete understanding of contemporary global issues.

330-910-MS
History of Western Civilization
This course presents an overview of the evolution of Western Civilization: the historical roots and
evolution of political, economic, social and religious institutions; the major political ideologies; the
cultural and intellectual heritage of the West and the development of the European competitive-state
system. Some of the aspects introduced include: the Ancient and Medieval worlds, the Renaissance, the
Reformation, the Enlightenment, the Age of Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, 19th- and 20th-
century ideologies, overseas imperialism and World Wars I and II.

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350-102-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is
the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

381-903-MS
Human Culture and Diversity
This course is an introduction to the primary subfields and practices of anthropology, as these
contribute to our understanding of human culture(s) and diversity. Through a variety of ethnographic
case studies and theoretical texts, students will be challenged to develop a more critical awareness of
the world around them. Lectures will be complemented with classroom film screenings, group
discussion, writing exercises, selected readings, and a fieldwork project in which students are asked to
apply key anthropological methods to the study of a particular cultural practice or social phenomenon.

383-920-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

385-950-MS
Introduction to International Relations
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to political science. Students will be
introduced to the basic concepts and different fields of study in political science. Students will also
develop an understanding of the diverse theoretical perspectives, institutions, and actors relevant to a
selected field in political science, and use that knowledge to interpret current political events and issues.
Overall, students will gain a better understanding of political life in the 21st century.

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387-960-MS
Individual and Society
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the social science discipline of
Sociology. Class lectures assigned readings and learning exercises will lead students to an understanding
of the historical development of sociology, its major sociological theoretical traditions, basic terminology
and concepts. Readings, lectures and class discussions relating to current and past research studies will
be used to demonstrate the application of sociological theories and concepts within Quebec, Canadian,
North American and other societies.

401-913-MS
Fundamentals of Business
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the world of business. Students learn
the basics about marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, business law and ethics,
management, economic systems and other topics. Students come to appreciate how all business
functions contribute to the success of an organization and how the external environment impacts
business. The course explores career choices in business.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-2023 COHORTS —

UPPER-LEVEL COURSES
101-921-MS
Human Biology (available to students in the Psychology profile only)
This course investigates the regulatory mechanisms of the human organism and the endocrine and
nervous systems. Other topics include: molecules and nutrition, cell structure and organelle function,
meiosis and mitosis in the human life cycle and molecular genetics. It also covers Mendelian genetics
and heredity.

330-929-MS
Topics In History: Human Rights in the Modern World
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired in the introductory level History of Western Civilization,
this course focuses on the concept and practice of justice as it has evolved in the West since the
Enlightenment. Drawing on the events and developments of the 19th to the 21st centuries, the course
explores justice at the national, international and global levels and builds toward an understanding of
the modern-day concept and application of human rights. In the process, it brings non-Western societies
into the picture and discussion. Employing a thematic approach while moving forward in time, the
course prompts students to think about human rights in connection with such topics and issues as:
capitalism, industrialization, imperialism/colonialism; war, revolution; social engineering, genocide,
ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, war crimes; poverty, tradition; citizen journalism; and the
origins and role of the United Nations and human rights advocacy in the world today.

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330-972-MS
20th Century History
The purpose of this course is to investigate the triumphs and tragedies of the 20th century which have
shaped our modern world. Key issues include: 19th-century background; World War I; the peace
settlement; the Russian Revolution and Soviet regime; the Great Depression; ideologies (Communism,
Democratic Socialism, Fascism, Nazism); Mussolini’s and Hitler’s dictatorships; international relations
between the wars; World War II; the Holocaust; restructuring Europe and the genesis of the Cold War;
decolonization throughout the second half of the 20th century; the Middle East; Western Europe’s post-
war evolution, including the EEC and the drive toward European integration; Eastern Europe under
Communism; the end of Communism; and ethnic cleansing and genocide in the 1990s.

340-225-MS
What Is Justice?
What would a just society look like? This course will allow students to explore various conceptions of
justice that have been developed by thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, and Elizabeth
Anderson over the past two centuries. An examination of the debate on how a state can best address
the issues of justice—in political, social and economic terms should provide students with a better
perspective from which to evaluate questions of justice in our own society, as well as their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.

350-213-MS
Psychology of Mental Disorders
This course examines the nature, causes and treatments of psychological disturbances and
abnormalities, including Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, Somatic Symptom Disorders,
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders as well as Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders. Topics
include contemporary research, theories, and practices that contribute to the description,
understanding, prevention and treatment of mental and behavioural disturbances. Students learn how
research and theory are applied to current therapeutic approaches. The stigma associated with mental
disorders is discussed throughout the course.

350-706-MS
Child Development
This course explores child and adolescent development via the biological, psychological, and emotional
changes that occur in humans from conception to young adulthood. Students further examine the
underpinnings of social behaviour, cognitive processes (i.e. intelligence, language, attention) and
personality development as they evolve throughout childhood and adolescence. Basic theories and
methods that are central to the understanding of child development are presented, as well as the
implications of current knowledge for child-rearing today.

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350-913-MS
Social Psychology
The aim of this course is to study both how the social environment affects individuals and how
individuals influence their social environments. Students examine topics such as the self, impression
formation, stereotypes and prejudice, helping behaviour, romantic relationships, and obedience and
conformity. Students are encouraged to relate course content to their own experiences and to current
events.

350-928-MS
Forensic Psychology
Understanding human behaviour helps us make sense of the world around us, including the legal
system. The science of psychology plays an important role in our understanding of how the legal system
works. In this course, students become familiar with a number of topics in psychology as they relate to
the criminal justice system. These include: mental health problems and the law; the accuracy of
eyewitness testimony; juries and jury decision-making; interrogations and false confessions; detecting
deception; psychopaths; and domestic violence.

350-929-MS
Topics In Psychology: Psychology of Sexuality
This course examines various concepts including anatomy and the biological underpinnings of human
sexuality while also exploring contemporary issues such as gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual
arousal, and variations in sexual practices. It helps students reflect upon what it means to have healthy
sexual relationships in today’s society.

360-128-MS
Honours Commerce Seminar (available to students in Honours Commerce only)
The Honours Commerce Seminar is specifically designed to provide Honours students with unique and
challenging learning experiences. Course content varies from year to year. Since the course was
established, students have solved business case studies, worked with Concordia University’s business
incubator District 3 to develop a social enterprise or social movement, participated in workshops run by
MTL Upstarts at IBM and interned at various non-profit organizations in Montreal. The course has
adopted an innovative teaching approach by integrating improvisation methods, design thinking and
storytelling to develop students’ presentation, writing and strategic-thinking skills.

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360-128-MS
Honours Social Science Seminar (available to students in Honours Social Science only)
The Honours Social Science Seminar and Integrative Project courses are paired together: Honours Social
Science Seminar (360-128-MS) and the Integrative Project course for Honours students (300-301-MS).
These paired courses are taught by two teachers from different disciplines who design integrative
learning activities and assignments around an interdisciplinary theme or issue. This is an exciting
opportunity for students to approach social science themes using skills and concepts from different
disciplines and to develop new, creative ways of thinking. The pairing of these courses is designed to
open new doors for students to explore outside of the traditional classroom walls via innovative learning
approaches, such as field trips, service learning, community engagement and technological approaches.
The linked courses are taught around a common theme. Themes depend on the faculty members co-
teaching the linked courses and will likely change from year to year.

370-332-MS
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism, as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

370-929-MS
Topics In Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings: a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

383-921-MS
Microeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern microeconomics, which is the bottom-up view of the economy.
It is a study of consumers and firms. In this course, students study how consumers make buying
decisions; how firms decide how much to produce and how much to charge; how market prices are set;
how price controls distort the markets; and why firms set different prices for different customers.

383-922-MS
Introduction to Finance
Finance is about money. Every business and every person manages money, while hoping to boost the
value – the value of his company, the value of her wealth, the value of his savings. But what is a value?
How can one find a value for stocks, bonds, mortgages, companies, etc.? This course discusses valuation
methods for various securities as they relate to risk and return. Whether a student pursues a career in
finance or simply wants to manage his or her own money, this course provides theoretical knowledge
and practical applications in the world of finance.

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385-941-MS
Understanding Power
This course examines political ideologies and principles on which power and political systems are based.
Different forms of governments and regimes, from democracies to dictatorships, are introduced, but
primary emphasis will be placed on Canada’s liberal democracy. Students learn to use the tools of
political science to study the nature of political participation and conflict, particularly in Canada. In
addition, the major issues and problems currently facing Canada and different nation states around the
world are analyzed. Finally, concepts are applied to four moot court simulations.

387-962-MS
Criminology
This course provides students with an understanding of the social factors that are related to criminal
behaviour, law-making and the justice system. Topics covered include: classical and modern
criminological theories, violent crime, property and street crime, corporate and white collar crime,
current crime statistics and the portrayal of crime and justice in the news and entertainment media.

401-123-MS
Marketing
Marketing is a crucial business function that connects a business to its customers. This course introduces
students to marketing concepts, terms, principles and strategies in a Canadian context. Students learn
about strategic marketing planning including examining a business, assessing opportunities and setting
objectives, segmenting the market, choosing target markets, positioning the product and developing the
four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion).

401-434-MS
International Business
During the past decade, as governments have pursued liberalized trade practices and policies,
organizations have expanded their operations across borders. Technology has facilitated instant
communication and collaboration around the world and the term “globalization” has become
ubiquitous. This course seeks to explain, discuss, debate and analyse the political, social, cultural,
ethical, legal and financial aspects that affect the international business environment. It also explores
the role and function of international organizations and the validity of trade theory, as well as the
workings of the global monetary system.

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401-900-MS
Fundamentals of Law
Across all facets of life, a basic understanding and knowledge of legal principles and theories has proven
to be a great advantage in modern times. Whether the subject matter relates to our fundamental
freedoms, family law, criminal law, contracts, civil liability, property, intellectual property, privacy or
human resources management, the modern professional, businessperson and citizen of the world can
differentiate themselves by having the basic knowledge that this course provides. This course seeks to
provide a basic background and understanding of legal principles from both a Quebec (Civil Law)
perspective and a comparative perspective in relation to Canadian (Common) Law. Topics include
fundamental freedoms, criminal law, ethics, family law, contract law, civil liability. property law,
intellectual property, employment/labour law, dispute resolution, constitutional law, as well as a
practical and hands-on exposure to the art of negotiations. The course also provides a broad-based
introduction to the topics which students can expect to cover in university. In addition, students have an
opportunity to improve their oral, reasoning and communications skills through practical sessions in
negotiations.

401-999-MS
Accounting
This course provides students with the tools necessary to identify, measure, record and communicate
quantitative information which is financial in nature. In order to use this information effectively,
students learn how to collect data, prepare various financial statements and interpret these statements
for the use of management and other business-world decision-makers.

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 The following courses are available to students who began the Social Science
program in Fall 2023 or after.

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM: 2023

COHORT

SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT —

METHODOLOGY COURSES
300-M01-MS
Intellectual Methods in Social Science
Constructing knowledge in the social sciences is an ongoing, collaborative endeavor. At the heart of this
effort lie the intellectual methods used to generate insights and understandings. In this introductory
course, students explore the intellectual underpinnings of social science research and develop the
foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become social scientists. Through a series of
hands-on workshops and interactive activities, students learn how to conduct literature searches,
comprehend and critically evaluate texts, write in an academic style, and use current technologies in the
social sciences. They also develop the skills necessary to collaborate effectively in teams and
communicate their ideas clearly and concisely in academic presentations and discussions. By the end of
the course, students will have developed a strong foundation in the intellectual methods that drive
social science research.

300-M02-MS
Qualitative Research in Social Science
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the world of qualitative research methods in the social
sciences through both theoretical exploration and practical experience. The theoretical component
offers an overview of qualitative research methods and their application in understanding human
phenomena. Students acquire a foundational understanding of the qualitative approach, its unique
attributes, and its significance in uncovering the complexities of social realities. In addition, students
gain hands-on experience in qualitative methodologies by conducting their own empirical research.
Students learn how to develop a theoretical context and research objective, design and administer a
data collection tool, analyze and interpret the results, and effectively convey their findings in a written
report. By the end of the course, students are well-versed in the theoretical foundations and practical
applications of qualitative research in the social sciences.

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300-M03-MS
Quantitative Analysis in Social Science
The goal of this course is four-fold: to familiarize students with basic techniques of measurement used in
the Social Sciences and to understand their appropriate application; to enable them to understand the
strengths and limitations of such techniques; to develop the ability to perform basic statistical
calculations and interpret the resulting data; and to develop their ability to think critically about
quantitative data used in social science research, as well as in popular media sources. Students are
introduced to basic concepts and techniques through lectures and demonstrations, then apply their
learning through hands-on problem-solving activities and labs that bridge theoretical learning with real-
world applications. By the end of the course, students are well-equipped to extract meaningful insights
from data in order to draw conclusions about human realities based on quantitative research in the
social sciences.

SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT — MATH COURSES

201-SH2-MS
Differential Calculus in Social Science (Calculus 1)
This course is designed for students to analyze problems studied in the social sciences by applying
differential calculus. The content of this course includes: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives using
the definition, techniques of differentiation, graphing, optimization problems, rates of change, and
applications to business and economics including marginal analysis.

201-SH3-MS
Integral Calculus in Social Science
The content of this course includes: definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus;
techniques of integration; L’Hospital’s rule, indeterminate forms and improper integrals; applications to
area, probability, Gini index and consumer’s and producer’s surplus. The material studied constitutes an
important tool for other areas of the social sciences and lays a foundation for further progress in
subsequent Mathematics courses.

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 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 COHORT —
INTRO-LEVEL COURSES
320-N01-MS
People, Places, and Environments
Geography is the study of the Earth’s places, people and environments, and the social and physical
processes that connect them. Instead of focusing on specific subject matter, geography offers a unique
approach to studying just about everything that happens on our planet, from climate change, to global
trade, to cellphone apps. What distinguishes geography is its spatial perspective and its integrative
approach to studying social and environmental issues. Why do things happen where they do? How do
events in one place affect people in another? What global patterns underlie the local phenomena we
observe? How do we interact with our environments? How is our planet changing? And how can we live
more sustainably? This course will introduce you to the wonderfully diverse field of geography through
the study of real-world issues such as population growth and migration, socioeconomic inequalities and
development, environmental degradation and sustainability, and more. As you learn to approach these
issues from a geographic perspective and to think of our planet as a dynamic system, you will come to
appreciate the interconnectedness of our world and how the study of geography contributes to a more
complete understanding of contemporary global issues.

330-N01-MS
History of the Modern World
This course explores the history of the world since the 15th century. Focusing on fundamental elements
of a political, social, economic, and cultural nature, the course extends its gaze beyond the West to the
wider world. In the process, it highlights important historical connections between the West and other
regions, while also using the past to better understand major current issues facing people today across
the globe. In taking this historical journey, students will also learn about the historian’s craft: what the
discipline of history is, how historians work to reconstruct the past, what sources or evidence they use,
how they interpret these, and the various challenges they face.

350-N01-MS
Introduction to Psychology
How does the mind work? Why do we do what we do? In this introductory psychology course students
will begin answering these and other fundamental questions through an exploration of scientific
theories and models of human behaviour and mental processes. Specific topics covered include the
history and methodology of psychology; the brain and nervous system; learning and memory; and
emotion. Other topics may include motivation, personality, psychological disorders and treatments,
stress and health, and more. At the end of the course, students will understand how human behaviour is
the product of biological, environmental, cognitive, and affective factors and will be able to explain
patterns of human behaviour from a psychological perspective.

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381-N01-MS
Human Culture and Diversity
This course is an introduction to the primary subfields and practices of anthropology, as these
contribute to our understanding of human culture(s) and diversity. Through a variety of ethnographic
case studies and theoretical texts, students will be challenged to develop a more critical awareness of
the world around them. Lectures will be complemented with classroom film screenings, group
discussion, writing exercises, selected readings, and a fieldwork project in which students are asked to
apply key anthropological methods to the study of a particular cultural practice or social phenomenon.

383-N01-MS
Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to modern macroeconomics, which is the top-down view of the economy.
In this course, students learn about economic choices that individuals, businesses and societies make, as
well as about the functioning of competitive markets. The course examines what the national income is;
how to measure inflation and unemployment; what money is, and what central banks do; how the
economy grows over time; what business cycles are; and how governments can help the economy stay
on track. At the end of this course, students will have a better understanding of a modern economy and
working knowledge of the most important economic concepts. This course prepares students for
university-level economics courses.

385-N01-MS
Introduction to Political Science
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to political science. Students will be
introduced to the basic concepts and different fields of study in political science. Students will also
develop an understanding of the diverse theoretical perspectives, institutions, and actors relevant to a
selected field in political science, and use that knowledge to interpret current political events and issues.
Overall, students will gain a better understanding of political life in the 21st century.

387-N01-MS
Individual and Society
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to the social science discipline of
Sociology. Class lectures assigned readings and learning exercises will lead students to an understanding
of the historical development of sociology, its major sociological theoretical traditions, basic terminology
and concepts. Readings, lectures and class discussions relating to current and past research studies will
be used to demonstrate the application of sociological theories and concepts within Quebec, Canadian,
North American and other societies.

401-N01-MS
Fundamentals of Business
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the world of business. Students learn
the basics about marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, business law and ethics,
management, economic systems and other topics. Students come to appreciate how all business
functions contribute to the success of an organization and how the external environment impacts
business. The course explores career choices in business.

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 ENGLISH COURSES
English courses must be taken in the following order:
- English 101
- English 102
- English 103
- English LPE

ENGLISH 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE

ENGLISH
603-101-MQ
Introduction to College English
The focus of these courses is on helping the student make the transition to college-level studies by
developing the ability to read, think and write clearly and effectively. Through the study of at least two
literary genres, such as poetry, the short story, the novel, the essay or drama, students are encouraged
to develop their confidence and ability to understand and analyze what they read and to express that
understanding orally and in writing. By the end of the course students should be able to write a carefully
planned, clearly worded, well-organized and convincingly argued 750-word essay. The majority of
courses in this category fall under the designation I.C.E.: Literature.

ENGLISH 102 - LITERARY GENRES

603-102-MQ
Arthurian Legends: The Medieval Romance Tradition
Tournaments, damsels-in-distress, mysterious knights, and marvelous quests, these are the story tropes
of the medieval romance genre that have shaped the way our society imagines the entire medieval
period. The most popular chivalric romance in Europe was the story of Arthur and his Knights of the
Round Table. This course will trace the development of the Arthurian romance tradition from Celtic tales
to Mallory’s Le Morte Darthur. After this close engagement with the genre, the class will look at how this
genre has gone on to influence the development of Arthurian legends beyond the medieval period.
While historically set in the earliest days of post-Roman Britain, the Once and Future King endlessly
evolves to reflects the times and interests of each new era that engages with his legends. Thus, through
these stories, the class will aim to explore the dense and expanding world of chivalry that has always
been surprisingly multicultural, class skeptical, gender-bending and religiously fraught from the
medieval period to today.

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603-102-MQ
Comics as Literature
This course introduces students to the graphic novel and the academic study of comics as literature. It
provides a vocabulary with which to analyze both the visual and textual aspects of comics, as well as
information on this relatively new medium’s history, developments and conventions. Through in-class
work and written assignments, students in this course learn to perform effective literary/visual analysis,
explore comics as a diverse and evolving medium and better understand the importance of genre in
studying any form of narrative.

603-102-MQ
English Lit to 1800: Genre and Culture - A&S and Liberal Arts only
Drawing on material from the early Medieval Beowulf to The Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight and Everyman, the course also considers Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, Shakespeare’s The
Tempest and sometimes Milton’s Paradise Lost. Its framework is to explore developments in the genres
of epic, romance and drama. The course builds on the reading comprehension and structured writing of
Term 1 and offers practice in writing a well-crafted, longer essay.

603-102-MQ
Folk and Fairy Tales
This course explores the conventions and characteristics of folk and fairy tales. Students employ a
variety of critical approaches (e.g. Freudian, Jungian, Feminist, Marxist) to analyze tales. The course
focuses on folk tales in early written forms, on versions of these tales by authors such as Charles
Perrault, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and Joseph Jacobs, and on reinterpretations by 20th- and 21st-
century authors and filmmakers. The course also includes study of original literary tales by authors such
as Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde.

603-102-MQ
Gothic Fiction
Students examine a selection of 18th- and 19th-centuryshort stories and novels in order to understand
the formal characteristics of Gothic literature, a genre that manipulates fear and mystery in order to
probe obscure spiritual, psychological and social concerns. The course ends with generic and cultural
comparisons to contemporary gothic film.

603-102-MQ
History, Truth and Fiction
This course explores the close and evolving relationship between literature and history. Underlying this
study of historical fiction is the fundamental question, What can fiction contribute to our relationship
with and conception of historical events? The course mainly concentrates on contemporary,
postmodern works of historical fiction. The texts chosen are engaging, powerful, unconventional,
humorous, irreverent and shocking – often all at the same time.

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603-102-MQ
Magic Realism
This course is an introduction to the literary school(s) generally referred to as magic realism or magical
realism. For this course the label is interpreted in its widest sense, as encompassing those writers of
Latin America most associated with it, but also others whose work shows clear evidence of the
approach. Students explore the characteristics, conventions, stylistic techniques, thematic concerns and
specific methods of characterization and narrative point of view and voice typical of the genre and its
most prominent authors as well as its and their relationship to larger social and cultural contexts.

603-102-MQ
Novels of Nature, the Environment, and the Ecological Imagination
While complicated ideas about “nature” have long appeared in literary works, concerns about human
impacts on planet earth, and the other creatures which inhabit it, have risen significantly since World
War II. In American literature, there is a long tradition of nonfiction nature writing, and since the 1960s,
these older modes of writing about the natural world have been complemented by books like Rachel
Carson’s Silent Spring, which combined rhetorical skill and scientific expertise to catalyze the modern
environmental movement, leading to government responses to a range of environmental crises. In
recent decades, American novelists have responded to these nonfiction writers, paying increased
attention to the nonhuman world. This semester, we’ll begin by surfacing our background knowledge
and underlying assumptions of concepts like “nature” and “environment,” and then we’ll read two
recent, prize-winning novels that can be described as “ecofiction.” We’ll consider the formal features of
these works, analyze them closely, and learn about the broader contexts in which they were written. In
addition to improving your reading skills, I invite you to treat this course as an opportunity to
contemplate your connections to the living and non-living world you call home, and to cultivate a sense
of wonder over the basic facts of our shared existence.

603-102-MQ
Philosophical Approaches to The Teleplay
The teleplay, a comedy or drama adapted for television, is often disparaged as a low art form. However,
it has recently been gaining ground as a respected literary genre as evidenced by the burgeoning critical
response to television programming from the academic community. Drawing upon current
developments in genre theory, this course examines the narrative structures of two teleplay sub-genres:
the sitcom and science fiction. Students analyze these sub-genres using critical approaches such as
structuralism, nihilism and post-modernism.

603-102-MQ
Science Fiction
In conceiving of alternate realities, forms of life and ways of living that fall outside the scope of our
current existence, Science Fiction provides us with a different perspective on who we are now and
engages in social critique. It compels us to rethink our relationship to ourselves, to each other and to
what we (can) know. This course traces the genealogy of the literary genre, with a particular focus on
fiction and film from SF’s golden age, the new wave and cyberpunk. In addition, students are introduced
to critical approaches to the genre to gain a sense of its significance in contemporary culture.

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603-102-MQ
Short Fiction
Students learn to recognize the formal characteristics of the short story and the use of literary
conventions within the short story and to produce literary analysis and oral presentations
demonstrating their understanding.

603-102-MQ
The Origins and Innovations of The Short Story
This course explores the developments in the short story from the 19th century to the present, looking
specifically at experiments within this genre. From the origins of this form in the work of Edgar Allan Poe
to modern treatments by writers such as George Saunders and David Foster Wallace, we examine
authors who seem to establish the rules of the short story while simultaneously breaking from these
conventions. Students analyze the purpose behind avant-garde and innovative tales within this genre of
fiction.

603-102-MQ
The Social Novel
The social novel emphasizes the influence of the social and economic conditions of an era on characters
and events. The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the
formal features of the social novel. Students should understand each work’s relationship to literary and
historical contexts and should learn to explicate representative works. This analysis reflects a knowledge
of formal characteristics and relation to period (social, cultural and literary). The course emphasizes
structure and narrative voice, as well as character, symbolism and writing style.

603-102-MQ
The Weird Tale
At its core, Weird Fiction seeks to transport readers beyond everyday experience and objective reality in
order to inspire terror. All truly Weird Tales, by definition, conjure an atmosphere of otherworldly dread
due to the defeat of the natural laws that we use to understand and neutralize the world. While they are
similar to horror stories, their primary aim is not to revolt us on a visceral, physical level, but to trigger
fear and awe as the reader is asked to expand her perception of the world beyond the mundane
possibilities of “realism.” This course will explore the genre of the Weird, focusing on short fiction while
also considering a variety of visual media including films and Max Ernst surrealistic novel in collage A
Week of Kindness. To establish the fundamental conventions of the genre, we will begin by studying
excerpts from H. P. Lovecraft's “Supernatural Horror in Literature,” in which he provides the first formal
definition of the Weird Tale. Proto-weird texts upon which Lovecraft drew while composing the essay
and his short fiction, including Rudyard Kipling's “The Mark of the Beast,” will allow us to explore several
of the genre's common themes and elements including narrative unreliability, the forbidden, esoteric
text, the violation and degradation of the body, social decline, and the “terrifying” allure of the exotic,
foreign “other.” H.P. Lovecraft's “The Call of Cthulhu,” among other tales, will introduce the defining
concern of the genre for the past century: existential terror.

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603-102-MQ
Travel Writing as Genre
The history of travel writing in English has gone through many transformations over the past six
centuries, but three defining characteristics have remained the same: travel writing consists of
numerous genres that describe the process of travel, travel writing blurs the boundaries between the
subjective and the objective, and, finally, travel writing represents other cultures, peoples, and
landscapes to readers back home. The last two characteristics of the travel writing genre are of
particular interest in this course because issues in contemporary travel writing focus primarily on the
instability of the “I” narrator and the political implications of representing the “Other.” These trends will
be addressed in the close study of travel narratives on the Australian Outback and mountain climbing.
Finally, we will re-evaluate the three main conventions of travel writing within an increasingly wired
universe through a structured analysis of a chosen travel narrative from Lonely Planet’s On the Edge:
Adventurous Escapades from Around the World.

603-102-MQ
Shakespeare on Screen
William Shakespeare could not have known that his theatrical dramas would one day become more
accessible on screen than on stage. From large public movie venues, to household TVs, to classroom
screens, to small handheld devices, there are now more surfaces than ever via which to experience the
hundreds of adaptations of his plays. The easy availability of these filmed versions has contributed to a
democratization of access to his dramas that defies boundaries and spans the globe. Not only have
Shakespeare’s audiences become more diverse, but so too have the origins of the directors and the
actors who have worked to make the plays come alive in this medium. Shakespeare on screen
constitutes a genre of storytelling that relies as much on sophisticated visual effects as on the words of
the original playtexts. Students will thus attend to the adaptations screened in the course by paying
close attention not only to the spoken words, but also to the dynamic visual contexts in which those
words are once again brought to life.

ENGLISH 103 - LITERARY THEMES

603-103-MQ
Shakespeare's Communities
This course is designed for students to explore the relationship between individual identity and
communal identity in Shakespeare’s drama. While his plays generally affirm that it is through social
engagement with others that individual identities are most fully and meaningfully fulfilled, it is also
often the case that community is represented as a source of dissatisfaction and anguish for many of the
characters. In addition to reading them historically, students also read the plays with current ideas of
community in mind, exploring how recent Shakespearean audiences, from theatregoers, to moviegoers,
to classroom students, continue to form communities that respond to his drama in new ways.

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 ENGLISH LPE - ADAPTED TO PROGRAM
603-LPE-MS
American Nature and Environmental Writing
Observers of American literature and culture have increasingly questioned whether terms like “nature
writing” or “environmental writing” are useful now that scholarship from many fields has proven that
nature is not something separate from humanity. Yet these terms still have historical meaning, and this
course will survey the literary history of these categories in the United States. We’ll read foundational
works of nonfiction that discuss the importance of “natural” places for personal growth and national
identity, many of which advocated for preserving iconic landscapes, and even prompted the creation of
legislation and government agencies that protect human health from industrial pollutants. We’ll also
consider recent works that combine scientific knowledge with personal narrative and social critique,
often reflecting on our relationships with animals, our addiction to fossil fuels, and our tendency to build
environments to separate ourselves from the “more than human” world. You will also get to do your
own nature and environmental writing several times throughout the term. For the final assignment you
will have the option to make a well-researched contribution to these genres, or to compose the
standard argumentative essay that engages with two or more assigned texts. I invite you to treat this
course as an opportunity to contemplate your connections to the living and non-living world you call
home, and to cultivate a sense of wonder over the basic facts of our shared existence.

603-LPE-MS
Business Communication
In the Communicating to Find a Job unit, students learn about cover letters, resumes, interviews and
LinkedIn profiles. Next, in the Communicating in a Crisis unit, students examine how corporations
manage crises, notably through apologies and social media. Finally, in the Communicating within a
Company unit, students learn how to navigate politics, emails and sending/receiving difficult messages.
This course is relevant and accessible to non-Commerce students.

603-LPE-MS
Creative Nonfiction: Writing (True) Stories
This course aims to develop students’ skills in writing creative nonfiction. It introduces students to the
use of nonfiction literary techniques and devices that can be incorporated into their own work. Through
the process of peer revision and feedback from the instructor, students learn to edit their own work and
develop their own literary voice. It focuses on exercises that encourage the creative process, beginning
with short, directed assignments and culminating in longer, original pieces.

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603-LPE-MS
Creative Writing
This course will focus on writing a short piece of character driven fiction using exercises that offer access
to each student’s creative process. We will begin with short, directed assignments that focus on various
aspects of character driven fiction including point of view, choice of tense, significant detail, and style,
and will conclude with a longer, original piece based on the earlier assignments. In addition, through
carefully chosen short stories, students will be introduced to the use of specific literary techniques and
devices and the effects produced by those devices, all of which will construct a “toolbox” with which to
enhance the students’ work. Through learning to present their work orally before the class, students will
also learn the importance of responding to and writing for an audience who will offer feedback. Finally,
through the process of group writing seminars, feedback from the instructor, revision, and class critique,
students will develop their editorial ear. These elements will help students to a better mastery of
language in an effort to enhance the skills necessary to convey an effective narrative line.

603-LPE-MS
Eroticism in Poetry
According to Nobel Laureate Octavio Paz in The Double Flame: Love and Eroticism, eroticism is sexuality
transfigured, a metaphor. This course focuses on romantic and erotic love as expressed in Greek
mythology and poetry, Renaissance, Romantic, and contemporary poetry, in addition to 19th and 20th
Century prose. In analysing the similarities and differences among writers throughout the ages in their
depictions of love, lust, and the erotic, students explore how different literary modes define the nature
of desire, and how each text reveals the historical, philosophical, and social context of its respective
period.

603-LPE-MS
Gossip in Literature and Film
This course examines the relationship between gossip, plot and character in short stories, films and
novels. In fiction, gossip often forms an alternative storyline that distracts from, competes with and
impacts the main narratives under consideration. Considering the writings of theorists from various
fields, such as psychology, law, gender studies and philosophy, the course distinguishes between the
ways in which different disciplines interpret and analyze gossip. It looks at ways in which gossip is
affected by gender, nationality, time period and media. This course is intended for university-bound
students and designed to reinforce their ability to think critically, read carefully, research independently
and express themselves clearly and compellingly both orally and in writing.

603-LPE-MS
Law and Literature
This course is designed for university-bound college students to reinforce their critical reading, writing,
and communication skills. There will be a strong emphasis on independent thinking, critical self-
reflection, and active demonstration of advanced skills. As such, students will be expected to be more
autonomous in this final English course, to generate ideas, and to contribute directly to classroom
learning through forums like group work and seminars. They will also be expected to produce polished
written work. This ENG-LPE course on law and literature will focus on issues of justice and equity as they
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themed literary pieces as an entry point for an initial foray into the field of law. In the western legal
tradition, the authoritative law is primarily written law. In contrast, literature is not given the same
normative value and is rather categorized as either fiction or as merely descriptive. This class will
question this dichotomy and use the familiar skills of literary analysis and writing to discover legal
analysis and writing. through literature, students will explore the basic underpinning of public and
private law and engage in basic legal writing and oral pleading.

603-LPE-MQ
Literature and Religion
The course enables students to understand the presentation of religious concepts as presented in
literature. The principal question asked is: How is God defined and represented in various religious texts
and what is humankind’s principal relationship to him/her? Issues surrounding faith, belief and the
attributes of “God” are discussed. We explore forms of spirituality in various faith traditions including
those of Ancient Greece, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.

603-LPE-MS
Literature and the Body
This course is designed for university-bound college students to reinforce their critical reading, writing,
and communication skills. There will be a strong emphasis on independent thinking, critical self-
reflection, and active demonstration of advanced skills. As such, students will be expected to be more
autonomous in this final English course, to generate ideas, and to contribute directly to classroom
learning through forums like group work and seminars. They will also be expected to produce polished
written work.

603-LPE-MS
Literature and Theory
This course is designed for university-bound college students to reinforce their critical reading, writing,
and communication skills. There will be a strong emphasis on independent thinking, critical self-
reflection, and active demonstration of advanced skills. As such, students will be expected to be more
autonomous in this final English course, to generate ideas, and to contribute directly to classroom
learning through forums like group work and seminars. They will also be expected to produce polished
written work. Furthermore, students will refine their critical thinking and oral skills in the design and
management of their seminars. They will learn to lead discussion, frame questions, and express
informed opinions.

603-LPE-MS (Liberal Arts) / 603-704-MS (Arts and Sciences)

Modernism and Critical Theory (available to students in Arts & Sciences and Liberal Arts only)
This course focuses on the period of literature (1900-1960) known as Modernism and on different
genres, such as poetry, fiction, drama and the novel, representative of that period. Students examine
works by some of the best known modernist authors (Eliot, Joyce, Woolf, Hemingway and others) who
came to define the ethos of their era. They are taught to apply elements of critical theory, such as New
Criticism, Psychoanalytic Theory, Marxism, Feminism and Structuralism, as the mode of discourse for
their seminars and critical essays.

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603-LPE-MS
Shakespeare Over Time
Shakespeare’s plays have been interpreted around the globe in a multitude of ways in the late 20th and
early 21st centuries. Students consider what happens to the meaning-making potential of Shakespeare’s
drama once it is displaced from the cultural preoccupations of its original historical moment and then
resituated within a variety of recent critical and performative contexts. Before exploring the challenges
of interpreting Shakespeare’s 400-year-old language according to the concerns of today’s world,
students first acquire a general understanding of his drama’s significance in its own time.

603-LPE-MS
The Artist in Fiction and Non-Fiction
Examining fictional and non-fictional texts, this course teaches students to recognize and evaluate the
arguments each of these works make about artistic merit. Acting as artistic manifestos, all of these texts
implicitly or explicitly designate certain themes, styles, techniques or devices as representative of quality
art. Rather than teach students how to evaluate literature according to certain standards, this course
compels students to question literature that seeks to set such standards. In doing so, students come to
their own conclusions about what constitutes great art.

603-LPE-MS
The Power of Representation
This course focuses on literature that demonstrates a keen awareness of the power stories have to
shape public perception and by extension public opinion, attitudes and beliefs. The primary texts –
comics and prose – demonstrate this awareness not only in their own exploration and representation of
social, political and cultural issues, but also in the ways they parody, refer and allude to narratives from
literature, popular culture and history that have participated in defining these issues in the past.

603-LPE-MS
World Mythology and Critical Theory
This course draws upon several theoretical lenses to sharpen students’ critical reading of major themes
in world mythology. Students begin, through both reading and discussion, by exploring the traditional
and current definitions and insights gained from myth. They then apply Joseph Campbell’s monomyth
and Claude Levi-Strauss’ structuralist approaches to The Epic of Gilgamesh. They also analyze selected
hero myths from both a Jungian and a Freudian psychoanalytic point of view. The course culminates
with an examination of contemporary apocalypse myths from a post-modern perspective.

603-LPE-MS
Writings and Writing About Food
This course examines the cultural relevance of food and its consumption. Students begin by reading
nonfiction texts from a variety of fields, including psychology, anthropology, history and natural science,
in order to explore cultural and social differences in the preparation and consumption of food. They
then analyze films, novels, short stories, poems and narrative essays that use food as both image and
symbol to establish mood, illuminate character, make social commentaries and examine the question of
what it means to be human.

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 HUMANITIES COURSES
Humanities 101 and Humanities 102 must be taken before Humanities LPH.
Humanities 101 and Humanities 102 may be taken in either order.

HUMANITIES 101 - KNOWLEDGE

345-101-MQ
Medieval Knowledge
The Middle Ages refers to a period of global history spanning the 1000 years between roughly the 5th
and the 15th Centuries. Both independent societies and interconnected ones generated knowledge that
had a significant impact on developments in subsequent periods. With lectures, discussions, group work,
presentations, museum visits, dramatic recreations and other in-class activities, the course explores
some of the cornerstones of Medieval knowledge around the globe. Topics covered thematically include
manuscripts and knowledge transmission, Vikings and Norse myths, the Silk Road and travel, pilgrimage,
medicine and the Black Death, music and performing arts and more.

345-101-MQ
Modernity and Consumer Culture
Our clothes, electronic devices and material comfort carry a significance in forming our modern
identities in ways that are both liberating and oppressive. Despite urgent environmental and social
consequences, shopping remains a top pastime for many. The course introduces students to the field of
critical consumer studies. We look at the pivotal role played by goods in British and European imperial
expansion, as well as in the contemporary period of brand culture and rampant consumerism. We
examine closely how heightened consumerism can introduce added freedoms in society at the same it
can create and worsen inequality, alienation and ecological crisis.

345-101-MQ
Sex, Science and Society
In this course, students critically examine the ways different social institutions (e.g. the media, the state,
the pharmaceutical industry) and academic disciplines (e.g. evolutionary biology, psychology,
anthropology) have shaped people’s understanding of human sexuality as well as their sexual practices.
In doing so, students are brought to consider opposing viewpoints on sexuality and are encouraged to
develop their own viewpoint on the issues discussed in class.

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345-101-MQ
The Practice of Everyday Life
Are our daily practices, such as taking a walk and watching television, worthy of scholarly analysis?
According to historians and theorists such as Michel de Certeau and James Scott, everyday practices are
rich with significance about our modern existence. As nation-states have gradually centralized their
power throughout the 20th and 21st century to better govern and control citizens, the study of
everyday life provides an entry point into how ordinary people negotiate, subvert or re-interpret all-
pervasive regulations to better reflect their goals and fit their reality. This course explores how scholars
from different fields, such as human geography, anthropology, history, literature, have articulated the
concept of the 'Everyday'. We will explore the various ways individuals and groups reclaim their
autonomy from state and corporate-led forces in the 20th and 21st centuries via their seemingly
mundane daily practices. Students will understand why the study of everyday life emerged in the 1960s
as a radical departure from traditional studies that tended to concentrate more on high-level politics,
diplomacy and warfare. We will approach everyday practices by focusing on how individuals use space
and consume and produce media in creative ways; we will also look at ethnographic studies to further
show how this field of knowledge has contributed to our understanding of modern life.

345-101-MQ
Understanding Place
This course introduces students to historical and current geographic and land-use planning thought and
concepts. Students investigate the impact geographic and planning thought had on the built and natural
environments by exploring the relationship between various geographic and planning concepts at
various scales. Students explore the relationship between place, identity, nature and culture, the
impacts of planning policies on issues ranging from climate change to affordable housing, and the local-
global links that characterize a globalizing world. Students also explore solutions to the concepts that
shaped, and continue to shape, our world.

345-101-MQ
Understanding Canadian Society Through the Arts
This course examines how knowledge of Canadian society and the complexities of its various cultures
and identities can be gained through an investigation of the arts. Course content includes artistic and
cultural experiences that are reflective of past and emerging trends in Canada. Examples in art are used
to consider historical and contemporary collective issues, on the national, regional and local levels. It
critically examines a wide range of arts (including visual arts, multidisciplinary, performance, public arts
and film) in their historical, social and cultural contexts, from the nationalistic landscape paintings of the
Group of Seven to the social activism of the Quebec Automatistes artists, to the interdisciplinary works
of Indigenous artists Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and Nadia Myre. A fundamental element of the course
is a better knowledge and critical understanding of the development of Canadian cultures, including
multicultural, Quebecois and Indigenous perspectives.

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345-101-MQ
Why Rome?
Ancient Rome began as a few huts and grew to a massive empire with wide-reaching influence in spite
of social inequality, political intrigue and civil war. Using various methods and tools, this class examines
how this civilization developed and functioned. Topics covered include the history of Rome, the family,
medicine, propaganda, slavery, gladiators and the ancient world in film.

345-701-MS
Science and Society (available to students in Arts and Sciences only)
This course examines science as a system of knowledge by looking at a series of case studies. Students
contrast arguments for why science offers a unique form of knowledge with studies that show how
scientific understanding, like other forms of knowledge, is informed by societal forces.

HUMANITIES 102 - WORLDVIEWS

345-102-MQ
African Worldviews Through the Arts
This course will explore African worldviews through the arts roughly from the beginning of twentieth
century to today. By exploring a wide variety of arts in the media of painting, sculpture, photography
and film, we will learn about African perspectives on historical events such as colonialism, independence
movements/nationalism and the Cold War, as well as themes such as the environment, gender and
sexuality. Clearly, there is no such thing as "an" African worldview: the continent is vast, encompassing
many countries and ethnic communities, each with their unique perspectives. This course will attempt
to explore African worldviews through the arts by focusing on case studies of specific artists and
movements that grappled with the major events and concerns of their day. Students who take this
course will gain insight into the major historical events of the twentieth century in Africa, how
individuals and communities on the continent grappled with these changes and specifically, how their
worldviews were expressed through the arts.

345-102-MQ
Art and Culture of The Ancient Americas
This course explores the artistic and cultural traditions of the Ancient Americas. It traces the prehistoric
populations of the Americas, following the evolution of different artistic traditions and the lifestyles and
beliefs they reflect. Students explore in detail the evolution of several distinct cultures, ranging from
those that created the soapstone carvings of the Arctic, to the striking designs of Pacific coast totems, to
the intricate patterns of Southwest sand-painting, to the monumental pyramids of Central and South
America. Students also study the impact of the arrival of Europeans.

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345-102-MQ
Believers and Non Believers
What are the worldviews of believers and non-believers around the globe and how do such worldviews
influence their lives? The following course introduces students to the conceptual elements that underlie
the worldviews associated with believers from different cultural and religious backgrounds. We explore
a number of worldview-constructing elements that include mythologies, salvations, ethics and morals,
philosophical justifications for God(s), psychological explanations for altered states of consciousness,
and ideas related to eschatology and “holy” war. Students will come to an understanding of what a
worldview entails and how worldviews are continuously constructed and deconstructed. The course
teaches students to think critically about the global impact of the many worldviews that frame believers
and non-believers.

345-102-MQ
Beyond Bollywood
India, the second most populous country and a leading emerging economy in the world, is also a land of
contrasts – living folk traditions side by side with the latest in animation and simulation, some of the
world’s wealthiest people and farmers who commit suicide because of indebtedness. This course
focuses on developing an understanding of India and her people through an exploration of some of her
major ideas and values, as well as the stresses and tensions that are a result of the rapid changes taking
place.

345-102-MQ
Demons, Saints and Angels
Religion defies reason. Yet, people claim to have direct experience of demons, saints and angels. What
can we make of these out-of-this-world stories? Does the supernatural exist? Are they allegories for
subjective human truths? And even if one does accept the existence of gods this poses even more
complex questions: such as the problem of evil. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can a
just God allow the innocent suffer while the wicked prosper?

345-102-MQ
Indigenous Cultures in Canada
Indigenous communities in Canada face critical issues surrounding the revitalization of their social,
political and cultural identities. This course respectfully examines Indigenous perspectives, ideas and
experiences. Students study communities across Turtle Island with a focus on diverse aspects of First
Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures, such as social and political realities, stories and the arts. An emphasis
is placed on the eleven nations in Quebec, as well as the urban Indigenous community in Montreal.
Accurate terminology, common inaccuracies, myths and stereotypes are addressed, as well as issues
surrounding media representation. Issues related to gender are explored. Federal and provincial
assimilation policies and settler colonialism are studied, including treaties, the Indian Act and reserve
system and residential schools. The course also addresses the relevant contexts and implications of
historical and contemporary issues, such as land and resource rights and the United Nations Declaration
on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Contemporary cultural contributions in the arts and popular culture
is explored, as well as discussions of indigenization and decolonization in all levels of Canadian society.

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345-102-MQ
Strangers, Gods and Monsters
This course is designed to allow students to apply critical thought processes to world views. More
specifically, this course explores the role that storytelling plays in the human experience. Students
explore the question of why human beings love to tell stories. They also examine a number of universal
story themes in world literature. The purpose of this course is therefore to introduce storytelling as a
universal practice to students and encourage them to explore the question of their own story. The
course culminates in a story students write, using the skills they learned to express a piece of their own
world view.

345-102-MQ
Utopian Dreamers
What do the utopias that people create tell us about their world view? This course examines utopian
world views connected by a shared interest in social justice, liberation and creativity which took root in
Revolutionary Europe and the Industrial Revolution. We focus on the 19th Century utopian socialist
visionaries who offered alternatives to harrowing industrialization, inequality and social unrest. The
inspiring radicalism of utopian dreams is also explored through past and present social experiments,
intentional communities, art and science fiction

345-102-MQ
XY Vision: How Gender Shapes our World
We’re told again and again that men are violent and women are emotional. But what are these
stereotypes really telling us? What does it mean to see the world through a gendered lens? This course
asks how gendered assumptions shape how we see the world. Topics include but are not limited to rape
culture, the gender wage gap, intersectionality, ideal male beauty, masculinity and stoicism and
transgender rights. Students read an assortment of texts and complete a variety of activities, including a
researched book review.

HUMANITIES LPH - ETHICS

345-LPH-MS
Biblical Sex
What are the foundations of our sexual ethics? What does it mean to say that a particular sexual
practice or perspective on human sexuality is “biblical”? This course examines the foundations of various
ethical perspectives on gender and sexuality, both religious and secular, through the examination of
current media, social movements and legal codes as well as the history of Biblical literature. Topics
under discussion include marriage, celibacy, gendered and sexual identities, homosexuality, abortion
and birth control, masturbation, prostitution, rape and sexual assault.

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345-LPH-MS
Ethical Issues in Music
Music is all around us. It is an inescapable part of social life and accompanies many of life's most
important moments. This course examines music's central role, not simply as art, but as an element in
the moral and ethical lives of people. We will examine music's place in social movements, its use in
propaganda, its role in family interactions, its commodity nature, and we will explore some recent
controversies in the 'music industry'.

345-LPH-MS
Ethics and Appropriation
Is it ethical for white performers such as Taylor Swift or Katie Perry to borrow from African American
culture by "twerking" or wearing cornrows? Should poor nations be allowed to reproduce drugs to treat
diseases like HIV/AIDS, even if they are breaking intellectual property laws? These instances involve
appropriation: the act of taking something, often without permission or consent. Many human activities
involve appropriation, since developments in science and culture are often based on processes of
reference, response and transformation. However, when are such acts ethical and when are they not?
This course will explore this question by first studying ethical theories such as utilitarianism and Kantian
ethics, and then use these to evaluate the ethics of case studies involving appropriation from fields
including the visual arts, music, science and law.

345-LPH-MS
Ethics and The Family
What gives an adult the rights and responsibilities of parenthood? How do we decide when and if a child
can make decisions about her own life? What obligations does a child have to his parents? Who should
have access to reproductive technologies? Should those who provide reproductive services like
surrogacy and sperm donation be paid? Students explore these and other questions through ethical
theories and within historical and global contexts.

345-LPH-MS
Ethics of Globalization
This course examines the ethical questions raised by the new world order, characterized by dissolving
borders, intensifying economic competition and shifting global structures. Two broad themes guide the
study: the first, globalization and North America, focuses on the current quest for international
competitiveness and its impact on Canada, the United States and Mexico; the second, globalization and
the new world order, extends the discussion to explore the more general contours of the new world
order.

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345-LPH-MS
Global Religious Violence
What is the relationship between religion and violence? Can religions be violent or are they always
peaceful? The following course examines the ways in which people define terms like “religion,”
“violence,” terrorism,” etc. It seeks to understand the important ethical issues and social implications
associated with religious violence on a global scale. From Jewish circumcisions and televised faith
healings to the World Trade Center bombings and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the course explores the
various forms that “religious violence” has taken and debates the ethical nature of these
events/practices in the contemporary world.

345-LPH-MS
Just and Unjust Wars
This course seeks to examine the moral and ethical issues involved in the decision by one or more
independent states to use force against another sovereign state. It seeks to assess whether armed
intervention in the internal affairs of a sovereign state is ever justified. If it is, under what conditions can
it be justified? The course also examines the moral implications of the decision to go to war as well as
the ethical issues of the manner in which the war is conducted. It also investigates the relationship
between the existing moral values and the justification for war and acceptable behaviour in wartime
against the backdrop of the broad sweep of history from the Napoleonic Wars to the present.

345-LPH-MS
Just Progress? Ethics of Innovation
Laika’s tragic space voyage, the Great Leap Forward in Maoist China, laissez-faire capitalism in the West:
innovations sold as progress during their time and place then later questioned as flawed and even failed
experiments. Together we assess the human and non-human costs of science, work and progress and
highlight how notions of the greater good can complicate ethical outcomes. Students interrogate how
conventional morality and ideology influence innovation and why in an age of powerful technologies
and global crisis these debates are more urgent than ever.

345-LPH-MS
Popular Culture and Sexual Representation
How are our ideas about sexuality shaped by popular culture? Is there an ethics to how people and
issues are represented in the media? In this class we will examine a series of ideas and issues related to
sexuality and how they have been discussed and debated in the public sphere, from film and TV to the
media, including traditional media and online/social media. We will explore the ethics of these
representations through various disciplines, including feminist and queer theory. A broad range of issues
will be examined, including sexual harassment, pornography and censorship, trans activism, identity
politics, sex work, intersectionality and the #metoo movement.

345-LPH-MS
Representation, Reporting and The Stories We Tell
Studies suggest that the average Canadian spends 19 hours online and 28 hours watching TV every
week. It’s important to remember that the content we’re consuming isn’t neutral. This course examines
some of the ethical questions raised by both mass media content and internet technology. Topics

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include but are not limited to depictions of race and gender in the entertainment industry, free speech
in a global context, violence in the media and internet regulation and surveillance.
In order to facilitate these discussions, students study various ethical frameworks, engage in in-class
debates and submit a variety of written assignments.

345-LPH-MS
Squaring the Circle: Ethics, Economics & the Environment
This course examines one of the most complex, yet fundamental ethical challenges of our time:
reconciling industrial capitalism with ecology and environmental ethics. Students learn to identify the
great environmental issues of our time, explore some of the most fundamental theories and schools of
thought in moral philosophy and environmental ethics and understand the origins of industrial
capitalism and its state in the world today (analyzing such key concepts as liberalism, neoliberalism,
globalization, economic theory, etc.). Finally, through a wide variety of learning activities, students
explore and explain the major ideas, values and social implications of these fields of academic inquiry,
recognize and organize the various ethical dimensions associated to these questions and debate these
ethical problems using appropriate theories, concepts, ideas and elements of knowledge.

345-LPH-MS
The Da Vinci Code
Using the Da Vinci Code phenomenon as a test case, this course guides students toward becoming
critical consumers of popular culture, learning to recognize and appreciate the often blurry line between
fact and fiction. It explores Dan Brown’s claims of art historical and religious “facts” in his novel through
a detailed study of Leonardo and specific historical and theological issues. It also discusses the ethical
questions raised by the author’s claims and the marketing of his book, as well as the reaction of the
media which often embraced Brown’s assertions, sometimes promoting sensationalism at the expense
of verifiable research.

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 FRENCH COURSES
Students take one of the following combinations of French courses, depending
on their placement, the year they began their program, and whether they hold a
Certificate of Eligibility to study in English. Please refer to your progression chart
to determine which French courses you are required to complete.

- 602-100 and 602-LPW

- 602-101 and 602-LPX
- 602-102 and 602-LPY
- 602-103 and 602-LPZ
- 602-UF0, 602-UF1, and 602-UF2
- 602-F03, 602-UF0, 602-UF1, and 602-UF2

FRENCH 100 AND LPW

602-100-MQ
Langue et expression I
Tout en mettant l’accent sur la lecture et l’écriture, ce cours se propose d’amener l’étudiant à appliquer
les notions fondamentales de la communication en français courant. L’étudiant améliorera sa
compréhension de la langue et son expression écrite et orale par la lecture et la rédaction de courts
textes, par le visionnement de documents audiovisuels, par des discussions, par la présentation d’un
exposé oral ainsi que par la révision de certaines notions grammaticales. En plus de ses quatre heures
régulières de cours, l’étudiant sera tenu de consacrer une heure toutes les deux semaines à un travail
individuel avec un moniteur.

602-LPW-MS
Langue et expression II
Étant une suite du cours 100, le cours LPW se propose d’amener les étudiants à appliquer les notions
fondamentales de la communication en français courant. Les activités seront surtout axées sur la lecture
et l’écriture, sans que la compréhension et l’expression orales ne soient négligées. En plus de leurs
heures de cours régulières, les étudiants seront tenus de consacrer une heure toutes les deux semaines
à un travail individuel avec un moniteur.

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 FRENCH 101 AND LPX
602-101-MQ
Langue française et communication
Ce cours, tout en mettant l'accent sur la lecture et l'écriture, se propose d'aider l'étudiant à
communiquer en français avec une certaine aisance. L’étudiant améliorera sa compréhension de la
langue et son expression écrite et orale par la lecture et la rédaction de textes, le visionnement de
documents audiovisuels, la présentation d'un exposé oral ainsi que par la révision de certaines notions
grammaticales. Les étudiants qui le désirent peuvent bénéficier de l’aide d’un étudiant-tuteur.

602-LPX-MS
Découvertes
Le cours propose à l’étudiant d’approfondir sa connaissance du français à partir d’un éventail de
thèmes. Les activités du cours comprennent l’analyse de textes oraux et écrits, la rédaction, la révision
grammaticale et la possibilité de sorties culturelles.

FRENCH 102 AND LPY

602-102-MQ
Langue française et culture
Ce cours, comme celui du niveau 101, favorise la lecture et l'écriture. Des activités d'apprentissage plus
complexes permettront à l'étudiant de développer les éléments suivants : compréhension écrite,
production orale et rédaction. L’étudiant se familiarisera avec certains aspects de la culture
francophone, notamment par la lecture intégrale d’une œuvre littéraire de langue française. Les
étudiants qui le désirent peuvent bénéficier de l’aide d’un étudiant-tuteur.

602-LPY-MS
Fictions
Ce cours permet à l’étudiant de niveau intermédiaire de se familiariser avec les différentes composantes
d’un texte de fiction. L’étudiant fera aussi l’étude d’une œuvre littéraire.

602-LPY-MS
Médias et cinéma
L’objet principal de ce cours est l’image. Les images sont nombreuses et omniprésentes dans notre
quotidien. Par conséquent, ce cours les abordera par le biais de trois thèmes principaux, soit la publicité,
le cinéma et l’information. Tout au long de la session, les étudiants seront amenés à observer, à analyser
et à commenter ces images, mais également à les remettre en question, ils pourront ainsi développer
leur esprit critique.

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 FRENCH LPZ
602-LPZ-MS
Science moderne
Ce cours a pour but de donner à l’étudiant un aperçu des racines sociales, historiques et philosophiques
du monde scientifique actuel. À partir d’événements marquants ou de textes qui ont fait date dans
l’histoire de la science au cours des cinq derniers siècles, l’étudiant verra la naissance et l'évolution de la
pensée moderne dans les domaines scientifique et technologique. En somme, ce cours constitue une
sorte de « balayage », en français, du développement moderne des sciences pures, humaines ou de la
santé depuis la Renaissance jusqu’aujourd’hui.

602-LPZ-MS
L'absurde dans la littérature
Ce cours propose à l’étudiant une étude en profondeur de la notion de l’absurdité dans la littérature
française du 20e siècle. Un panorama de différents mouvements littéraires marqués par le concept de
l’absurde sera présenté afin de permettre à l’étudiant de saisir non seulement le sens attribué à cette
pensée, mais aussi les divers contextes socio-politiques dans lesquels cette notion a vu le jour. Un
corpus d’œuvres clés initiera l’étudiant à une lecture et à une analyse plus pointues de la thématique de
l’absurde littéraire

602-LPZ-MS
Écriture scénaristique
Dans ce cours, les étudiants auront pour objectif de concevoir un projet de court métrage, de
l’élaboration du projet au scénario final, en passant par la création de personnages, la rédaction d’un
synopsis et la création d’un storyboard. L’écriture scénaristique ayant une esthétique, des codes et un
jargon qui lui sont propres, il conviendra d’abord de transmettre aux étudiants un certain bagage
théorique pour qu’ils se familiarisent avec cet univers. L’analyse de scénarios de films connus viendra
compléter cet apprentissage. Quelques notions de mise en scène cinématographiques seront également
au programme afin que les scénarios des étudiants soient enrichis de didascalies techniques.

FRENCH F03, UF0, AND UF1

602-F03-MS
Renforcement en français écrit
Ce cours s’adresse à des élèves qui ont réussi Français, langue d’enseignement de la 5e
secondaire et qui ont des lacunes importantes dans la maîtrise de la langue. Au terme de ce cours, les
élèves seront en mesure de rédiger un texte de 500 mots (comportant un maximum de 28 erreurs) lié à
la compréhension d'un texte littéraire. Dans cette optique, le cours est axé sur le développement
d'habiletés en lecture, en compréhension et en analyse de textes, sur l'écriture, sur la révision des
notions grammaticales et sur la correction de textes.

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602-UF0-MS
Oeuvres narratives et écriture
Œuvres narratives et écriture est le premier cours de préparation à l’épreuve uniforme de français. Il
permet d’approfondir un héritage culturel centré sur la littérature française. À partir de l’étude
appliquée des procédés littéraires, l’élève sera amené à développer ses capacités d’analyse. Pour ce
faire, il dégagera le sens des œuvres narratives en étudiant leur forme et leur contenu ainsi qu’en les
situant dans leur contexte culturel et sociohistorique. Les textes étudiés (entre 600 et 800 pages au
total) appartiendront à au moins un courant littéraire marquant des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles et à au moins
un courant littéraire marquant des XXe et XXIe siècles. Afin de rendre compte de sa compréhension des
œuvres, l’élève rédigera le développement d’une dissertation explicative.

602-UF1-MS
Poésie, théâtre et écriture
Poésie, théâtre et écriture est le deuxième cours de préparation à l’épreuve uniforme de français. Il
permet d’approfondir un héritage culturel centré sur la littérature française et/ou québécoise. À partir
de l’étude appliquée des procédés d’écriture, l’élève sera amené à développer ses capacités d’analyse.
Pour ce faire, il dégagera le sens des œuvres poétiques et théâtrales en étudiant leur forme et leur
contenu ainsi qu’en les situant dans leur contexte culturel et sociohistorique. Les textes étudiés
appartiendront à au moins deux courants littéraires marquants. De plus, au moins une œuvre doit
appartenir à la littérature québécoise. Il s’agit de poèmes et d’au moins une pièce de théâtre. Afin de
rendre compte de sa compréhension des œuvres, l’élève rédigera une dissertation critique complète.

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 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Complementary courses are in a subject that is NOT part of your program. Be
sure to note the program restrictions indicated for each course below.

COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

Not available to students in ALC

PRO-LAM
Enhancing Computer Skills
If all one knows about computers is word-processing, surfing the Internet and chat, one has only
scratched the surface. This course extends students’ computer knowledge in perhaps surprising ways. It
offers the basics of designing web pages and websites, advanced word-processing techniques, file
management, number-crunching using spreadsheets and Internet fundamentals. There are hands-on
labs in all these topics, labs that, when done properly, show solutions to realistic situations. The course
also gives an understanding of what goes on “under the hood” in computer hardware, as well as an
introduction to the many applications of computers in today’s increasingly technological society.

LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS COMPLEMENTARY

COURSES
Not available to students in ALC

ARH-LAA-A1
Medieval and Renaissance Art
An increasingly humanistic world view began to emerge in Western Europe between the 11th and the
early 16th Centuries or, in art historical terms, from Romanesque to High Renaissance. The ways in
which humanism affected the rise of naturalism, individualism and classicism in the arts provides a
central theme for students learning to understand the differences between the later Middle Ages and
the Renaissance in painting, sculpture and architecture.

ARH-LAA-A2
Ancient Art
This is an introduction to the primarily Western visual arts produced between 15,000 B.C.E. and C.E.
500, beginning with the monuments of prehistoric visual cultures and the works of the Near Eastern
cultures in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Emphasis is placed on the development of the arts in Ancient
Greece and Rome, whose classical periods left an important legacy to later European art and
architecture.

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ARH-LBA
Modern and Contemporary Art
Modernism and its meaning is the central concept of this survey of major trends in 20th-century art
from Fauvism to Postmodernism. It examines changing ideas about modernity, creativity and
representation through the study of art movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract
Expressionism and Pop Art. Students explore the often unconventional materials, techniques and
themes adopted by artists in their search to make art that is relevant to their own time.

ART-LAA-A1
Introduction to Studio Art
The aim of this foundation course is to encourage artistic discovery and to develop hands-on skills and
fluency of expression in a variety of media. Fundamentals of drawing, painting, 3-D architectural model
construction and digital imaging provide a base for course content.

ART-LAA-A2
Visual Expression: Aspects of Narrative
This course offers a diversity of approaches within the studio experience through a series of special
projects addressing media-related issues, notions of identity and poetic interpretation of selected
readings. Curriculum introduces connections with creative writing, storytelling and other narrative
structures. It explores image/text relationships in poster-making and advertising, the artist book,
illustration and narrative painting.

ART-LBA-A1
The Human Figure
Students draw from the observation of a live model to investigate and understand structure, first-level
anatomy, visual elements and action elements, as well as emotive
content using a variety of drawing techniques and materials. There are references to historical and
contemporary artists and their work. Emphasis is placed on developing visual perception.

ART-LBA-A2
Drawing
This foundation course introduces drawing techniques and a wide selection of drawing materials to
explore the life of objects, interior architecture and elements of nature. It focuses on basic principles
and elements of drawing, such as structure, form, light, movement and composition. It emphasizes
developing perceptual awareness.

CIN-LBA-A1
The Language of Film
This course provides an analysis of major film techniques: shots, angles, lighting, colour, sound, optical
effects, editing, etc. Discussions cover psychology of visual perception, the notions of style and
composition and film criticism.

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CIN-LAA-A2
History of Cinema
This course examines a broad range of different key moments in the evolution and development of
cinema, from the silent era through to radical independent filmmaking. Several basic genres are
explored and international films and the work of several key directors are analysed.

FLM-LBA
Filmmaking Techniques
This course is an introduction to some of the key technical aspects of film art, including lighting,
composition, editing, sound, animation and visual effects. Each class includes practical learning
activities. Students develop the skills needed to create their own work and develop their critical thinking
with regard to different styles and aesthetics in cinematography.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPY

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Not available to students in ALC
Not available to students in the new Social Science program (Fall 2023 on)

PHI-LBS-A1
What Is Justice?
What would a just society look like? This course will allow students to explore various conceptions of
justice that have been developed by thinkers such as John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, and Elizabeth
Anderson over the past two centuries. An examination of the debate on how a state can best address
the issues of justice—in political, social and economic terms should provide students with a better
perspective from which to evaluate questions of justice in our own society, as well as their rights and
responsibilities as citizens.

REL-LBS-A3
Topics in Religious Studies: Magic and Ritual
Magic can have many meanings; a supernatural phenomenon, a form of ritual practice, a therapeutic
exercise, a criminal accusation or any mix of these. Beginning with an understanding of ritual, both
sacred and profane, we will examine these various definitions and the practice of magic across cultures.

REL-LBS-A1
Eastern Religions
This course has as its main objective to introduce students to Hinduism and Buddhism. The first half is
devoted to Hinduism, with a special emphasis on doctrine and mythology. The second half is devoted to
Buddhism as it is practiced primarily in the Theravâda tradition.

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 MUSIC COMPLEMENTARY COURSE
Not available to students in ALC or Music

AAA-LBQ-A1
Digital Music Technologies
This course introduces students to contemporary digital music technologies. It covers both theoretical
technical information and the application of hands-on creative techniques. It also presents students with
samples of existing artistic works. Topics may include audio editing and mixing, digital signal processing,
audio effects, mashups, laptop performance, sound synthesis, digital DJ techniques, sonification,
interactive audio installations and a broad overview of various music technologies. No specific
background training is required other than a good general familiarity with computers and an interest in
music.

SOCIAL SCIENCE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Not available to students in Social Science

BUS-LBA-A1
Introduction to Business
This course introduces students to the world of business as well as to fundamental business principles
and functions. Students will be exposed to the basic functions, theories and concepts, which will serve
as the building blocks for further studies in business. Topics to be covered include: finance, accounting,
marketing, forms of business ownership, business ethics, globalization and management.

ECO-LBA-A1
Introduction to Economics
This course introduces students to the basics of economics. In this course, students study such topics as
how economists think; how societies manage scarce resources; how people, businesses, and entire
nations make economic choices; how the supply-and-demand model helps to explain contemporary
social and economic issues; and how we can apply mathematics to solve social and economic problems.

POL-LBA-A1
Introduction to World Politics
This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to political science through the
study of international relations. The course will focus on the main actors in international relations
(states, international organizations, and others) and the ways in which they interact. Students will be
introduced to some of the major theories of international relations and use them to explore major
international issues (war and peace, international law, trade and development, human rights).

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PSY-LAA-A1
Inside your mind: Explorations in Psychology
This course offers students an opportunity to explore fundamental theories, concepts, methods, and
issues relevant to the field of psychology. Psychology is a diverse science covering a broad range of
topics including neuropsychology, human development, consciousness, learning, personality, memory,
social psychology, abnormal psychology, and many more.

LANGUAGE COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Available to students in all programs

ITA-LAA
Italian I
This elementary Italian course is for beginners. From day one, students develop basic communication
skills in one of the most important languages of the Western world. Course content: meeting, greeting
and introducing people; identifying and locating people and things; talking about family; using dates and
telling time; discussing daily activities, leisure and routine; talking about academic life; describing
people, places and things; expressing origin and possession; expressing likes and dislikes; talking about
food and making plans.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Italian courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Italian, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

SPA-LAL
Spanish I
From day one, beginner students use Spanish to communicate. Following an audio-lingual
communicative method, they acquire basic language structures and vocabulary and learn to function in
everyday situations. Creative use of language acquisition is actively encouraged. Vocabulary and
grammar are reinforced through exercises. Students are required to read a short story in Spanish.
Course content: introducing oneself and others; expressing greetings and farewells; ordering food and
drink; expressing likes and dislikes; describing oneself and one’s family; asking questions to others;
identifying and locating places; telling time; describing daily activities and routine. The only verb tense
taught in Spanish I is the indicative present.
Important: Registration for this introductory course is restricted to students who have no
previous knowledge of the language whatsoever. Please be aware that if you register in this
course and you have already taken Spanish courses in high school or have otherwise gained
introductory knowledge of Spanish, your registration in this course will be cancelled.

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 PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES
Phys Ed 101 and 102 must be taken before Phys Ed 103.
Phys Ed 101 and Phys Ed 102 may be taken in either order.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 101 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION

& HEALTH
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Fitness
Each class introduces cardiovascular, muscular and flexibility activities using a variety of apparatus.
Students learn how to use free weights, cardio and weight-training machines according to their needs
and abilities. Weather permitting, classes may also include outdoor activities such as power walking,
jogging, circuit training or games.

109-101-MQ
Fit/Barre
Barre class workouts use the whole body with exercises designed to chisel and sculpt the muscles while
working the core, stability and posture. It is a combination of Basic fitness exercises, Pilates and ballet
into one workout.

109-101-MQ
Fit/Combatives
This course offers a variety of workouts to increase your overall fitness level in a fun way. Students
improve their cardiovascular, muscular and flexibility by using kickboxing and Thai boxing. The class
integrates combinations of punches, kicks, pad work, sparring, muscular and motion exercises to
strengthen and tone, as well as stretching. Classes may also include outdoor training. Students must
purchase boxing gloves and shin pads (roughly $60).

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Fit/Games
A variety of activities are used to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular fitness and flexibility.
Cardiovascular fitness is the primary focus of the course and is developed through the following games:
soccer, basketball, floor hockey, throton, badminton, touch football, ultimate, capture the flag,
dodgeball, etc.

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Fit/Yoga
Cardio activities include stationary equipment, steps, circuits and sun salutations. A variety of yoga
poses develop muscular and flexibility components.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 102 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION

& SKILLS
109-102-MQ
Badminton
Students participate in a variety of badminton drills, patterns and matches to develop cardiovascular
fitness and muscular endurance. No previous badminton skills are required.

109-102-MQ
Basketball
Students learn fundamental skills (passing, shooting, lay-ups, etc.) and strategies (offensive and
defensive) that enable them to play pick-up basketball as part of their activity repertoire in the future.

109-102-MQ
Dance
Basic dance elements of Hip Hop, Jazz and Modern are covered through choreographies adapted to
beginner and intermediate dancers.

109-102-MQ
Martial Arts
Students learn fundamental offensive and defensive strategies that enable them to defend themselves.
Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu are part of the curriculum. Students learn how to strike properly using pads and
their partners. They also learn how to defend themselves against an attack on the ground. They must
purchase shin pads (approximately $15) and boxing gloves (approximately $35).

109-102-MQ
Intensive - Cross-Country Skiing
Students learn basic cross-country ski skills as they maneuver the ski trails at Parc Mont- Royal and
Centre de Ski Gai-Luron. The $95 course fee includes transportation, equipment, assistants and trail
fees. This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
Lectures (at college): Wednesdays, 4:15 pm -7:15 pm: Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14
Trip 1 - Mt. Royal: Sunday, Feb. 4, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Trip 2 - Gai-Luron: Sunday, Feb. 18, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Intensive - Orienteering
In this intensive class, you will learn the use of navigating with the aid of map and compass. We will
primarily focus on local areas with an emphasis on hiking/walking and applying map and compass
reading skills. It is a class, which will increase your enjoyment of the outdoors and promote
environmental awareness. The $35 course fee includes the use of compass equipment and assistants on
the day trips. This is an intensive course so students must be available for all the evening lectures and
weekend outings listed below.
Lectures (at college): Tuesdays, 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Jan. 23, 30; Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23
Trip 1 - John Abbott: Saturday, Apr. 20, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Trip 2 - Mt. Royal: Saturday Apr. 27, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Trip 3 - Angrignon Park: Saturday May 4, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

109-102-MQ
Soccer
Students learn fundamental skills and offensive and defensive strategies that enable them to play soccer
as part of their activity repertoire in the future.

109-102-MQ
Ultimate
This course introduces the fundamental skills and strategies of organized Ultimate for the beginning to
intermediate player. Ultimate requires development of the following individual skills: disc throwing,
passing, catching, running, cutting and marking. Students also learn to practice effective communication
with teammates.

109-102-MQ
Yoga
In this introductory yoga course, students learn basic and intermediate yoga poses. They learn how to
synchronize breath to movement and energy flows.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 103 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION

& AUTONOMY
109-103-MQ
Cross Training
Students get fit by trying different training techniques TRX, ladders, sliders, cardio, rebounders, weights,
resistance bands, powerwalking and partner work, indoors and outdoors. This course introduces many
types of exercises that condition the entire body.

109-103-MQ
Badminton
Students participate in a variety of badminton drills, patterns and matches to develop cardiovascular
fitness and muscular endurance. No previous badminton skills are required.

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109-103-MQ
Intensive - Cross-Country Skiing
This intensive course will focus on an introduction to basic cross country ski technique and
cardiovascular fitness. Students learn basic cross-country ski skills as they maneuver the ski trails at Parc
Mont- Royal and Centre de Ski Gai-Luron. The $95 course fee includes transportation, equipment,
assistants and trail fees. This is an Intensive course so students must be available for all the evening
lectures and week-end outings listed below.
Lectures (at college): Mondays, 4:15 pm - 7:15pm: Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12; Mar. 25; Apr. 29
Trip 1 - Mt. Royal: Saturday, Feb. 3, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Trip 2 - Gai-Luron: Saturday, Feb. 17, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

109-103-MQ
Intensive - Snowshoe Hikes
Whether you are new to the outdoors or yearn to extend your outdoor skills into snowshoeing
adventures, this course is for you. It is designed for people who want to get a taste of the outdoors and
enjoy all the benefits that being outside brings to life. The course also includes some fun cardiovascular
and muscular training in various forms, whether it be during our excursions or at the college. The $70
course fee includes transportation, assistants, equipment and trail fees. This is an Intensive course so
students must be available for all the evening lectures and week-end outings listed below.
Lectures (at college): Tuesdays, 4:15 pm - 7:15 pm: Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6; Mar. 26; Apr. 23, 30
Trip 1 - Morin Heights: Saturday, Feb. 4, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Trip 2 - Mt. Sutton: Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Jiujitsu
This second-year course is an integration of the knowledge and concepts of the first two physical
education courses. This course offers an opportunity for students to learn how to defend themselves
and also be successful against stronger and bigger opponents. Jiujitsu is a martial art similar to judo but
without a gi (Japanese uniform). The meaning of the word jiujitsu stands for: ‘Gentle art’ where students
learn to apply technique rather than brute force. Some techniques include : basic takedowns, arm locks,
strangles and submission/positional escapes. Cardiovascular activities, core training and muscular
circuits will also be part of the curriculum along with technical training and combat. One of the best
martial art nowadays for self-defense is Brazilian jiujitsu. While involved in a practical and reflective
process, you will be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your lifestyle and improve your
cardiovascular fitness.

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Power Yoga
This second-year course is an integration of the knowledge and concepts of the first two Physical
Education courses. Power Yoga is a Yoga practice that is based on the Ashtanga method of yoga practice.
Sun Salutations A and B will be part of your practice along with several standing postures like the
Triangle and the Tree pose and several seated poses such as the forward bend and the bridge. You will
also be doing a 20-25 min cardiovascular workout either mixed or separate from a variety of muscular
endurance and strength exercises for overall fitness. While involved in a practical and reflective process,
you will be expected to incorporate regular physical activity into your lifestyle and improve your
cardiovascular fitness.

109-103-MQ
Soccer
Students participate in a variety of mini-games, drills and games as they experience a good
cardiovascular and muscular endurance workout. Team work, movement, support for teammates and
fun-safe competition are emphasized. Weather permitting, classes are held outdoors.

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Stress Management
Students learn and use a variety of techniques in order to help manage stress. These include: physical
activity; communication and conflict resolution skills; perspective and self-awareness; time management
and a variety of relaxation techniques, such as meditation, autogenics, visualization and progressive
relaxation.

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Team Sports
Students participate in a variety of sports that promote a good cardiovascular workout. Movement,
teamwork and safety are emphasized during the mini-games, drills and full-court scrimmages
introduced. Students have an opportunity to select the sports played from the following list: soccer,
floor hockey, basketball, touch football, handball, badminton, low organizational games, volleyball,
tchoukball and more.

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Ultimate
Students work on their cardiovascular endurance through a variety of mini-games, drills and scrimmages
in a fun, safe, cooperative setting. Muscular activities are introduced periodically and each class ends
with a stretching routine.

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Weight Training
This course teaches students how to properly strength train using a variety of exercise equipment with
emphasis on proper alignment and safe lifting methods. In addition, students learn how to increase
cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.

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