Interdisciplinary Studies Courses
IDST 1100 Human Rights and Canadian Society: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (3 credits)
The 1982 patriation of Canada's constitution and the entrenchment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have set the stage for fundamental changes in Canadian society. This course is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and more generally, to human rights as an important moral concern. Human rights and civil liberties will be discussed in relation to selected occupational areas and workplace experiences and also with respect to broader community, national and international questions.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4
Offered: TBA
IDST 1102 Perspectives on the Environment Creating a Sustainable Society (3 credits)
Using pollution prevention and waste reduction as a theme, this course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to examine social perceptions of the environment and technology. It covers consensus-building and public participation, liquid and solid wastes, toxic chemicals, air quality, pollution prevention standards and economics and marketing issues. Although mandated solutions to environmental problems are discussed, the focus will be on methods grounded in environmental citizenship which encourages voluntary compliance.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4
Offered: TBA
IDST 1103 Introduction to Intercultural/International Studies (3 credits)
In this course, students will be introduced to diverse methodologies in the liberal arts, and to ways these can be used to examine questions of intercultural and international import. The course will focus on one theme, such as identity or globalization, which will be approached in an integrated manner by one co-ordinating instructor and by at least four other instructors from the liberal arts. Students will be exposed to a wide range of texts and exercises designed to broaden their awareness of cultural patterns and paradigms, and to increase their understanding of the way people from one culture interact and negotiate with those from another.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4
Offered: TBA
IDST 1110 Introduction to Native Studies (3 credits)
A multi-disciplinary examination of the political and social realities of being a Native person in Canada today. This course exposes students to literature from anthropology, political science, history, sociology and legal studies. When possible the course draws on Native writings and contrasts the difference in viewpoint between Natives and non-Natives. This course will lead to further courses in Native Studies and prepares students to be active participants in the processes of cultural revitalization, political reorganization and social change.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4
Offered: TBA