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SOC-355 Popular Culture<br />
This course will provide a broad survey of <strong>the</strong> sociological perspective<br />
on mass media and popular culture. The course will exam<strong>in</strong>e: <strong>the</strong><br />
processes of production of mass media and popular culture; <strong>the</strong> content<br />
of media representations of <strong>the</strong> social world; and relationships between<br />
<strong>the</strong> audience and popular culture. The course will exam<strong>in</strong>e each of<br />
<strong>the</strong>se topics through a critical lens based on <strong>the</strong> Reformed perspective<br />
on faith and culture.<br />
Prerequisite: SOC-121 or 122 or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor<br />
SOC-380 Internship<br />
(F/W)<br />
A one term tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g experience <strong>in</strong> some aspect of social service. These<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternships are <strong>in</strong>tended to assist students <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g career decisions<br />
and <strong>in</strong> prepar<strong>in</strong>g for post-graduate education and employment<br />
opportunities. This course is completed <strong>in</strong> addition to regular<br />
requirements <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> major or m<strong>in</strong>or.<br />
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 stand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a Sociology major<br />
SOC-428 Poverty: Problems and Perspectives (SCW-428) (Capstone) (W)<br />
This course provides a comprehensive study of poverty as a<br />
critical and chronic problem plagu<strong>in</strong>g societies past and present.<br />
An <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary focus will highlight multiple perspectives<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g sociological, political, historical, environmental, economic,<br />
<strong>the</strong>ological, psychological and biological. Both Canadian and global<br />
aspects of poverty will be exam<strong>in</strong>ed, with a particular emphasis on<br />
various approaches to solv<strong>in</strong>g poverty at local, national, and global<br />
levels. Students will be encouraged to develop <strong>the</strong>ir capacity for<br />
critical Christian reflection and response to issues of poverty.<br />
Prerequisite: Year 4 stand<strong>in</strong>g or permission of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>structor. SOC-428 is <strong>the</strong> Capstone<br />
Course for <strong>the</strong> Sociology Department and is required for all majors <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 4th year.<br />
SOC-432 Disability and Society<br />
(W)*<br />
This course will be taught as an ‘issues’’ course, provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>-depth<br />
coverage of advanced-level topics <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> field of disability. In general,<br />
<strong>the</strong> course will exam<strong>in</strong>e three areas of analysis: current <strong>the</strong>mes<br />
and issues <strong>in</strong> disability; research methods <strong>in</strong> disability studies; and<br />
current issues <strong>in</strong> Social Services for disabled persons. The course<br />
will exam<strong>in</strong>e each of <strong>the</strong>se areas through a critical lens based on <strong>the</strong><br />
Reformed perspective on faith and culture, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an emphasis on<br />
social justice.<br />
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 stand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
SOC-441 Advanced Issues <strong>in</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice *<br />
This course will be taught as an ‘issues’ course, provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>depth<br />
coverage of advanced-level topics <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> field of crim<strong>in</strong>al<br />
justice. In general, <strong>the</strong> course will exam<strong>in</strong>e three areas of analysis:<br />
current <strong>the</strong>mes and issues <strong>in</strong> crime and society; research methods<br />
<strong>in</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>ology; and current issues <strong>in</strong> polic<strong>in</strong>g and corrections. The<br />
course will exam<strong>in</strong>e each of <strong>the</strong>se areas through a critical lens based<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Reformed perspective on faith and culture, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
emphasis on restorative justice.<br />
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 stand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
118<br />
(W)<br />
Sociology – Social Work<br />
Honours Major: Social Work Concentration (20 courses)<br />
** The Honours Program <strong>in</strong> Sociology - Social Work requires careful plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from Year 1**<br />
• One of SOC-121 or 122;<br />
• SOC-201; 223; 235; 241; 321;<br />
• SCW-101; 215; 235; 245; 329; 332; 341; 351; 380; 428; 435; 480;<br />
• Two of SCW-455, SCW-470, SCW-471, SOC-432, SOC-441<br />
Cognate Requirement:<br />
• POL-122<br />
Honours Major: Sociology Concentration (20 courses)<br />
** The Honours Program <strong>in</strong> Sociology - Social Work requires careful plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from Year 1**<br />
• SOC-121; 122; 201; 223; 235; 241; 321; 325; 338; 355; 380; 428;<br />
• One of SOC-432 or 441;<br />
• One of SOC-255, 335, 341, 345;<br />
• SCW-101; 235; 332; 341;<br />
• One of SCW-215, 245, 329, 351;<br />
• One of SCW-435, 455, 470, 471<br />
Cognate Requirement:<br />
• POL-122<br />
General Major: (12 courses)<br />
• One of SOC-121 or 122;<br />
• SOC-321;<br />
• Two of SOC-223, 235, 241;<br />
• One of SOC-338 or 355;<br />
• One of SOC-325 or SCW-435;<br />
• SCW-101; 215; 428;<br />
• One of SCW-245, 329, 351;<br />
• Two of SCW-235, 332, 341<br />
Recommended:<br />
• SCW-380 or SOC-380<br />
M<strong>in</strong>or: Sociology - Social Work (6 courses)<br />
• One of SOC-121 or 122;<br />
• Two SOC-200-, 300-, or 400-level electives;<br />
• SCW-101; 215;<br />
• One SCW-200-, 300-, or 400-level elective<br />
Note: At least two courses must be at <strong>the</strong> 300-level.<br />
M<strong>in</strong>or: Social Work (6 courses)<br />
• SCW-101; 215;<br />
• Two of SCW-245, 329, 351;<br />
• Two of SCW-235, 332, 341<br />
Note: At least two courses must be at <strong>the</strong> 300-level.<br />
SCW-101 Introduction to Social Work<br />
(F)<br />
This course identifies and critically exam<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong> foundations of social work,<br />
its mission, purpose, knowledge, and value base, and <strong>the</strong> levels of social<br />
work practice and process, fields of practice, and social policy contexts.<br />
These topics will be exam<strong>in</strong>ed with an emphasis on <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegration of<br />
<strong>the</strong>oretical and practical knowledge, all from a Christian worldview.<br />
SCW-215 Introduction to Social Work Practice<br />
(W)<br />
An <strong>in</strong>troduction to social work practice <strong>in</strong> Canada. Students will explore<br />
social work practice issues with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Canadian context, such as poverty<br />
and diversity. Topics encompass <strong>the</strong> social work practice fields of <strong>in</strong>dividual,<br />
family, group, and community, and <strong>the</strong> dynamic <strong>in</strong>terplay between <strong>the</strong><br />
social worker, <strong>the</strong> user of services, <strong>the</strong> agency and society. The course will<br />
emphasize <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegration of <strong>the</strong>oretical and practical knowledge.<br />
Prerequisite: SCW-101