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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

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