2012 Fall Semester: Regent's American College London

London, England - Semester Program Fall 2012

Host Institution: Regent's College - Regent's American College London

PROGRAM	PROGRAM CODE	PRICE	DATES
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Eligibility: click here Total contact hours: 180-216 per semester. 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit; 10 contact hours = 1 quarter unit. Possible U.S. Credits: 12-18 semester credits per semester. Normal course load is 4-6 classes per semester.  Final transcript is issued by Regent's College, Regent's American College London.  If your school requires an American transcript, click here

Regent's College - Course Offerings (Fall 2012)

Please use the Timetable and Course Descriptions below to plan your schedule. All students MUST get a total of 8 classes approved by their academic advisor, in case of changes in course availability. That way, if a class is full or cancelled, you'll already have back-up classes that you know your school will accept. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you're accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible classes on your registration form, in order of preference. Regent's College will not process your registration unless you list a total of 8 courses.

Plan your schedule using this Timetable to make sure your class times don't conflict:
Click here for the COURSE TIMETABLE in PDF

Course offerings and timetable are subject to change.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS

HUMANITIES

ARHS 2350 ‐ Introductory Topics: Art in London

Tutor: Deborah Schultz

Introduces basic themes and topics in art history and criticism. Students will examine the range of

work currently being produced in London and visit the hottest galleries in town to see where and how

contemporary art is being shown. This course will explore the more established museums in the city

as well as lesser known institutions. The programme will be structured by a framework of classes in

the college around visits to galleries and museums.

 

ARHS 2350 – Introductory Topics: Islamic Art

Tutor: Sara Wolper

Introduces basic themes and topics in art history and criticism. Topics will include various approaches

and issues relating to the study of art history, the curating and collecting of art, artists' biographies,

introduction to art movement, and art in corporate settings.

 

ARHS 3340 ‐ History of Renaissance Art

Tutor: Julia Weiner

This course is designed to introduce students to the style and subject matter of Renaissance art and

to foster an understanding of the social, political, intellectual and religious contexts in which it was

produced. By visiting London galleries, reading widely and writing essays, students will learn how to

use pictures and sculptures as aesthetic, expressive and historical objects.

 

ARHS 3360 ‐ History of Modern Art: Impressionism and beyond

Tutor: Deborah Schultz

This course is orientated around direct observations of paintings and other artworks in collections in

the capital and consists of a chronological study of developments in European art from the mid‐19th

century to the present day through classroom meetings and visits to galleries. Teaching and learning

methods are designed to enable students to develop a critical awareness of art, gaining a sound

understanding of various groups and tendencies in the contexts of relevant historical, cultural, social

and political factors.

 

ARHS 4350 ‐ Topics in Art History: English Architecture: 1066 to Present

Tutor: David Brady

This course highlights the greatest buildings in London of each century. Visits to mediaeval cathedrals

and royal palaces are included as well as 18th century villas, picturesque parks and controversial 20th

century buildings. Students will gain an understanding of both why and how buildings changed and

also why they are considered the landmarks of their time.

 

ARHS 4350/71 ‐ Topics in Art History: English Palaces and Country Houses

Tutor: David Brady

A study of the architectural development of the great houses and palaces of England from medieval

times to the present day, with a look at the social and historical factors affecting their design, and an

assessment of the role of the great patrons. Students will gain insight into such subjects as the

arrangement, use and decoration of rooms, the role of paintings, furniture and sculpture, and the

changing countryside in which the houses were built. The course will be taught by a mixture of

lectures with slides and class discussion, and visits to the houses themselves.

 

ART 1110 ‐ Introduction to Drawing

Tutor: Alan Stott

This covers a variety of disciplines within the broad area of drawing. It addresses the basics of visual

thinking through the study of the figure, perspective, light and shadow, as well as the contemporary

world around us, photography, design solutions, cartoon and animation. The skills acquired are

essential to any students considering careers in design, media, film or therapeutic arts. The course

looks at aspects of our perceptions of the world and questions it through a series of practical studio

exercises and visits to museums and art galleries. Students need no previous experience, only a

willingness to enjoy working beyond their preconception of the word ‘drawing’.

 

ART 2410 – Painting 1

Tutor: TBC

Stresses familiarization with fundamental problems of pictorial organization: color organization, value,

shape relationship, and composition. Most work is done as a series of exercises graded to develop

both recognition of these formal principles and development of skill in using them. Initial work is

executed in transparent watercolor technique with graduation of acrylic media. Prerequisites: ART

1120, ART 1210, and ART 1220. Students without portfolio admission to the department with

permission of the chair.

 

ENGL 2035 – History of the Novel

Tutor: Elizabeth Nicolello

Studies significant works by important British novelists of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries

with an emphasis on the continuity of British literature and its relationship to the historical moment.

 

ENGL 2180 – Creative Writing: Non‐Fiction

Tutor: Catherine Davidson

A writing course for students interested in the essay form. Studies a wide variety of contemporary

essays as models for student writing, focusing on voice, form, and audience.

 

ENGL 2160 ‐ Creative Writing: Fiction

Tutor: Catherine Davidson

Our storytelling impulse is an innate and as old as humanity itself. To turn their ideas into stories,

students sharpen their observation of life by keeping a daily journal. Writing exercises increase

flexibility of style and awareness of techniques. The possibilities of fiction are explored in examples of

excellent literature. Through editing and discussing other students’ stories in workshops, students

enable others and themselves to develop their writing skills.

 

ENGL 2210 – Literature into Film: Contemporary Stories

Tutor – Mark Allinson

Concentrates on works of literature that have been transferred to film, with the focus on both

literature and film.

 

ENGL 2250 ‐ Literary London

Tutor: George Yeats

Explores the works of writers who lived in or wrote about London. Among the authors who may be

discussed are Chaucer, Samuel Pepys, James Boswell, Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, and Iris

Murdock. Visits to relevant museum and historical sites are organized when appropriate.

 

ENGL 4150 ‐ Shakespeare I: Comedies & Romances

Tutor: George Yeats

Studies plays from the early part of Shakespeare's career, emphasizing the histories and comedies.

Includes discussion of historical and social contexts, genre, and staging. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of

English or theatre arts and sophomore standing or above.

 

ENGL 4160 – Shakespeare II

Tutor: George Yeats

Studies plays from the latter part of Shakespeare's career, emphasizing the tragedies and romances.

Includes discussion of historical and social contexts, genre, and staging. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of

English or theatre arts and sophomore standing or above.

 

FREN 1090 – Elementary French

Tutor: TBC

Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with the emphasis on

understanding and speaking. The goal is fluency in the basic French needed for expression in everyday

situations.

 

GNST 1200 ‐ Freshman Seminar

Tutor: TBC

These interdisciplinary seminars for freshman combine academic inquiry with supplemental

programmes that foster students’ educational and personal development during the first year of

college. Topics vary and include interdisciplinary offerings in the humanities, arts, and sciences.

Classes are small and require substantial student participation. Emphasis is on developing and

improving fundamental academic skills, including critical thinking and communications (the ability to

write, read, listen and speak effectively).

 

GNST 1200/71 ‐ Freshman Seminar

Tutor: TBC

These interdisciplinary seminars for freshman combine academic inquiry with supplemental

programmes that foster students’ educational and personal development during the first year of

college. Topics vary and include interdisciplinary offerings in the humanities, arts, and sciences.

Classes are small and require substantial student participation. Emphasis is on developing and

improving fundamental academic skills, including critical thinking and communications (the ability to

write, read, listen and speak effectively).

 

HIST 1100 – World Civilizations before 1500: The World of Islam

Tutor: Sara Wolper

Examines the evolution of ancient and pre‐modern cultures throughout the world with a focus on the

development of the ideas, values, and social, cultural, and political institutions that have shaped the

civilizations and the subsequent history of the world.

 

HIST 2000 ‐ Social History: The Making of London

Tutor: Nick Holder

The topics discussed will include the following: the geography and physical development of the city

from its Roman beginnings to the present; the sociology and problems of the modern megalopolis.

The course divides equally between class‐based lecture sessions and field trips. By the end of the

course, students should be well acquainted with key historical themes and sites associated with the

city and its environs.

 

HIST 2280: History of England: Age of Faith

Tutor: Sophie Laws

Overview of the political, social, and cultural history of England from the medieval period to the

present. Specific period covered varies from semester to semester (e.g., the medieval period, the

Tudor‐Stuart era, modern England). Prerequisite: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

 

HIST 2600 – The Craft of History

Tutor: Tom Villis/Nick Holder

Introduces students to the methods of historical research and the nature of historical thinking. It is

the aim of the course to help students: analyze and interpret books, articles, and primary sources;

write substantive, organized, well‐documented essays and papers; and become familiar with the most

important library resources and search techniques in history and the social sciences.

 

HIST 4200 ‐ Advanced Studies in European History: European Fascism

Tutor: Tom Villis

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in a wide variety of subfields of European history. Subject

matter varies from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of European history or

permission of the instructor.

 

PHIL 1100 ‐ Introduction to Philosophy

Tutor – Lisa McNulty

Introduces a broad spectrum of topics in philosophy, such as knowledge, reality, freedom, morality,

and art. The emphasis is not only on what is contained in these topics, but also on how to think

critically about them.

 

MUSC 1050 – Introduction to Music Appreciation

Tutor – Benjamin Wolf

Designed for students majoring in areas outside music. The course covers the elements, style, genre,

and structures of major works of traditional Western music. In some semesters, instructors may also

cover jazz, popular music, or music of other world cultures.

 

MUSC 1070 – Topics in Music: Contemporary Music in London

Tutor – Benjamin Wolf

Designed for students majoring in areas outside of music. These courses include African music,

American music, jazz, music and spirituality, rock music, women in music, and world music. See the

current course description book for the topics offered for a particular semester. Emphasizes listening

skills by examining musical materials and structures.

 

PHIL 1100 – Introduction to Philosophy

Tutor: Lisa McNulty

Introduces a broad spectrum of topics in philosophy, such as knowledge, reality, freedom, morality,

and art. The emphasis is not only on what is contained in these topics, but also on how to think

critically about them.

 

PHIL 2010 – Informal Logic

Tutor: Lisa McNulty

Introduces the study of reasoning, including the nature of argument, deductive and inductive

inference, meaning and inference, validity, hypotheticals, syllogisms, and the identification of fallacies.

Emphasizes reasoning in a natural language and arguments in practical contexts with minimum use of

symbolic notation.

 

PHIL 2300 – Social and Political Philosophy

Tutor – Tom Villis

Studies the nature of the political community, with attention given to concepts of the state, justice,

freedom, authority, and law. Selected classics of political theory are read and discussed.

 

RELG 1060 ‐ World Religions

Tutor – Christopher Daily

Students are introduced to five of the major religious traditions of the world. The course looks at each

of them on its own merit by presenting its origins and developments, its main doctrines and practices.

Some central elements found in all religions such as their sources of authority, ritual, gender issues

etc are also examined. The five religions studied are the largest faith communities in Britain and in

order to provide first‐hand experience, there will be visits to their places of worship in London.

 

RELG 2400 – Religion and the Arts: Religion and Representation

Tutor: Julian Weiner/Sophie Laws

Studies the important interrelationships of the arts in world religions. The use of the visual and allied

arts for communication and edification has been a primary concern both positive: e.g., the

glorification of Rome during the counter‐reformation, and negative: e.g., the Islamic proscription of

images for all religions.

 

RELG 2500 – Gender, Culture and Religion

Tutor: Christopher Daily

Discusses diverse representations of gender in selected religious traditions and cultural contexts.

Considers their influence on religious conceptions of personhood and divinity, relationships between

humans, cosmic and natural orders, and representations of the divine. Cultural and social definitions

of gender roles, and resistances to those definitions, may also be included.

 

RELG 2420: Religion and Culture: Age of Faith

Tutor: Sophie Laws

Studies selected areas in which religious institutions and beliefs are influenced by their cultural

environment and cultures are influenced and molded by religious ideas.

 

SPAN 1090 ‐ Elementary Spanish: Level I

Tutor: Diego Iudicissa

Develops listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. The goal is fluency in basic

Spanish structures needed for expression in everyday situations. Please note that classes are

conducted entirely in Spanish.

 

SPAN 1100 ‐ Elementary Spanish: Level II

Tutor: Diego Iudicissa

Students SHOULD NOT attempt to do this course if they have not previously covered the following

Spanish grammar: Present tense, Present Continuous, Reflexive Verbs, Verbs like “Gustar”.

 

WRIT 1010 – Composition

Tutor: Elizabeth Nicolelle

Provides a variety of experiences in both formal and informal writing styles. Emphasizes increased skill

regarding mechanics, cogency, or liveliness. Students who might need extra support to succeed in this

course should take WRIT 1000 at the same time.

INTERNTIONAL RELATIONS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ANSO 1010 ‐ Introduction to Sociology

Tutor: Mireille Hebing

Intended primarily for students who wish to gain a broad, general overview of the field, its area of

study, methods of inquiry, and conceptions and analyzes of society.

 

ANSO 2000 – Issues in Contemporary Society: Globalisation and Individualisation

Tutor: Mireille Hebing

Acquaints the student with the various social and cultural issues of contemporary societies. Centers

around concerns of living in industrialized urban societies. Compares complex societies to gain an

understanding of issues that confront their members. Topics vary each semester.

 

ANTH 3550 – Theories of Social Science

Tutor: Mireille Hebing

This course will examine the history of anthropological theory, reading works of ethnography,

significant arguments in theory, central definitions of culture, perspectives on fieldwork, and seek to

discover the ways “new” ethnography, post‐modernity, transnationalism, and global movements for

integration and distinctiveness are transforming the discipline today. Prerequisites: ANTH 1100 and 9

credits of anthropology; or permission of the instructor.

 

BIOL 1020 – Biology of Animals

Tutor: Peter Verdon

Introduces the fascinating world of animals, from the tiny water flea to the elephant. Examines the

challenges in their lives and the ways they meet them, including the search for food sources and

shelter, reproduction, and internal stability. Laboratory required. BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1021 must be

taken concurrently. Intended for non‐majors.

 

BIOL 1021 – Biology of Animals Lab

Tutor: Peter Verdon

Examines plant growth and development, from seed to flower. Plant diversity, ancient and modern

uses will be studied, along with care of common garden and household plants. Laboratory required.

Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 1020. Intended for non‐majors.

 

GNST 1308 ‐ Technology, Science & Society

Tutor: Peter Verdon

It is often stated that we live in an increasingly complex technological and scientific environment.

Whilst the primary aim of technology is to benefit society, problems, often unpredicted, have arisen

to challenge society. For example is modern medicine creating the next race of “superbugs”? How is

new technology affecting the home and at the same time aiding terrorism? How will your DNA be

used by society? The subject will be timely and often controversial. The aim of this course is to use

scientific understanding in a diverse range of disciplines to think critically about universal challenges

that confront humanity.

 

HIST 1320 ‐ Twentieth‐Century United States

Tutor: Alvaro Mendez

Survey of US history from World War I to the present.

 

HIST 2340 – History of American Business and Management

Tutor: Maria Charalambous

Traces the rise of business as a major American cultural institution, with consideration given to its

impact on government, law, education, and social customs. Special emphasis is given to the changes

in managerial thought and practice in the twentieth century, and the rise of big management and

bureaucracy. Cross‐listed with MNGT 2340.

 

HIST 2400 ‐ Modern Asia

Tutor: Daniel Aguirre

Studies the cultures and the political‐social development of major Asian nations, with an emphasis on

the period since the impact of Western civilizations on ancient cultures. Content varies, eg Japan,

China, Far East, Pacific World.

 

HIST 4400 – Advanced Studies

Tutor: TBC

Investigates in‐depth topics in the history of the non‐Western world: e.g., Africa, Latin America, Asia.

Specific topics vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours of history or permission of

the instructor.

 

HRTS 1100 ‐ Introduction to Human Rights

Tutor: Daniel Aguirre

Introduces students to the philosophic and political background of the concept of human rights.

Discusses important documents as part of the history of the development of human rights theories.

Examines important issues in current political and ethical debates about human rights. Reviews the

work of the most important governmental and nongovernmental institutions currently involved in

human rights protection and promotion. Examines at least one current problem area in human rights

protection

 

HRTS 2086 – Topics in Human Rights

Tutor: TBC

Study of text or topic in a special area of Human Rights. Contents and methodology at an introductory

level.

 

HRTS 3080 – Advanced Topics in Human Rights

Tutor: Daniel Aguirre

Upper level study of influential text(s) or topic(s) in a special area of International Human Rights.

 

HRTS 3160 – Human Rights and Film: Documentaries

Tutor: Nevin Andjelic

We'll look at and talk about films and videos that explore serious human rights concerns. In doing so,

along with reading and writing about the films‐‐and the situations or problems depicted in them‐‐we

should learn a fair bit about these specific films, documentary films in general, the situations depicted,

human rights, and the human condition. Each film will be discussed in terms of the human rights

issues raised; relevant international human rights standards; appropriate historical, philosophical, and

political background; and the methods used by the filmmakers to get their messages across. Crosslisted

with FILM 3160 and PHIL 3110.

 

HRTS 3200 – Human Rights Area Studies

Tutor: TBC

Examines the conditions in selected countries during a specific time period. (An example might be the

conditions in Argentina , Chile , and Uruguay in the 1960s and 1970s that led to the human rights

abuses of the 1970s and 1980s.) Investigates the impact of human rights abuses on the politics and

society in the countries selected. The approach may vary from semester to semester, ranging from

the historical to the literary.

 

INTL 1500 ‐ The World System since 1500

Tutor: Tom Villis

Examines the origin and evolution of the current world system. The course explores the political,

cultural, technological, social, and economic forces that have shaped world history from 1500 until

the present.

 

INTL 2100 ‐ Model United Nations

Tutor: Sabrina White

Studies the structure, operations, and politics of the United Nations. Attention will focus on current

U.N. issues, and students will be required to participate in classroom simulations. Students will

attend the Collegiate Midwest Model U.N. and represent a country as U.N. delegates.

 

INTL 2030 ‐ International Law

Tutor: Daniel Aguirre

Introduces public international law, including the law of international institutions. Topics include the

sources of international law, questions relating to state jurisdiction and state responsibility, the

regulation of the use of force, and the legal aspects of the structure and functions of the United

Nations.

 

INTL 2610 – Advocacy, NGOs and Civil Society

Tutor: TBC

Studies multilateral activities designed to promote economic, social, and technical progress. Examines

international cooperation in such "nonpolitical" fields as trade, economic development,

communications, health, humanitarian assistance, and environmental protection.

 

INTL 2650 – Politics of Peace: War and Peace (ME)

Tutor: Yossi Mekelberg

Studies issues of war prevention, including social justice, ecological balance, large‐scale social change,

impacts of science and technology, and political processes relating national and transnational

institutions.

 

INTL 3260 ‐ International Communications

Tutor: Olaf Jubin

(Cross-listed with MEDC 3260) Students learn about the potentials and problems of communication across

language barriers and cultural boundaries by studying the political, economic, and socio‐cultural

factors that affect international relations.

 

INTL 3500 – Environmental and Energy Security

Tutor: TBC

This course introduces students to the role that environmental and energy issues play in causing and

exacerbating conflict between groups and states in the international system. Students will learn

theories of international conflict and then apply them to pressing issues in environmental studies.

Prerequisite: POLT 1050 or permission of instructor.

 

INTL 3700 ‐ International Organizations: Structure & Political Conflict

Tutor: Alvaro Mendez

Analyzes the international organization to determine whether it is an effective instrument for

achieving peace and security and for the promotion of human welfare. Attention is given to the

adjustment of political conflicts by international organizations, and to interactions between different

types of multinational enterprises and various levels of government.

 

POLT 1000/71 ‐ Topics in Politics

Tutor: Karem Roitman

Introduces the study of contemporary politics, focusing on understanding current events or enduring

themes (power, war, justice, etc) or politics. Students practice oral skills or writing needed to

effectively engage in political discourse and communication.

 

POLT 1000/72 ‐ Topics in Politics: International Security

Tutor: Alvaro Mendez

Introduces the study of contemporary politics, focusing on understanding current events or enduring

themes (power, war, justice, etc) or politics. Students practice oral skills or writing needed to

effectively engage in political discourse and communication.

 

POLT 1050/71 ‐ Introduction to International Relations

Tutor: Karem Roitman

Examines the nature and uses of power. Covers development of the nation‐state system in history,

international relations and diplomatic usage, international law and organization, and specific

problems in international relations in the world today.

 

POLT 1050/72 ‐ Introduction to International Relations

Tutor: Alvaro Mendez

Examines the nature and uses of power. Covers development of the nation‐state system in history,

international relations and diplomatic usage, international law and organization, and specific

problems in international relations in the world today.

 

POLT 1070 ‐ Introduction to Political Theory

Tutor: Tom Villis

(Cross-listed with: PHIL 2300) Studies the nature of the political community, with attention given to concepts of the state, justice, freedom, authority, and law. Selected classics of political theory are read and discussed.

 

POLT 1550 – Introduction to Political Argument and Debate

Tutor: Sabrina White

Introduces students to the basic principles of debate, emphasizing the development of research,

critical thinking, and oral presentation skills. Students research one or more contemporary public

policy issues and are expected to attend and participate in campus debates on those issues. The

course is open to students of all majors.

 

POLT 2500 – Interdisciplinary Approaches to Politics: Music and Politics

Tutor: Sabrina White

Integrates the contributions of other disciplines‐‐history, psychology, sociology, economics, literature,

media, philosophy‐‐into the study of politics and the role politics plays in the nongovernmental arena.

 

POLT 2550 ‐ The Politics of Development

Tutor: Karem Roitman

Focuses on how the majority of the worlds people, those living in the poorest nations, are governed.

Topics include colonialism and neocolonialism, tradition and modernity, dependency, and the nature

of contemporary revolution in the Third World.

 

POLT 4100 ‐ Advanced Studies in International Politics: the EU

Tutor: Nevin Andjelic

Allows students to pursue advanced studies in international politics or one of its subfields. Specific

subject matter varies from semester to semester.

 

PSYC 1100 ‐ Introduction to Psychology

Tutor: Lisa Doodson

Introduces the breadth and diversity of contemporary psychology. Provides a foundation from which

the student might progress to more advanced, specialized courses. Topics include learning,

perception, bio‐psychological processes, childhood and development, adjustment and mental health,

and social behaviour.

 

PSYC 2000 ‐ Issues in Psychology: Cross Cultural Psychology

Tutor: Filia Garivaldis

Introductory level course designed to provide a brief, intensive overview of specific areas of

contemporary psychology. Uses a number of approaches to provide students with a chance to

explore how psychological principles are applied to a specific topic or area of interest. Topics vary

each semester.

 

PSYC 2300 – Lifespan Development

Tutor: David Hudson

Studies the development of the individual from conception through adulthood. Examines intellectual,

emotional, and social aspects of behavior in terms of the complex interaction of heredity and

environment. Content includes the application of prominent theories of human development to the

individual’s development over the life span. Reviews current research in critical areas of human

behavior (e.g., attachment, aggression) and uses it to enhance the student’s understanding of the

human developmental process. Prerequisite: PSYC 1100 or permission of the instructor.

 

PSYC 2750 – Introduction to Measurement and Statistics

Tutor: Peter Verdon

Designed to aid the student in learning how to “make sense” of a body of numbers; how to

summarize and extract information from numbers; how to detect, measure, and use relationships

between variables; and how to use statistical aids to the decision‐making process. Course covers

descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, and inferential statistics such as the t‐test and

analysis of variance.

 

PSYC 3125 ‐ Abnormal Psychology

Tutor: Filia Garivaldis

Introduces the students to psychopathology. Includes a consideration of factors (physiological,

psychological, and sociocultural) that influence the development of mental disorders. Surveys the

major diagnostic categories, including symptomatology, demographics, etiology, and treatment

approaches.

 

PSYC 3350 ‐ Cognitive Psychology

Tutor: Maria Kotitsa

Focuses on fundamental phenomena and basic literature in cognition; compares human language

abilities with the learning capacities of various animal species; integrates important theories and

research methods with major topics including pattern recognition, perception and information

processing, attention, short‐and long‐term memory, discrimination, concept learning, creativity, and

decision making.

 

PSYC 3550 ‐ History, Philosophy and Systems of Psychology

Tutor: Maria Kotitsa

Examines the contributions of philosophy, physics, physiology, and other disciplines and intellectual

traditions to the development of the subject matter, problems, and methodology of contemporary

psychology.

 

PSYC 3850 – Sensation and Perception

Tutor: TBC

Examines how the human brain receives and processes information from our environment by

exploring the functioning of human sensory systems and the means by which we interpret these

neural signals. Topics covered in the course include vision, audition, taste, smell, touch, and basic

psychophysics. The manner by which we perceive the world will be examined through topics such as

color vision, depth and space perception, motion perception, visual illusions, and Gestalt principles of

organization. Information‐processing approaches to perception, including top‐down and bottom‐up

processes, the role of knowledge and attention in perception, imagery, and stage models of

information flow will be discussed. Prerequisites: PSYC 1100, PSYC 2825, and 6 credit hours of

psychology; or permission of the instructor.

 

PSYC 4400 ‐ Human Sexuality

Tutor: Felix de Beaumont

Examines human sexual behaviour within the cultural, social, and political content. Topics discussed

include historical/cross‐cultural sexual attitudes, reproductive health and rights, and the range of

sexual experience, gender differences and roles, sexual orientation, sex and disease, sex and the law,

and sex and social responsibility/personal ethics.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, THEATRE & FILM

FLST 1800 ‐ Film Appreciation

Tutor: Ruth Novaczek

Students learn the aesthetic and technological elements in motion pictures. The course traces artistic

trends and critical theories and focuses on visual imagery, sound, story, acting, and directing to

develop a critical framework for appreciating the artistic aspects of film.

 

FLST 2050 – History of Film

Tutor: Karen Oughton

Students learn the basics of the film medium and its development as an art form. Students view films

weekly, discuss them in their historical settings, analyze them for directorial style, and evaluate them

as forms of art and entertainment.

 

FLST 2060 ‐ Modern World Cinema

Tutor: Ruth Novaczek

Students learn the current trends, styles, and significant development in the field of cinema.

 

FLST 3160 ‐ Topics in Film Studies: Brian De Palma

Tutor: Olaf Jubin

Deals with topics related to film theory and criticism. Classes may focus on genre, individual artists,

specific eras, studios, historical eras, and film in other cultures.

 

FLST 4160 – Survey of Film Theory and Criticism

Tutor: Ruth Novaczek

Students learn the major critical approaches to the study of film, including the auteur theory,

structuralism and semiotics, genre criticism, and political and sociological film criticism. Students

examine these critical approaches and apply these concepts through analysis of films. Prerequisite:

FLST 1800 OR FLST 2050.

 

INTM 3150 ‐ Special Topics: Topic in Interactive Communications

Tutor: Carrie Dunn

This course addressed current and significant issues in interactive media and interactive

communications. The course focuses on existing theories and practices, with emphasis on new and

emerging topics and technologies in this field. The course topics could include 1) Computer‐Based

Training; 2) Games and Entertainment; 3) Journalism on the Internet; and 4) Interactive Narrative

Writing.

 

JOUR 1030 ‐ Fundamentals of Reporting

Tutor: Leslie Viney

Involves students in the basic forms and techniques of modern journalistic writing. Students write

both simple and complex news stories and are introduced to feature writing and other specialized

story forms. Basic typing skills and competence in diction and grammar required.

 

JOUR 3130 ‐ Feature Writing

Tutor: Annette Norton

Industry overview, article structure and specific skills will be covered. The goal: that by the end of the

course the student will have written a full‐length feature, of the calibre appropriate for publication in

the targeted periodical. Advice will also be given if the student wishes to submit the work to the

editor.

 

MEDC 1010 ‐ Introduction to Mass Communications

Tutor: Stephanie Polsky

Students learn the history, development, and impact of the mass media, including print, film, radio,

and television and digital media. The course focuses on communication theories and research, media

systems, structure and ethics, the relationship between the media and society, and future directions

in media communications.

 

MEDC 2800 ‐ Cultural Diversity in the Media

Tutor: Stephanie Polsky

Students learn how the media portrays images, messages, the impact regarding race, gender, class,

and sexual orientation, and how groups that are marginalized in the media affect the economics and

history of the industry. Students investigate the multiple ways that they have learned about cultural

diversity through personal reflection, formal education, and the media.

 

MEDC 3190 ‐ Introduction to Media Research

Tutor: Leslie Viney

Students learn qualitative and quantitative media research methodologies, including content analysis,

focus groups, and field research. The course provides strategies and methodologies for examining the

process and impact of the media.

 

MEDC 3260 – International Communications

Tutor: Olaf Jubin

(Cross-listed with INTL 3260) Students learn about the potentials and problems of communication across language barriers and cultural boundaries by studying the political, economic, and socio‐cultural factors that affect international relations.

 

MEDC 4100 ‐ The Law and the Media

Tutor: Nigel Lipton

Students will study freedom of information and laws that restrict or regulate the flow of information

around the world. Focuses on UK and US laws as examples of freedoms, regulation and protection of

the media, society and individuals. The course will discuss laws concerning privacy, reputation,

copyright, confidential information, obscenity, indecency, print, broadcast and internet regulations.

 

PBRL 2100 – Fundamentals of Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Tutor: Annette Norton

Students learn strategic and tactical communications skills necessary for the practice of corporate

communications and public relations in business, organizational, and non‐profit settings. Topics

covered include the history and theory of public relations, strategic communications processes,

stakeholder analysis and issues management, and communications tactics such as media relations,

publications, community relations, consumer relations, employee communications, and online

Internet communications.

 

PBRL 4300 – Crisis Communication Management

Tutor: Annette Norton

In this course students learn techniques for dealing with sudden and unexpected situations that have

a negative impact on organizations and their images to key constituencies. Through case studies and

mock crises, students develop strategic solutions for crisis situations and create a generic crisis

communications plan that can be included in their personal portfolios. Prerequisite: PBRL 2100.

 

PBRL 4920 – Public Relations Campaigns

Tutor: Elif Toker‐Turnalar

The culmination of the public relations curriculum, students in this course operate as a public

relations agency, serving the needs of an actual client. The course offers students the opportunity to

apply learned theories to developing a complete public relations campaign. Emphasis is placed upon

concept, strategy, tactics, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: PBRL 2100.

 

PHOT 1000 ‐ Photo I

Tutor: Phil Grey

Introduces the basic black‐and‐white photographic skills. Covers technical aspects of camera

operation, light‐metre readings, film development, and printmaking, as well as shooting techniques

and composition. The course focuses on the visual and communicative aspects of the medium.

Students MUST provide their own 35mm camera.

 

PHOT 2500 – Photojournalism

Tutor: Phil Grey/Leslie Viney

Students combine practical assignments in newspaper and magazine photography with critical

analysis of how photographs produce outstanding news and feature stories.

 

SCPT 2900 – Script Writing

Tutor: John Foster

Focuses on understanding and developing story, character, structure and style used in scriptwriting.

Specific genres studied will include commercial television, episodic series for Internet/Broadcast,

unscripted series (reality), script for continuing series (comedy and drama), documentary television

and narrative feature. Prerequisite: MEDC 1050.

 

SPCM 1280 ‐ Interpersonal Communication

Tutor: Andy Greenhalgh

Students learn to apply the contexts and skills associated with interpersonal communication

competence, the intrapersonal constructs necessary for effective interpersonal communication, as

well as skills and behaviors associated with relating with others. A focus is placed on relational

development and dynamics. Topics include: self‐disclosure, listening, nonverbal communication, and

conflict.

 

SPCM 3500 ‐ Presentations for Media Professionals

Tutor: Annette Norton

This course focuses on building skills that contribute to presentational effectiveness within media

contexts and professions. The course is an intensive speaking course with an emphasis on activities

specific to media‐related professions, such as requests for proposals and portfolio presentations.

 

THEA 1030 ‐ Acting for Non‐Majors: Presentation and Performance

Tutor: Anna Sullivan

This course is designed for beginners, or those with minimal experience, who wish to explore the skills

involved in acting. Improvisation, text works, and even street theatre will be explored during the

semester. The course is taught by a British Theatre professional who is both an actor and a teacher,

and brings first hand knowledge and experience to the classes. Acting is about playing as well as

learning, and the techniques involved in this course include confidence building, and interactive social

and communication skills that have a use that goes beyond the classroom into everyday life.

 

THEA 3030/71 ‐ Topics in Theatre: British & American Musical Theatre – ‘That’s Entertainment’

Tutor: Olaf Jubin

The course aims to explore the nature of the musical as the predominant form of popular theatre

since the 20th century by tracing the transition from musical comedies to fully integrated ‘book’ shows

and then to ‘concept musicals’. A special study is made of the so‐called ‘British invasion’ of Broadway

in the 70s and 80s with rock operas and ‘mega‐musicals’. Students will see 5‐6 musicals in the theatre

and study 10‐12 shows on videotape.

 

THEA 3030/70 ‐ Topics in Theatre: London Theatre from Shakespeare’s Globe to the West End

Tutor: Anna Sullivan

This course seeks to explore the diversity of contemporary British theatre productions from an

historical perspective. Sessions will include visits to the theatre, classes on theatre history, dramatic

literature and staging conventions, as well as a backstage tour of the National Theatre, and a visit to

Shakespeare’s Globe. Students will see 8 plays in a wide variety of London venues, and study a broad

range of texts.

 

THEA 3040/71 ‐ Topics in Theatre: Contemporary London Theatre – ‘The Shock of the New’ Tutor: Anna Sullivan/ Andy Grenhalgh

London is the capital of world theatre, and this course seeks to explore its diversity of performance

styles. Students analyze plays seen in the theatre, exploring the various ways in which alternative

conventions in modern theatre influence performance. There are also field trips including a

backstage tour of the National Theatre and a wide variety of performance spaces will be visited,

including pub theatres, West End theatres, workshop spaces and fringe venues.

 

VIDE 1810 ‐ Video Production I

Tutor: Linda Lewis

Students learn to set up and operate 1/2‐inch video playback and recording decks, colour cameras,

the basics of lighting and video technology, production, and editing. Students learn to plan, shoot,

and edit video programmes using VHS camcorders and editing equipment.

MATHEMATICS & COMPUTING

COAP 1020 ‐ Introduction to Computer Applications

Tutor: Ian Brown

This course is appropriate for any student interested in using computer applications in an academic,

professional, or personal setting. It provides an introduction to word processing and electronic

spreadsheet.

 

COAP 2000 – XHTML Programming

Tutor: James Cai

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is the programming language used to develop home pages on

the Internet. This course covers HTML programming along with some current tools available for

developing HTML documents. Students will learn how to post pages on the World Wide Web.

 

COAP 2550 – Database Software

Tutor: TBC

Students learn to use a commercial database software package. In addition to the commands and

uses of the software, this course emphasizes the principles and concepts involved in developing a

database.

 

MATH 1360 ‐ Business Mathematics

Tutor: Paul Wilson

This course provides the student with a variety of opportunities to strengthen math skills necessary

for analyzing numerical information and solving practical business problems. Students will learn to

translate business‐related problems into simple equations. Topics include: application of ratio and

proportion, simple and compound interest, loans, credit cards, mortgages and savings plans payments,

basic statistics, and graphs.

 

MATH 1420 ‐ Modular Algebra

Tutor: Ian Brown

This course is an introduction to number theory and to algebraic structures. It focuses on the

arithmetic and algebra of the modular systems and includes a variety of empirical applications. The

course is appropriate for students who wish to develop a deeper insight and broader perspective of

ordinary arithmetic and algebra.