Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
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PHIL | 262J | 041 | Postmodernist Philosophy |
A critical examination of postmodernism as a philosophical movement that has profoundly influenced the contemporary world. The course will introduce students to the main tenets of postmodernist philosophy in areas such as rationality, morality, politics, religion, art, and culture. |
Nikolaj Zunic |
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Winter 2021 |
PHIL | 283 | 041 | Great Works: Ancient and Medieval |
A historical survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition.
Held with CLAS 261 |
Bruno Tremblay |
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Winter 2021 |
PHIL | 321J | 041 | The Philosophy of Palliative Care |
An exploration of the principles and approaches of the hospice-palliative care movement as it was developed by its founders in the 20th century and as applied today. Topics may include the principles of pain and suffering management, holistic care of patients and their families, value of life at all stages, and integrating palliative care into mainstream medicine. |
Andrew Stumpf |
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Winter 2021 |
PHIL | 327 | 041 | Philosophy of Law |
Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.
Held with LS 351 |
Stéphanie Grégoire |
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Winter 2021 |
PSYCH | 101 | 041 | Introductory Psychology |
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science. |
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Winter 2021 | |
PSYCH | 212 | 041 | Educational Psychology |
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning. |
Maureen Drysdale |
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Winter 2021 |
PSYCH | 218 | 041 | Psychology of Death and Dying |
Variations in the meaning and significance of death and dying will be considered from a psychological perspective, with particular attention to the contexts (e.g., cultural, familial, life-span developmental) in which these variations occur.
Held with GERON 218, HLTH 218 |
Chris Burris |
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Winter 2021 |
PSYCH | 230 | 041 | Psychology and Law |
Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.
Held with LS 272 |
John Rempel |
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Winter 2021 |
PSYCH | 231 | 041 | The Psychology of Religious Experience |
Approaches of traditional psychological theories toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism, and prayer are examined. The psychological process of creating and naming "gods" is considered as well as comparisons among altered states of consciousness including some forms of prayer. |
Chris Burris |
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Winter 2021 |
PSYCH | 312 | 081 | Learning Disabilities |
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.
CEL course outlines available around midterms |
Maureen Drysdale | Winter 2021 |