Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses
FASS 101 - STT - FASSFirst Special Topics Seminar (3)
Students choose one of 10 FASSFirst Special Topics seminars open only to first-year FASS students by invitation from the Dean’s Office. Top ranked professors from across the Faculty work with students to discover the surprising, profound and interdisciplinary reach of the arts and social sciences. Students will learn to draw connections between values, ideas and evidence while developing core academic skills, from reading to research, writing and dialogue.
FASS 150 - STT - FASS Canada 150: The FASS Canada 150 Experience (3)
How diverse and inclusive is Canada as nation and what does this mean for citizens and residents? As the country prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its confederation, students will examine these complex questions through a series of public lectures in the FASS Canada 150 Speakers’ Series and interactive tutorial sessions. A co-curricular, practical component explores theories of “active” citizenship, citizenship “tests” and collective definitions of who “we” are to encourage reflexive engagement as citizens/residents.
FASS 250 - STT - FASS Canada 150 Community Service Practicum (3)
Students enrolled in this experiential learning course will complete 40 hours or about 3-4 hours a week of structured volunteer work with community partners in the Lower Mainland contributing to Canada 150 celebratory or commemorative projects, events or exhibitions (involving application, volunteer hours, presentation and a final report). Students apply skills in these real world events, reflect on the results and learn to provide context for theories about active citizenship, diversity and inclusion in participatory democracy. With recommended readings around designated themes, student will be expected to write an individual written assignment and a collaborate on a team multimedia final presentation. Prerequisite: Completed at least 12 unit hours of courses.
FASS 301 - STT - Economic Inequality and Poverty (3)
We will consider the conceptualization, measurement and evolution of inequality and poverty, with special reference to the comparative setting of the USA and Canada. Topics will include: Conceptualizing Distribution, Inequality and Poverty; The Evolution of Inequality in the USA and Canada; Wealth Inequality and Economic Mobility; Poverty and Homelessness; Global Inequality and Poverty; Politics and Inequality; Inequality and Ethics; and Redistribution. This course is open as a faculty-wide elective to students from various disciplines with any level of knowledge of economics, sharing an interest in social justice and applied social research. We will consider the conceptualization, measurement and evolution of inequality and poverty, with special reference to the comparative setting of the USA and Canada. Topics will include: Conceptualizing Distribution, Inequality and Poverty; The Evolution of Inequality in the USA and Canada; Wealth Inequality and Economic Mobility; Poverty and Homelessness; Global Inequality and Poverty; Politics and Inequality; Inequality and Ethics; and Redistribution. This course is open as a faculty-wide elective to students from various disciplines with any level of knowledge of economics, sharing an interest in social justice and applied social research. Prerequisite: Completed at least 60 credit hours of courses with a minimum GPA of 2.6. Students with credit for ECON 383 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.
FASS 350 - STT - FASS Canada 150 Creative Community MashUp (4)
To mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation in Canada themes of diversity, inclusiveness, young people, and the reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, students will form teams and research, design, implement and produce a special commemorative commentary, event or multimedia exhibition or performance for Canada 150 critical/celebratory projects. From pitch to performance, learn the skills for effective project management. Prerequisite: Completed at least 45 unit hours of coruses.