Summer Calendar - St. Francis Xavier University

More documents

Recommendations

Info

ONLINE SPRING COURSES DATES DESCRIPTIONPSCI 345.66Women and PoliticsCRN 14261L. StanApril 24 - June 18 This course is an introduction to the study of women and politicsand to the contemporary feminist debates and dilemmas that relateto the subject. The course is comprised of three main elements: 1)feminist studies and political science, 2) women and formal politics,and, 3) women’s status around the world. Topics include thevarieties of feminist political thought in the western politicaltradition, the evolution and politics of women’s movement,women’s participation in political parties and legislatures inselected countries, women and work, and the situation of women inAfrican and predominantly Muslim countries. The course includeskey dimensions of political science: comparative politics, publicpolicy, Canadian politics, and political theory. Cross-listed as WMGS345. Three credits.PSYC 100.66Introduction to PsychologyCRN 14262April 24 - July 30This course is a survey of the major topics of psychology as well asan introduction to the methodology of psychological research. PSCY100 is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology, exceptPSYC 290 and 390. Six credits.Z. HayesPSYC 260.66/67/68/69Developmental PsychologyCRN 14263CRN 14264CRN 14265CRN 14289Lab CRN 14278P. Hauf / J. SullivanPSYC 385.66Selected Topics: CulturalPsychologyCRN 14266T. CallaghanApril 24 - July 16April 24 - June 18This course is a study of major environmental and maturationalinfluences and their relationship to the growing person. Labcomponent included. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Cross-listed as NURS260. Six credits.The question of how culture influences human behavior and mindwill be explored. For many years research and theory in psychologyhave been based on studies conducted primarily in Westerntechnological societies. There is growing concern that the basicprinciples of the discipline may not apply in other cultural contexts.The course will consider the historical roots of studying culture inpsychology and related disciplines, the socialization of infants andyoung children into the practices and routines of the culture, andevolutionary, developmental and cultural influences on the buildingand maintaining of human relationships. Varieties of experiencesand practices related to mental and physical health that exist in thecultures of the world will also be considered. The course willprovide a comprehensive review of contemporary research findingsand theoretical viewpoints as the many facets of this fast-growingdiscipline of psychology are explored. Three credits.20
ONLINE SPRING COURSES DATES DESCRIPTIONRELS 398.30Selected Topics: Mind, Self& Society in TibetanBuddhismJune 11 – July 3CRN 14307A. SandnessJune 11 - 22 –Bb Collaborate -students require ahead set ormicrophone andspeakersJune 26 – July 3 –on-site atGampo Abbey,Cape Breton, NSThis course provides a study of the historical development of theBuddhist tradition, with a focus on its Indian origins, followed by anexamination of the ethical and philosophical underpinnings ofBuddhist monastic tradition. A variety of contemplative techniqueswhich form the basis of Buddhist practice in community will also beexamined. This course culminates in a one week on-site experienceof Buddhist monastic practice at Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton,Nova Scotia. Three credits.Room & Board (Gampo Abbey) is in addition to tuition: $400.Students are responsible for their own transportation.Instructor permission is required to register for this course.SOCI 100.66Introduction to SociologyCRN 14267D. MacDonaldSOCI 210.66Sociology of Marriage andFamilyCRN 14268N. VerbergSTAT 201.66Elementary StatisticsCRN 14269J. ApalooWMGS 210.66Sociology of Marriage andFamilyCRN 14271N. VerbergApril 24 - June 18April 24 - June 18April 24 - June 18April 24 - June 18For information/registration contact: mlmacinn@stfx.caor call 1-877-867-5561 or (902) 867-5561Sociology provides tools for understanding a wide range of humanexperience and action, from the search for identity, to strugglesagainst exploitation, to the making of new “global” world order.This course introduces the basic concepts and methods ofsociology, helps students make sense of the social world, andexplores the extent and limits of our capacity to change the socialworld. Six credits.This course analyzes the institution of the family from a sociologicalperspective. Attention is given to macro and micro levels ofanalysis. Statistical profiles of family patterns are employed toilluminate change in family structure over the past century. Topicsinclude marriage, fertility, parenting, family violence, divorce, andfamily policy. Cross-listed WMNS 210. Six credits.Prerequisite: SOCI 100.This course teaches statistics for students in business and arts.Topics include: descriptive statistics; data collection, tabulation, andpresentation; measures of central tendency and variability;binomial, normal, and chi-square distribution; estimation ofparameters and tests of hypothesis; simple linear regression andcorrelation; introduction to statistical computer package. Crosslistedas HKIN 301. Three credits.This course analyzes the institution of the family from a sociologicalperspective. Attention is given to macro and micro levels ofanalysis. Statistical profiles of family patterns are employed toilluminate change in family structure over the past century. Topicsinclude marriage, fertility, parenting, family violence, divorce, andfamily policy. Cross-listed SOCI 210. Six credits.Prerequisite: SOCI 100.21
Page 1 and 2: Last Updated: April 23, 2012
Page 3 and 4: IMPORTANT DATESSee StFX Academic Ca
Page 5 and 6: TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES & SUPPORT FOR
Page 7 and 8: 3. Click on the ChangePassword link
Page 9 and 10: Students are required to register f
Page 11 and 12: Nova Scotia Students:$581.70* per 3
Page 13 and 14: X-RINGUndergraduate students in goo
Page 15 and 16: ON-CAMPUS SPRINGCOURSESECON 101.30I
Page 17 and 18: ON-CAMPUS SPRINGCOURSESPSYC 220.30C
Page 19 and 20: ONLINE SPRING COURSES DATES DESCRIP
Page 21: ONLINE SPRING COURSES DATES DESCRIP
Page 25 and 26: ON-CAMPUS SUMMERCOURSESCHEM 100.40G
Page 27 and 28: ONLINE SUMMER COURSES DATES DESCRIP
Page 29 and 30: ONLINE SUMMER COURSES DATES DESCRIP
Page 31 and 32: COURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONDNUR 245.77
Page 33 and 34: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINIST
Page 35 and 36: COHORTSIn partnership with various
Page 37 and 38: EDUC 569.41 - SelectedTopics: Respo
Page 39 and 40: EDUC 527.66Principles of LearningCR
Page 41 and 42: PHD IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIESThe PhD i
Page 43 and 44: 2175 Varsity Drive, MacDonald HallP
Page 45 and 46: UNIVERSITY SERVICES / INFORMATIONAC
Page 47 and 48: TRAMBLE ROOMS - CENTRE FOR ACCESSIB

Summer Calendar - St. Francis Xavier University

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?