Registration Guide for Year 1 Students - Wilfrid Laurier University

Course descriptionsSOCIOLOGYSY101 Introduction to Sociology(0.5 credit)A survey of the perspectives, conceptsand methods used by sociologists to gainan understanding of social relations andinteractions in such institutions as the family,religion, education, government and industry.(Also offered through Online Learning OC)Exclusions: SY100*SY102 Critical Analysis of Social Issues (0.5 credit)This course is designed for students whointend to major in sociology. Through thestudy of classical and contemporary sociologicalthought, students will develop toolsfor the critical analysis of social issues. Courseobjectives include acquiring skills such asevaluating evidence, identifying assumptions,constructing arguments and writinga research paper. Emphasis will be placedon enhancing students’ critical thinking andwriting skills within a sociological context.(Also offered through Online Learning OC)Prerequisites: SY101Exclusions: SY100*SPANISHSP100* Introduction to Spanish(1.0 credit)An introduction to the phonological systemof the language, for students with little orno knowledge of Spanish. Emphasis will beplaced on basic grammar, practical vocabularyand development of verbal and writtencommunication skills. (U of W - SPAN 101and SPAN 102)Exclusions: Grade 11 (or above) Spanish or equivalent(except with permission of the department).Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 conversation hourSP101 Introduction to Spanish I(0.5 credit)Introduction to the phonological systemof the language, basic grammar, practicalvocabulary, oral and written practice. Thiscourse is designed for students with little orno knowledge of Spanish. (U of W - SPAN 101)Exclusions: SP100*, Grade 11 (or above) Spanish orequivalent (except with permission of the department).Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 conversation hourSP102 Introduction to Spanish II(0.5 credit)A continuation of SP101. (U of W - SPAN 102)Prerequisites: SP101, Grade 11 Spanish, or equivalent(or permission of the department).Exclusions: SP100*, Grade 12U (or above) Spanish, orequivalent (except with permission of the department).Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 conversation hourSP201 Intermediate Spanish I(0.5 credit)For students with some knowledge of Spanish.Seeks to reinforce the language, both oraland written, through selections from literaryworks and grammar review. Language laboratorymay be used to increase understandingand speaking skills. (U of W - SPAN 201A)Prerequisites: SP100* or SP102, OAC or Grade 12USpanish (or permission of the department).Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 conversation hourSP202 Intermediate Spanish II(0.5 credit)A continuation of SP201. (U of W - SPAN201B)Prerequisites: SP201 or permission of the department.Notes: 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 conversation hourWOMEN’S STUDIESWS100 Introduction to Women’s Studies (0.5 credit)An introduction to the interdisciplinary field ofwomen’s studies that addresses the history offeminist thought, the main strands of feministtheory, the activism of second wave feministsand topics of contemporary concern. Topicsmay include representations of gender in themedia, sexual politics, reproductive technology,health, globalization and women’s movements.(Also offered through Online Learning OC)Exclusions: WS200www.wlu.ca | 35