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ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

Thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop
and express informed opinions on issues that matter.
You will also learn about research, editing, and
expository and persuasive academic writing forms.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of “C” or
higher or equivalent or LPI level 4.

ENGL 111 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

Live more intensely. Rather than providing answers,
literature prompts us to ask better questions of
ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short
stories, and novels will guide us in discussion,
reflection, and writing about literature.

Prerequisites: ENGL 110 with a grade of “C” or higher
or equivalent. Note: ENGL 112/114 is intended for
students interested in a literary focus.

HIST 104 - CANADA BEFORE
CONFEDERATION

A survey of Canadian history from the pre-contact
societies of the First Nations to the creation of
Canadian Federation in 1867. European expansion
and settlement in northern North America, relations
between Europeans and First Nations, and the
development of the colonial societies that formed
Canada are examined. Emphasis is placed on
fostering student interest in history by examining the
historical experiences of a diversity of Canadians.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher

HIST 105 - CONTEMPORARY CANADA

A survey of modern Canada from confederation to
the end of the second millennium. The post-1867
consolidation of a transcontinental Canada, the
marginalization of aboriginal peoples, and the rapid
transformation of Canadian society by immigration,
industrialization, urbanization, the two world

wars, and the Great Depression are examined. The
effects of broad economic and social change on
party politics, relations between French and English
Canada, and the attitudes, values, and living and
working patterns of Canadians are also explored.
Emphasis is placed on fostering student interest in
history by examining the historical experiences of a
diversity of Canadians.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

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HIST 106 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION I

The course introduces students to some of the
major themes in the history of Western Society
from the Neolithic to the early modern European
worlds. Human experience and relations in ancient
Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, the expansion the
of the Hellenistic empire of Alexander the Great,
the rise of the Roman Empire, the making of early
European society, and the origins and spread of the
Renaissance and Reformation are examined. By the
conclusion of the course, students will be able to view
the development of “the West” from an historical
perspective.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

HIST 107 - WESTERN CIVILIZATION II

The course introduces students to major themes

and problems in Western society from the rise of
absolutism in the early 18th century to the aftermath
of World War Two. As part of this, students will gain
an understanding of the origins and impact of the
French and Industrial revolutions, the rise of the
nation state in the 19th century, and the origins

and effects of World War One including the Russian
Revolution, the Great Depression, and the rise of
authoritarian regimes in the 1930s. By the conclusion
of the course, students will be able to view World War
Two from a historical perspective.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

KSA 290 - SELF DIRECTED STUDIO |

Provides an opportunity for students, in consultation
with a faculty member, to develop their design, time
management and advanced studio skills through the
production of a body of work. Emphasis will be on
creative expression and the demonstration of the
students’ technical and/or design abilities. Students
will prepare and submit a professional quality design
brief/written proposal to the studio which will guide
their course of action, indicating design theme/
concept, illustrations, workplan and techniques. This
proposal must be completed by the second week of
the course. The design brief will form the basis of the
contract for the work to be completed. Any changes
to the contract must be made in consultation with
faculty and presented in writing. While students are
expected to be primarily self directed, attendance
and participation in scheduled classes is mandatory.
Instructor(s) are available during class time for
individual consultation specifically relating to the
development of the body of work. There will be
critiques and discussion of the work in progress.

Prerequisites: Completion of Kootenay School of the
Arts certificate or diploma.

STUDIO ARTS DIPLOMA
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PEAC 100 - PEACE STUDIES |

An interdisciplinary and values-based course that
is the first of two introductory core courses in
Peace Studies. Readings will include United Nations
documents, as well as essays and excerpts from
the writings of philosophers, anthropologists,
psychologists, and peace researchers. Students
will thus gain familiarity with literature addressing
a broad range of past and current theories and
discourse related to peace and conflict. Through
their own reflection and working collaboratively in
groups, students will have the opportunity to move
from theory to practice in one of the most challenging
issues of humanity’s collective experience: building
cultures of peace.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade
of “C” or higher.

WS 100 - WOMEN’S STUDIES |

An interdisciplinary course designed to introduce
students to the study of women in global cultures as
portrayed through literature and sociological studies.
Topics to be covered include the women’s movement,
sexuality, “herstory”, gender roles, philosophy and
law.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade
of “C” or higher.

Contact

KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS
Phone: 888.953.1133 ext 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: ksaadmissions@selkirk.ca

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