UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSES (A-7Z)

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ENGL 201 - A SURVEY OF
ENGLISH LITERATURE II

From the calm reason of the Enlightenment to

the passion of the Romantics, we still live out the
questions first asked by the brilliant writers of 18th
and 19th Centuries. In the company of such authors
as Pope, Swift, Wollstonecraft, Keats, Wordsworth,
and Austen, we continue our pilgrimage into culture,
belief, and literary achievement begun in the previous
semester with English 200.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 200 or equivalent
or written permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

ENGL 202 - CANADIAN LITERATURE
I: INDIGENOUS VOICES

From the earliest narratives, Euro Canadian writing
has framed our understanding of indigenous peoples.
We will examine these representations in Canadian
literature alongside the works of indigenous writers
from across Canada. Reading and discussion will
give us an opportunity to understand First People’s
literature, including the response to colonialism, and
to experience the vitality of First People’s cultures,
imaginations, and ways of knowing.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 110/117 or ENGL
112/114 or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair

Course Credit: 3

ENGL 203 - CANADIAN LITERATURE
Il: CONTEMPORARY VOICES

In our multicultural society and globalized world,
what is so Canadian about Canadian literature? In
this course we trace the emergence of Canadian
literature on the world stage and how such writers
frame connections between literature, nation, identity
and culture.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 110/117 or ENGL
112/114 or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair

Course Credit: 3

ENGL 204 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE I: FROM
RAGS TO RICHES AND WORLDS OF MAGIC

From folktales and urban legends to traditional and
literary fairy tales, particularly the collections of
Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm as well

as Hans Christian Andersen and others, this course
explores the roots of children’s literature including
modern fantasy, such as J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter
and the Philosopher’s Stone, J.M. Barrie’s Peter
Pan, Kenneth Graeme’s The Wind in the Willows, and
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 110/117 or ENGL
112/114 or equivalent or written permission of the
instructor and Schoo! Chair

Course Credit: 3

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ENGL 205 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Il: FROM HELL TO HEAVEN AND
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

From medieval to modern times, this course traces
the development of literature enjoyed by and written
for children. Early works include the “Hell-fire”

tales of the Puritans to the Golden Age stories of

the nineteenth century. We explore landmark novels
such as Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Robert
Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and Lucy Maud
Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. We'll also
examine the social issues and controversies provoked
by poetry, picture books and prose.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 110/117 or ENGL
112/114 or equivalent or written permission of the
instructor and Schoo! Chair

Course Credit: 3

FREN 102 - BEGINNER'S FRENCH I

This course is intended for beginners with little or no
knowledge of French. In this introduction to French
the communicative approach and a study of French
grammar enable students to acquire basic listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills in French.

Course Credit: 3

FREN 103 - BEGINNER'S FRENCH II

As a continuation of French 102, this course extends
the beginning student's ability to communicate in
spoken and written French.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in FREN 102 or equivalent
or written permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

FREN 112 - FIRST-YEAR FRENCH |

In this course, the communicative approach and an
integrated study of grammar gives intermediate level
students the opportunity to enhance their listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills in French.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in FREN 11 or FREN
102/103 or equivalent or written permission of the
instructor and Schoo! Chair

Course Credit: 3

FREN 113 - FIRST-YEAR FRENCH II

As a continuation of French 112, this course further
develops the student's listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills in French.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in FREN 172 or equivalent
or written permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

FREN 122 - CONTEMPORARY FRENCH
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |

This course uses the communicative approach and a
thorough review of grammar to enable students to
enrich their listening, speaking, reading and writing
skills in French. Students will also examine and
discuss a series of readings in order to develop their
understanding of Francophone culture.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in FREN 112/173 or French
72 or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair.

Course Credit: 3

FREN 123 - CONTEMPORARY FRENCH
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE II

As a continuation of French 122, this course gives
students the opportunity to further enrich and perfect
their spoken and written French. As well, students
will continue their study of Francophone culture.

Pre-requisites: A "C" or better in FREN 122 or equivalent
or written permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

GEOG 130 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY (LAB SCIENCE)

GEOG 130: Introduction to Physical Geography is a
study of the natural processes which occur at/or
near Earth’s surface in the biosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and lithosphere. Emphasis is placed

on our local and regional physical geography as

we examine: weather, climate, ocean currents,
climate change; biogeography, soils, hydrology, and
the development of slopes and fluvial landforms.
An important component of the course is the
integrated aspect of these natural processes and
the influence of human activities on our landscapes.
Throughout the course students will develop skills
reading and interpreting data from maps, remotely
sensed images, tables, graphs and text. Students
will use this information to recognize patterns and
solve problems. Students will practice making field
observations and taking field notes.

Pre-requisites: Pre-caiculus 1, Foundations 11, Principles
of MATH 71 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

GEOG 136 - GEOGRAPHY OF
BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbia is one of the most diverse and

richly endowed provinces in Canada, both in

terms of its natural resources and its people. This
introductory course will cover the physical geography
(physiographic regions, geomorphology, climatology,
and biogeography), resource issues (natural
resources, industry, and conservation) and cultural
geography (First Nations, ethnic diversity, rural and
urban communities) of British Columbia. The course
includes numerous field trips and hands on activities.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 12 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 3

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