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Whether you are just beginning your degree, or want to advance your career, there’s no better time to get started! This summer, choose from a variety of courses offered on the Fredericton campus including Archaeology; Languages, including French, German, Spanish and Japanese; Classics & History; Multimedia; Women’s Studies; Leadership Studies; and Business. Summer Term classes begin May 1, 2013.
In addition to face-to-face classes in Fredericton, there are also a number of courses offered on the UNB Saint John campus, or you can choose to from a selection of online courses. We make it easy to fit learning into your busy summer schedule: Learn anywhere, start anytime and take up to 6 months to complete a 3-credit hour course!
If you have some post secondary credits and have been out of High School for 7 years, then UNB's Degree Completion Program the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) could be for you!
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Featured courses
ANTH 1300 Archaeology Summer Camp 6ch
This course offers an overview to the hands-on components of archaeology by providing students with an introduction to experimental archaeology, human material culture, and the archaeological record, and basic archaeological recovery methods. These will be presented in two broad components, one focused on creating and using ancient tools and technology, and exploring past life ways, and one focused on excavating these with formal archaeological techniques. Prerequisites: None. Learn more.
ANTH 3344 Ancient Technology (O) (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3L) (LE)
This course explores ancient technologies from the view of experimental archaeology and replication of specific tools. Various materials, such as stone, clay, metal and cloth are examined, and particular tool classes, such as weapons, containers, and transport vessels are considered. Learn more.
ANTH 3346 Public Archaeology (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
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FR 1014 Basic French I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Development of language skills, use of vocabulary and sentence structure. Speaking and writing practice. For students who have not taken French beyond grade 10 Core. Not open to students schooled in French, students who have participated in immersion programs or students who have completed grade 12 core French.
GER 1001 Introductory German I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Closed to students with any knowledge of German. Enables students to understand, speak, read and write simple, idiomatic German by introducing them to the sounds, word forms, sentence structures and basic vocabulary of German. Sections of German 1001 may use different texts and approaches. No prerequisite.
JPNS 1013 Introductory Japanese I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Focuses on the fundamental structure of Japanese and practicing of communication skills. Introduces Hiragan and Katakana, writing systems in Japanese, and practice of reading and writing. Some aspects of Japanese culture are discussed. Not open to native speakers.
SPAN 1203 Introductory Spanish I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Gives students solid background in the fundamentals of the Spanish language by engaging them in both classroom and computer laboratory settings in communicative use of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Multimedia materials will be used to provide a background in Hispanic culture. Closed to students with any knowledge of Spanish. Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
ANTH 1001 Introduction to Social & Cultural Anthropology (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
A wide range of societies from around the world is studied. Selected topics, such as kinship, marriage, economics, politics and religion, are examined in some detail in order to address the question: What do the uniformities and the differences between cultures have to teach us about ourselves?
CLAS 1503 Introduction to Mythology: The Gods and Heroes of Greece and Rome (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
A survey of the myths which helped to shape the life and thought of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Emphasis will be placed on myths describing the gods and their powers, the beginnings of the world, the earliest humans, the tales of the heroes, and miraculous experiences in the lives of ordinary persons. Students who have successfully completedCLAS 3503 may not enrol in this course.
ENGL 1103 Fundamentals of Clear Writing (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
A study of the basic principles of clear prose writing, focusing on essay structure and organization, paragraph structure, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and word choice, as well as revising and proofreading. Students will submit numerous written assignments.
HIST 3316 Immigration and Identity in Canadian History (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (2C 1T) [W]
Examines the changing pattern of immigration to Canada from the early seventeenth century to the present, and the contribution of the various immigrant groups to the creation of a sense of Canadian identity.
IDS 2001 Introduction to International Development Studies (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Examines the major social, economic and political characteristics of the Third World, and discusses underdevelopment, dependency, the bases of political and economic domination of the Third World by the developed world, social stratification, the position of elites and the interaction of culture and poverty. Offered annually.
MAAC 1001 Understanding Media I: Technology and Culture (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Provides an introduction to the study of media, technology and culture. Surveys a variety of contemporary media forms, from print to radio to film, television and the internet, considering their history, their impact on modern culture, and their present state in the digital age. Course may be taken on its own but is designed to be combined with MAAC 1002 for a complete introduction to the study of media and culture. Students who have already completed MM 1001 for credit may not enrol in MAAC 1001.
MUS 2113 Introduction to Music (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Introduction to the structure and theory of Western music; development of basic skills of music reading and performance. No prior music experience necessary. Restriction: Credit may not be obtained for both FNAT 2113and MUS 2113.
WLCS 2024 Culture and Dance I: So You Think You Know Dance (C) (O) (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
An investigation of the development of Classical Ballet and Contemporary / Modern dance styles from Renaissance court dances to present day choreography. Emphasis will be on European and North American theatrical dance traditions. Types of dance explored may include court dances, classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance, jazz dance and improvisational dance. Students will examine the cultural connections among the art of dance, music, visual arts, history, literature and other fields. When possible, the class will be coordinated with dance performances at the Fredericton Playhouse and students may be expected to attend up to 2 such performances. The course will include both academic work and experiential dance/movement components. No previous dance background necessary.
WLCS 2025 Culture and Dance II: Dance In The Global Village (C) ( O) (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
This course is an investigation of the universal language of dance in both theory and practice. Topics will be chosen from a diversity of both folk dance traditions and classical theatrical dance traditions from around the world. These may include the fundamental components of dance technique, a variety of international folk dances, social dance (e.g tango, salsa), East Indian classical dance forms, etc. When possible, the class will be coordinated with dance performances at the Fredericton Playhouse and students may be expected to attend up to 2 such performances. The course will include both academic work and experiential dance / movement components. No previous dance background necessary.
HIST 1007 History of the Body (O) (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
This general interest course examines how the body has been imagined, experienced, controlled, and understood, both historically and today, by art, medicine, technology, religion, science and popular culture. Considers the sexualized and pregnant body, the sinful and diseased body, the aesthetic and the medicalized body, and the body as machine from Galen and Descartes to the age of the computer, the cyborg and the gene.
PHIL 1401 God, Mind and Freedom (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
This course provides an introduction to three important, interconnected issues in metaphysics. Questions concerning the definition and existence of free will, the nature of the mind and its relation to the brain, as well as whether or not there are good reasons to believe in God, will be explored.
SOCI 1543 Men and Women – Then and Now (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch [W]
Life is gendered from the moment of birth. Throughout the various developmental stages, girls and boys are exposed to a variety of messages that in some ways are represented by the fairytales read in childhood. Adolescents learn the price of deviating too far from the roles or expectations placed upon young men and women in our culture through formal and informal sanctions upon their behaviour. The choices, opportunities, and obstacles that we face as adults, are in large measure built upon the gender messages of childhood. Strategies for identifying the gendered nature of work, leisure, advertising, parenting, and aging will be amongst the topics discussed.
WS 2003 Introduction to Women's Studies (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch
Provides an introduction to Women's Studies with an emphasis on perspectives from the humanities and social sciences. Examines various aspects of women's experiences and the status of women in Canada and elsewhere. Web-based.
POLS 3323 Cities in the ‘Urban Century’ (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
In the 21st century, half of the world’s population will be urban dwellers. The importance of enhancing our knowledge of cities has never been greater. This course will address cities within the context of globalization, economic change, state reform, citizenship, and social justice. While emphasis will be placed on Canadian examples, comparisons with other countries also will be made.
PSYC 1013 Introduction to Psychology - I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
A general survey of perspectives and methods in selected areas of psychology including learning, memory, cognitive and biological psychology. Students will be asked to participate in various learning and research activities. Some course credit may be earned by participation in these activities.
RCLP 2001 Practicing Leadership in Community Projects (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (M/P C/S)
Students will study and practice leadership in the context of diverse communities and national organizations. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing a leadership project in an organization of the student’s choice as well as continuous reflection on and evaluation of this project will be at the core of this course. The course will focus on developing student skills in project management, communication, and cooperation. The main course outcomes will enhance student growth and competency in the Problem-Solving (primary) and Effective-Citizenship (secondary) learning outcomes of Renaissance College. Web-based.
SOCI 1503 Sociological Perspectives (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch [W]
Introduces the basic concepts, theories, perspectives, and approaches of sociology and their application to the study of society and the relationship between the individual and society. Specific topics used to illustrate these sociological perspectives will include some combination of issues concerning socialization, sex and gender, family, community, population and aging, urban life, religion, race and ethnicity, work and occupations, inequality, education, environment, globalization, politics and social movements, technology and social change.
ADM 1165 Business Communications I (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Examines the “real” world of business communications from writing effective e-mail and business letters to planning and delivering informative presentations. Focus is on acquiring business writing and presentation skills. Other communication variables such as non-verbal messages, group dynamics, and interpersonal skills also covered. Prerequisite: Open only to BBA students. BBA students normally take this course during the first term of study. Credit will not be given for both this course and ADM 2165.
ADM 1213 Financial Accounting (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Examines the identification, measurement, recording, and communication of financial information for managerial decision-making. Reviews basic principles and concepts to convey the conceptual framework of the accounting discipline. BBA students normally take this course in the second term of study. Credit will not be given for both this course and ADM 2213.
ADM 1313 Principles of Marketing (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
Provides a foundation of marketing theory and analysis necessary to approach the decision-making process and issues related to the marketing function. BBA students normally take this course in the second term of study. Credit will not be given for both this course and ADM 2313 .
ECON 1013 Introduction to Economics: Micro (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C)
An introduction to demand and supply, pricing, market structure, and government intervention. Students with credit in ECON 1001 or ECON 1073 may not take this course for credit.
PHIL 1101 Critical Thinking (Fredericton Campus) 3 ch (3C) [W]
Improves the ability to analyse and evaluate arguments and assertions met with in everyday life, and hence sharpens skills of reasoning to sound conclusions from available evidence. Does this by studying the classic fallacies that people often commit and using elementary formal logic to explore differences between deductive and inductive reasoning.
