Arts

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

ARTS1003Arts Essential Skills I3 ch (3C) (W)
Understand the value of an Arts education. Cultivate curiosity and openness to help develop the skills needed for new subjects and expectations, while building a learning community. This course uses inquiry-based learning to strengthen reading and writing skills, to introduce varied approaches to processing and organizing information, and to help discern appropriate sources and methods for different learning situations. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both ARTS 1100 and ARTS 1003. 
ARTS1004 Arts Essential Skills II 3 ch (3C) (W)
Learn skills specific to first-year Arts students finding their place in the Faculty of Arts. Develop values, such as responsibility, flexibility, empathy, and comfort with complexity, essential to engaging in the learning process and finding academic interests to pursue. This course uses inquiry-based learning to develop planning and time-management skills, find appropriate study techniques, and use feedback to improve writing skills. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program.  
ARTS1013Arts First: Justice in Humanities and Social Sciences (Cross-listed: SOCI 1013)3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Examine foundational and contemporary conceptions of justice within the Humanities and Social Sciences. Explore how the liberal tradition of political and economic thought has shaped our current understandings of justice, fairness, and freedom, and how that dominant framework has been challenged and critiqued. Learn the fundamentals of academic writing through collaborative workshops. A skills development tutorial component provides active learning activities. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both ARTS 1013  and  SOCI 1013.
ARTS1014Arts First: Data Exploration in Humanities and Social Sciences 3 ch (2C 1T)
Explore the power of numbers in understanding society and culture in this engaging introductory course. Delve into quantitative approaches, explained in plain language, that are tailored to the Humanities and Social Sciences. Discover the secrets to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data effectively to reveal meaningful insights. Through hands-on skills tutorials, apply your learning to real-world scenarios. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. 
ARTS1015Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies I (Cross-listed: GWS 1003) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Explore the basic conceptual and theoretical concepts in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Examine the ways gender, sex, sexuality, race, and class intersect. Develop critical thinking skills that enable an understanding of how systems of oppression are mutually constitutive as well as how knowledge about gender and sexuality are re/constructed.  A skills development tutorial provides active-learning activities. This entry-level course is recommended for Arts students at any point in their undergraduate career. NOTE: Credit cannot be counted for both GWS 1003 and ARTS 1015. 
ARTS1016Past into Present (O) (Cross-listed: HIST 1001) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Examine how our understanding of the world is shaped by our knowledge of the past. Explore the breadth of human history by working with multiple instructors with diverse expertise to gain a deeper understanding of the continuities between past and present. Develop academic skills in critical thinking, source analysis, and writing. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both HIST 1001 and ARTS 1016. 
ARTS1021Introduction to Culture, Arts, and Media (Cross-listed: CCS 1021, MAAC 1021) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W) (EL)
Explore the pivotal role which culture, media, and the arts play in shaping understandings of the world around us. By considering a variety of cultural expressions, creative and artistic practices, and media representations, both old and new, from around the globe, this introductory course invites students to open up to new ways of thinking about how culture is created and continually contested, and is ultimately central to how we experience our lives. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit can only be obtained for one of CCS 1021, MAAC 1021, or ARTS 1021. 
ARTS1023Arts First: Climate & Environment in Humanities and Social Sciences (Cross-listed: ENVS 1023, POLS 1023)3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Examine climate change and broader environmental issues from the perspective of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Explore how individuals, communities, and governments come to understand environmental problems and opportunities for action and social change, both locally and globally. Learn about different research methods and approaches in the Humanities and Social Sciences and apply them to real-world examples. A skills development tutorial component provides active-learning opportunities. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit can only be obtained for one of ARTS 1023, ENVS 1023, or POLS 1023.
ARTS1024Arts First: Gods, Monsters, Nature, Us (Cross-listed: AWS 1024) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)

Explore how different peoples from the ancient world to the modern day have wrestled with the fundamental questions of what it means to be human and to live a full and happy life. Engage with texts, images, objects, and sacred stories that situate humanity in relation to gods, monsters, and the natural world. Gain an understanding of how marginalized people have fought for the recognition of their full humanity. Join contemporary thinkers, authors, and artists in reimagining individual and collective human flourishing in the present day and for the future. A skills development tutorial provides active-learning opportunities focused on close reading/viewing/listening, critical analysis, effective research, and meaningful communication. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both ARTS 1024 and AWS 1024.

ARTS1041Social Media Studies (A) (Cross-listed: MAAC 1041) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Explore introductory media studies concepts and skills through the study of social media. Sample topics include identity and representation online; the role of images and influencers; privacy, profiling and monetization; social media communities and connections; memes, games and social sharing; fake news and filter bubbles; and social media’s role in social movements and social justice. In addition to course readings, class discussions, and writing assignments, engage in short exercises that make use of social media and prompt reflection on their role in one's own life. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both MAAC 1041 and ARTS 1041. 
ARTS1095Introduction to Game Studies (A) (Cross-listed: MAAC 1095) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Explore the academic study of digital and non-digital games, with a focus on the development of a shared understanding of the history, culture, aesthetics, and importance of games and play. Achieve a better understanding and appreciation of games through lectures, discussions, written assignments, and critical play—playing games and critically analyzing them as cultural texts. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both MAAC 1095 and ARTS 1095. 
ARTS1308Decolonization Today (O) (Cross-listed: HIST 1308) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)

 Examine the history of decolonization with a focus on North America. This introductory course is designed for students seeking a more critical and complex understanding of colonization, decolonization, and the production of historical narratives. Considers Indigenous rights, resource extraction, and environmental protection, issues that continue to have a profound impact on contemporary society. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both ARTS 1308 and HIST 1308. 

ARTS1323Discovering Ancient Civilizations (Cross-listed: AWS 1323) 3 ch (2C 1T) (W)
Investigate the history of ancient civilizations across the wider Mediterranean world from Greece and Rome to Egypt and Mesopotamia. Explore how archaeology and text together construct a full picture of the lives of ancient people in different civilizations. Experiment with hands-on activities once a week to understand key methods using archaeological and text-based evidence. Apply these methods to historical data and contemporary problems. NOTE: Registration restricted to students in a Faculty of Arts degree program. Credit cannot be counted for both AWS 1323 and ARTS 1323. 
ARTS2001Mental Health Literacy3 ch (3C)
Introduces students to mental health literacy, taking an intersectional approach and considers multiple and diverse perspectives on mental health and well-being. Throughout the course, students will build a variety of skills through reading, writing assignments, and by engaging in experiential learning opportunities. This course is not intended to be a substitute for counselling and does not qualify students to act as mental health professionals upon completion.
ARTS3000Faculty of Arts Internship6 ch (LE) (EL)

This two-term internship combines formal education with service in the larger community by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile of individual students as well as bringing the skills and talents of Arts students to community organizations. Students are registered following a meeting with the Director of the Internship Program. Limited enrolment. Open only to students in the Faculty of Arts. Students taking ARTS 3000 cannot take ARTS 3001 or ARTS 3002. 

ARTS3001Faculty of Arts Internship3 ch (LE) (EL)

This one-term internship combines formal education with service in the larger community by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile of individual students as well as bringing the skills and talents of Arts students to community organizations. Students are registered following a meeting with the Director of the Internship Program. Limited enrolment. Open only to students in the Faculty of Arts. Students cannot take both ARTS 3001 and ARTS 3000. 

ARTS3002Faculty of Arts Internship3 ch (LE) (EL)

This one-term internship combines formal education with service in the larger community by providing work experience useful for the career and professional profile of individual students as well as bringing the skills and talents of Arts students to community organizations. Students are registered following a meeting with the Director of the Internship Program. Limited enrolment. Open only to students in the Faculty of Arts. Students cannot take both ARTS 3002 and ARTS 3000. 

ARTS4000Advanced Arts Internship6 ch (LE) (EL)

Links critical reflection with experiential learning in the community to provide work experience for upper-level students in the Faculty of Arts. Students enhance their professional profile and gain career experience while providing their skills and talents to community groups, local agencies, service organizations, non-governmental organizations, or businesses. ARTS 4000 Advanced Arts Internships may include a payment, stipend or salary. 

Prerequisite: Students must have completed 3 ch of experiential learning or equivalent professional experience in order to take this course. Enrolment is limited. Students must have advanced academic standing to register. Enrolment is subject to approval.