| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITALST | 100 | 081 | Understanding Modern Italy |
This course examines Italy's transformation from Unification in 1861 to present day. Students will explore its paradoxes and challenges through films and readings on topics such as the World Wars, the rise of fascism, internal terrorism, and migration in order to gain an understanding of contemporary Italian society and culture.
Offered online |
Andrea Privitera |
 ITALST 100_A.Privitera_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| ITALST | 120 | 001 | Italian Cinema |
This is a survey of the most representative works of Italian cinema, from the early 20th century to present day. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of one of the most influential world cinemas. Special attention will be given to cinematic movements, the role of directors, and cult movies.
Offered on campus |
Yuri Sangalli |
ITALST 120_Y.Sangalli_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| ITALST | 265 | 001 | The Mafia |
This course analyzes the visual media representation of the Mafia in North America and the manner in which it often glorifies the Italian Mafiosi's lifestyle. The goal is to deconstruct the romanticized portrayal of the Italian and Italian-American gangster created in visual media by analyzing atrocities committed by organized crime.
Offered on campus |
Alessia Ursella |
ITALST 265_A.Ursella_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| ITALST | 291 | 081 | Italian Culture and Civilization 1 |
A survey of developments in Italian culture - history, literature, and the arts - up to and including the Renaissance.
Offered online |
Roberta Cauchi-Santoro |
ITALST 291_R.Cauchi-Santoro_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| LS | 101 | 001, 002, 081 | Introduction to Legal Studies |
An introduction to the study of law, its structure, and legal institutions from a cross-cultural and historical perspective. This interdisciplinary course examines the origins of legal systems and their impact on society. Included is an analysis of the diverse historical, political, economic, and cultural conditions under which law arises and functions within society.
Offered on campus and online |
Carlie Leroux-Demir, Anastasia Tataryn |
LS 101-001-002_C.Leroux-Demir_Fall 2022.pdf LS 101-081_A.Tataryn_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| LS | 202 | 001 | Criminal Law |
A case-study approach to the study of criminal law in Canada with a focus on basic concepts and core principles relating to legal judgements along with comparative examination between civil and criminal law and attention to legal theory.
Offered on campus
Course outline available by request only |
Honor Brabazon | Fall 2022 | |
| LS | 229 | 001 | Selected Topics in Criminology |
Sociological analysis of research and theory on selected criminal activities. Motivation, modus operandi, and the social characteristics of offenders will be examined in relation to such specific crimes as drug and sexual offenses, theft, robbery, murder, organized crime, and/or other criminal activities.
Held with SOC 229
Offered on campus |
Frederick Desroches |
SOC 229-LS 229_F.Desroches_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| LS | 235 | 001 | History of Ancient Law |
A historical introduction to law in the ancient world. Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, and Roman law, legal practices, and concepts will be examined.
Held with HIST 210 and CLAS 210
Offered on campus |
Dan Hutter |
HIST 210-CLAS 210-LS 235_D.Hutter_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| LS | 327 | 001 | Policing in a Democratic Society |
A critical examination of the police as social control agents in contemporary democratic societies. Topics include the historical evolution of policing; police recruitment, training, and education; police/community relations; the occupational subculture of the police; police authority and discretion; private policing; and police deviance and criminality.
Held with SOC 327
Offered on campus |
Frederick Desroches |
SOC 327-LS 327_F.Desroches_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |
| LS | 351 | 001 | Philosophy of Law |
Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.
Held with PHIL 327
Offered in a blended format with on campus and online components |
Stéphanie Grégoire |
PHIL 327-LS 351_S.Gregoire_Fall 2022.pdf |
Fall 2022 |