| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCH | 318 | 001 | Psychosexual Organization |
A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The nature-nurture debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle.
Offered remotely |
BJ Rye |
 PSYCH 318_BJ.Rye_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| PSYCH | 357 | 001 | Psychology of Good |
What does it mean to "be good"? How does one "do good"? What makes "doing good" easier or harder? This course examines (1) the biological and psychosocial foundations of prosocial behaviour and (2) associated facilitators and obstacles at both interpersonal and organizational levels. Topics may include empathy, social responsibility, volunteerism, community intervention, activism, and heroism.
Offered on campus |
Chris Burris, John Rempel |
PSYCH 357_C.Burris and J.Rempel_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| PSYCH | 455 | 001 | Honours Seminar in Social Psychology - Psychology of Men |
Topics reflect current issues in social psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Offered on campus |
Chris Burris |
PSYCH 455_C.Burris_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| RS | 121 | 081 | Evil |
How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism will be considered.
Offered online |
Carmen Celestini |
RS 121-081_C.Celestini_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| RS | 251 | 001 | Catholic Social Thought |
This course will explore the origins, development, and contemporary challenges to Catholic social thought. The main focus will be on the critical and global influences of the past 100 years.
Offered on campus |
Cristina Vanin |
RS 251_C.Vanin_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| SMF | 101 | 001 | Introduction to Relationships and Families |
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.
Offered remotely |
Angela Underhill |
SMF 101_A.Underhill_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| SMF | 204 | 001 | Introduction to Human Sexuality |
This course provides a broad interdisciplinary overview of theories and research on human sexuality. Topics may include: human anatomy, sexual health, sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, gender, sex work, sexual practices, fetishes and paraphilias, and attraction/intimacy/love.
Offered remotely |
BJ Rye |
SMF 204_BJ.Rye_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| SMF | 205 | 001 | The Dark Side of Sexuality |
As with all profound and meaningful human activities, sexuality has the potential to involve harm, manipulation, and abuse. This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of the dark side of human sexuality. Topics may include sex work, pornography, sexual violence and abuse, incest, compulsive sexual behaviour, and paraphilias.
Offered on campus |
John Rempel |
SMF 205_J.Rempel_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| SMF | 207 | 001 | Parents, Children, and Family Relations |
This course examines caregiver/parent-child relationships from a broad interdisciplinary perspective over the lifespan. Topics may include: the transition to parenthood, parenting practices and their intersection with child/adult development, social and cultural influences on families with children, same-sex parenting, gender variance/fluidity and family relationships, family relations after parental separation, and care of aging parents.
Offered on campus |
Angela Underhill |
SMF 207_A.Underhill_Winter 2022.pdf |
Winter 2022 |
| SMF | 211 | 001 | Dynamics of Dating |
This course examines the dynamics of intimate relationships in the context of the modern, Western construct of dating. Topics explored may include long-distance relationships, polyamorous relationships, online dating, hook-up culture, shifting romantic and family formation dynamics, modern communications and technology, and the role of pop culture in dating trends.
Offered on campus
Course outline available by request only |
Toni Serafini | Winter 2022 |