Office Administration - Executive

This introductory course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) with basic communicative competencies. Students learn to handle basic everyday communication: exchanging information, identifying others and giving simple directions. Topics focus on personal information and the immediate environment. Grammar is introduced in context with an emphasis on developing question and answer skills. Cultural notes and videos provide information on Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community.

• Hours: 42
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This course will function as a study of how people in society deal with the problem of scarcity. It will introduce students to principles that are essential to understanding contemporary microeconomic issues facing Canadian society. Economic models will be utilized to analyze decisions made by individual economic units in an economy such as households and firms, the interaction of these units under varying market structures, and the impact of various government policies. Topics of study will include principles of economics, supply and demand theory, consumer theory, production and cost theory, and the determination of equilibrium price and output under different market structures.

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• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course will introduce students to the concept of wellness. You will develop strategies for a healthy lifestyle in all aspects of your life. Through traditional lectures and experiential learning activities you will learn through both individual and group processes. You will investigate wellness as it applies to mindfulness, self-responsibility, social/emotional development, stress-management, physical activity, substance abuse, nutrition, and complementary health. Wellness - The Better You provides the opportunity to evaluate your present lifestyle, identify your successes and develop areas requiring personal growth.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course is optional for all Hospitality and Tourism students. Students who choose this course will be responsible for all travel expenses incurred for the trip. Students must have valid passport and hold all necessary travel documents required to enter the country/countries you will visit during the trip.

• Hours: 42
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• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: LIBS1020 OR LIBS1790
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This course is a comprehensive survey of the broad discipline of Anthropology providing an extensive overview of the main subfields of Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistic Anthropology. This course explores the experience of being human across cultures covering such topics as - how we evolved, how we survive, how we organize ourselves and maintain order in family and political units, how we make an economic living, how we create meaning, and how we will survive as a species. Through thoughtful content, we explore these topics recognizing the importance and value of cultural diversity and cultural relativism.

• Hours: 42
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This course is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of the religious diversity of our global and local communities, and to develop inter-religious understanding through reflection on various religions' responses to universal human issues. Specifically, this course will examine the origin, development, worldview and values of Religions originating in the Americas and Africa, Indian Religions including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese religions including Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto. We will study the religions arising from the Family of Abraham including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We will also examine the ancient religions of Iraq and Iran. Finally, we will investigate some of the alternative religions including the Baha’i, the Church of Satan, Wicca, and Scientology. Moreover, this course will explore how the deeply rooted nature of our religious convictions has both the power to give meaning and passion to our human chaos, but also to debase, and even destroy our humanity. Students will have opportunity to consider their own religious expectations and values and to analyze their impact on personal goals.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course is a study of some of the major themes of Canadian history from Confederation to the present. It is designed to increase the student’s understanding of how our past influences and engages with the present, and how we are shaping our future. This aligns with the general education themes of Social & Cultural Understanding and Civic Life.

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This course provides an introduction to the concepts of both political science and public administration and the way they relate to law enforcement. The history of politics in Canada, as well as the complexities of elections, political parties, policy development, the legislative process, are examined. Additionally, the course includes an analysis of the theories pertaining to public administration and an understanding of the interaction among the three levels of government.

• Hours: 42
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Encourages creative thinking and helps students to develop their creative writing skills. Students will be reading, writing and critiquing different styles of poetry, fiction, narrative articles for newspapers and magazines, plays and oral storytelling.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Introduces the learner to the nature of intercultural communication, its history and its various applications in today's work environment. The course builds theory supported by data and examples. Profiles of various regions are analyzed to develop transferable skills appropriate to working interculturally in various businesses, industries, and professions. The focus is on building strong applied intercultural skills.

• Hours: 42
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Organizations impact individuals and individuals have an impact on organizations.

This course will examine factors that affect an individual’s performance in an organization. It will analyze how theories can be applied to explain such factors as an individual’s motivation, attitudes, teambuilding skills, leadership style, decision making, and stress management abilities. Other features such as organizational culture and change will also be analyzed to determine their impact on an individuals’ behaviour in an organization. Practical workplace examples will be analyzed through discussion, case studies, and team projects.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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The course will provide students with an introduction to the impact that major cultural traditions of the Middle Ages have had on the modern world. Examine myths, narratives, images, and other forms of representation from a variety of Western European national and religious traditions. Topics include the study of kings, warriors, saints, knights, mystics, mythological heroes, and exotic beasts such as dragons. It will also include examinations of medieval-themed material in modern popular culture, including fictional writing, movies, video games, businesses and historic sites, both online and offline.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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The goal of this course is to take rock seriously as a musical form. Students will explore where it came from, what formal structures it follows, and how different rock styles evolved. Students will discover how it impacted, and was influenced by, the cultural climate of each decade, from the 1950s to the present day. Lessons will focus on diverse subgenres such as early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, R&B, girl groups, the folk revival, surf, funk, soul, the British Invasion, psychedelic rock, stadium rock, early hip-hop, punk, heavy metal, MTV pop, Canadian rock and alternative rock.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course aims to promote a basic understanding of the history, politics, and resiliency of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The course includes an overview of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People, and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal people. As we improve our understanding of Indigenous history and political structure, we can better appreciate the history and challenges faced by contemporary Indigenous Peoples. Learn about the Truth and Reconciliation and prepare your own action plan to be an ally.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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This course will explore Science Fiction which deals with the effects of possible changes in the levels of science and technology on individual human beings and their societies. Drawing on literature, film, T.V., and other aspects of popular culture, students will examine themes such as utopias, dystopias, space travel, artificial intelligence, aliens, gender roles, etc. and will develop an awareness of both the implications of the transformation of our present technological knowledge and the ethical issues which will face us all. Students will understand the role of SF as one of the most popular and thought provoking genres of this century and the next generation.

Course advisory: This course contains stories and films which, depending on an individual's lived experience, some may find objectionable. Throughout this course there are depictions and descriptions of conflict, warfare, poverty, hardship, violence (sexual, emotional, and physical), racism, ableism, ageism and other disagreeable ways in which human beings treat each other. If you feel that such depictions and descriptions might be upsetting to you, this may not be an appropriate course for you. Seeking another elective might be a better option.

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This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the compelling world of Greek Myths from the prehistoric Mediterranean through the Classical world and beyond, reaching out to 21st century. The course emphasizes the broad diversity of cultural traditions as well as the role of the Greeks and their city-states at the crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa, exploring classical mythology across the ancient lands stretching from Spain to India, and from the Eurasian steppes to Ethiopia. The legacy of Greek culture helps us to understand what is considered classical and based on core human values. Through interactive lectures, hands-on activities, discussions, and investigative assignments students will experience myth by taking the roles of viewers, listeners, readers and performers. They will examine the nature of myth in multi-faceted and authentic contexts. Students will also uncover the historical kernels of truth behind intricate mythical plots and characters. They will become familiar with the power of eternal literary narratives, archetypal concepts, images and symbols. Seminal discoveries in ancient history, classical archaeology, cultural anthropology, gender studies, psychology, astronomy, and other sciences will assist them with the exploration and in-depth understanding of the universal appeal of Greek Mythology to contemporary society.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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The question of life beyond Earth is one of the oldest in human history. It has inspired countless stories and legends, and a modern mythology that has become a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry. It has driven our efforts in space exploration and lead to many scientific advances. With the recent development of methods to discover and study planets outside our solar system we are making great strides towards answering the question of life elsewhere in the universe. To date over a thousand exoplanets have been confirmed, some of which appear to offer conditions similar to those on Earth. In this course we will begin with a study of our own solar system, what makes life possible here on Earth, and whether there may be life in other parts of our solar system. We will next examine what life is, the requirements for life, and how life originated and evolved on Earth, with a view to considering how and where extraterrestrial life may exist. Then we will learn how planets in other solar systems are being discovered and studied, and we will help look for new planets. Next we will turn our attention to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and learn about the methods and problems involved in trying to find and make contact with other civilizations. Finally we will consider the possibilities of human life beyond Earth, in the forms of colonization and space exploration. Throughout the course we will further explore selected topics through participation in citizen science projects that allow ordinary people to help make scientific discoveries. We will also read selected short science fiction works, considering their scientific validity and what they say about human hopes and fears as we consider whether or not we are alone in the universe.

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This course presents the factors that affect the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of our communities. Explore the development of human populations and how their need for resources (e.g. energy, food, water) has compromised the natural ecosystems. Social and economic factors are explored in the context of social equality and sustainability in the local and global economy. The effects of individual lifestyle changes on the sustainability of communities are also examined.

• Hours: 45
• Credits: 3
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This course introduces students to the science of nutrition and outlines the functions of the human body. The effectiveness of various diets and usefulness of food additives is explored. Gain insight into the ways that food plays a variety of roles in maintaining health and reducing the risk of illness. Students will also learn the fundamentals needed to evaluate claims made by food faddists and food vendors.

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Examine how the game of soccer impacts socio-economic, religious, political, and cultural views in countries around the globe. Discover and explore cultural tends and human behaviors influenced by soccer ideology and its effects on pop culture.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Stress can play a significant role in people's professional lives. Learning how to deal with stress is vital to long term health. While stress alone does not cause disease, it triggers molecular changes throughout the body that make people more susceptible to many illnesses. In this course, gain an understanding of the importance of how to deal with both positive and negative stress in your life. By using wellness perspectives, students will gain insight into how they can control both internal and external stressors.

• Hours: 42
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This is an introductory course for the aspiring story writer that focuses on the particularities of this literary genre. Character development, narrative unity, and plot construction are explored by analyzing selected short stories and participating in writing exercises. Students will follow a step-by-step approach to producing a story suitable for publication. The process of submission for publication, as well as the various opportunities for publication is examined.

• Hours: 48
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Geology is the study of a dynamic Earth that is changing on a daily basis due to tectonic activity, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, meteorite strikes, tsunami and more. This introductory course outlines the formation of the Earth in the context of the formation of the Universe and Solar System. It examines the history of the Earth and of the Moon and its formation. Course content includes an examination of the properties of the Earth, its dynamic activities, its rocks and minerals and fossils, and the uses of rocks and minerals. An examination of the careers that are associated with geology is included.

• Hours: 45
• Credits: 3
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The world’s oceans are spectacular in their beauty, majestic in their power, and domineering in terms of their effects on the world’s climate. Oceans are a source of bountiful food and tremendous numbers and varieties of species. Our future, as humans, depends upon the oceans that surround each and every continent. This course examines the oceans form historical, geological, geographical, and biological perspectives. Through readings, research, and presentations, students will discover the importance of caring for our oceans.

• Hours: 45
• Credits: 3
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Students are introduced to personal and social factors that influence financial decisions. Using financial principles and concepts, students examine strategies and tools for personal financial planning. Students explore how personal values evolve throughout the life cycle, and how these values influence financial decision-making.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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In this course, students will study the history, development, and practical application of complementary therapies and modern medicine. Examine numerous specific complementary therapies from historical, theoretical, and practical application perspectives.

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In this course, explore concepts of human nutrition as they relate to fad diets and cultural norms, while gaining an understanding of the impact nutrition has on wellness and disease. A range of popular and culturally-specific diets are critically examined and assessed based on current practice and scientific evidence. Investigate the links between the major nutrients and personal health.

• Hours: 42
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Using a developmental psychology lens this course focuses on providing students with an opportunity to improve understanding of self. Through personal reflection students will examine the human lifespan from conception and prenatal development through old age and death. Students will gain understanding and perspective of their development across physical, cognitive, social and personality contexts. Examination of fundamental theories, historical arguments/perspectives and current issues provide opportunity for critical thinking and application of influences to one’s development within the student’s life.

• Hours: 42
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This course will explore several key elements integral to the development of strategies to respond to the challenges that Violence presents in our working and living communities. As the title of this course suggests, students will be exploring content related to Domestic and Workplace Violence. Because the topic of Violence is immense, the study of Violence must be broken down into small units for students to explore properly, which this course does. Domestic and Workplace settings are often closely related, and each impacts the other regularly in many circumstances. Therefore, including Domestic settings and Workplace settings in the same exploration of Violence lends itself well to an insightful and meaningful experience.

• Hours: 45
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This course explores Westerns film genre. Major themes, theories, and ideas will be examined via the work of selected actors, directors, and films. Topics include the history and components of westerns; landscape and settings; actors; and directors. Analyze the place of westerns in a contemporary context; can they still “sit tall in the saddle”?

• Hours: 42
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This course examines some of the emerging issues and debates in sports and athleticism. Take a deeper dive beyond mere sports scores and championships. Analyze some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of sports and athleticism from marketing/branding, and consumerism, to racism, sexism, and geopolitics.

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This course details the incredible growth of Canada's national pastime, including the NHL's formation, the original six and national/international expansion.

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The world is shrinking. The ice caps are melting. A sneeze, thousands of kilometres away, starts a health pandemic, and technology enables us to intimately view not only earthquakes and tsunamis but human rights violations around the world. This reality calls for understanding sustainability, diversity, and social justice. A global citizen is aware of the wider world, respects diversity, is outraged by injustice, participates in the community from the local to the global level, and feels compelled to act to make the world a more humane and sustainable place.

• Hours: 48
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Who are we? Where do we fit into the universe? Where are we going? Science Fiction uses science and technology, alien settings, artificial intelligence, strange worlds, alternate timelines, virtual environments, etc., in order to speculate about the issues that fascinate and frustrate humanity.

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Classical myths and legends is a course abounding in fantasy and reality. It delivers legendary classical tales of human passion, human folly, and human dilemma. With celebrated epics, tragedies, and comedies, we journey into timeless problems of love, hate, war, sin, tyranny, courage, and fate. We steal a rare look at how the gods dispense their magical powers; we invade a fascinating classical wonderland.

• Hours: 42
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News stories confront us with people, places, issues, and crises from around the world. An understanding of background issues helps us make informed judgements. This course focuses on the main news stories of the day and looks for your critical interpretations.

• Hours: 42
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In this course, discover how to apply with confidence for the job you want and have an interview that will wow them. Learn how to write both effective job application and thank-you letters. Develop your understanding of networking and prospecting. Create a resume that will capture your perspective employer's attention and secure the interview that you would like. Find out how to interview like a pro. Get tips on how to dress and speak in an interview and discover other helpful interviewing tips that will help you get the job you want.

• Hours: 42
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Youth in Canada today are the first, and second, generations to grow up in a digital world and they are transforming our culture and institutions. This course looks at the internet and its role in shaping recent history, our identity, and society. It examines the impact of digital media that empowers our youth to communicate, learn, play, shop, and work differently from previous generations. It also provides analytical tools to anticipate and act on what lies ahead in the future.

• Hours: 42
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Investigate how we learn and remember information. Develop problem-solving strategies for identifying and assessing learning styles and preference. Gain experience in differentiating curriculum-based activities to meet the needs of a variety of learners.

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Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.

• Hours: 42
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Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, interact, influence, and relate to others. Understanding how and why individuals behave, think, and feel in social situations will be examined. Explore the study of the individual, their thoughts, and resultant behaviour in social situations.

• Hours: 42
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This course introduces students to scholarly and scientific research on the nature of the mind and its various types of consciousness, the biophysical features of the brain, and the processes involved in learning and human development. The course begins with a brief history of psychology and its emergence as a science. Topics include scientific methodology, physiological bases of behaviour, learning theories, and developmental psychology across the lifespan, personality, and psychological disorders. Students explore the research process and apply psychological concepts to their own experiences.

• Hours: 42
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Positive psychology is the study of optimal human functioning. In this course, we explore what contributes to a ‘good life’. Students will have the opportunity to explore mindfulness, flow, stress management, resilience, character strengths, awe, gratitude, emotions and emotional intelligence, self-compassion, meaning and purpose, time and energy, sleep and the breath, and the importance of social connections in our lives. In addition, students will be provided with tools to better understand their own strengths with a goal of enhancing meaning in their personal and social lives. The course will involve a mix of class discussion, seminars, self-evaluation assignments, and exercises that promote positive psychological growth.

• Hours: 42
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This course focuses on a multi-disciplinary examination of how mental health and addiction are viewed by society and how these perceptions influence society’s response to the practical and socio-political aspects of mental illness. Examine personal attitudes, societal myths, and stereotypes related to mental illness and addiction. Students will be challenged to critically reflect upon how their personal orientations and resulting behaviours about mental illness, addiction, and wellness impact their cultural, societal, and political beliefs. Critically examine mental illness and addiction as a social construct and contrast and compare assumptions of agency, normalcy, treatment, and recovery. Learn firsthand from those with mental illness, evaluate the effects of mental illness in special populations, including Indigenous people and the elderly, and apply their learning through health simulation activities.

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This introductory course examines the fundamental principles and practices of science. Students will explore the scientific method as a systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to differentiate between science and pseudoscience and critically evaluate scientific claims. The course covers key subdisciplines within the natural sciences, including biology and geology. Students will explore the materials and the processes that shape the Earth. Biology will introduce students to the study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments. Additionally, the course addresses the ethical principles and standards that guide scientific research and practice, ensuring students understand the importance of integrity in science.

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