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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 LING 624

Leadership in TESOL

This course examines leadership from several perspectives in the field of TESOL, including program management, professional organizations, and teacher training.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 640

Internship

A 100-hour teaching internship, including design of an action research project. With approval, students may elect to do the TESL Canada Level-3 Certificate option or the International Internship option, which is typically conducted outside of Canada.

Course Credits: 4
2025-2026 LING 640

Internship

A 100-hour teaching internship, including design of an action research project. With approval, students may elect to do the TESL Canada Level-3 Certificate option or the International Internship option, which is typically conducted outside of Canada.

Course Credits: 4
2024-2025 LING 641

e-Mentor

Students work with an eMentor, an accomplished professional in the field of ESL/EFL. Each eConsultation focuses on a different aspect of the student's internship, depending on the nature of the class setting of the internship. Likewise, eMentors are chosen based on the specialization of the student.

Course Credits: 2
2025-2026 LING 641

e-Mentor

Students work with an eMentor, an accomplished professional in the field of ESL/EFL. Each eConsultation focuses on a different aspect of the student's internship, depending on the nature of the class setting of the internship. Likewise, eMentors are chosen based on the specialization of the student.

Course Credits: 2
2024-2025 LING 642

e-Portfolio

Students complete an initial ePortfolio based on their course work in the M.A. TESOL program and their accumulated professional experience thus far.

Course Credits: 1
2025-2026 LING 642

e-Portfolio

Students complete an initial ePortfolio based on their course work in the M.A. TESOL program and their accumulated professional experience thus far.

Course Credits: 1
2024-2025 LING 647

Thesis I for TESOL

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 LING 647

Thesis I for TESOL

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 648

Thesis II for TESOL

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 LING 648

Thesis II for TESOL

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 650

Survey of Linguistics Theories

This course introduces students to a wide range of linguistic theories. Students read and discuss original works written from various perspectives and gain in the process a clearer appreciation for the range of views that exist concerning the nature of human language and its syntactic, semantic, phonological, and discourse properties.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 560
2024-2025 LING 660

Topics in Morphology & Syntax

An article based course providing an in-depth exploration of current issues in the linguistic subfields of Morphology and Syntax. The types of topics addressed include: wordhood, clitics, grammatical relations, voice, valence, transitivity, noun incorporation, control constructions, raising, reflexivity & reciprocalization, complementation, evidentiality, secondary predication, and iconicity & economy. Students apply the acquired knowledge in producing a major paper.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 560. (3-0; 0-0)
2024-2025 LING 680

Advanced Field Methods

In this course, students transcribe, organize, and analyze language data and prepare a written description of phonological, morphosyntactic, or discourse features of the language. The course focuses on applying effective fieldwork methodologies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 560, 580, 586.
2024-2025 LING 685

Academic Writing in Linguistics

This course develops skills in academic writing for linguistics, including articles, abstracts, theses, books, etc.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 680.
2025-2026 LING 685

Academic Writing in Linguistics

This course develops skills in academic writing for linguistics, including articles, abstracts, theses, books, etc.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 688

Tone Analysis

This course introduces students to a methodology of tone analysis, incorporating the insights of current theoretical approaches. Students also learn to apply insights from the analysis of a tone system to developing practical orthographies.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 691

Discourse Analysis

This course focuses on the question of how speakers of a given language effectively accomplish their communicative goals through the strategic use and shaping of language in both written and oral discourse. Students learn to identify different discourse genres, to chart texts for analysis, to discern hierarchical units within the macrostructure of a text, and to describe features of cohesion and participant reference, as well as identifying strategies in language for establishing the relative prominence of various streams of information. Special attention is paid to the interaction between alternate syntactic forms and their varying pragmatic functions in context.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
2024-2025 LING 695

Topics in Linguistics

An examination of special topics or issues in linguistics that are not covered in depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 LING 695

Topics in Linguistics

An examination of special topics or issues in linguistics that are not covered in depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 696

Comprehensive exam

Every non-thesis student in the MA Linguistics program is required to write a comprehensive exam in the last semester of their program. Contact the program director for details.

Course Credits: 0
2025-2026 LING 696

Comprehensive exam

Every non-thesis student in the MA Linguistics program is required to write a comprehensive exam in the last semester of their program. Contact the program director for details.

Course Credits: 0
2024-2025 LING 697

Linguistics Thesis I

The student, in frequent consultation with his/her advisor, selects a thesis topic and writes a thesis proposal. Once the proposal has been accepted by the student's thesis advisory committee, he/ she begins writing the thesis. There are no formal classes.

Course Credits: 3
LING 680. (3-0; 3-0)
2025-2026 LING 697

Linguistics Thesis I

The student, in frequent consultation with his/her advisor, selects a thesis topic and writes a thesis proposal. Once the proposal has been accepted by the student's thesis advisory committee, he/ she begins writing the thesis. There are no formal classes.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 698

Linguistics Thesis II

The student, in consultation with his/her advisor, works towards completion of the thesis. Upon completion, the thesis must be defended orally before an examining committee. There are no formal classes.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LING 697. (Summer, 3-0; 3-0)
2025-2026 LING 698

Linguistics Thesis II

The student, in consultation with his/her advisor, works towards completion of the thesis. Upon completion, the thesis must be defended orally before an examining committee. There are no formal classes.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 LING 699

MLING Thesis Continuation

Continuing Registration maintains the student’s enrolment in the program and is taken only when all required courses are complete and only as a continuation of an incomplete thesis. Although no credit is given for it, a fee is charged for each semester of enrolment.

Course Credits: 0
Prerequisite(s): LING 698
2025-2026 LING 699

MLING Thesis Continuation

Continuing Registration maintains the student’s enrolment in the program and is taken only when all required courses are complete and only as a continuation of an incomplete thesis. Although no credit is given for it, a fee is charged for each semester of enrolment.

Course Credits: 0
2024-2025 MATH 101

Mathematics for Business

Basic concepts in mathematics with applications in business. Topics include elementary counting and probability, variables, equations and functions, interest rates, annuities, and loan calculations. The course is aimed at business students and serves to enhance a student's understanding of mathematics and its usefulness in a business environment.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least a C in BC Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11 or equivalent. (3-0 or 3 0)
2025-2026 MATH 101

Mathematics for Business

Basic concepts in mathematics with applications in business. Topics include elementary counting and probability, variables, equations and functions, interest rates, annuities, and loan calculations. The course is aimed at business students and serves to enhance a student's understanding of mathematics and its usefulness in a business environment.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 MATH 102

Introduction to Probability & Statistics

Students will explore probability theory, descriptive and inferential statistics at an introductory level; applications are taken from a wide range of disciplines. Topics include descriptive analysis, scientific visualization, sets, permutations and combinations, probability, discrete and continuous distributions (e.g. binomial, normal, t), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Not for credit towards a major, concentration, or minor in Mathematics.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
2024-2025 MATH 102

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Students will explore probability theory, descriptive and inferential statistics at an introductory level; applications are taken from a wide range of disciplines. Topics include descriptive analysis, scientific visualization, sets, permutations and combinations, probability, discrete and continuous distributions (e.g. binomial, normal, t), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Not for credit towards a major, concentration, or minor in Mathematics.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
Cross-listed: STAT 102
2024-2025 MATH 105

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

An introduction to the tools essential for the study of calculus. Topics include algebra, trigonometry, exponents, logarithms, functions, graphs, conics, and plane analytic geometry. This course is taken by Science majors whose screening test during registration indicates they are not ready to take MATH 123.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least a B in BC Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11 or equivalent. (4-0; 0-0)
2025-2026 MATH 105

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

An introduction to the tools essential for the study of calculus. Topics include algebra, trigonometry, exponents, logarithms, functions, graphs, conics, and plane analytic geometry. This course is taken by Science majors whose screening test during registration indicates they are not ready to take MATH 123.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 MATH 108

Statistics for Health Care Students

Students specializing in the field of nursing will explore applied statistics at an introductory level. The focus is on developing the conceptual aspects of the subject rather than the mathematical foundations and assumes no prerequisite except elementary algebra. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, the normal, t-, chi-square and F-distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Applications are directed towards health and biological studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least a C in BC Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11 or equivalent.
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203. Only open to nursing students.
Cross-listed: STAT 108
2025-2026 MATH 108

Statistics for Health Care Students

Students specializing in the field of nursing will explore applied statistics at an introductory level. The focus is on developing the conceptual aspects of the subject rather than the mathematical foundations and assumes no prerequisite except elementary algebra. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, the normal, t-, chi-square and F-distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Applications are directed towards health and biological studies.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
2024-2025 MATH 123

Calculus I

This course addresses functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, and integrals and applications.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least a B in BC Principles of Mathematics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12 or equivalent, or MATH 105. (4-0-1; 4-0-1)
2025-2026 MATH 123

Calculus I

This course addresses functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, and integrals and applications.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 MATH 124

Calculus II

Transcendental functions, integration techniques, polar co-ordinates, sequences, series, and Taylor series.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123 (0-0-0; 4-0-1)
2025-2026 MATH 124

Calculus II

Transcendental functions, integration techniques, polar co-ordinates, sequences, series, and Taylor series.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 MATH 150

Introduction to Discrete Math

An introduction to those branches of pure mathematics which are most commonly used in the study of Computing Science and/or have other practical applications. Topics include logic, proofs, switching circuits, set theory, induction, functions, languages, finite automata, combinatorics, and algebraic structures.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BC high school Mathematics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12, or MATH 105, or the equivalent. (4-0)
Cross-listed: CMPT 150
2025-2026 MATH 150

Introduction to Discrete Math

An introduction to those branches of pure mathematics which are most commonly used in the study of Computing Science and/or have other practical applications. Topics include logic, proofs, switching circuits, set theory, induction, functions, languages, finite automata, combinatorics, and algebraic structures.

Course Credits: 3
2024-2025 MATH 190

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Mathematical concepts and topics that undergird the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Topics include principles and applications of number systems, sets, equations, linear programming, geometry, and mathematical proof within a historical and societal context. It may not be used to meet a mathematics requirement in any other program. Students are responsible for checking the mathematics requirements of the school at which they intend to take their professional year, as they may be different from those required to obtain a teaching certificate.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least a C in BC Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11 or equivalent. (4-0 or 4-0)
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 101, 102, 108, or 190. Open to declared Elementary Education majors only.
2025-2026 MATH 190

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Mathematical concepts and topics that undergird the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Topics include principles and applications of number systems, sets, equations, linear programming, geometry, and mathematical proof within a historical and societal context. It may not be used to meet a mathematics requirement in any other program. Students are responsible for checking the mathematics requirements of the school at which they intend to take their professional year, as they may be different from those required to obtain a teaching certificate.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 101, 102, 108, or 190. Open to declared Elementary Education majors only.
2024-2025 MATH 191

Mathematics, History & Culture

Investigates the history of some of the principal mathematical societies, including ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece; pre-modern Islamic societies, India, and China; indigenous cultures; and the modern west, providing context for students’ performance of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Students shall discover how mathematics is shaped by, and itself shapes, historical movements, philosophical positions, and issues of faith

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit cannot be received for both Math 190 and Math 191. This course cannot count towards a MATH minor, concentration, major or CMPT program
2025-2026 MATH 191

Mathematics, History & Culture

Investigates the history of some of the principal mathematical societies, including ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece; pre-modern Islamic societies, India, and China; indigenous cultures; and the modern west, providing context for students’ performance of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Students shall discover how mathematics is shaped by, and itself shapes, historical movements, philosophical positions, and issues of faith

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit cannot be received for both Math 190 and Math 191. This course cannot count towards a MATH minor, concentration, major or CMPT program.
2025-2026 MATH 203

Probability & Statistics I

An introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistics for students who have experience with calculus. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and standard distributions, central limit theorem, hypothesis tests, interval estimates, and linear regression. Computer software will be used to display, analyze, and simulate data. The focus will be on biostatistics with applications using data from the life sciences.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
2024-2025 MATH 203

Probability and Statistics I

An introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistics for students who have experience with calculus. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and standard distributions, central limit theorem, hypothesis tests, interval estimates, and linear regression. Computer software will be used to display, analyze, and simulate data. The focus will be on biostatistics with applications using data from the life sciences.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123.
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
Cross-listed: STAT 203.
2024-2025 MATH 223

Calculus III

Multivariate calculus. Topics include vectors, vector functions and derivatives; curves; partial and directional derivatives; Lagrange multipliers; double and triple integrals; spherical and cylindrical co-ordinates; vector integrals, Green's Theorem, and surface integrals.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124
2025-2026 MATH 223

Calculus III

Multivariate calculus. Topics include vectors, vector functions and derivatives; curves; partial and directional derivatives; Lagrange multipliers; double and triple integrals; spherical and cylindrical co-ordinates; vector integrals, Green's Theorem, and surface integrals.

Course Credits: 3