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Course ID	Course
HIST 409	HIST 409 Nature, Society & History in Global Perspective Course Credits: 3 Human interaction with the environment is the most fundamental of all relationships. This course examines the different ways in which societies have defined, understood, and used their nonhuman surroundings and the processes through which the environment influences culture and adapts to human communities. Students explore the historical context of the human-nature interaction in global perspective and compare the ways in which the concepts of politics, nationalism, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. inform and guide the relationship. Cross-listed: GENV 414 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History, or instructor’s consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 440	HIST 440 The Evolution of Canadian Foreign Policy Course Credits: 3 An overview of the formulation and trends of Canadian foreign policy in the period since Confederation. The domestic and external determinants of Canadian foreign policy, the nature of the foreign policy-making process, and the evolution of key themes in Canadian foreign policy. Cross-listed: POLS 440 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History including one of HIST 109, 135, or 136 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
LING 101	LING 101 Introduction to Linguistics Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the primary elements of linguistics, including an introduction to phonetics (the sounds of language), phonology (the sound systems of language), morphology and syntax (grammatical systems), sociolinguistics, and current issues in linguistics. No previous knowledge of linguistics is required.
LING 210	LING 210 Language & Society Course Credits: 3 This course gives students the opportunity to examine and interpret how the socio-cultural context affects the way people speak in that setting. Topics in focus include regional and social dialects, multilingualism, language attitudes and their impact on national and personal identity, linguistic politeness, the maintenance, shift, loss, and spread of languages, and the impact of modern technology. Applications to gender and education are explored in depth. Cross-listed: ANTH/SOCI 220.
MCOM 372	MCOM 372 Cross-Cultural Communication Course Credits: 3 This course is about the nature of cross-cultural interaction. Cultural concepts and contexts are explored through taxonomies, theories, and comparative analysis. Through in-class and out-of-class activities, students become self-aware and other-aware. Students also experiment with cultural behaviours and cultural change, aiming to increase both explanatory and predictive cultural knowledge, and enhance behavioural competencies. Cross-listed: ANTH 302 Prerequisite(s): Registration preference given to Media + Communication majors, concentrations, or minors; Inter-Cultural Religious Studies, and International Studies programs NB: Fulfils University core requirement for social and global inquiry.
MCOM 395	MCOM 395 Central America Field Study Course Credits: 3 This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socioeconomic realities that shape the communication and cultures of Central America, and introduces students to cross-cultural communication. Cross-listed: GENV 395 Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing or instructor's consent
MCOM 396	MCOM 396 East Africa Field Study Course Credits: 3 This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socioeconomic realities that shape the communication and cultures of East Africa and introduces students to cross-cultural communication. Cross-listed: GENV 396 Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing or instructor's consent
MCOM 472	MCOM 472 Leadership Communication in Multi-Cultural Contexts Course Credits: 3 Students explore the complexities of leadership communication in multi-cultural, non-western contexts through topics such as gender and social structures, motivation, decision-making, negotiating conflict, and managing projects and change. The course draws on leadership theories, metaphors, and global leadership research to define culturally preferred leadership attributes and behaviours, and effective cross-cultural communication in comparative global settings. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 372 NB: Fulfils theory and criticism requirement for Media + Communication majors.
POLS 101	POLS 101 Introduction to Political Thinking Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the basic concepts, institutions, and ruling ideas in political thought and action. Through the study of classic political texts, competing concepts like equality and freedom, justice and power, are introduced within the context of conflicting ideologies like liberalism, socialism, and conservatism. The meaning of citizenship in postmodern contemporary liberal democracies are examined and contrasted with competing visions of the good society.

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