2001-2002
Undergraduate Calendar Programs | 2001-2002
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| 2001-2002 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR | ||
| Carleton University |
Academic Administration
Program Co-ordinator, Charles Gordon
Members of the Committee
Fran Cherry • David Dean • Andrea Doucet • Laura Marks • Bernadette Landry • Doug Saveland • Edward Osei Kwadwo Prempeh • Rob Shields • Karen Warner
General Information
The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is pursued by means of a plan of study proposed by the student. Lists of courses from which proposals may be drawn are provided in the following areas: Aboriginal Studies, African Studies, Asian Studies, Labour Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Medieval Studies, United States Studies and Urban Studies. (For Visual and Performing Arts, see the listings for the School for Studies in Art and Culture and Technology, Society, Environment Studies). Students may propose a plan of study in an area of special interest to them that they define themselves.
The program is administered by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Graduation Regulations
In order to graduate, students must fulfill all University graduation regulations, all Faculty regulations including those relating to First-Year Seminars, and all Committee regulations and requirements set out below.
B.A. (Honours) Program
Students applying for the B.A. (Honours) program in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies must complete the prescribed application form, available from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies office. They are required to list 4.5 credits which meet the requirements listed in Part A below, and 9.5 credits which meet the requirements listed in Part B below, along with honours essay (04.498). The credits in Part B must be related to a significant theme or field of interest and fit into a coherent pattern. It is expected that the credits of Part A will be related to that theme as well. On acceptance of the proposed pattern of study, the credits described above, or variations agreed to by the Committee, become a requirement for completion of the degree.
Part A
1. 1.0 credit that addresses the temporal dimension of human societies, analyzing times before the current era, and societies other than our own.
2. 1.0 credit that addresses the artifacts of the imagination, in literature and other forms, that addresses the life of the imagination and the culture.
3. 1.0 credit that addresses the understanding of social and/or natural processes, and the ways in which that understanding is obtained in science and social science.
4. 1.0 credit that addresses matters of human values, ethics and social responsibilities.
5. Interdisciplinary Studies 04.391*
Lists of appropriate courses to meet these requirements will be provided.
Part B
9.5 credits as proposed by the student and approved by the committee including:
1. 04.498 Honours Essay.
2. At least 4.0 credits in one discipline.
3. At least 3.0 credits at the 400-level or above.
B.A. Program
Students applying for the B.A. program in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies must complete the prescribed application form, which is available from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies office. They are required to list 4.5 credits which meet the requirements listed in Part A below, and 5.5 credits which meet the requirements listed in Part B below. The credits in Part B must be related to a significant theme or field of interest and fit into a coherent pattern. It is expected that the credits of Part A will be related to that theme as well. On acceptance of the proposed pattern of study, the credits described above, or variations agreed to by the Committee, become a requirement for completion of the degree.
Part A
1. 1.0 credit that addresses the temporal dimension of human societies, analyzing times before the current era, and societies other than our own.
2. 1.0 credit that addresses the artifacts of the imagination, in literature and other forms, or that addresses the life of the imagination and the culture.
3. 1.0 credit that addresses the understanding of social and/or natural processes, and the ways in which that understanding is obtained in science and social science.
4. 1.0 credit that addresses matters of human values, ethics and social responsibilities.
5. Interdisciplinary Studies 04.391*.
Lists of appropriate courses to meet these requirements will be provided.
Part B
1. 5.5 credits as proposed by the student and approved by the committee.
2. At least one of these credits must be at the 300-level.
B.A. (Honours) and B.A.
1. Prior to submitting a formal application, students are advised to consult with the Program Co-ordinator for assistance in working out a suitable pattern of courses
2. To allow time for adequate appraisal by the Committee, the proposal should be submitted as early as possible before the year of entry to the program (by June 1 for September registration and by November 1 for January registration).
3. Students may apply for admission to the program at any time after completion of their first 5.0 credits and before they begin their last 5.0 credits towards the degree.
4. Normally, 3.0 credits in the student's field of interest are to be included among the last 5.0 credits taken towards the degree.
5. In order to graduate, students must have an overall GPA of 4.0 or better in all 15.0 credits counted towards the degree, as well as a GPA of 4.0 or better in the 10.0 credit pattern approved for the degree.
Interdisciplinary Subject Areas
The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies sponsors the interdisciplinary subject areas described below. There are no majors in these areas but there is strong teaching and active research interest. Students interested in pursuing work in any of these areas either through the Directed Interdisciplinary Studies major or in conjunction with a disciplinary major should arrange a meeting with the area co-ordinator. Where a co-ordinator is not named, contact the office of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies.
In all cases detailed descriptions of the courses listed for each area can be found in the various departmental courses listings. Courses at the 500-level are described in the Calendar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Aboriginal Studies
Co-ordinator: Armand Garnet Ruffo
Individual departments at Carleton offer courses concerned with aboriginal issues. Growing interest in Canadian first peoples has promoted a gradual increase in courses about aboriginal cultures and an increase in related activities on campus. No degree program in aboriginal studies exists, but students may submit a coherent pattern of courses for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies, according to the procedures described for this degree in the Calendar. For course suggestions, students should check the DIS web site.
African Studies
Co-ordinator: Edward Osei Kwadwo Prempeh
The Committee on African Studies, an informal committee of faculty with teaching and research interest in Africa, coordinates activities in this area. African Studies is one of the earliest and strongest area studies programs, with courses offered in various departments and schools. Students can select these courses as part of their degree program.
Students may also submit a pattern of courses of African Studies for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies) according to the procedures described for this degree in the Calendar. (See p.206) For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
Asian Studies
Co-ordinator: P.J. Davidson
No degree program for Asian studies exists but members of the Committee for Asian Studies offer a wide variety of courses about Asia. Research activities are encouraged through such units as the Asian Pacific Research and Resource Centre. The University is a member of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs supports graduate studies and research on Asia. Students may submit a coherent pattern of courses for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies), according to the procedures described for this degree in the Calendar. (See p.206) For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
Labour Studies
Co-ordinator: To be announced
The Committee on Labour Studies, consisting of faculty members with research and teaching interests in labour, acts as a co-ordinating unit for activities in this area. An interdisciplinary Labour Studies Research and Resource Centre has been established for use by the University community and the public at large. The University offers a wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences relating to labour, and students can select those courses as part of their degree program.
Students may submit a coherent pattern of courses in Labour Studies for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies). Assistance in planning such a pattern is available from the co-ordinator. For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Co-ordinator: To be announced
At present, no degree program in Latin American and Caribbean Studies exists at Carleton. It is possible, however, for students to construct a program for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies) that could focus on the Latin American and Caribbean region. For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
Of particular interest to some students may be a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree in French with supporting work in one or more of the Social Sciences, or a Social Science program with supporting work in French. The same combinations would be possible for those students interested in English and the English Speaking Caribbean.
Courses with a Latin American and Caribbean content are listed below. Detailed course descriptions may be found in the departmental listings of this Calendar. Graduate level courses are described in the Calendar of Graduate Studies and Research.
Knowledge of languages is indispensable for the study of the region. The language courses relevant for Latin America are described under the listings of Spanish and French in this Calendar.
Medieval Studies
Co-ordinator: D. le Berrurier
The University offers a wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences relating to the Middle Ages, and students can select these courses as part of their degree program.
Students may also submit a coherent pattern of courses in Medieval Studies for a B.A. (Honours) or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies), in accordance with the procedures described for this degree in the Calendar. Contact the Co-ordinator for assistance in planning a program. For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
United States Studies
Co-ordinator: To be announced
No degree program in United States Studies exists, but students may utilize the considerable number of relevant courses already offered at Carleton to develop a relevant plan of study in this area. The aim of the United States Studies concentration within Directed Interdisciplinary Studies is to introduce students to a broad and systematic study of the United States and its peoples; to give a broad understanding of their history, culture and society and to study the relationships between these various aspects of American experience. For course suggestions students should consult the DIS web site.
Urban Studies
Co-ordinator: Charles Gordon
The Interfaculty Committee on Urban Studies has drawn up the following list of undergraduate courses in urban studies currently offered at Carleton.
Students may submit a coherent pattern of courses in urban studies for a B.A. Honours or B.A. degree (Directed Interdisciplinary Studies) in accordance with the procedures described for this degree in the Calendar. Assistance in planning such a program is available from members of the Committee on Urban Studies. For course suggestions, students should consult the DIS web site.
Visual and Performing Arts
For this area of study please consult the School for Studies in Art and Culture.
Technology, Society, Environment
For this area of study please see the Technology, Society, Environment section.
Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.
Interdisciplinary 04.391*
Interdisciplinary Research Methods
A survey of the history of academic disciplines and interdisciplinarity.Transdisciplinary research problems are approached in an interdisciplinary and intermedial manner. Students will be required to work in areas different from those in their plan of study. Required for students in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies and Child Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Child Studies or Directed Interdisciplinary Studies.
Seminar three hours a week.
Interdisciplinary 04.392*
Topics in Interdisciplinary Inquiry.
Examination of topics chosen by interdisciplinary faculty to present interdisciplinary thought and research not usually available in the university curriculum.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies or permission of the Institute.
Seminar three hours a week.
Interdisciplinary 04.441*
A Seminar in United States Studies
A required course for students in United States Studies area in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies designed to allow discussion and research on topics of an interdisciplinary nature.
Interdisciplinary 04.491* / 04.492*
Directed Reading
Individual or small-group tutorial related to the theme of a Directed Interdisciplinary Studies program. Written permission from the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies is required before registering; please contact the DIS administrator.
Prerequisite: For Directed Interdisciplinary Studies students with Fourth year Honours standing and a GPA of 9.0 or better or permission of the Institute.
Interdisciplinary 04.495*
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies Fieldwork I
Fieldwork related to the theme of a Directed Interdisciplinary Studies program. A proposal with a fieldwork research question and a supervisor must be approved prior to registration. A paper relating the fieldwork to the student's DIS program must be submitted. Graded as Sat/Uns.
Prerequisite: For Directed Interdisciplinary Studies students only with 4th year Honours standing or permission of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Interdisciplinary 04.496*
Directed Interdisciplinary Studies Fieldwork II
Fieldwork related to the theme of a Directed Interdisciplinary Studies program. A proposal with a fieldwork research question and a supervisor must be approved prior to registration. A paper relating the fieldwork to the student's DIS program must be submitted. Graded as Sat/Uns.
Prerequisite: For Directed Interdisciplinary Studies students only with 4th year Honours standing or permission of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Interdisciplinary 04.498
Honours Project
Interdisciplinary research project for Honours students in the Fourth year of all IIS programs. In selecting a project, students must consult their Program Coordinator. Only the Program Coordinator can assign a supervisor or grant approval to register in this course. Faculty regulations governing Honours Research Essays and Honours Theses apply.
Prerequisite: Registration in this course is limited to students in the Fourth year of a B.A. (Honours) program in IIS.
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