New College

New College Programs | New College Courses

Faculty List

Associate Professors 
D.L. Eyoh, MA, Ph D (African Studies/Political Science) 
M. Lo, MA, MSc, Ph D (African Studies/Women and Gender Studies) 
A. Trotz, BA, MPhil, Ph D (Caribbean Studies/Women and Gender Studies) 

Associate Professors, Teaching Stream 
L. Freedman, MFA (Writing Centre/English Language Learning) 
A. Itwaru, Ph D (Caribbean Studies) 
D. Knott, MA, MTS (Writing Centre) 
J. Larkin, BA, M Ed, Ph D (Equity Studies/Women and Gender Studies) 

Assistant Professors, Teaching Stream 
A. McGuire, BA (Hons), MA, Ph D (Equity Studies) 
A. Wasike, BA, MA, M Ed, Ph D (African Studies) 

Lecturers 
A. Guerson, Ph D (International Foundation Program) 
L. Manicom, B.Soc.Sci. (Hons), MA (New One/Community Engaged Learning) 
T. Toneatto, Ph D (Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health/Psychiatry) 

 

Introduction

New College courses have in common a commitment to socially engaged learning and to explorative and inventive pedagogy that widens students’ experience by critically examining relationships among academic disciplines. We offer four degree programs:  African Studies; Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health; Caribbean Studies; and Equity Studies.  These programs are open to all students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. 

We also offer interdisciplinary courses that can enhance any degree program.  Integration of student experience is a major priority in a college with students from all faculties in the University. The Independent Studies courses provide an opportunity for students to design their own programs and to test their research, analytic, synthetic, and creative skills by writing a major research paper.  The Community Engaged Learning program supports course-based service learning and independent community engaged learning opportunities. These allow students to integrate their theoretical knowledge with practical experience, while engaging in meaningful work in campus and community organizations.

Contact:

Program Administrator's Office:
New College, Room 133 (416-978-5404 or nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca)

New One:
newone.applications@utoronto.ca

Registrar’s Office:
New College, Room 107 (416-978-2460)

New One:  Learning Without Borders

We are connected in our daily lives to other people, places and communities, locally and across borders, by things we tend to take for granted - food, language, digital technology and community.  But just as they connect us, these familiar elements of our lives also divide us, disadvantaging some while privileging others.

New One gives students the tools to think deeply, critically, and creatively about these topics and what they can teach us about the ways our lives are connected "beyond borders."  Inspired by the social advocacy focus of New College's academic programs, the program grapples with the core question:  how do we imagine responsible global citizenship and build a more equitable and just society?

New One offers up to eight interdisciplinary small-class seminars annually.  In the first semester, students accepted into the program select one out of four half-credit courses that introduce key concepts and analytic frameworks in the scholarly study of food, language, digital technology, community art or another current issue.  In the half courses offered in the second semester, students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of contemporary questions that arise within each of the four topics.  Students may select any one of the four second semester courses on offer, either continuing the same theme from first semester or exploring a new course topic.

New One courses meet for 3 hours each week.  A portion of those sessions will occasionally be allocated to "Learning Labs."  All students in the program come together in these Learning Labs to engage in joint activities and explore issues that are common to the four topics.  Both in seminars and Learning Labs, students will experience a variety of ways of learning (through, for example, guest lectures, group work, workshops, field trips to local community organizations, and panels of senior students sharing their experience and insights).

New One provides first year students with a comprehensive foundation for successful undergraduate study.  It encourages active, engaged learning and creative forms of inquiry, and supports students in developing their research, writing and oral communication abilities.  In the second semester particularly, students will practice and develop skills in research and knowledge presentation, showcasing their projects at the annual end-of-year "Knowledge Fair."

New One requires a specific application.  All first-year students in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George campus are eligible for admission.  Students can apply to more than one College One program; they can accept admission to only one program.  For more information about the program, application process and criteria of selection, go to http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/academics/new-college-academic-programs/newone-learning-without-borders/

The African Studies Program

(Specialist, Major, Minor) How has the evolution of societies on the African continent been integral to universal human history?  What factors, in the past and in our time, account for similarities and differences among African societies?  How are patterns and challenges of development in African societies shaped by their location within the global political economy?  How do representations of Africa in popular media influence our knowledge of African societies?  What are the ethical dilemmas of the various ways in which we engage with African societies?  African Studies provides students opportunities to study the complexity and dynamism of African societies through interdisciplinary lenses.  Cutting across disciplines, the program offers a path to exploring how the organization of African societies has and continues to be shaped by the complex interaction of global and regionally-specific forces and processes.  The curriculum has three areas of emphasis:  dynamics and challenges of socio-economic and political transformations in Africa's "modern era"; social and political thought of Africa and its diasporas in Europe, North America and elsewhere; and African popular cultures.

The Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program

(Minor) An interdisciplinary Minor program, BPMH focuses on the growing convergence between western psychology and the psychological aspects of Buddhism as expressed in the recent interest in mindfulness meditation as a means of enhancing health and wellness.  The program allows students to investigate the diverse ways that Buddhist and western psychology and science intersect, bringing together academic, clinical and contemplative traditions.  Students choose from a wide range of courses on mind, consciousness, mindfulness meditation, social implications and applications of Buddhism, cognitive science, psychotherapy and the psychology of religion.  The program encourages a critical examination of the ways that Buddhist psychology can contribute to the modern understanding of consciousness, wisdom, mental health and physical health.

The Caribbean Studies Program

(Specialist, Major, Minor)  Caribbean Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that consists of courses on Caribbean history and society, politics and economic development, literature and thought.  Our courses deal with a wide range of issues including gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, race, development, language, colonialism, the environment and regional common markets.  Caribbean Studies equips students to think about broad, theoretical and challenging intellectual issues and, at the same time, to ground that expansive thinking in deep understanding of the particular historical, political, economic, geographical, cultural and linguistic realities of the Caribbean and its diasporas.  This combined interdisciplinary and area studies approach prepares students to think across disciplines about these kinds of questions, and to base their comparative, transnational and interdisciplinary thinking in concrete knowledge of the Caribbean and its people.  The study of the Caribbean equips students to question the order of things, reflect on their own place in the world, and see past the Caribbean's size or current level of geo-political influence to recognize the inherent value and intellectual significance of all places and all people.

The Equity Studies Program

(Major, Minor) How do we think about social justice in an increasingly globalized world?  Equity Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on social justice theories and practices in a variety of local and global contexts.  Cutting across a spectrum of academic disciplines, the program brings together scholarship, community work and activism in a unique approach to undergraduate education that values student experiential learning and community knowledge.  Through engagement with theoretical and historical texts in equity, students are trained in postcolonial studies, transnational feminism, critical race theory, queer studies and other bodies of knowledge that have much to say about social justice.  Course offerings in disability studies, global food equity and social advocacy equip students with the skills to apply their academic learning to real-life situations.  By defining 'education' in the broadest sense, Equity Studies creates a dynamic learning environment that extends far beyond the university walls.  With a vibrant student body, a wide range of community partners and a bold curriculum, Equity Studies at New College is a leader in social justice education in Canada.

Community Engaged Learning (CEL)

New College offers several community engaged courses.  These provide students the opportunity to integrate academic, experiential and practice-based learning as they participate in meaningful work in community or campus organizations.

Two forms of community engaged learning courses are offered:  embedded and independent.  In the former, a community service component is either a mandatory or optional component of the course syllabus.  (Examples of such courses are NEW342H1 and NEW232Y1).  In the independent community engaged learning courses, upper level students, with various academic backgrounds, are placed with a social purpose community or campus-based organization for several hours per week, contributing to the mission of that organization in program support work or research.  Through seminar discussions and critical reflection on their experiences, students learn how to mobilize their academic knowledge, deepen their appreciation of community engagement and social justice, explore social and ethical issues, and build professional dispositions and work-place skills relevant to the social sector.

Information about CEL can be found at http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/academics/new-college-academic-programs/community-engaged-learning.

Enquiries: nc.engagedlearning@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8821.

Independent Studies

New College Independent Study courses are designed both to complement regular offerings in New College Programs and to provide an opportunity for New College students in any program to enrich their studies.  The normal expectation of a project course is that the student, aided and advised by their supervisor, will read relevant literature, and plan, analyze and report on an original and independent investigation of an appropriate topic.  Written applications, including a detailed proposal, should be made through the Programs Office for approval by the Vice Principal of New College or a designate by April 15 for the Summer Session; by July 15 for the Fall Term; or by November 15 for the Winter Term.  Should the deadline fall on a weekend, applications will be accepted until the following Monday.  Students will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of an application.  If the project requires ethics approval, please be advised that you should find and consult with a supervisor about meeting this requirement at least a semester in advance of these deadlines.  For more information and application forms, please see the Independent Studies website:  http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/new-college-academic-programs/independent-studies.

Enquiries:  New College Program Administrator - Wetmore Hall, room 133; nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca or 416-978-5404.

Interdisciplinary Courses on Jungian Theory

This suite of courses offers students opportunities for sustained, interdisciplinary engagement with the thought of Carl Jung.  Courses invite students to consider Jung's thought and practice in relation to a range of disciplinary and cultural issues in order to open up conversations about models of consciousness and mind.

The International Foundation Program

is designed for international students who need to meet the University's English language requirement.  Students will acquire the academic and language skills necessary for full admission to undergraduate studies.  Core courses include one first year history credit course (IFP100Y1), three non-credit language courses and one non-credit discipline-specific course.  Courses are open only to students admitted to the program.  For program and admission information, please see http://www.ifp.utoronto.ca.

The Human Biology Programs

offer a broad education in life sciences with courses offered by departments in both the Faculties of Arts and Science, and Medicine (see Human Biology section of the Calendar.)

The Women and Gender Studies Program

(Specialist, Major, Minor) provides an interdisciplinary and culturally inclusive approach to understanding gender (see Women and Gender Studies section of the Calendar.)

New College Programs

African Studies Specialist (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. D. Eyoh, 416-978-8288. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(11 full courses or their equivalent, including at least four 300+ series courses with at least one FCE at the 400-level)

First Year:
1. NEW150Y1

Higher Years:
2. JQR360H1
3. NEW450Y1
4.. 2.5 full course equivalents from Group A, to be chosen from at least two different departments/programs
5. Two full course equivalents from Group B
6. Two full course equivalents from Groups A or B
7. A combination of two language full course equivalents as outlined in Group C
Note: Four FCEs of the eleven courses must be 300/400 series (including at least one 400-series FCE) of which at least one FCE must be from Group A and another from Group B

African Studies Major (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. D. Eyoh, 416-978-8288. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(6 full courses or their equivalent, including two FCEs at the 300+level)

First Year:
1. NEW150Y1

Higher Years:
2. JQR360H1
3. NEW450Y1
4. 1.5 full course equivalents from Group A
5. Two full course equivalents from Group B, or NEW280Y1 and NEW380Y1
Note: At least two full course equivalents from Groups A and/or B must be at the 300/400 level

African Studies Minor (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. D. Eyoh, 416-978-8288. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including one FCE at the 300+level)

First Year:
1. NEW150Y1

Higher Years:
2. One full course equivalent from Group A
3. One full course equivalent from Group B, or another one from Group A
4. One full course equivalent from Group B or NEW280Y1, NEW281Y1 or NEW380Y1
Note: At least one full course equivalent must be a 300/400 series course from Groups A and/or B

Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Minor (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Dr. T. Toneatto, 45 Willcocks St., room M-135, 416-946-0282/416-875-2533 or tony.toneatto@utoronto.ca. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including one FCE at the 300+level)

First Year:
No specific first-year courses required.

Higher Years:
1. NEW232Y1
2. 1.5 full course equivalents from the Core Group
3. 1.5 full course equivalents from Group A

Caribbean Studies Specialist (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. M. J. Newton, 416-978-8482. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least four FCEs at the 300+ level, one FCE of which must be at the 400-level.)

First Year:
1. NEW120Y1
Higher Years:
2. 1.0 full course or its equivalent from HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
3. JQR360H1
4. 3.5 full courses or their equivalent from the Core Group (including at least 2.5 FCE at the 300+ level, at least 1.0 FCE of which must be at the 400-level)
5. 2.0 full courses or their equivalent from Group A (including at least 1.0 FCE at the 300+ level)
6. 2.0 full courses or their equivalent from Group A or B

Caribbean Studies Major (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. M. J. Newton, 416-978-8482. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(7 full courses or their equivalent including at least two FCEs at the 300+level, 0.5 of which must be at the 400-level)

First Year:
1. NEW120Y1
Higher Years:
2. 1.0 full course or its equivalent from HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
3. JQR360H1
4. 2.0 full courses or their equivalent from the Core Group at the 300+ level, at least 0.5 of which must be at the 400-level
5. EITHER 2.5 full courses or their equivalent from Group A or B OR
2.0 full courses or their equivalent if taking 1.5 FCE from HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1 OR
1.5 full courses or their equivalent if taking 2.0 FCE from HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
 

Caribbean Studies Minor (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Director, Prof. M. J. Newton, 416-978-8482. For general enquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(4 full courses or their equivalent including at least 1.0 FCE at the 300+level)

First Year:
1. NEW120Y1
Higher Years
2. 1.0 full course or its equivalent from HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
3. 1.0 full course or its equivalent from the Core Group
4. 1.0 full course or its equivalent from the Core Group or Group A

Equity Studies Major (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

Consult Program Co-ordinator, Dr. J. Larkin, 416-978-8282. For general inquiries call 416-978-5404 or email nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca.

(7 full courses or their equivalent, including two FCEs at the 300+level)

First Year:
No specific first-year courses required.
Higher Years
1. NEW240Y1
2. NEW341H1
3. JQR360H1
4. 1.5 additional full course equivalents from the core group, including at least 0.5 at the 400-level
5. 3.5 FCEs from Groups A, B, C, D (including one or more FCEs from at least three of the four groups)

Equity Studies Minor (Arts Program)

Completion Requirements:

(4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one FCE at the 300+ level)

First Year:
No specific first-year courses required.

Higher Years:
1. NEW240Y1
2. One FCE in any area from the core group
3. One additional FCE in any area from the core group or one FCE from Groups A, B, C, D.
4. An additional FCE from Groups A, B, C, D.

 

Course Groups

African Studies Group A

African Studies Group B

African Studies Group C

Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Core Group

Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Group A

Caribbean Studies Core Group

Caribbean Studies Group A

Caribbean Studies Group B

Equity Studies Core Group: Disability Studies

Equity Studies Core Group: Global Food Equity

Equity Studies Core Group: Social Advocacy

Equity Studies Core Group: Special Topics

Equity Studies Group A: Gender

Equity Studies Group B: Race, Creed, Ethnicity

Equity Studies Group C: Sexual Diversities

Equity Studies Group D: General Equity

New College Courses

New One: Learning Without Borders

NEW101H1 - Food Matters I

Hours: 12L/24S

Exploring key themes and different kinds of knowledge implied by the notion of "learning without borders", this interdisciplinary course looks at food as a system that impacts every element of life. It makes connections with other New One topics, links students' own food choices to global forces, and considers what global citizenship might mean in the context of food.

Prerequisite: Admission to New One
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW102H1 - Travelling Words: Language and Diversity I

Hours: 12L/24S

Exploring key themes and different kinds of knowledge implied by the notion of "learning without borders", this interdisciplinary course looks at the place of language in connecting and dividing people, places and communities. Defining language broadly, it makes connections with other New One topics, and explores students' own language experience in relation to global forces.

Prerequisite: Admission to New One
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW101H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW103H1 - Digital Technology and Society I

Hours: 12L/24S

Exploring key themes and different kinds of knowledge implied by the notion of "learning without borders", this interdisciplinary course considers how digital technology connects us to others around the globe, shaping how we live, think, see, relate and imagine in the world. It makes connections with other New One topics, and engages students' own experience of digital technology.

Prerequisite: Admission to New One
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW104H1 - Art and Community I

Hours: 12L/24S

Exploring key themes and different kinds of knowledge implied by the notion of "learning without borders", this interdisciplinary course explores the concepts of home and belonging and how art is involved in creating a sense of community. It makes connections with other New One topics, and engages students in their own social interactive artistic practice.

Prerequisite: Admission to New One
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW105H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW105H1 - Current Issues Without Borders I

Hours: 12L/24S

This interdisciplinary course addresses a current issue that exemplifies the themes of "Learning Without Borders" in New One. It investigates how this issue is implicated in connecting us with others around the globe; it engages different kinds of knowledge and community perspectives; and integrates students' own experience as related to the issue.

Prerequisite: Admission into New One
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW111H1 - Food Matters II

Hours: 12L/24S

What is at stake in achieving ethical food production, access to nutritious and environmentally sustainable food, and global food security? Building on integrated learning from any New One I course, this course engages more deeply with such questions, along with community-led alternatives to dominant food systems, animal rights, biotechnology, and health and wellness.

Prerequisite: NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1/​Permission of the New One Coordinator
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW112H1/​NEW113H1/​NEW114H1/​NEW115H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW112H1 - Travelling Words: Language and Diversity II

Hours: 12L/24S

Building on the integrated learning from any New One I course, this course considers various language issues that arise as people migrate around the globe, including the relationship of language and culture, the question of language preservation, the politics of minority and global languages, language policy and norms, disability and diverse ways of communicating.

Prerequisite: NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1/​Permission of the New One Coordinator
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW111H1/​NEW113H1/​NEW114H1/​NEW115H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW113H1 - Digital Technology and Society II

Hours: 12L/24S

Building on the integrated learning from any New One I course, this course explores the historical development and social implications of digital technology including such questions as the effects of increased surveillance on notions of privacy, open access and control over knowledge, new media and social activism, and the potential of media arts, biometrics and digitizing healthcare.

Prerequisite: NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1/​Permission of the New One Coordinator
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW111H1/​NEW112H1/​NEW114H1/​NEW115H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW114H1 - Art and Community II

Hours: 12L/24S

Building on the integrated learning from any New One I course, through various art forms and research tools such as mapping, walking, and listening, this course explores the layered historical, cultural, and social landscapes of the city, including processes of inclusion and exclusion, as well as ways in which art might intervene to effect positive social change.

Prerequisite: NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1/​Permission of the New One Coordinator
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW111H1/​NEW112H1/​NEW113H1/​NEW115H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW115H1 - Current Issues Without Borders II

Hours: 12L/24S

Building on the integrated learning from any New One I course, this course explores, in more depth, the social and ethical implications of a current issue exemplifying the themes of "Learning without Borders." Normally, this course would address the same current issues as offered in NEW105H1 in the preceding term. The course also considers examples of policy and community organizing responses.

Prerequisite: NEW101H1/​NEW102H1/​NEW103H1/​NEW104H1/​NEW105H1/​Permission of the New One Coordinator
Exclusion: INI/Munk/SMC/TRN/UNI/VIC/WDW One; NEW111H1/​NEW112H1/​NEW113H1/​114H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

African Studies Courses

JNH350H1 - AIDS : Challenges and Successes (formerly NEW350H1)

Hours: 24L

Explores the pandemic of AIDS in Africa through a social science lens. (Given by Human Biology and New College)

Exclusion: NEW350H1
Recommended Preparation: NEW150Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Science; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

JQR360H1 - The Canadian Census: Populations, Migrations and Demographics

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines the Canadian population census through the experience of diasporic groups in Canada. Approaches the census as a statistical tool, an historical source and an ideological project of citizenship and nationalism. Uses census data to explore mathematical and statistical concepts and to integrate numerical ways of thinking with qualitative analysis. (Jointly sponsored by African Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Caribbean Studies, Equity Studies and Latin American Studies).

Prerequisite: DTS200Y1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW150Y1 - Introduction to African Studies

Hours: 48L/24T

A multi-disciplinary study of Africa, emphasizing inquiry and critical analysis. Pre-colonial, colonial and contemporary African history, anthropology, politics, African humanism and society, religion, art, music, race, resistance, gender and Pan-Africanism.

Exclusion: AFSA01H3
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW250Y1 - Africa in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities

Hours: 48L

A critical examination of Africa as a living space rather than merely a site of intellectual speculation and study. Uses scholarly and popular literature to explore the issues that engage the attention of ordinary Africans, ranging from the dramatic to the seemingly trivial, as they struggle to fashion meaningful lives in fast-changing societies. Topics include urban transition and city life; economic, political and cultural impacts of globalization; new religious movements and changing conceptions of selfhood; new African diasporas in the West; dynamics of gender relations, kinships and identities; and the politics of liberalization. Materials studied will include print and electronic news media and other mass media resources from Africa and across the world.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW280Y1 - Introductory Swahili

Hours: 24L/72T

Introduction to grammar and basic vocabulary of Swahili. Emphasis on comprehension and oral practice. Reading of selected texts. Relation of the language to its East African cultural context.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW322H1 - The Contemporary African Novel (formerly NEW322Y1)

Hours: 24S

Novels written in the last forty years by English, French and Portuguese-speaking Africans. Ideological views concerning colonialism and neo-colonialism. Tradition, religious and secular; the use of African symbolism. A small number of historical and sociological texts are recommended as essential background reading. Works not written in English are read in translation. (Offered in alternate years)

Exclusion: NEW322Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW351Y1 - African Systems of Thought (formerly NEW252Y1)

Hours: 48L

The exploration of a range of African cosmologies, epistemologies, and theologies, as well as specific case studies on justice, the moral order, and gender relations. The influence of these richly diverse traditions is traced as well in the writings of African thinkers in the Diaspora.

Exclusion: NEW252Y1, JAP256H1/​JAP356H1
Recommended Preparation: NEW150Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3); Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW352H1 - International Organizations, NGOs, Development and Change in Africa

Hours: 24L

Critically explores the role of international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the UN and NGOs in the economic development of Africa.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW353H1 - International Relations of Africa

Hours: 24L

Explores inter-state relations in Africa, African states' relations with the West, China, India, Brazil, and international political, economic and financial institutions.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Exclusion: POLC80H3
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW357H1 - Special Topics in African Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1

NEW358H1 - Special Topics in African Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science

NEW380Y1 - Intermediate Swahili

Hours: 24L/72T

Grammar and syntax. Conversation and written composition. Reading of texts: literary, journalistic. Relation of the language to its East African context.

Prerequisite: NEW280Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW450Y1 - Advanced Topics in African Studies

Hours: 24S

A required course for all Specialists and Majors in the African Studies Program, enrolment is restricted to students enrolled in the program in their final year of study. The seminar is taught by the core faculty in the African Studies Program and is designed to build upon the accumulated knowledge of students and the interdisciplinary nature of the program. Topics vary from year to year.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW451H1 - Special Topics in African Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science

NEW453H1 - Language and Postcolonial Education in East Africa

Hours: 24S

Examines the choice of languages for education in East Africa using critical perspectives. Pays particular attention to the influences of the historical experience of colonialism, the socio-linguistic contours of each country and the strength of linguistic and educational lobby groups in East African countries.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Exclusion: NEW453Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW453Y1 - Language and Postcolonial Education in East Africa

Hours: 48S

Examines the choice of languages for education in East Africa using critical perspectives. Pays particular attention to the influences of the historical experience of colonialism, the socio-linguistic contours of each country and the strength of linguistic and educational lobby groups in East African countries.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW454H1 - Migration, Mobility, and Displacement in Contemporary Africa

Hours: 24S

Why do people move voluntarily or involuntarily? What are the causes and consequences of migration and displacement in Africa? This course critically examines the multifaceted dimensions of migration, mobility, and displacement, with a specific focus on communities and populations displaced by war, environmental destruction and disaster, economic failings, and the quest for economic opportunities, love, education, or individual freedom.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1 or permission of the instructor.
Exclusion: NEW451H1 (Fall 2016)
Recommended Preparation: JQR360H1/​NEW351Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW459H1 - Advanced Special Topics in African Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper-level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW150Y1/​NEW250Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science

Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Courses

NEW214H1 - Socially Engaged Buddhism (formerly NEW214Y1)

Hours: 24L

A comprehensive survey of socially engaged Buddhism. Particular focus on contemporary movements in Vietnam, Tibet, China & Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India. The role of women in Buddhism.

Exclusion: NEW214Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW214Y1 - Socially Engaged Buddhism

Hours: 48L

Comprehensively surveys Engaged Buddhism, which applies traditional Buddhist spiritual, ethical, and social teachings to improve society, focusing on contemporary movements in Vietnam, Tibet, China & Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India. Applies Buddhist ethics to a range of issues of contemporary concern.

Exclusion: NEW214H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW232Y1 - Buddhist Psychology

Hours: 72L

Describes the psychology inherent within the teachings of Buddhism. Primary focus is placed on the understanding of consciousness, cognition and emotion, nature of self, psychological contextualism, personality transformation, unconscious influences, and mindfulness meditation. Parallels with western psychological models (e.g., psychoanalysis, cognitive-behaviourism, positive psychology) will be made. Includes option for Service Learning experience.

Exclusion: NEW402Y1, NEW432Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW330H1 - Mindfulness-Informed Interventions for Mental Health

Hours: 24L

An exploration of the current interest in incorporating mindfulness into western mental health interventions. Examines the concept of mindfulness closely to show how mindfulness is implicitly a component of western psychological theories and interventions. Also discussed is how mindfulness is used directly and indirectly as a psychological intervention.

Prerequisite: Completion of 9 FCEs
Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW332H1 - Buddhism and Psychotherapy

Hours: 24S

Evaluates the relationship between Buddhist psychology and the practice of Western psychotherapy. Areas that will be studied include positive psychology, psychoanalysis, cognitive-behaviour therapy, mindfulness meditation and Jungian psychology. Comparisons with original Buddhist teachings and commentaries will be made.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW333H1 - Buddhism and Cognitive Science

Hours: 36L

Explores some important connections between Cognitive Science and Buddhism. In particular it will examine the insights of cognitive science into central Buddhist concepts such as wisdom, mindfulness, meditation, insight and self-control, as well as related concepts such as flow and mystical experience.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1/​RLG206Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW334H1 - Science of Wisdom: Buddhist and Western Traditions

Hours: 36L

Provides a conceptual and practical exploration of several ancient wisdom traditions. Buddhist approaches to self-actualization and wisdom will be compared to four Western sites of wisdom (i.e., Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, Christian monasticism, Renaissance). Includes guided experiential exercises for each of the wisdom traditions.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW335H1 - Meditation and the Body

Hours: 36L

In recent years, the effects of meditation on the body have been widely researched. There is an increasing body of evidence that mindfulness meditation can affect brain activity, brain structure, neurochemistry and other psychobiological processes (e.g. blood pressure, cardiac function). This course will examine the research in this emerging field.

Prerequisite: Completion of 9.0 FCEs
Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: Living Things and Their Environment (4)

NEW336H1 - Special Topics in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health

Hours: 36L

Topics vary from year to year depending on the instructor.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW337H1 - Special Topics in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health

Hours: 36L

Topics vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: 0.5 FCE from the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Core Course Group.
Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science

NEW338H1 - Cultivating Consciousness

Hours: 36L

Mindfulness meditation is a systematic investigation of subjective experience. Classic and modern descriptions of mindfulness and the recent scientific literature are surveyed. Students explore a number of meditative techniques such as concentration and insight meditation and are required to maintain an ongoing meditation practice during the course.

Prerequisite: NEW232Y1/​NEW332H1/​NEW333H1/​NEW334H1/​NEW335H1/​NEW339H1
Exclusion: NEW432H1: Advanced Special Topics: Cultivating Consciousness
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW339H1 - Yogacara Buddhism and Western Psychology

Hours: 36L

A comparative study of mind in Indian Yogacara Buddhism and modern psychology. Yogacara teachings address the three aspects of mind, the storehouse consciousness, and the notion that the root of all phenomena is mind, allowing a dialogue with the modern scientific understanding of the mind in psychology.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW430H1 - Jungian Psychology and Tantric Buddhism

Hours: 36L

Jung wrote extensively on the benefits of Buddhism to personal development and transformation. This course explores the contribution of Jungian psychology to understanding Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism. Through experiential exercises, students will investigate the role of archetypal psychology as a mediator of the spiritual transformation described in Tantric Buddhism.

Prerequisite: NEW232Y1
Exclusion: NEW433H1 Advanced Special Topics: Psychology of Tantric Buddhism
Recommended Preparation: NEW302Y1, NEW303H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW432H1 - Advanced Special Topics in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health

Hours: 24S

An upper-level seminar. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1/​RLG206Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW433H1 - Advanced Special Topics in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health

Hours: 24S

An upper-level seminar. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor.

Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1/​RLG206Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW438H1 - Research Methods in Mindfulness Meditation

Hours: 24L

Critically evaluates the empirical research literature relevant to the study of mindfulness meditation. Conceptual, methodological and interpretive limitations of the scientific literature are discussed. Comparisons between the scientific models of mindfulness meditation and Buddhist descriptions will be made.

Prerequisite: a statistics course (e.g. PSY201H1, SOC202H1, STA220H1)
Exclusion: NEW338H1 (taken 2009 or earlier)
Recommended Preparation: NEW232Y1/​NEW331H1/​NEW333H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

Caribbean Studies Courses

JHN323H1 - Indigeneity in the Caribbean

Hours: 24L

Explores the legacies of the pre-Columbian era, as well as the post-1492 experiences of people of pre-Columbian Caribbean ancestry. Examines the origins and consequences of the Caribbean's narrative of "indigenous absence", as well as the relationship between indigeneity, globalization and diaspora.

Prerequisite: ABS201Y1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

JLN327H1 - Regional Perspectives on the Hispanic Caribbean

Hours: 24L

Explores the Hispanic areas of the Caribbean including the Caribbean areas of continental Spanish-speaking America. Topics may include: regional politics, state and economy; revolutions and authoritarian regimes; popular culture, the arts and media; religion and society; gender and sexuality; state structures; diasporas and migration.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

JLN427H1 - Advanced Topics: The Hispanic Caribbean

Hours: 24S

Explores, in depth, a country in the Hispanic Caribbean or a theme relating to the Hispanic Caribbean. Topics vary each year and may include: Cuban society; Hispanic Caribbean revolutions; Hispanic Caribbean music, art and popular cultures; Hispanic Caribbean diasporas.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​JLN327H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW427H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

JQR360H1 - The Canadian Census: Populations, Migrations and Demographics

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines the Canadian population census through the experience of diasporic groups in Canada. Approaches the census as a statistical tool, an historical source and an ideological project of citizenship and nationalism. Uses census data to explore mathematical and statistical concepts and to integrate numerical ways of thinking with qualitative analysis. (Jointly sponsored by African Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Caribbean Studies, Equity Studies and Latin American Studies).

Prerequisite: DTS200Y1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW120Y1 - Introduction to Caribbean Studies

Hours: 48L/24T

Explores the complex and diverse languages, geographies, regional and national histories, cultural practices, intellectual traditions and political and economic landscapes of the Caribbean region, its people and its diasporas. Students will be introduced to the main questions, themes, and debates in Caribbean Studies. Lectures and readings develop the skills to take an interdisciplinary approach to Caribbean Studies.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW220H1 - Comparative Caribbean Literature I: Canonical Readings

Hours: 24L

Introduction to the rich and multi-linguistic literary traditions of the Caribbean and its diaspora, focusing on canonical texts of Caribbean literature. Texts not originally written in English are read in translation.

Exclusion: NEW222H1, NEW222Y1, NEW223Y1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW221H1 - Comparative Caribbean Literature II: Contemporary Readings

Hours: 24L

Focuses on recent literary production, written in the last decade, from the Caribbean, insular and continental, and its diaspora. Texts not originally written in English are read in translation. While NEW220H1 is an excellent companion course, NEW221H1 can be taken independently.

Exclusion: NEW222H1, NEW222Y1, NEW223Y1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW225H1 - Caribbean Societies

Hours: 24L/12T

Offers an interdisciplinary introduction to Caribbean sociology, focusing on the writings of thinkers and scholars from the era of decolonization to the more contemporary period. Themes may include: colonial encounters in the making of Caribbean societies; the role of religion; popular consciousness; histories of capitalism and exploitation; the relationship between political institutions and the wider society; "development", dependency and "underdevelopment".

Exclusion: NEW224Y1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW226H1 - Caribbean Political Thought

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines currents of Caribbean political thought from the Haitian Revolution to the present. Themes may include: struggles for independence and liberation, particularly the Haitian and Cuban Revolutions; theories of dependency; Caribbean political systems; regional integration; contemporary political issues facing Caribbean societies today; analyses of capitalism by Caribbean thinkers.

Exclusion: NEW224Y1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW259H1 - World Music Ensemble: Steel Pan

Hours: 48P

Rehearsal, performance and study of Steel Pan ensemble.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Caribbean Studies Program Director
Exclusion: PMU272H1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW315H1 - Caribbean Foodways Across History, Culture and Diaspora

Hours: 24L

Examines the historical roots of regional Caribbean food from the colonial period to the present day, and then moves to study Caribbean food in the global and Caribbean-Canadian diasporas, in the literary imagination, as a marker of personal, group and national identity, and as cultural expression.

Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 FCE.
Recommended Preparation: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW316H1 - Caribbean Religions

Hours: 24L

Explores the complex and dynamic practices, philosophies and political and cultural contexts of Caribbean religions. Topics may include the profound impact - in both the Caribbean and its diasporas - of Caribbean Christianities, Hinduisim and Islam as well as Afro-Creole religions such as Vodun, Rastafari and Santeria.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW329H1 Special Topics in Caribbean Studies: Caribbean Religions
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW317H1 - Caribbean Women Writers

Hours: 24L

A critical feminist reading of selected works of fiction, poetry and essays by Caribbean women writers. The aim is to appraise the development of this literature, situate texts within the key social and political debates which have influenced the region's literary output, as well as to consider the implications of the environments within which these writers function.

Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 FCEs
Exclusion: WGS330H1
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​WGS160Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW321H1 - Caribbean Visual Arts, Social Media and Performance

Hours: 24L

Explores themes relating to visual arts, social media and theatre in the Caribbean. Topics may include: theatre, film, mixed media arts, the role of the internet and online publishing in the arts and the relationship between artists, the state and wider society.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW324H1 - The Contemporary Caribbean in a Global Context

Hours: 24L

This upper level course examines the interplay between wider global processes and intra-regional responses that together help shape contemporary Caribbean realities. Topics include: economic crisis and structural adjustment; tourism; the agricultural sector; the Caribbean Single Market and Economy; migration and diaspora.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW324Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW325H1 - Caribbean Women Thinkers

Hours: 24L

An examination of the historical and political significance of writings (literary, political, scholarly) by Caribbean women who engage problems within Caribbean culture and provide insights into the endeavours of the peoples of the region.

Prerequisite: Completion of 4.0 FCE.
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW328H1 - Caribbean Indentureship and its Legacies

Hours: 24L

Explores indentured migration and its legacies from the 17th century through to the present. Encourages students to think comparatively and transnationally about indentureship and diaspora, as well as indentured migration's relationship to contract and labour law.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW326Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW329H1 - Special Topics in Caribbean Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science

NEW421H1 - Global Perspectives on the Haitian Revolution

Hours: 24S

Examines the colonial pre-history of the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804). Explores how this transatlantic revolution unfolded, including the emancipation of slaves, Toussaint, Louverture, and the roles played by Spain, the United States and Britain. A reflection on the Revolution in contemporary literature and film.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW423H1 - Special Topics in Caribbean Studies

Hours: 24S

An upper-level seminar. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW424Y1 - The Capitalist Press and the New Imperialism (formerly NEW424H1)

Hours: 72S

Social analysis of the state-corporate mainstream capitalist press (print/electronic) problematically named The Free Press; its racist-sexist globalizing EuroAmerican cultural imperialism; the production of the commoditized consumer-subject and other re-conquest narratives and their implications for Caribbean and other World Majority peoples.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW424H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3); Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW426H1 - Special Topics in Caribbean Studies

Hours: 36S

An upper level seminar. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW426Y1 - Special Topics in Caribbean Studies

Hours: 72S

An upper level seminar. Topics vary from year to year, depending on the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW428H1 - Caribbean Migrations and Diasporas

Hours: 24S

Examines Caribbean migration in the post-slavery era. Topics include: Caribbean diasporas in the West; labour migrations such as the Panama Canal migration; Caribbean migrant communities in Central America; intra-regional migrations between the Caribbean islands; 'guest worker' programs; remittances and their impact; heritage tourism and 'return' migrations.

Prerequisite: HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: HISC70H3
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW429H1 - Caribbean Diaspora in Canada

Hours: 24S

Explores the transnational circuits through which the Caribbean diaspora makes a living and makes life in contemporary Canada. How do we make sense of the Caribbean experience in Canada? What might an engagement with the Caribbean teach us about Canada as a diasporic space?

Prerequisite: CDN355H1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1
Exclusion: NEW329H1 (if taken in Summer 2013 or Summer 2014 as "The Caribbean Diaspora: Travels and Tribulations")
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

Equity Studies Courses

JNS450H1 - Sexuality & Disability

Hours: 24S

An interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to the study of disability and sexuality. Students will enage with historical, mainstream and critical discourses and explore complex issues and representations pertaining to disability, sexuality, sexual practices and desire. Draws from a range of writings and cultural texts in queer, crip and sexuality studies.

Prerequisite: SDS255H1/​SDS256H1 (UNI255H1/​UNI256H1) or NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1 or permission of the instructor
Exclusion: SDS455H1: Special Topics in Sexual Diversity: Sexuality & Disability (2015)
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

JQR360H1 - The Canadian Census: Populations, Migrations and Demographics

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines the Canadian population census through the experience of diasporic groups in Canada. Approaches the census as a statistical tool, an historical source and an ideological project of citizenship and nationalism. Uses census data to explore mathematical and statistical concepts and to integrate numerical ways of thinking with qualitative analysis. (Jointly sponsored by African Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Caribbean Studies, Equity Studies and Latin American Studies).

Prerequisite: DTS200Y1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW240Y1 - Introduction to Equity Studies

Hours: 48L/24T

An interdisciplinary study of social justice issues in local and global contexts. Examines ongoing and new forms of inequity and various approaches to social change. Topics include the origins of inequities, critical anti-racism, global labour patterns, economic restructuring, gender variance, disability studies, food security and the politics of resistance.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW241Y1 - Introduction to Disability Studies

Hours: 48L/24T

Introduces students to the theory and practice of Disability Studies. Explores the history of the development of disability studies. Examines cultural representations of disability and critically assesses the ways disability is conceptualized in societal institutions. Forms of disability activism are also discussed.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW270H1 - Foundations for Community Engagement

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines issues in community-based organizing, partnerships and advocacy. Drawing on interdisciplinary theory, methodology and case studies, develops skills both to analyze the social, economic, political, ethical and cultural dimensions of working with communities and to critically evaluate organizing practices and strategic approaches in community engagement.

Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW340H1 - Special Topics in Equity Studies

Hours: 36L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW341H1 - Theorizing Equity

Hours: 24S

Explores theories that inform Equity Studies and situates them historically to examine both the social conditions and practices that generate inequities and the responses by equity advocates. Examines texts in relevant fields such as post-colonial theory, queer theory, disability studies, feminist theory and transnational studies.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW342H1 - Theory and Praxis in Food Security

Hours: 24S

Explores the concept of food security in the context of equity issues related to global food systems. Students participate in food-related field work activities outside of regular classroom time.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW344H1 - Equity and the Body

Hours: 24L

An analysis of the body as the product of complex social organizations, processes and structures. Examines cultural stories recounted about the body through topics that include genetics, beauty, health, pathology and the multiple identities that intersect at the site of the body.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1
Exclusion: NEW344Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1)

NEW344Y1 - Equity and the Body

Hours: 48L

An analysis of the body as the product of complex social organizations, processes and structures. Examines cultural narratives recounted about the body through topics that include genetics, beauty, health, pathology and the multiples identities that intersect at the site of the body.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW345H1 - Equity and Activism in Education

Hours: 24L

Examines contemporary issues in education and schooling from a social justice and equity perspective. Engages with a variety of theoretical frameworks including anti-homophobia education, critical pedagogy, critical race theory, decolonizing knowledges, and intersectionality. Includes an overview of educational activist projects.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW346H1 - Community Development in Local and Global Contexts

Hours: 24L

An interdisciplinary approach to community development that considers the changing roles of community organizations and non-profits in the context of neoliberalism. Examines the political economy of community development in Canada, the impact on marginalized groups, and emerging forms of collaboration across sectors and geographic (including national) localities.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW347H1 - Critical Race and Anti-Racism Studies

Hours: 36L

Considers what it means to pursue integrative anti-racism in organizational/institutional settings such as the workplace, justice system, media and education through a study of theories on race and philosophical tenets of anti-racism. Examines the concept of race as a pedagogical discourse and social-political practice across local, national and global contexts.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW348H1 - Special Topics in Equity Studies

Hours: 24L

An upper level course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW349H1 - Disability and Representation

Hours: 24S

Explores the connection between disability and representation through contemporary social theries and methods in disability studies. Problematizes disability representation to challenge the taken-for-granted cultural assumption that disability is a problem that requires a solution.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW440Y1 - Advanced Special Topics in Equity Studies

Hours: 72L

An advanced level seminar course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1 and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3); Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW441H1 - Advanced Topics in Equity Studies

Hours: 24S

An advanced level seminar course. Topics vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1 or permission of instructor
Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW442H1 - Food Systems and the Politics of Resistance

Hours: 36L

Examines the food we eat in the local and global context of food systems, food sovereignty and food movements. Explores the possibilities for food as a catalyst for learning, resistance and social change.

Note: This is a joint graduate/undergraduate course.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1, NEW342H1, and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course. Students must have completed 14.0 credits, be enrolled in the Equity Studies Major Program, and will normally have a CGPA of at least 3.5. Enrolment is by application. Consult the Program Office (nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca or 416-978-5404) for course enrolment procedures.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW443H1 - Advanced Special Topics in Equity Studies

Hours: 36S

An advanced level seminar course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1 and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW444H1 - Social Change and Non-Violence

Hours: 24S

Examines theories and practices that promote the building of cooperative, non-violent communities. Grounded in a series of historical cases studies, the course critically considers Gandhian principles and the ways in which these have been translated into collective action.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1 and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW446H1 - Community Development and Social Change

Hours: 36L

Explores the significance of community development as a social change strategy, through a critical social analysis of local and global case studies and policies.

Note: This is a joint graduate/undergraduate course.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1, NEW346H1, and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course. Students must have completed 14.0 credits, be enrolled in the Equity Studies Major Program, and will normally have a CGPA of at least 3.5. Enrolment is by application. Consult the Program Office (nc.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca or 416-978-5404) for course enrolment procedures.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW447H1 - Race, Ethnicity and Educational Praxis

Hours: 36L

An application of critical race, ehtnicity and social difference discourse to educational praxis. Examines the articulation of theoretical perspectives to explain particular incidents in society, and to understand forms of institutional racism and emerging minority responses. Explores the implications for pedagogical practices in education.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1, NEW347H1 and one additional half-course at the 300+ level in Equity Studies; permission of Program Director
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW448H1 - Advanced Special Topics in Disability Studies

Hours: 24L

An advanced level seminar course. Topics of study vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1 and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW449H1 - Contemporary Theories in Disability Studies

Hours: 24S

Explores the influence of contemporary social theory in the formation of Disability Studies and its contemporary expressions. Examines how contemporary feminist theory, queer theory, and post-colonial theory intersect with Disability Studies to develop an understanding of disability as a socio-political phenomenon.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y and an additional 0.5 Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW469Y1 - Senior Research Project in Equity Studies

Hours: 48S

Supervised research project undertaken in the final year of study. Students attend a seminar to present their on-going research and to discuss the research process. Final projects will be presented in a public student research symposium. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: NEW240Y1, 1.0 FCE Equity Studies Core Group 300+ level course, and a minimum cGPA of 3.0.
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Society and its Institutions (3)

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Courses

NEW270H1 - Foundations for Community Engagement

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines issues in community-based organizing, partnerships and advocacy. Drawing on interdisciplinary theory, methodology and case studies, develops skills both to analyze the social, economic, political, ethical and cultural dimensions of working with communities and to critically evaluate organizing practices and strategic approaches in community engagement.

Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW495Y1 - Independent Community Engaged Learning

Hours: 96P/24S

Students apply in the late summer for available placements with New College partner organizations. Students' learning is facilitated by academic and placement supervision, regular reflective writing, and collective reflection in a seminar that meets about 10 times over the year. A symposium in early April showcases students' learning. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW232Y1/​NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1/​NEW270H1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​other NEW courses
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW496H1 - Independent Community Engaged Learning

Hours: 48P/12S

Note: Offered only in special circumstances. See description under NEW495Y1 above. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW232Y1/​NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1/​NEW270H1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​other NEW courses
Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW497Y1 - Independent Community Engaged Research

Hours: 96P/24S

An integrative-learning opportunity for students to develop research skills in relation to their area of study in collaboration with, and addressing needs of, community partners in the social mission sector. Along with individual placements, students review interdisciplinary research methodology and engage in peer- and reflective-learning in a seminar. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 9.0 FCE and successful completion of the application process.
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW232Y1/​NEW240Y1/​NEW241Y1/​NEW270H1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​other NEW courses
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW498H1 - Independent Community Engaged Research

Hours: 48P/12S

See description under NEW497Y1 above. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 9.0 FCE and successful completion of the application process.
Recommended Preparation: NEW120Y1/​ NEW150Y1/​ NEW220H1/​ NEW221H1/​ NEW224Y1/​ NEW225H1/​ NEW226H1/​ NEW232Y1/​ NEW240Y1/​ NEW241Y1/​ NEW270H1/​ HIS230H1/​ HIS231H1/​ other NEW courses
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

Independent Studies Courses

NEW299Y1 - Research Opportunity Program

Hours: TBA

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/rop. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW390Y1 - New College Independent Studies

Hours: TBA

New College Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 8.0 FCEs completed and permission of College

NEW391H1 - New College Independent Studies

Hours: TBA

New College Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 8.0 FCEs completed and permission of College

NEW399Y0 - Research Excursions

Hours: TBA

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/399. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

NEW490Y1 - New College Independent Studies

Hours: TBA

New College Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 12.0 FCEs completed and permission of College

NEW491H1 - New College Independent Studies

Hours: TBA

New College Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 12.0 FCEs completed and permission of College

Interdisciplinary Courses

JQR360H1 - The Canadian Census: Populations, Migrations and Demographics

Hours: 24L/12T

Examines the Canadian population census through the experience of diasporic groups in Canada. Approaches the census as a statistical tool, an historical source and an ideological project of citizenship and nationalism. Uses census data to explore mathematical and statistical concepts and to integrate numerical ways of thinking with qualitative analysis. (Jointly sponsored by African Studies, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, Caribbean Studies, Equity Studies and Latin American Studies).

Prerequisite: DTS200Y1/​HIS230H1/​HIS231H1/​LAS200H1/​LAS201H1/​NEW120Y1/​NEW150Y1/​NEW220H1/​NEW221H1/​NEW224Y1/​NEW225H1/​NEW226H1/​NEW240Y1
Distribution Requirements: Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

NEW370Y1 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics

Hours: 48L

Topics vary from year to year depending on the instructor.

NEW371H0 - International Field Course

Hours: TBA

Provides opportunities for students to engage in an international experiential learning program related to their academic areas of study. The course involves seminars, group exercises, site visits and a final project. Some sessions will be held in Toronto prior to and following the trip. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Prerequisite: Foundational course from participating programs (Aboriginal Studies; African Studies; Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health; Caribbean Studies; Equity Studies; Human Biology)
Distribution Requirements: Social Science

NEW471H1 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics

Hours: 24S

Topics vary from year to year depending on the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities

Interdisciplinary Courses in Jungian Theory

NEW302Y1 - C.G. Jung: Stories, Patterns, Symbols

Hours: 48L/24S

Impact of Jung's analytical psychology, critical methodology and interpretative practice on issues in religion, anthropology, art and literature, popular culture, gender studies and postmodernist critique. Theoretical studies include traditional Jungian and contemporary post-Jungian texts together with feminist and non-Jungian sources.

Prerequisite: Four FCEs, at least one of which should be in the humanities
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Creative and Cultural Representations (1); Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW303H1 - Hypotheses of the Unconscious

Hours: 12L/12S

Current discussions of the hypotheses, starting with Freud's and Jung's hypotheses, especially Jung's collective unconscious; critical examination through retrospective analysis of the evolution and development of the concept in works from philosophy, psychology, poetry, ethnology, science and popular culture that anticipated, influenced or were influenced by the work of Freud and Jung, post-Freudians and post-Jungians.

Prerequisite: Four FCEs, at least one of which should be in the humanities
Recommended Preparation: NEW302Y1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

NEW402Y1 - Advanced Special Topics in Jungian Theory

Hours: 48S

Topics vary from year to year, depending on the interests of students and instructors.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Distribution Requirements: Humanities

NEW403H1 - Advanced Special Topics in Jungian Theory

Hours: 24S

Topics vary from year to year depending on the interests of students and instructors.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Distribution Requirements: Humanities

International Foundation Program Courses

IFP100H1 - Themes in World History

Hours: 24L

Surveys the development of human societies from their origins to the present. Topics may include the environment, cultural development and interaction, the creation and nature of belief systems, political, economic and social structures, gender relations, and the relationship between global patterns and local development. Restricted to students enrolled in the summer offering of the International Foundation Program (IFP). Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Exclusion: IFP100Y1/​UTP100H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

IFP100Y1 - Themes in World History

Hours: 48L/36T

Surveys the development of human societies from their origins to the present using examples from across the world. Topics may include the environment, cultural development and interaction, the creation and nature of belief systems, political, economic and social structures, gender relations, and the relationship between global patterns and local developments. Enrolment is restricted to students registered in the International Foundation Program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Distribution Requirements: Humanities; Social Science
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3); Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)

UTP100H1 - Themes in World History

Hours: 24L

Surveys the development of human societies from their origins to the present. Topics may include the environment, cultural development and interaction, the creation and nature of belief systems, political, economic and social structures, gender relations, and the relationship between global patterns and local development. Restricted to students enrolled in the UTPrep program.

Exclusion: IFP100Y1/​UTP100H1
Distribution Requirements: Humanities
Breadth Requirements: Society and its Institutions (3)

 

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