Studies in Culture, Society and Industry LIBS 7030

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe and compare the major features of Canadian and a foreign culture and/or society, with respect to some aspects of historical, geographic, political, economic, philosophical, literary, artistic, or history-of-science issues presented in the course.
• Identify ambiguity, controversy and complexity by assessing the relative merits of different interpretations of issues important to the culture and society.
• Recognize and articulate the distinctions between continuity and change.
• Define the concepts of context, idea, historical period, cultural distinctions, and enduring human concerns (e.g., the individual's relationship to society, technology, authority).
• Apply, in course assignments and discussions, cross-disciplinary approaches, ideas, and solutions.
• Critically read and assess material from disciplines, genres, and eras other than those normally encountered in her/his BCIT technology program.
• Evaluate credibility, context, evidence, and soundness of reasoning related to course themes and major regional focus.
• Compare traditional and contemporary approaches to past and current controversies presented in the course.
• Produce paragraph-based, essay-based and / or oral presentations that evaluate aspects of the course material.
• Produce written argument essays and oral arguments in class discussion that demonstrate skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing.
• Present ideas and research findings in a research paper / project report.
• Produce a list of references that demonstrates sound research methodology and citation skills.
• Apply course concepts to his/her intellectual, civic, and professional life outside the classroom.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011