- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
From ancient Greek myth to modern science fiction, Western culture's depictions of the power of technology have shaped our contemporary views. By analysing selected works of literature, film, TV and Internet sites from different historical periods, students will explore continuities and changes in depictions of technology and its transformative powers.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$722.36 - $734.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of LIBS 7005 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 36459
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Fri Dec 15 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 36459
- Domestic fees $722.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Dec 15 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Dec 12 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2005 |
Instructor
Michael Coughlin
Course outline
Domestic fees
$722.36
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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*(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(B)* FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of LIBS 7005 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 49101
Duration
Wed Jan 03 - Fri Apr 12 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 49101
- Domestic fees $734.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Apr 12 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Apr 09 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
Michael Coughlin
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$734.36
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor to administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs. *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day).
Status
CRN 79240
Duration
Wed Jan 03 - Wed Apr 10 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 79240
- Domestic fees $734.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Apr 10 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 325 |
Instructor
Michael Coughlin
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$734.36
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. *(A)* FINAL EXAMS: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Show an understanding of specific philosophical, literary, artistic, technological, and scientific issues arising in various periods, primarily but not exclusively in Western culture. (GA, 9, 10, 12)
- Compare and evaluate representative ideas about technology from different historical periods. (GA 9, 10)
- Define specific expressive genres or information modes. (GA 7)
- Discuss relationships among author, text, audience, and historical context. (GA 7)
- Identify and discuss aspects of universality. (GA 7, 10)
- Apply aspects of historical ideas about technology to contemporary contexts. (GA 12)
- Articulate and defend a thesis about a specific topic, text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Use various media (e.g., website / video / text / oral presentation) to express a coherent argument. (GA 7, 12)
- Compose effective written documents analyzing a thesis, a primary text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Demonstrate, to an advanced level, skills in research, citation, and document organization. (GA 7, 12)
Effective as of Fall 2023
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