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
Cost
$667.34 - $722.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of LIBS 7005 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 56006
Duration
Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 56006
- $667.34
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 - Aug 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Michael Bourke
Course outline
Cost
$667.34
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
*(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: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 59805
Duration
Mon May 22 - Fri Aug 11 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 59805
- $667.34
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 - Aug 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$667.34
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
*(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: Your instructor will provide further information regarding format and date of all exams.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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
- $722.36
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Dec 15 | N/A | N/A | Online |
| Dec 12 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$722.36
Important information
-
*(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
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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