- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
LIBS 7030 promotes cultural and civic literacy by enhancing the ability of students to work cross-culturally and with awareness of historical processes, and thus to contribute positively to workplaces and communities worldwide. This interdisciplinary field school course provides an in-depth study in some aspects of culture and society, to develop students' understanding of cultural, political, literary and artistic heritage and issues of concern to a specific society, including consideration of both continuity and change.
Prerequisite(s)
- Equivalent of 3 credits of university/college composition or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$749.60
Learning Outcomes
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
Related Programs
Studies in Culture, Society and Industry (LIBS 7030) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of LIBS 7030 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69417
Dates
May 19 - Aug 08 Loading
- CRN 69417
- $749.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sanja Garic-Komnenic
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. 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. The topic for this term is "Philosophy of Law". *(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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.