Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2012/2013

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Brantford Campus International Development Option International Development Option International Development Option The International Development Option is only available at the Brantford Campus. The option consists of 4.0 credits. Students completing the option must complete the requirements of the Contemporary Studies (CT) major (minimum 5.0 CT credits as outlined in the Contemporary Studies section). Program requirements: For graduation, students must have a minimum GPA of 6.0 computed on all 4.0 credits. Required Courses: (2.0 credits) EC140 - Introduction to Macroeconomics HR263 - The Developing World HR301/OL301 - Development Theories, Strategies and Issues One of: HR328 - The United Nations in the 21st Century or OL327 - Understanding International Organizations Elective Courses: (2.0 credits) 2.0 additional credits chosen from the following. In choosing from the following list of elective courses, students should be aware that some of these courses have prerequisites and not all will be offered at the Brantford Campus. Although these prerequisites may be waived by the program or department administering the course, it is the responsibility of the student to make such arrangements. CC325/HR325 - Crimes Against Humanity CC326/HR326 - Transitional Justice CO320/HR320 - Children’s Rights CT203/HS203 - Disease and Society CT260/HR260 - Introduction to Human Rights EC120 - Introduction to Microeconomics FR230 - Practical French I - [or similar university course in other international languages-consult program coordinator for approval] HR321/JN321 - Journalism, Human Rights and International Development HR329/HS329 - Global Health and Social Justice HR331 - Human Rights and the Environment HR350/OL350 - Multicultural Competence HR392 - International Internship/Field Placement JN327/MX327 - Social Documentary OL260 - Organizations and Social Change OL325 OL370 - Power and Governance in Organizations OL410 - Co-operative Organizations Additional Information Note Leadership and International Development Stream Note The Brantford Campus offers only two general degrees: a BA without a designation, and a BA in Contemporary Studies. No further designation (major, option or minor) is awarded with these degrees. Students admitted prior to September 2007, who have not allowed an 18-month lapse in course registration and are in good standing in their program/major, may follow the progression regulations that were in effect at the time of their registration in a general major. These regulations allow students to combine general Contemporary Studies with other majors, options or minors. Top Leadership and International Development Stream Students completing the Honours BA Leadership Program may specialize in International Development. This stream consists of 4.0 credits, as outlined in the requirements for the International Development Option. In addition, students also complete the required courses for the Honours BA in Leadership (6.5 credits) and the requirements of the Contemporary Studies Major (5.0 credits) as outlined in the Contemporary Studies section. Top Senate/Editorial Changes Senate Revision May 23, 2012: Comprehensice course revision; effective September 1, 2012.		Academic & Related Dates 2012/2013 All Dates Other Calendars Undergraduate Academic Calendar (2013/2014) Undergraduate Academic Calendar (2011/2012) Undergraduate Academic Calendar (2010/2011) Undergraduate Academic Calendar (2009/2010) more...