Course Information

Summer term at Quest:

During our summer term, Quest is offering classes for University students and life-long learners. These credit and non-credit classes may be transfered back to another University, or taken simply for the joy of exploring some fascinating topics and ideas.

Self, Culture & Society - May 26-June 12, 2008
Political Economy - June 17-July 4, 2008
Introduction to Visual Culture - July 8-July 25, 2008

May 26-June 12, 2008
SOC 2003 - Self, Culture & Society (Tutor: Christopher Pearson)
In Self, Culture and Society, students reflect upon psychological, anthropological and sociological issues in human civilization. For example, students may apply archaeological and linguistic analyses in understanding the roots of indigenous cultures. Through demographic analysis, students can learn about social problems found in indigenous societies in Canada, as well as their extant social and political rights. The course may also incorporate recent discoveries in the psychology of marginalized social groups. Topics may change from year to year.

June 17-July 4, 2008
SOC 2001 - Political Economy (Tutor: Eric Gorham)
Political Economy is the foundation course for a deeper understanding of economic life and government's role in it. It introduces students to economics and economic policy-making and explores the fundamental principles of capitalism. The course connects capitalist economic decision-making to both political liberalism and religious and cultural practices. Students learn fundamental economic terms and concepts as they explore the development of modern economies.

July 8-July 25, 2008
HUM 2005 - Introduction to Visual Culture (Tutor: Christopher Pearson)
Image-making has always characterized human cultures, and our world is saturated with imagery - from painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, architecture and urban planning, to contemporary graphics, advertising, film and multimedia. This course encourages the close analysis of diverse visual materials and introduces the questions and methods which we can bring to this task. Participants learn to translate their visual understanding into verbal expression while positioning works of art as the manifestation of both personal and societal concerns.

* Tuition varies based on credit or non-credit status

* Accommodation option is available

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