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The general objective of this course is to introduce students to creative writing and the publishing process. Students will follow the various steps of manuscript preparation, including conferencing, editing and proofreading. Students will examine the writer's craft using a wide range of professional works as models.
Learn MoreExamine the role of relational databases in library and information work. Learn to create a database, enter and edit records, search for information and create simple reports. Software Requirements: Microsoft Access 365 (no other version supported) MAC users are NOT supported.
Learn MoreThis is an introductory course for the aspiring story writer who focuses on the particularities of this literary genre. Character development, narrative unity, and plot construction are explored by analyzing selected short stories and participating in writing exercises. In the latter part of the course, students follow a step-by-step approach to producing a story suitable for publication. The process of submission for publication, as well as the various opportunities for publication is examined.
Learn MoreStudents become familiar with the tools necessary to appreciate literature critically by reviewing literary history and examining different genres. Themes and conventions associated with these genres are explored and an understanding of literary analysis and various critical approaches is developed. For creative writing students, a framework in which to appreciate and evaluate their own writing is provided.
Learn MoreClassical myths and legends is a course abounding in fantasy and reality. It delivers legendary classical tales of human passion, human folly, and human dilemma. With celebrated epics, tragedies, and comedies, we journey into timeless problems of love, hate, war, sin, tyranny, courage and fate. We steal a rare look at how the gods dispense their magical powers; we invade a fascinating classical wonderland.
Learn MorePoetry is the undercurrent of the language. It is the pulse that makes writing dynamic. Poetry Writing provides the skills necessary for better writing and for the creation, development, and marketing of publishable poems.
Learn MoreWho are we? Where do we fit into the universe? Where are we going? Science Fiction uses science and technology, alien settings, artificial intelligence, strange worlds, alternate timelines, virtual environments, etc., in order to speculate about the issues that fascinate and frustrate humanity.
Learn MoreIt is essential for professionals in the field of victimology to ensure that victims of crime are not further traumatized by the very interventions designed to assist. Students examine the impact of various types of victimization including cyber-crime, homicide, sexual assault, elder abuse, drunk driving, assault, intimate partner violence, globalization, human trafficking and fraud. Students explore issues of grief, loss, trauma response and the costs associated with victimization. Case studies and role playing, assessment, advocacy and advanced communication skills are developed through discussion.
Learn MoreThis course introduces students to various texts and sources in the domain of Children's Literature, and gives students the opportunity to discuss the many genres, issues, and theories that pervade the field, while simultaneously helping them gain practice analyzing literature for children with various critical literary elements in mind.
Learn MoreThis course is designed to identify the many types of anger and how to manage and/or modify it. Students will identify their specific anger triggers and how their anger evolved. Personality and behaviour influences will be examined before moving onto comprehensive anger management strategies proven to be highly successful.
Learn MoreStudents are introduced to data sources, informatics, data models, data management and data ownership; all key components to the data-driven organization. They analyze the common practices, prioritization approaches, system workload and security challenges for systems that support high data volumes and analytics. Students assess the individual, legal and society impacts of collecting data, including social media data. They also assess the historic problems with data collection and data management and how the current tools are used to address these problems.
Learn MoreThis subject details the incredible growth of Canada's national pastime, including the NHL's formation, the "original six", and national/international expansion.
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