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Education

Education 3113 Literacy Education

This course will focus on Literacy at the elementary and middle school levels. The emphasis will be on
the development of literacy skills. Students will be exposed to topics such as language acquisition,
reading and writing processes, and theoretical basis for instructional procedures. Listening, reading,
speaking, writing, and responding skills, as well as lesson planning and varied group work will be
emphasized. A variety of resources and procedures appropriate to the students developmental levels
will be emphasized as well.
Education 3203 Mathematics Education
This course will have a focus on the investigation of approaches to mathematics instruction at the
elementary and middle school levels. Effective usage of varied materials such as manipulatives will be
developed through class/group activities, unit and lesson plans, as well as through a variety of
classroom discussions and investigations. A number of other areas will be explored including unit and
lesson planning, integration of math with other subjects, classroom presentations, and current trends in
mathematics education.
Education 3213 Theory and Practice: Secondary

This course looks at the application of current research to classroom issues. The major emphasis is on
classroom management skills as outlined in the Classroom Organization and Management Program,
or COMP. Possible topics include organizing the classroom, planning and teaching rules and
procedures, managing student work and improving student accountability, maintaining good student
behaviour, planning and organizing instruction, and conducting and facilitating instruction to maintain
momentum. This course is intended to serve as one of the key components of a students first term in
an Education program. It is normally taken in the first term of the consecutive degree program or in the
second year of a five-year concurrent program.
Education 3223 Theory and Practice: Elementary

This course will continue to introduce students to issues in contemporary education. Some of the areas
addressed will include legal considerations for teachers, educational policies, ethical considerations,
communication challenges, teacher wellness, and constructivism.
Education 3303 Science Education
This course focuses on the teaching of science at the elementary and middle school levels. An
exploration of science teaching and learning based on prior conceptions and experiences will be used to
support and develop science literacy. Topics include theoretical perspectives, assessment, classroom
procedures, and integration of science themes in other curriculum areas.
Education 3313 Instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary

This course examines classroom practices, strategies for instruction, organization for instruction, brain
based research, assessment, and a teaching framework as these relate to the elementary grade levels.

This course will help provide teachers to facilitate the learning of their students in the early years of
school, K 5
Education 3413 Social Studies Education
This course is designed to acquaint students with an overview of social studies and to assist students in
developing skills for effective social studies instruction. Students will focus on various
strategies/procedures and will develop activities and projects designed to illustrate curriculum
components. In addition various perspectives on the teaching of social studies will be studied.
Education 3613* Childrens Literature
This course includes classic works of childrens literature (such as Grimms Fairy Tales and Alice in
Wonderland), Canadian childrens literature (such as Anne of Green Gables), and both Tolkiens The
Hobbit and Lewiss Narnia series. Throughout, attention will be given both to understanding this rich
literature and to considering how it might be taught to children.
Education 3823 Physical/Wellness Education
This course involves an exploration of the materials and methods relevant to the teaching of physical
education at the elementary and middle school levels. Over the course of the term students will be
introduced to practical applications of the physical education curriculum including examinations of key
concepts, skills, and program planning for this area of learning. Additionally, time will be made for
education practices associated with interests and concerns relevant to health education.
Education 3913 Fine Arts Education I: Music

This Fine Arts methods course will place a strong emphasis on the music component taught within the
K-8 context of New Brunswick schools.
Education 3923 Fine Arts Education II: Art

This Fine Arts methods course will place a strong emphasis on the art component taught within the K-8
context of New Brunswick schools.

Courses
Arts
English 1013 Literary Heritage I
This course presents English literature through an historical survey of major authors. In this way,
students are introduced to a wide variety of literary genres and themes. Instruction in grammar and the
composition of formal academic essays is also given.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 English.
English 1023 Literary Heritage II

This course continues the historical survey of major authors and continues to provide extensive

instruction and exercise in composition and the writing of formal academic essays.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 English.
English 2013 Literary Heritage III

A wider continuation of English 1013 and 1023, this course provides a fuller survey of English
literature in its historical context, particularly up to 1700. It also focuses on the critical, composition,
and research skills necessary for students to become successful English majors.
English 2023 Literary Heritage IV

A continuation of English 2013, this course includes a selection of classics in all genres from 1700 up
to the present day. It assists students in developing the critical, composition, and research skills
necessary to become successful English majors.
English 2313 Early Canadian Literature

This course follows the development of Canadian Literature from the nineteenth century to the midtwentieth century. It includes a wide range of literature including poetry, humour, folklore, novels, and
drama.
English 2323 Modern Canadian Literature
A survey of modern and contemporary Canadian literature, this course includes all genres and
representative works from various regions of the country from the mid-twentieth century to the present.
Through the discussion of selected themes, students will better understand their environment in
Canadian society through its reflection in literature.

English 3013 Shakespeare I

This course is an examination of the earlier works of Shakespeare (prior to 1600), including his early
tragedies, history plays, and comedies. It integrates his work within the cultural dynamics of the period
and emphasizes both the literary and performance aspects of the plays.
English 3023 Shakespeare II

This course explores the post-1600 plays of Shakespeare, particularly his problem plays, later
tragedies, and romance plays, emphasizing both their literary and performance aspects
English 3753 American Literature I
A survey of major American authors from the colonial period to the late nineteenth century, this course
reflects a diversity of perspectives from a number of ethnic, religious, and intellectual contexts. It
examines how these works begin to express value and a sense of cultural identity that is distinctively
American.
English 3893 Literary Criticism
This course is designed to consolidate the readers interpretive skills through a critical examination of
the foundational assumptions or underlying worldview in various schools of contemporary literary

theory; within this process, students will compare and contrast diverse understandings of the nature of
language, literature, and literary criticism.
English 3933* Effective Writing

This course explores the techniques necessary to produce good critical thought and focused, effective
writing. Students will develop their skills by studying relevant theory, analyzing sample works, and
writing original works of their own.
English 3973 Creative Writing: Poetry

This course introduces the craft of writing poetry, offering instruction in a wide variety of aesthetic
forms and genres in both traditional and free verse poetry.
English 4143 Chaucer
This intensive study of Chaucers major work, The Canterbury Tales, examines the text in Middle
English, with supporting audio and translation aids, to appreciate the linguistic inventiveness, narrative
artistry, and theological wisdom of Chaucers work.
English 4483 Dickens
This course examines the novels of Charles Dickens in detail to develop students appreciation for his
achievement as one of the worlds most popular and important writers.
English 4863 Laurence and Avison
This course is an intensive study of two major Canadian Christian female writers: the novelist
Margaret Laurence and the poet Margaret Avision.
Communication Studies 3423 Small Group Communication
This course provides an introduction to the principles of the small group process as it relates to decision
making, problem solving, and negotiating.
History 1113 World History I: Western Civilization in Global Context to 1600
This course surveys history from ancient times to the seventeenth century. Topics covered include
ideas, values, institutions, major events, and the spread of Christianity.
History 1123 World History II: Themes in Global History from 1600 to the Present

This course considers the process of globalization from 1600 to the present with special attention to
economic, religious, and geopolitical forces.
History 2223 British History From 1689 To 1990
This course traces the social, economic, and political developments which made Britain the greatest
empire in history and then brought about its decline.

Interdisciplinary Studies 4013 Worldview Seminar

This is a seminar course for all first degree seniors from all disciplines. It is designed to challenge
students to consider the process of integrating their knowledge and abilities within the world in which
they live. The course will deal with the question of worldview while examining ways in which
different knowledge bases and cultural realities influence understanding.
Psychology 1013 Introduction to Psychology I

This introductory course acquaints students with the fundamental elements needed to understand ways
of explaining human behaviour. It includes the study of topics such as theories of human development,
perception, motivation, learning, and personality.
Psychology 1023 Introduction to Psychology II

This course is a continuation of Psychology 1013.

Religious Studies 1003 The Themes of the Bible

The Bible is foundational to Western literature, religion, law, history, and general culture. Basic biblical
literacy is, therefore, a fundamental element of a liberal arts education. This course introduces students
to the Bible by means of an overview of its basic content and major themes.
Religious Studies 1033 Introduction to Christian Thought

This course introduces students to the basic beliefs of Christianity, the basis of these beliefs in the
Bible, and their historical development. It also considers their relevance to contemporary worldviews.
Religious Studies 2003 The Old Testament and Its Context

A comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament in its cultural and historical context, this course is
designed to provide a survey of each of the books in the Old Testament. Topics such as canon, text,
languages, and translations of the Old Testament will also be treated. A major focus of the course will
be understanding the overall message (the big picture) of the Old Testament.
Prerequisites: Religious Studies 1003, 1033 or permission of the Registrar.
Religious Studies 2033 The New Testament and Its Context

This course aims to introduce students first to the political and religious history of the second-temple
period and secondly to the literature of the New Testament. It seeks to answer for each New Testament
book the following questions: Who wrote it? For whom was it written? When was it written? Where
was it written? What was written? Why was it written?
Religious Studies 3233 Pauline Studies
This course provides an extensive look into the life and the thought of the apostle Paul.
Religious Studies 4403 I Samuel
This course will feature a close reading of the book of I Samuel, and an exploration of various literary

and theological issues which the text intends to raise for its audiences. Points of study will include the
role of the monarchy in Israel, the office of the prophet, and the contours of leadership for Gods
people. Other questions will include: Why is Saul rejected? Is Samuel an unbiased prophet? What
are the qualities in the young David that set him apart as a king? What dynamics of human
relationships are emphasized in the text? This course provides ample opportunity for reflection on the
nature of biblical narative, the portraits of key personalities, and the profound level of artistic and
theological sophistication in this stretch of material.
Prerequisites: Religious Studies 1003, 1033, 2003.
Religious Studies 4413 II Samuel

This course will feature a close reading of the book of II Samuel, and an exploration of various literary
and theological issues which the text intends to raise for its audiences. The book of II Samuel unfolds
complex issues of monarchy and leadership, and also confronts readers with a number of transitions in
Davids life. Davids life presents readers with a tapestry of interpretative and theological possibilities.
This course provides ample opportunity for reflection on the nature of biblical narrative, the portraits of
key personalities, and the profound level of artistic and theological sophistication in this stretch of
material.
Ancient Greek Philosophy
German Introduction
German Intermediate