University - Liberal Arts Certificate

This course develops students' proficiency in critical reading and writing through the study of a wide range of non-literary and literary texts, and the study of composition, with emphasis on connections between modes of reading and writing.

Note: Students who are planning to repeat ENGL 100 should seek academic advising before doing so.

This course explores social issues confronting the state, social welfare agencies and social workers in addressing and responding to societal inequalities and human need. Students will also be introduced to the roles and fields of practice in social work in Canada and the values and ethics that guide the profession.

SW 100 should be taken as the first Social Work course.

This introduction to philosophy will explore how philosophy can provide answers to some of the more profound questions we face, such as questions concerning knowledge, truth, mind and body, personal identity, free will, morality, politics, reasoning and the existence of God.

An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics discussed will include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, enthalpy, solutions, organic compounds. Lab component: Introduction to standard chemistry laboratory techniques.

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 102 and CHEM 104

This course introduces the subject of Indigenous studies with a survey of Indigenous peoples in Canada from their origins, through European influence, and to the present.
 

Note: INDG 100 and INDG 101 can be taken concurrently with permission of the department head.
 

A study of a special topic in literature, which may include non-literary texts, in conjunction with a continuation of the writing program begun in ENGL 100.

Note 1: Students who have passed former ENGL 100, Literature and Composition (4 credit hours) or former ENGL 120, 130, or 140 may not receive additional credit for ENGL 110.

Note 2: Every section of ENGL 110 has a different focus. Please consult the Department's Supplementary Calendar or the list of current course offerings on the Departmental website at: http://www.arts.uregina.ca/eng...

Note 3: Students who fail ENGL 110 twice should contact their faculty or their federated college immediately.

This course introduces students to the broad issues relating to Indigenous People’s Health & Well-Being in Canada and internationally through a decolonizing lens. It will cover foundational historical, political, social, economic, cultural and contemporary determinants of health. These will include, but are not limited to, issues relating to treaties & health, Indigenous health traditions of healing and care, Indigenous cultural values on health & well-being, traditional medicines, colonialism and decolonization, Indigenous health status, Indigenous health services, impacts of social determinants of health, mental health issues including intergenerational trauma, environment related issues of food, water security and climate change, and impacts of Indigenous social movements, international cooperation, UNDRIP and TRC, and emerging Indigenous health research.

An introduction to the art of motion pictures. The course will examine a representative selection of films covering the history of cinema and many of its basic aesthetic premises.

This course explores the concept of addictive behaviour using different models and theories relevant to understanding addiction within Canadian society from a sociological perspective.

Introduces students to selected research and writings in the area of Women's and Gender Studies, emphasizing the diversity of debates informing the field. Examines changing gender positions and representations across regional, national and international perspectives. Special attention will be given to experiences of gender inequities from the Canadian context.

Note: Students with credit for WGST 110.6 will not receive credit for this course. This course may be used as either Humanities or Social Science credit. Costs in addition to tuition may apply to this course.