5 700.B0 Dawson College Liberal Arts
Dawson College P R O G RA M i n fo r m at I O N Liberal Arts is an Honours pre-university program based on the belief in disciplined learning. The curriculum is composed of a sequence of 18 required courses and seminars in Classics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Science and Mathematics, as well as options in other disciplines. The survey of the history and intellectual and creative heritage of our civilization is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to university studies in most Arts and related faculties. The program emphasizes wide and critical reading, and the effective expression of thought in writing and oral argument. Students admitted to the program show a commitment to hard work and excellence and have graduated from high school with marks well above average. Students take classes together; space is reserved in required Liberal Arts courses in each term. Students will choose five or six Option courses from a variety of disciplines in the sciences, mathematics, social sciences, languages or creative arts to complete their diploma requirements, to pursue personal interests or to complete pre-requisites (if any) of their intended university program. These courses may be taken with students from other programs. A b i l i t i es Students are expected to develop and demonstrate the capacity for critical thought and reflection personal responsibility and ethical discernment cogent, well-formed oral and written expression informed aesthetic responses These four abilities and their components are closely linked and mutually dependent in all Liberal Arts courses. Each of the abilities is explained in detail in the program handbook that is given to all students at the start of their first term.
Liberal Arts Courses in the final term draw together the many connected themes of the program. The Integrative Seminar and the Comprehensive Assessment are particularly important in this respect. Between-term reading lists foster continuity and intellectual initiative. T h e C u r r i c u lu m Liberal Arts consists of 29 courses, 18 of which are designated as required, organized in a fixed order. These include the four English and three Humanities courses. Students must also choose two French courses and three Physical Education courses to complete the mandatory General Education portion of their college education, and five or six Option courses from the Liberal Arts concentration areas. u n i v e r s i t y / c a r e e r s Graduates of our Liberal Arts Program have pursued a wide variety of university programs in Canada and abroad, including the following areas of study: Arts and humanities Commerce Communications Journalism Law Management/administration Every student must take four English courses, two French courses, three Humanities courses, three Physical Education courses and two complementary courses to receive a CEGEP Diploma.
Dawson College Liberal Arts Course List Year 1 Term 1 Introduction to College English Humanities: Medieval Civilizations Ancient Philosophy Graeco-Roman Civilization Sacred Writings Research in Liberal Arts Disciplines Physical Education Year 1 Term 2 English: Introduction to Poetry Modern Philosophy Post Classical History Renaissance to Baroque Art Principles of Mathematics and Logic Group 1 Option * French Physical Education Year 2 Term 3 English: Themes in Drama Humanities: Moral Knowledge Modern History: 19th and 20th Century Science: History and Methods Group 1 Option * Group 2 Option * French Year 2 Term 4 English: The Novel Humanities: Moral Issues in Law Integrative Seminar for Liberal Arts Group 2 Option * Group 3 Option * Group 4 Option * Physical Education * See following pages for list of options
Liberal Arts Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. Group 1 Options Calculus I or Calculus I enriched Human Biology Introduction to Geography General Psychology Introduction to Anthropology Introduction to Economics Introduction to Politics Individual and Society Introduction to Business Newswriting Visual Culture Drawing and Creative Expression Exploring Drawing Photography: Themes and History Images and Sounds Understanding Media Alternative Media Documentary Film Styles Communication and Culture Classical Music History Introduction to Guitar Techniques Introduction to Vocal Techniques Theatre: Plays and Playwrights Literature and Culture Literature and the Arts Biography, Autobiography and Blogs Spanish I Spanish for Hispanics Italian I Italian Mother Tongue I German I Hebrew I Chinese I Greek I
Dawson College Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. Group 2 Options Calculus II or Calculus II enriched or Chemical Bonds and States of Matter or Quantitative Methods Economic Geography Tourism Dynamic Human Environments Natural Environment Canadian History U.S. History Quebec History 20th Century History Third World History Social and Economic History The Medieval World Greek Civilization Roman Culture and Society Aegean Civilizations Egyptian Legacy Ancient World Developmental Psychology Abnormal Psychology Psychology and the Law Topics in Psychology Religions of the East Universe of the Bible Encountering the Holy Religion and Literature The Holocaust Human Evolution Development of Civilization Peoples of the World Microeconomics Economic Development Money and Banking Canadian Economic Policy Quebec Economy Economics of World Issues Comparing Countries U.S. Politics and Government
Liberal Arts Social Problems The Family Education Sociology of Law Basics of Marketing International Business Business Law International Law Cross-Cultural Management Feature Writing Interactive Web Art and Culture Painting, Colour and Composition Photo Art and Creative Expression 16th Century to Modern Art Scriptwriting Animated Film Video Workshop Film and Culture Digital Culture Music Appreciation Guitar: Musical Expression Voice: Musical Expression Theatre: Concept and Craft Literature into Film Spanish II Italian II Italian Mother Tongue II German II Hebrew II Chinese II Greek II Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. Group 3 Options General Biology I Linear Algebra Linear Algebra enriched Chemistry of Solutions Mechanics Applied Geography
Dawson College Environmental Issues Geography of International Relations The Business of Geography Applied Canadian History Applied U.S. History Applied Quebec History Applied 20th Century History Applied Third World History Applied Social and Economic History Myths in Classical Society Conflict in the Ancient World Ancient World Archaeology Ancient Trade and Commerce Interaction and Communication Human Sexual Behaviour Cognitive Development Psychology in Business Applications of Psychology Religious Cults and Sects Life, Death and Beyond Topics in Religion Eastern Religions and the Arts Race and Racism Amerindians Contemporary Anthropology Archaeology Culture, Exchange and Globalization Macroeconomics Current Economic Issues International Economics Canadian Democracy Global Politics Culture and Media (Sociology) Sexuality and Society Race and Ethnic Relations Global Sociology Applied Sociology Global Marketing Managing International Organizations Computer Communications of Arts and Literature Computer Graphics and Web Design
Liberal Arts Study of Language E-Journalism Sculpture and 3D Composition Computer Art Printmaking Techniques Painting and Creative Expression Art: Icons and Ideas Canadian Art in Context Communication Studies Film and Social Issues Communication Practices Animation Production Media Production Jazz and Blues Guitar: Musical Interpretation Theatre Practice La francophonie Literary Criticism Creative Writing Spanish III Italian III German III Please note that not all courses are offered every semester. Group 4 Options Statistics for Social Science Advanced Studies in Geography Advanced Studies in History Advanced Studies in Classics Advanced Studies in Philosophy Philosophy of Art Advanced Studies in Psychology Advanced Studies in Religion Advanced Studies in Anthropology Advanced Studies in Economics Advanced Studies in Politics Advanced Studies in Sociology Advanced Studies in Business Culture and Media (Languages) Artists Books and Graphic Novels
Dawson College Drawing/Painting Studio Sculpture Studio Sculpture and Creative Expression History of Contemporary Art Multimedia Production Cinema: Selected Topics Film Theory and Criticism Experimental Film and Video Multimedia Creation Guitar: Musical Performance Voice: Musical Performance Theatre Performance Voice: Musical Interpretation Theatre of the Western World Dance: Technique and Style Creative Writing Workshop Special Studies in Literature Journalism Workshop/The Plant Spanish IV Italian IV German IV The Option courses are offered by other pre-university programs and represent a large variety of disciplines related to the Liberal Arts required courses. These are organized into four groups. Students have six Option courses to choose: two courses from Group 1, two courses from Group 2, and one course each from Groups 3 and 4. However, students who take a 75-hour course (e.g., Mathematics), are limited to five Option courses, and do not take a Group 4 Option. Usually, students start taking option courses in the second or third term of the program. However, students who wish to continue Mathematics (Calculus I) may elect to do so in the first term, in which case they should alert the Academic Advising office of their intention before registration begins, preferably at their program orientation in May or August. Students may take no more than four courses in any one discipline.
A D M I SS I O N R EQ U I R E M E N TS Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:»» Secondary V Language of Instruction»» Secondary V Second Language»» Secondary IV Science»» Secondary IV Mathematics»» Secondary IV History or academic background judged equivalent to the DES. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses. Mathematics 563-404 * Graduating average and grades in English, History, social science and language courses of 80% or more Letter of Intent explaining your academic interests * for students graduating as of June 2010. A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E March 1 (for Fall semester) November 1 (for Winter semester) FO R M O R E I N FO R M AT I O N Please contact (514) 931-8731, ext. 1611 Or visit: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Liberal Arts A b o u t Daws o n Co l l eg e Dawson College is located in downtown Montreal in a historic building on 12 acres of green space. The first English-language institution in the Quebec CEGEP network is today one of the largest with approximately 10,000 students enrolled in more than 50 programs and profiles of study. The College occupies an entire city block and is linked directly to the Atwater Métro station. F e es Tuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Quebec taking at least four courses per semester. A non-refundable $30 application fee and about $200 in student fees are charged. Books and supplies cost between $500 and $1,000 per year, although visual arts supplies are more costly. Financial aid is available; contact (514) 931 8731 ext. 1186 for more information. Fees are subject to change without notice. Dawson College 3040 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal Quebec H3Z 1A4 Canada T 514 933 1234 www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca