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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies at its meeting of December 16, 1980 and of the Senate Committee
on Academic Planning on January 14, 1981, gives rise to the following
motion:
MOTION: "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-33,
the proposed Joint Major Program in French,
History and Politics."
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In discussion it was made clear that this proposal is seen as
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an interdepartmental rather than an interdisciplinary Major. No new
courses are involved; there is merely provision for grouping of courses
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from the three Departments in a number of useful ways. It would not be
expected in any one year that enrolments would be large.
Careful consideration was given to a request for inclusion of
a specified Canadian Studies course as part of the proposal. The
Steering Committee indicated that there were a number of courses in each
of the three Departments which would be useful but it had not been
possible to include them because of greater need for the courses now
included. There is provision for waivers and this provides a suitable
mechanism for consideration of any worthy proposal for combinations
suggested by a student.
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Action taken by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning at its
meeting of January 14, 1981 gave rise to the following motion:
"That approval be given to the proposed joint major
in French, History and Politics."
Discussion at the S.C.A.P. meeting centred on the following items:
First, the extent to which students are free to transfer
from one to another of the three paradigmatic themes in
Canadian, European and International Studies and their
related course offerings.
Second, the extent of student interest in the proposed
major.
Third, the extent to which the establishment of such a
major will provide improved access to the employment
market for graduates of this program.
Fourth, the extent and nature of administrative costs
associated with the offering of this program.
Finally, there-was discussion concerning the criteria which should
be utilized by the University for the establishment of new majors.
Without prejudging the merits of this particular case, the Committee
felt that some attempt should be made to identify such criteria both
for the benefit of departments proposing new major programs as well
as evaluation bodies such as the Senate Committee on Academic Planning,
Senate and the Board of Governors.
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1.
The proposed program utilizes only courses already approved for offering.
It permits them to be put together in various new combinations. Techni-
cally it is a new program although new program funding would not pertain.
2.
It should have come earlier to SCAP; it already has been to SCUS which,
after some difficulties, approved the proposal as having academic
credibility/viability.
3.
(If necessary reference may be made to the SCUS minutes of December 2
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pp.
5, 6), December 9 (p.l), December 16
(pp.
2,3))
In discussion it was made clear that this proposal was seen as an inter-
departmental rather than an interdisciplinary Major. No new courses are
involved; there is merely provision for grouping of courses from the
three departments in a number of useful ways. It would not be expected
in any one year that enrolments would be large.
4.
Some questions have been raised at various points concerning what
c'--ireria might best be utilized to determine when such proposed combina-
tions of courses should be strongly supported as programs or, alternatively,
when the proposed gains may be less than marginal when related to costs,
numbers of students, and the like. There has not been resolution of this
broad question which has been generally perceived as a SCUB/SCAP nature of
question rather than a direct academic question for SCUS.
It is not intended that the lack of development of overall guidelines or
principles should inhibit open discussion on the present proposal; rather
some consideration may be given if SCAP so determines to develop
principles/guidelines for use of departments/programs as they give thought
in the future to various new program potentials which basically are re-
grouping of offerings, with some attendant costs but without new program
funding.
These aspects may be deferred, if SCAP so decides, whilst
decision is made on the immediate proposal for the Joint Major in French,
History, Politics.
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The proposal is attached.
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The Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee at its meeting of November 13,
1980 approved the Joint Major Program in French, History and Political
Science. The memo from P. Copes regarding this program was discussed at
the meeting and the Committee agreed to add the statement: 'Students attention
is drawn to courses offered by the Canadian Studies Program which may be of
interest to them".
Would you please place this program on the agenda of the next SCUS meeting.
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I should like to thank Dr. Lincoln for sending me a copy of the program
proposal for a "Joint i4ajor in French. History. and Politics".
This is a program in which the Centre for Canadian Studies naturally
has an interest. I am therefore surprised not
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have been drawn into the
consultative process before. (It was mentioned to me by an. individual
faculty member and by a student that such a program was being explored, but
I was led to believe it was only at a preliminary
state of
consideration.
I had intended, when my current backioncj of work had eased, to enquire more
directly about this proposal.)
There is, inevitably, a large rneisure of overlap between some combina-
tions of courses possible under the
F rench/History/
p
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proposal:(spec_
ifically the "Canadian theme) and some combinations of courses
in
the
Canadian Studies major or the
Canadian
Studies joint major with History or
Political Science. Indeed, it is possible for a student to take a
combin-
ation of courses that would qualify for a degree in
either
program. There
is also much overlap with the French Canadian Studies Certificate Program.
I am not intimating that this invalidates a joint major in French, History
and Politics, which hs recognizable academic med t: . however, it may suggest
concerned.
the propriety of considerinysome form of integration between
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programs
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that
the
Fr
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makes no reference at all to Canadian Studies
courses
that
are relevant
to
the French/History/
p
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instance, why Canadian Studies 350-3 (The Francophones Outside Quebec)
should not have been part of
the
proposal. Indeed, the case could be made
that all couises in the Canadian Studies curriu.
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special topics, seminar
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course, dcpondinQ on the
particular topics
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proposed
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JOINT MAJOR IN FRENCH. HISTORY AND POLITICS
THE PROGRAM RATIONALE
In Canada one of the two founding cultures is French; obviously
then, a thematic program of studies linking the language, politics,
history and culture of the French fact in Canada and abroad is of
clear curricular, academic
- and intellectual interest. Courses dealing
with the specific areas have always existed in the calendar at S.F.U.
under three departments - Department.of Languages, Literatures and
Linguistics, History and Political Science - without any inter-
relationship established.
The purpose of the proposed Joint Major is to bring these courses
together into a coherent program of studies. In order to aid students
in their choice of courses thematically related in this program, we have
set out three paradigmatic themes in Canadian, European and International
studies corresponding to designated potential professional options such as
the public service, teaching, archival and library sciences, journalism,
and work in international organizations. The student can select a combination
of themes (i.e. International Politics and European History) depending on
his/her interest. Alterations can be made in consultation with the Steering
Committee.
The
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Joint-Major consists of an arrangement of existing courses
already offered in the three departments. There will thus be no
additional costs, and a minimum of special planning and arrangements
which the Steering Committee commits itself to undertake. The program
Steering Committee consists of three faculty members, one from each of
the participating departments.
PROPOSED CALENDAR ENTRY
Joint-Major in French, History and Politics
Steering Committee: Drs. R. Day (Hist.), T. Cohn (Pol.), G. Merler
(D.L.L.L.)
Program objectives and rationale
An interdepartmental Joint-Major program in French, History and
Political Science for students interested in the language, histories,
politics and culture of the French-speaking people of Canada and the
world.
Professional goals and possibilities
While the program patently stands by itself as a justifiable academic
pursuit, it also serves extremely well to prepare students interested
in careers in civil service, in politics (either with an emphasis on
Canadian Government-and Politics or on International Relations), in
the diplomatic service, international organizations, journalism,
teaching and archival work.
Program organization ?
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Course offerings are divided into Themes: Canada, Europe, International.
suggesting possible sequences relating to academic interests or
professional goals. For example, a student interested in the diplomatic
service might concentrate course selection primarily from the European
and International Themes. Students must consult with the Steering Committee
to ensure the clear thematicity of their proposals.
Program requirements: ?
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Lower Division-
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as prerequisites POL. 12 hrs.; - - -
FREN 16 hrs.; lIST
or POL. 3 hrs.
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Upper Division ?
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lIST 15 hrs.; POL.
15 hrs.; FREN 15 hrs.
Lower Division: ?
43 hrs.
Upper Division: 45 hrs.
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Group requirements:
Any student enrolled in this program will automatically fulfill the
group A requirements and will require three additional hours outside
Political Science to fulfill the group B requirements. In addition
students must complete two courses in Group C. See the Faculty of.
Arts requirements for complete regulations. (p.
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Course prerequisites:
Normal course prerequisites apply. Students should familiarize
themselves with the relevant sections of the calendar for complete
information regarding the courses listed below or consult with the
various Departmental Assistants.
Freedom of entry and exit
Although the program is highly structured, it does not require
students to commit themselves to it as Majors any earlier than other
programs. Once embarked on the program as a Major, it is possible
up to the seventh semester for a student to switch his/her program to a
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Major in any of the participating departments. Consequently, the
student is not, locked into the program. Students are advised to
consult individual departments for information regarding completion
of Major requirements if they change from the Joint-Major program to
a standard departmental Major.
Students attention is drawn to, courses offered by the Canadian Studies
Program which may be of interest to them.
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HISTORY
Students must take 12/15 hours of Lower Division History courses (100 &
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200 Division) and at least 15 hours of Upper DivisiOn History courses
(300 & 400 Division).. Not all courses in the three possible streams
have been included. The student should consult the calendar and may
choose other History courses from each stream in consultation with the
Departmental Assistant or the History Steering Committee representative.
It is emphasized that such choices must fit in with the thematicity
criteria of the Joint-Major program to the satisfaction of the Steering
Committee.
MAIN THEMES (History) corresponding to 1, 2, 3 in the Political Science
section of the program and 1, 2, 2 in the French section of
this program.
1. CANADIAN
Lower Division
HIST 101-3 Canada to
Confederation
HIST 102-3 Canada since
Confederation
2. EUROPEAN
HIST 105-160 Western Civilization
HIST 224-3 Europe from the French
Revolution to the 1st
World War
lIST 225-3 20th Century Europe
lIST 229-3 France since 1760
Upper Division
HIST 424-3 Problems of the Cultural
History of Canada
HIST 428-3 Problems in the Social
and Economic History of
Canada
lIST 429-3 French Canada in the
l9th-2Oth Centuries
HIST 430-3 New France
HIST 300-3 Approaches to History
HIST 310-3 Women and the Family. in
Modern Europe
HIST 311-3 Education and Childhood
in European History
HIST 312-3 Poverty, Crime, Madness:
Society and the Outcast
HIST 313-3 The European Bourgeoisie
in the 19th Century
HIST 405-3 Absolutism and Enlighten-
ment in Europe
lIST 406-3 The Industrialization ?
of Europe
lIST 408-3 Liberty and Authority
in the 19th Century Thought
HIST 416-3 The French Revolution
HIST 417-3 France in Modern Times
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3. INTERNATIONAL
Lower Division
HIST 146-3 Africa Since the
Partition
HIST 151-3 The Modern Middle East
HIST 251-3 The Western Imperial
Presence in the Middle
East & North Africa
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Upper Division
HIST 350-3 Origins of the Modern
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Middle East
HIST 352-3 Modern History of North
Africa
HIST 409-3 The Balance of Power in
Europe
HIST 414-3 The Impact of the Great War
lUST 423-3 Problems-in the Diplomatic
and Political History of
Canada
HIST 465-3 Religion and Nationalism
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
Students must take 12/15 hours of Lower Division Political Science, course
(100 & 200 Division), and at least 15 hours of Upper Division Political
Science courses (300 & 400 Division). Political Science 100-3: Intro-
duction to Politics and Government is recommended for all students. Not
all courses in the three possible streams have been included. The
student should consult the calendar and may choose other Political Science
courses from each stream in consultation with the Departmental Assistant
or the Political Science Steering Committee representative. It is
emphasized, that such choices must fit in with the theinaticity criteria of
the Joint-Major program to the satisfaction of the Steering Committee.
MAIN THEMES (Political Science) corresponding to 1, 2, 3 in the History
section of the program and 1, 2, 2 in the
French section of this program.
1.
CANADIAN
Lower Division
Upper Division
POL. 121-3
The Canadian Polity
POL.
321-3
The Canadian Federal System
POL. 221-3
Introduction to
POL.
322-3
Canadian Political Parties
Canadian Government
POL.
323-3
Provincial Government and
POL. 222-3
Introduction to
Politics
Canadian Politics
POL.
324-3
The Canadian Constitution
POL. 251-3
Introduction to
POL.
325-3
The Legislative Process
Canadian Public
in Canada
Administration
POL.
326-3
Canadian Political Behaviour
POL.
356-3
Public Administration (Public
Sector Management)
POL.
422-3
The Canadian Legal System
POL.
424-3
Quebec Government and
Politics
POL.
451-3
Public Policy Analysis
POL.
452-3
Government Regulations
2.
EUROPEAN
POL. 111-3 Political Theory
POL.
311-3
History of Political Thought I
POL. 212-3 Political Ideologies
POL.
312-3
History of Political Thought II
POL. 231-3 Introduction to
POL.
331-3
Government and Politics: France
Comparative Politics
POL.
411-3
Normative Political Theory
POL.
431-3
Comparative Western
European Systems
POL.
481-3
Ethnic Politics and National
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Comparative
Perspectives
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Lower Division ?
Upper Division
POL. 141-3 Introduction to Inter-
national Organizations
POL. 241-3 Introduction to Inter-
National Politics
POL. 339-3 Government and Politics:
Selected African Nations
POL. 341-3 International Integration
and Regional Association
POL. 343-3 Global Political Relations
POL. 344-3 Public International Law
POL. 421-3 Canadian Foreign Policy
POL. 435-3 Comparative Federal
Systems
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FRENCH
Students must acquire an appropriate degree of proficiency in both oral and
written French. In order to achieve this, a certain number of French
language courses is required. Exemption from a French language course can be
obtained where indicated (challenge procedure - see the appropriate section
of the calendar - or a placement test administered by the French Division In
the D.L.L.L. can be used to fulfill Lower Division language requirements in
part or in full.)
Lower Division
at least 16 hours (or exemption)
a) required:
FREN 151-4 French I (or exemption)
FREN 201-3 Intermediate French I (or exemption)
FREN 202-3 Intermediate French II (or exemption)
FREN 230-3 Introduction: t.o French-Canadian Literature
or
FREN 240-3 Introduction to French Literature/Modern French Literature
b)
suggested:
FREN 140-3 French Civilization
FREN 205-1 French Conversation
FREN 206-3 Intermediate French III
Upper Division
a)
Required 6 hours.
FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition I
FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature
Note: Students wishing to complement this Joint-Major program specialization
with greater competence in oral and written French may take FREN 300
and FREN 302 in addition to the above requirements.
* FREN 300-3 Advanced French Conversation
* FREN 302-3 Advanced French Composition II
b)
At least 9 hours to be chosen from two possible streams. Not all courses
in the two possible streams have been included. Students should consult
the calendar and may choose other courses from each stream in consultation
with the Departmental Assistant or the French Steering Committee represen-
tative.
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MAIN THEMES (French), with French 1 corresponding to History 1, Political
Science 1 and French 2 to History 2 & 3 and
Political Science 2 & 3.
1.
CANADA (Quebec)
FREN 430-3 French-Canadian Novel and Theatre
FREN 431-3 French-Canadian Poetry
FREN 422-3 Canadian French (prerequisite FREN 306)
2.
FRANCE
FREN 470-3 Realism to Naturalism
FERN 472-3 Contemporary French Theatre
FERN 474-3 French Poetry
FREN 475-3 Contemporary French Novel
FREN 460-3 Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Texts
FERN 463-4 Literature of the 17th Century,
FREN 465-4 18th Century Literature
FREN 467-4 Romanticism
Suggested Sequence for the French courses
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202
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