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The Centre for Communications and

the

Arts

Theatre and the Arts - Drama, Music, Film

Communications Studies - Communications,

Creativity,

Group Processes

The Educational Foundations Centre

Behavioral Science Foundations

.Social andPhilosophical Foundations

Professional Foundations

The

Physical

Development Centre

Athletics

Recreation

Research and Professional Development

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THE CENTRE FOR CCMMUNICAIIONS AND THE ARTS

The Centre offers (through course work, seminars, and workshops) studies

in human communications and creativity.

Students will find these courses relevant to an understanding of human

communication, the dynamics of groups and the nature of the creative process

various fields of endeavour.

The following are planned as electives for students proceeding to a de-

gree in

the Faculties of Arts, Science or Education.

Communications 201-3 (Fall. semester)

An intensive examination of the processes of Communication and Human

Interaction, Factors affecting the development of effective cormnunication

and cohesive groups, phenomena of nonverbal communication, stages in grcup

development, and levels of human interaction will be explored.

Communications 401-3 (Spring semester)

An interdisciplinary seminar designed to relate the processes of in-

novation and discovery in the sciences and art forms. Attention will focus

the forms in which Creativit

is manifested and the factors (individual

and social) inhibiting and facilitating these processes. Admission by

permission of instructor only.

Projects and Workshops

The Centre will, from time to time, collaborate with other departments

of the University and with the Community on studies of Communication within

organizations. Such projects will provide

students

and faculty with oppor-

tunities

to be involved directly in inter-disciplinary research, and possible

financial remuneration in those cases where outside agencies support the

projects.

General Education

Each semester a number of General Education Courses will be given by

the Centre. Courses will include Explorations in Music, Explorations in Drama

and the Theatre, Explorations in Communication and Creativity, Explorations

in the Visual Arts.

Details of particular courses offered for each semester may be obtained

from the Registrar.

Programmes and Activities

The Centre also offers -in each seniester a varied programme of plays, con-

certs, exhibitions, demonstrations and film showings. These provide students in

all Faculties with opportunities to create, participate in and experiment with a

range of artistic events and activities. (For description of Programmes & Acti-

vities see Calendar statement, Page

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The establishment of Behavioural Science Foundations at this

University is a reflection of the need for a multi-disciplinary

approach to education. The programs are offered to students in

the Faculties of Arts, Science and Education as electives for

degree. purposes..

Education 201-3

r'of Education (to be offered each semester)

This course will be concerned with. an

intensive examina-

tion of the process whereby persons are educated. Study

will be made of the educational thought of a selection

of great writers and thinkers. The purpose of the course

is to inform and to provoke students to philosophical

thought on education.

BSF

421-3 Learning and the Process of Education

(to be

offered each semester beginning September 1966)

A critical examination of the theoretical and research

contributions of the behavioural sciences to the under-

standing of learning within the context of formal educa-

tional environments

(Permission of the Instructor is

required by students for entry to this course.)

BSF

422-3—Cognitivei9flment

(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)

This course is cencerned with the nature and development

of higher thought processes in children and adolescents.

This subject will be viewed as

cotinon

to different

behavioural sciences. (Permission of Instructor is required

by students for entry to this course.)

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SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS

The following courses are offered as electives for students proceeding

to a degree in the Faculties of Arts, Science or Education. Educa-

tion 202 (Education in a Modern Society) is required for teacher

certification. Students planning a career in education or post-

graduate work in social and philosophical foundations of education

are advised to include the three courses in their degree programs.

Education 202-3 Education_inaModern Society (offered each semester)

Attention in this course will focus on the ways by which learning comes

about in a modern society. Critical assessment will be made of the

institution of schools, the function of media in education and socio-

political factors influencing education.

SPF 411-3 The Dove lo2ment of Educational ideas and Institutions

(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)

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An outline of the historical evolution of educational practices and

institutions from Plato's 'Guardian Man' to Skinner's 'Planned Man'.

Emphasis will be placed on the social and philosophical, issues

affecting educational practices and development in the various periods.

Permission of the Instructor is required by students for entry to this

course.

SPF 41.2-3 CoorarI s sues in World Education

(to be offered each semester beginning September 1966)

A study of the relationship between socio-economic and philosophical

factors in educational development. The emergence of contemporary

educational syrems is considered in a number of countries in relation-

ship to such fa:tors as urbanism, industrialization and changing popula-

tion patterns. Emphasis is placed on the aims of education and the

analysis of values underlying educational policy.

ermission of the

Instructor is required by students for entry to this course.

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Professional Foundations

Professional Foundat Ions has, as its major responsibility,

the organizing and conducting of the three-semester Professional

Development Program. The staff of Professional Foundations assists

students In developing effective teaching procedures based upon an

understanding of the learner, the learning environment, the curriculum,

and other related matters, in this activity, Professional Foundations

receives assistance from many of the departments in the university

including those with-in the Faculty of Education.

addition to the Professional Development Program,

Professional Foundations, in conjunction with Social and Philosophical

Foundations, Behavioural Science Foundations, and other university

departments, is preparing programs of graduate study.

ProfessiorlDevelp r.t Pro

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Re,&ILLit ions

Students must make separece applIcation for admission to the

Professional Develo

ment Program. The application should be

completed two months prior to commencement cf studies In the

program.

Students wishing to enter the program must first complete pre-

requisite studies in Arts or Science. The duration of such

studies will

vary

aceordleg to the teaching certificate desired.

(See cartifIcation requirements P ( ) ).

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Students may be required to discontinue studies in the Pro-

fessional Development Program at the discretion of the Faculty

of Education.

It is

expected that most students will wish to complete the

program in three consecutive semesters. However, students with

valid reasons may be given permission to interrupt their

participation in the program.

Students may be asked to submit evidence of good health and

moral character before being considered for adm

ssion to the

program.

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of the Program

The Professional Development Program is three semesters in

duration. Professional s:udies and activities are arranged in the

following sequence:

Edacation

(introduction Period)

The first half of the first semester is devoted to observa-

tion and experience in a B.C. school. Students are sent immediately in

groups of four to work as a team with a teacher selected by the univer-

sity as an Associate in Education. The Associate will be assisted by

the university faculty and other school staff as circumstances permit.

Students will observe, plan lessons, teach, evaluate, and participate as

widely as possible in school routines and programs.

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i2n4Q2 (Reading Period)

Students will return to the university campus for a half-

semester of study to

consolidate

the learning of their school experience

and to extend their knowledge of the theory of education. This period

will be organized in three parts:-

General Seminar - 4 hours per week

Students will be exposed to knowledge required by all teachers

including studies in school law, organization and administration,

learning theory

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evaluation theory and techniques, classroom

practices, etc.

Special Seminar - 6 hours per week

Students will receive instruction in their fields of interest by

grade level and subject specialties.

Free Reading

Students will be guided through a program of reading designed to

explore the educational subjects of special interest to each.

Education 403 (Supervised Teaching)

Students will devote a whole semester to classroom experience

supervised by another university-appointed Associate in Education. The

school placement will be appropriate to the grade level and subject

specialties which the student teacher expects to practice after graduation.

Students will, be expected to assume quickly a large measure

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of independent responsibility, and to participate in a wide range of

teaching, evaluating and supervisory activities.

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NOTE

1. School placements in Education 401 and 403 will range

throughout the province, giving students the opportunity

to explore a

variety

of education environments. The

faculty will endeavor to arrange school placements in

accordance with students' expressed interests and desires.

2. Education 403 will not be offered in the sunrer semester.

Education 401, 402, and 404 will be. offered in the summer

semester,

Education 404

Students will undertake a semester of studies in Arts,

Science or Education which will permit the achievement of one or

more of the following objectives:

To strengthen or diversify subject, matter background in teaching

subjects.

To acquire skills and knowledge in other recognized school

activltl.es, e.g. fine and performing arts, physical education,

etc.

To rectify course deficiencies, if any, in subjects required 'for

teacher certification (see P ( ) ).

d)... To explore new subject areas of individual interest which are

relevant to education and to future professional goals.

In additin, students will participate in a seminar of

curriculum studies,

NOTE - Course progreinming in this semester will be designed in close

cooperation with a faculty mcmber to ensure optimum freedom of

student chcice within the limitations of certification pre-

requisites.