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Learning Communities
Introduction to Higher Education
Students will develop an understanding of the purpose of post-secondary education and the ways in which becoming educated can enhance the quality of their lives and their communities. They will explore their place in the university through examining the history and functions of education (e.g., the exclusion of certain groups, the relation of education to living in a democratic society). Students will also begin to develop abilities necessary to maximize their education including the ability to participate in scholarly discourse, recognize connections between disciplines, and understand the world and act within it in new and creative ways through discussions, group work, special events, and service learning projects.
Students may only take one of: UNIV 1100, UNIV 1101, LCOM 1190, LCOM 1100, LCOM 1101, OR LCOM 1102 for credit
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
Academic Success for Student Athletes
Student athletes will develop a strong understanding of the purpose and value of higher education in the context of playing a university varsity sport. They will be introduced into a culture of academia through scholarly writing and discussion about relevant links between sport and society. Students will also identify and address key challenges to striking a balance between academic and athletic success. They will support each other in the process of self-discovery and academic learning through engaging in a learning community.
Students may only take one of: UNIV 1100, UNIV 1101, LCOM 1100, LCOM 1190, LCOM 1101,OR LCOM 1102 for credit
Introduction to Higher Education for Aboriginal Students
Aboriginal students will explore the purpose and value of higher education, and the many ways in which becoming educated can not only enhance their own lives, but also the communities to which they belong. They will discuss the relationship between Aboriginal worldviews and traditional academia. Students will develop their abilities to engage in academic discourse through focused discussion of readings of interest to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. They will examine various academic disciplines and explore the interdisciplinary nature of a polytechnic education. Students will find their academic voices though individual and group work, and they will develop their academic reading and writing abilities with ongoing instructor feedback.
Students may only take one of: UNIV 1100, UNIV 1101, LCOM 1190, LCOM 1100, LCOM 1101, OR LCOM 1102 for credit
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
Introduction to Post-Secondary Studies for High School Students
High school students will examine and evaluate the purpose and value of a university education. They will engage in the process of reconceptualizing themselves as university students through reflective and academic writing. Students will explore university culture through writing, reading, and discussion, with a focus on understanding the role of critique and debate. They will examine the value of arts, sciences, and applied disciplines in understanding complex issues. Students will examine their individual roles as global citizens, participate in a service learning project, and begin developing learning portfolios to be used throughout their post secondary experience.
Students may only take one of: LCOM 1100, LCOM 1190, LCOM 1101, LCOM 1102, UNIV 1100, OR UNIV 1101 for credit
Transitioning to Work, Graduate School, and Post-University Life
Students will develop representational portfolios in the transition from university into work, graduate studies, and post-university life. They will integrate their educational experiences by tracing their intellectual journey through reflective writing and examining artifacts from their undergraduate career. Students will prepare for the job search process through developing resume writing, cover letters, job search strategies as well as simulated employment interviews. They will investigate graduate school admission, international work and educational opportunities as well as cultivating a professional disposition. Students will consider what it means to be educated in the context of leadership roles in their alumni, national, and international communities and will participate in a service-learning project.
Students may only take one of: UNIV 4100 OR LCOM 4100 for credit