Liberal Arts University Transfer (LAT)

Starts in January, September

Campus

Seneca@York, Online

Delivery

Online, Hybrid

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Study Option

Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

School of Arts & Science

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in four formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to choose your preferred options when you select classes to build your course schedule. Selection for preferred course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: The impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM101 or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
	COM101: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities.
HUM100	Humanities: The Development of Western Thought I	Hybrid Online	Not offered	Hybrid Online
	HUM100 introduces students to the Western intellectual and cultural tradition. The course examines the origins and consequences of historical events, ideas, and concepts. Together, their legacy forms the foundation of our own contemporary society. Taught by a team of Humanities specialists, HUM100 draws upon a wide variety of academic disciplines (including art history, economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and womens studies). The course gives students a glimpse of the ancient world and a foundation for subsequent humanities and social science courses.
PSY191	Foundations of Psychology I	Online In-person	Not offered	Online In-person
	This course examines selected theories, research and applied forms of psychology as well as the development of the discipline. It is designed for students in the Liberal Arts Program, and, in combination with Foundations of Psychology II, will provide an introduction to the discipline, preparing students for ongoing study in the field. Students will also gain an appreciative understanding of psychology?s diversity, the history and nature of the discipline, and its relevance to some of the more interesting contemporary issues in our world. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, this course will introduce students to some of the research methods, theories, major figures, and perspectives found in psychology. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, facilitates the practical application of student learning, and promotes the integration of course materials into students? understanding of themselves and their world.
SOC117	Global Sustainability	Online In-person	Not offered	Online In-person
YKC100	Critical Thinking I	Online In-person	Not offered	Online In-person
	If we want to have some understanding and control of our beliefs, and some systematic way to make choices among the options with which we are presented in school, at work, and in the world in general, then we must know what good reasoning is. The aim of this course is to help students reason well using standards of clarity, accuracy, fairness, and consistency. Students will be introduced to the foundational concepts of logic. Topics will include arguments and non-arguments, logical forms, formal and informal fallacies, deductive and inductive reasoning, and analysis of argument in longer passages. The reasoning and analytical skills learned in YKC100 are fundamental to preparing students for working with complex philosophical arguments in YKC200.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ARW250	Academic Research and Writing	Online In-person	Online In-person	Not offered
	ARW250 and ARW350 expand on the skills that students will have been introduced to in EAC150. They focus on deepening and refining the reading comprehension skills that they will need to grapple with and interpret prose documents in humanistic studies. The courses prepare students to seek out and evaluate virtual and print resources as they conduct the task of academic research, and they introduce them to important elements such as writing researchable questions, working theses, scholarly proposals, literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies. Both courses also stress the value of oral communication skills, and students are expected to deliver clear and cogent presentations based on their research essays. ARW250 emphasizes a strong command of MLA documentation style, while ARW350 focuses on APA.
FLS100 or SPN100	Introductory French or Introductory Spanish	Online	Online	Not offered
	FLS100: French is not just the language of fashion, food and wine; it is the working language of a quarter of all Canadians and of dozens of countries around the world. In FLS 100, we explore the cultures of Quebec and France, while learning the language. We read and write easy French, and most importantly, we hear and speak the language in small groups. SPN100: This introductory course will integrate and focus on two key components: the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Students will develop their spoken and written language skills and will have an opportunity to improve these skills while investigating the Spanish speaking regions of the world.
HUM200	Humanities: The Development of Western Thought II	Hybrid Online	Hybrid Online	Not offered
	HUM200 extends the themes and chronology introduced in HUM100 through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The course focuses in particular on the rise of Christianity and its influence on medieval thought and society, on feudal society, on the emergence of the Western European kingdoms, and on Renaissance Humanism. The multi-disciplinary approach, with its variety of lecturing faculty members, continues in HUM200. Upon completing HUM100 and HUM200, students will be familiar with many of the elements that laid the foundation of the modern world.
PSY291	Foundations of Psychology II	Online In-person	Online In-person	Not offered
	In combination with Foundations of Psychology I, this course will provide students in the Liberal Arts program with an introduction to the discipline of psychology. This course continues the examination of the rich diversity of research methods, theories, personalities and practices in psychology that was begun in Foundations in Psychology I. In addition, Foundations in Psychology II gives consideration to divergences and commonalities across time and context promoting the students development of an integrated, appreciative and critical relation to the discipline. Lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments will facilitate students? utilization of psychological knowledge and perspectives within broader learning about themselves and their world, promote critical thinking and prepare them for further studies in the field.
SCL191	Introduction to Sociology I: Social Inequality	Online In-person	Online In-person	Not offered
	This course examines selected theories, research and applied forms of sociology as well as the development of the discipline. It is designed for students in the Liberal Arts Program, and, in combination with Introduction to Sociology II: Social Institutions, will provide an introduction to the discipline of sociology, preparing students for ongoing study in the field. Students will also gain an understanding of sociologys diversity, the history and nature of the discipline, and its relevance to some of the more interesting contemporary issues in our world. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, this course will introduce students to some of the research methods, theories, major figures, and perspectives found in sociology. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, facilitates the practical application of student learning, and promotes the integration of course materials into students understanding of themselves and their world.
YKC200	Critical Thinking II	Online In-person	Online In-person	Not offered
	Critical Thinking II offers a critical overview of some of the major ideas that influence contemporary thought. While Critical Thinking I focuses on formal and informal logic which together form a main branch of philosophy, Critical Thinking II builds upon and ventures beyond this foundation and exposes students to other important areas in philosophy such as epistemology, metaphysics, political philosophy, and ethics. Through applying the analytical reasoning skills learned in YKC100 to selections drawn from a variety of primary philosophical texts, students will critically engage with the foundational ideas of Western philosophy. By highlighting the connections between today?s ideas and institutions, and their historical roots, an expansive cross-section of philosophers? works will be contextualized via their contributions to the evolution of ideas.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ARW350	Academic Research and Writing II	Not offered	Not offered	Online In-person
	ARW250 and ARW350 expand on the skills that students will have been introduced to in EAC150. They focus on deepening and refining the reading comprehension skills that they will need to grapple with and interpret prose documents in humanistic studies. The courses prepare students to seek out and evaluate virtual and print resources as they conduct the task of academic research, and they introduce them to important elements such as writing researchable questions, working theses, scholarly proposals, literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies. Both courses also stress the value of oral communication skills, and students are expected to deliver clear and cogent presentations based on their research essays. ARW250 emphasizes a strong command of MLA documentation style, while ARW350 focuses on APA.
FLS200 or SPN200	Intermediate French or Intermediate Spanish	Not offered	Not offered	Online
	FLS200: This course is designed for students who wish to maintain and improve their general knowledge of the basic structures and vocabulary of the language. Attention is paid to all four language skills (reading and listening comprehension, written and oral expression). Through the use of interactive pair-work and group-work, students are encouraged not only to speak French in the class, but also to feel confident about using it to communicate in real situations outside the class. Considerable importance is also attached to a rich presentation of culture, with an emphasis on the diversity of Francophone regions. SPN200: In this course, you will review and build on acquired Spanish language skills and culture(s) presented in SPN100. The continued use of interactive pair and group work will not only allow you to acquire more developed language skills but will also foster your sense of confidence when using Spanish. Equally important is the cultural component of the course where you will develop a sense of appreciation for the diversity of the Hispanic populations in Central and South America.
HUM301	Humanities: The Development of Western Thought III	Not offered	Not offered	Hybrid Online
	HUM301 extends the themes and chronology introduced in HUM100 and HUM200 beginning with the 16th-century Reformation and extending to the 18th-century Enlightenment. The course focusses in particular on the impact of the Protestant Reformation and religious warfare during the 16th and 17th Centuries; the rise of centralized monarchies and the nation state; the period beginning in the 15th Century of European exploration, expansion, and colonization; the effects of early capitalism on the agricultural economy and traditional society; and the influence of the 17th-century Scientific Revolution and the 18th-century Enlightenment on European thought and culture. The multi-disciplinary approach, with its variety of lecturing faculty members, continues in HUM301 but places additional emphasis on a social history approach. Upon completing HUM301, students will be familiar with many of the elements that formed the foundation of the modern world.
SCL291	Introduction to Sociology II: Social Inequality	Not offered	Not offered	Online In-person
	This course examines selected theories, research and applied forms of sociology as well as the development of the discipline, continuing from the foundation provided by the previous course, Introduction to Sociology 1. It is designed for students in the Liberal Arts Program, completing their introduction to the discipline of sociology and preparing students for ongoing study in the field. Students will learn to understand pressing social issues by analyzing the way the human world is organized and by understanding how powerful forces shape social inequality via social institutions. Topics examined will include the globalization of culture, emerging patterns of class and gender inequality, the redefinition of sexuality, changes in the organization of family, the social dimension of environmental problems and criminal and deviant behavior. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, this course will continue to familiarize students with the research methods, theories, major figures, and perspectives found in sociology. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, facilitates the practical application of student learning, and promotes the integration of course materials into students understanding of themselves and their world.
YKL100	Introduction to World Literature I	Not offered	Not offered	Online In-person
	YKL 100 begins the journey through World Literature by examining several literary classics. These texts reflect three genres (epic, drama, and poetry) and lay the foundation of Western literature. The principal intent of the course, then, is to acquaint students with seminal writings that gave rise, over the centuries, to the modern classics that most of us are familiar with today. The relationship between reality and myth will be examined in many of the course?s selections and the ways in which these old manuscripts remain peculiarly modern will be investigated.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CAN604	A Social History of Canada	Online In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This course will introduce students to selected themes in post-Confederation Canadian history using the methodologies of social history. Potential themes include: aboriginal peoples, women, the family, working class and labour movements, immigration, leisure, reform, urbanization and industrialization, popular protest, the impact of war, among others.
HUM389	European Art and Culture	Online In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This course offers another way to approach the study of Western civilization, by exploring ideas and practices of European and North American art and culture. HUM 389 is a companion course to Humanities 301 and 400, so art and culture are studied in historical context from the early Modern Period to the 21st century. Emphasis is also placed on the connection between theory and practice in the arts.
HUM400	Humanities: The Development of Western Thought IV	Hybrid Online	Not offered	Not offered
	HUM400 extends the themes and chronology introduced in HUM100, HUM200, and HUM301 beginning with the French Revolution and extending to the contemporary world. The course focusses on the emergence of industrialism, nationalism, and modernity during the 19th Century and the influence of those broad historical currents on Western society, culture, politics, and economics. In its study of the 20th Century, the course places particular emphasis on the challenges raised by ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, and totalitarianism and by international conflict. The multi-disciplinary approach, with its variety of lecturing faculty members, continues in HUM400. Upon completing HUM400, students will be familiar with many of the elements that formed the foundation of the modern world.
YKL200	Introduction to World Literature II	Online In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This course focuses on literature of the West from the Enlightenment, through the Romantic era, to the Modern era. Students will study canonical texts that are representative of the societies in which they were created, and of the major literary modes of poetry, drama, and prose. This course will analyze texts with an emphasis on the ways in which they embody or depict cross-cultural encounters, incorporate or challenge social ideologies (including categories of gender, race, class, and sexuality), and address contemporary philosophical questions. Because of this emphasis, this course builds extensively upon the texts and topics addressed in YKL100. Students in this class will continue to learn the specific skills needed to write about literature, and will write at least two major papers and a final exam.
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