1. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sports and Exercise (ASTU 400I 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Charlotte Kukowski
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sunaina Assanand
Time: Tuesday, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Buchanan B216
This seminar is focused on social issues surrounding sports and exercise, bringing together a variety of disciplines. We will explore topics such as the use of supplements and steroids in sports, the role of gender in sports and exercise, media portrayals of fitness and body ideals, and life-course approaches to exercise and healthy living. The aim of this course is to facilitate open and diverse discussion on issues surrounding sports and exercise, and to encourage multi-disciplinary thinking. The course emphasizes peer-learning and will include a presentation, papers, and peer-evaluation. Interested students are asked to submit a statement of interest to the course facilitator (charlotte.kukowski@gmail.com).
2. Bully Culture and the Politics of Change (ASTU 400H 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Georgia Filippopoulos
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Patrick Moore
Time: Monday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Buchanan B219
Bully Culture and the Politics of Change’ will examine both the internal behaviours and external socializing forces of bullies, victims and bully-victims. As a class, we will explore multiple facets of bully culture: power dynamics, mental health, workplace harassment, aggression and violence, and the recent spike in school shootings. On a local scale, we will focus on the University of British Columbia and its role in combating bully-behaviour and harassment, and on a provincial scale, we will examine anti-bully legislations that have been made recent news. We will think critically about systemic violence in institutional domains and delve deeply into what it means to ‘bully’, its consequences, and what steps can be taken in its prevention. To register, please visit the SIS and register as you would for the rest of your courses.
3. Disorders of Consciousness (ASTU 400E 001)
Term: 2
Coordinators: Samantha Baglot
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Lawrence Ward
Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 to 5:00pm
Location: Buchanan D213
This course will investigate various disorders of consciousness, with specific focus on: the factors that contribute to a loss/lack of consciousness, the consequences to everyday functioning, and the factors that mediate recovery. See attached poster for more information and to register, email Samantha (s.baglot@gmail.com) with your name, applicable previous courses, major/faculty, and reason for wanting to take this course.