Course outlines
Please find current course outlines listed below. Past course outlines can be found here.
Fall 2024
LS 812: A Path Forward? Culture and Nature as Partners
Thurs 6:30PM – 9:20PM | Online
LS 816: The Art of Writing
Wed 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM | Online
LS 800: Reason and Passion I
Emily O'Brien | Wed | Online
Abstract: This course explores a variety of texts that express or reflect upon the human passions and upon the relationship between those passions and the realms of action, will, and reason. While there is some chronological coherence in the ordering of the texts, the primary intent is to examine issues and themes that reflect human experiences, feelings and behaviours - full course outline and texts coming soon.
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LS 819: Selected Topics
Martin Laba | Tues 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | In Person
Abstract: A look at popular music from a range of perspectives, including history, the rise of genres, aesthetics, and commercialization. (course outline coming soon). Martin Laba is professor in the Faculty of Communications, SFU
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Please note: LS 829 - Directed Study provides an opportunity for individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements must be approved in advance by the Graduate Program Chair, Gary McCarron. Normally, no more than two such offerings may count toward the GLS master of arts degree. The Directed Study Approval form must be completed and submitted to the GLS office for approval.