Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Courses

FASS 121 - STT-Foundations for Academic Learning and Success (2)

Provides students with the foundations for academic learning needed to succeed in a post-secondary environment during the lecture as well as help them develop diverse skills during the tutorial. This course will help in facilitating the establishment of connections with self, the cohort, instructors, the university, and with individual future educational and career aspirations. Students will learn strategies and skills critical to their success, such as different learning techniques, time management strategies, exam preparation, study skills, researching and referencing for academic writing. Two thirds of the course (lectures and assignments) develop the foundations for academic learning while one third of the course (tutorials) develop practical skills. Students will receive support to navigate and access available resources needed to thrive in diverse and dynamic learning environments. Prerequisite: Program approval. Students with credit for FASS 120 may not take this course for further credit.

FASS 201 - FASS Co-op Practicum I (3)

First term of work experience in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). Prerequisite: Open only to students accepted to the FASS Co-op Program.

FASS 222 - Special Topics in Arts and Social Sciences: Academic Communication (1)

Introduces to the basic knowledge and skills required for producing accurate, responsible and effective written and verbal academic communication in the arts and social sciences. Topics vary with instructor expertise. No prior knowledge of the topic is required. Suitable for students across all disciplines. Students may take this course for credit up to three times if a different topic is taught. Prerequisite: 15 units. Students with credit for FASS 200 or FASS 205 may not take this course for further credit unless a different topic is offered.

FASS 223 - Special Topics in the Arts and Social Sciences: Working with Others (1)

Introduces the basic concepts and skills of team work and negotiating ideas with others. Topics vary with instructor expertise. No prior knowledge of the topic is required. Suitable for students across all disciplines. Students may take this course for credit up to three times if a different topic is taught. Prerequisite: 15 units. Students with credit for FASS 204 or FASS 206 may not take this course for further credit unless a different topic is offered.

FASS 224 - Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Arts and Social Sciences (1)

Introduces the basic concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion as subjects of study, normative framework and set of methodological practices in the arts and social sciences. Explores options for continuous work to remove barriers to equity-seeking groups. Students may take this course for credit up to three times if a different topic is taught. Prerequisite: 15 units. Students with credit for FASS 207 or FASS 212 may not take this course for further credit unless a different topic is offered.

FASS 225 - Special Topics in Basic Data Analysis in the Arts and Social Sciences (1)

Introduction to real-world cases of research problem identification and data analysis in the arts and social sciences. No previous experience required. Students may take this course for credit up to three times if a different topic is taught. Prerequisite: 15 units. Students with credit for FASS 210 or FASS 211 may not take this course for further credit unless a different topic is offered.

FASS 301 - FASS Co-op Practicum II (3)

Second term of work experience in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). Prerequisite: Open only to students accepted to the FASS Co-op Program.

FASS 302 - FASS Co-op Practicum III (3)

Third term of work experience in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). Prerequisite: Open only to students accepted to the FASS Co-op Program.

FASS 401 - FASS Co-op Practicum IV (3)

Fourth term of work experience in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). Prerequisite: Open only to students accepted to the FASS Co-op Program.

FASS 402 - FASS Co-op Practicum V (3)

Fifth term of work experience in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an SFU degree. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). May be repeated for additive credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students accepted to the FASS Co-op Program.