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The Italy Programme provides a stimulating interdisciplinary exploration of one of the most dynamic and significant periods in the history of European culture. The setting - the city of Florence - is perfect because of its immense contribution to the Renaissance, the 14th-16th century reawakening of humanistic learning and artistic endeavour.

Synopsis

LBST 420 is an examination of important works of Western literature, philosophy, social science, science, art and music from the late 19th into the 21st Centuries. Through seminar discussion of key works by important modern and postmodern thinkers, we will investigate issues revealing radical shifts towards contemporary cultural perspectives, including individual alienation, the problem of technology, moral relativism, and modernity and its discontents.

Course Outline (Spring)

The core courses in Liberal Studies involve the study of a contributions made to the Western tradition from a number of disciplines, including art, music, philosophy, literature, science, and history. But the goal of the Liberal Studies Program is not to produce artists, musicians, philosophers, literary critics, scientists, or historians. Instead, it is designed to help you respond intelligently to the whole range of human intellectual endeavour.

Goals of the Program

The normal, though not the only, entry-point to the Liberal Studies major and minor is LBST 250, which may also be taken as LBST 350. This is the first in a series of three 6-credit, semester-long, multidisciplinary core courses which, together with a related series of 3-credit companion courses, constitute the normal program of study for the BA Major in Liberal Studies offered by Vancouver Island University.

• General Description and Degree Regulations

The Partnership Difference

North Island College and Vancouver Island University formed in 1996 a partnership to offer the VIU Liberal Studies BA at the Comox Valley Campus. Students are admitted to, and upon completion receive a credential from, Vancouver Island University , but take classes at North Island College.

The Global Studies faculty is comprised of faculty members from anthropology, economics, geography, political studies, and sociology.

• A Major and Minor are offered

• Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students

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General Description

Joining a student club is one of the many ways to get involved on campus. Student club experiences can enhance your education here at VIU, and can help you develop your career once you complete your degree. Some of these clubs also enable you to contribute to making positive change in the world around you. Global Studies is a multidisciplinary program and each student can chart their own unique path within the program. Listed below are some of the clubs you can get involved in. We have also noted how they might relate to the respective Global Studies areas of specialization.