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Website:
www.ufv.ca/mola
“Language is intimately tied to
man’s feeling and activity. It is bound up with
nationality, religion, and the feeling of self. It is used for
work, worship, and play by everyone, be he beggar or banker,
savage or civilized... We are witnessing, in our time, the
greatest changes in the history of language learning...
Formerly known by a few as a mark of education, languages are
now studied by people from all walks of life. More languages
are studied than ever before, and methods of learning are
changing rapidly.”
— Robert Lado
At UCFV we offer university-transfer
courses in French, Halq’eméylem, Japanese,
Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, and Russian, with hopes of
expansion to other languages.
Many people ask, “Why study a
second language?” The world is becoming increasingly
interdependent in trade, travel, communication, and
cooperation. The key to the global community is in learning
other languages. A second language is a practical skill, and
will enhance employability. As companies open branch offices on
the other side of the earth, so the need for multilingual
Canadians is on the rise. The study of a second language also
assists one to understand the structure of one’s own
language, for “he who knows no foreign language, knows
nothing about his own.” (Goethe).
The goal of our UCFV language program
is to develop “creative communication”, so we place
considerable emphasis on teaching you to speak the target
language. We feature a state-of-the-art computer laboratory,
the Can8 tapeless audio recording system, and computerized
interactive programs to help you understand, speak, read, and
write your target language. We also offer small conversation
groups led by native-speakers, who help reinforce pronunciation
and comprehension. We are constantly searching for new ways to
make language study more effective and enjoyable. If you can
demonstrate sufficient proficiency in a language, you may
receive advanced credit and placement.
Instructors reserve the right to move
or place a student in the course appropriate to the
student’s language level.
Proficiency certificates
in
modern languages
The Modern Languages Institute now
offers proficiency certificates in several languages.
The intermediate certificate consists
of successful completion of 12 UCFV credits (i.e., two years)
in a single language: 101, 102, plus two second-year
courses, with a minimum 2.33 GPA. At least 25% of the courses
must be completed at UCFV. Students who already have the
101/102 component, i.e., Grade 12 level, will be able to have
the first-year requirement waived.
There are four current intermediate
proficiency certificates:
Intermediate certificate in French:
• French 101, 102, 219, and
any one of 215, 216, 225, 230.
Intermediate certificate in Japanese:
• Japanese 101, 102, 201, and
202.
Intermediate certificate in Russian:
• Russian 101, 102, 201, and
202.
Intermediate certificate in Spanish:
• Spanish 101, 102, 201, and
202.
Note: Advanced certificates are
currently available in French and Russian only.
Advanced certificate in French:
• completion of the
requirements for the intermediate certificate in French, plus
• any two of French 315, 319,
325, 330, or 345 with a minimum of 2.33 GPA..
Advanced certificate in Russian:
• completion of the
requirements for the intermediate certificate in Russian, plus
• Russian 311 and 321 with a
minimum of 2.33 GPA.
Students in any UCFV program who meet
the stated requirements of any proficiency certificate may
apply for the certificate by completing a graduation
application, available at Admissions & Records, by
April 1 (all requirements must be met by April 30).
Students in any UCFV program who
achieve a GPA of at least 4.0 in all applicable language
courses may apply for a certificate stating that they have
completed the requirements “with distinction”.
Graduation
Candidates who qualify to receive a
UCFV proficiency certificate in modern languages must be
approved by the UCFV Modern Languages Institute and the
University College Council. Students transferring to another
institution before graduation should speak to the head of the
Modern Languages Institute regarding the application process.
French
The Modern Languages department offers
a minor in French. See
French minor section for further information.
French is spoken in 25 countries
around the world by almost 200 million people, and is one of
the official languages of our country. Traditionally, it has
been the language of diplomacy. Because one-third of our
citizens are Francophones, studying French can provide a better
awareness of who we are as a nation. It is also valuable within
the context of the federal government’s language
policies, especially for those who want careers in the public
service, and is a useful tool for travel and enrichment. In
commerce, too, more English Canadians who know French will be
required in the future. We believe that learning French is a
rewarding experience; it is the key to understanding
French-speaking people and their fascinating culture.
Because of varying achievement levels,
students may be requested to take a placement test to indicate
the French course in which they have the best chance of
success.
Halq’eméylem
Halq’eméylem is the
traditional language of the Stó:lõ people. It is
a dialect of Salishan language category.
Halq’eméylem is spoken in the areas of central and
upper Fraser Valley, Harrison Lake, and the lower Fraser
Canyon. It is known also as Upriver Halq’eméylem
and it is closely related to Downriver Halkomelem and Island
Halkomelem. Halq’eméylem is an endangered
language. Many Stó:lõ people are in the midst of
efforts to revive their traditional language and culture to
preserve Stó:lõ history and identity. All are
welcome to join to explore Stó:lõ tradional
concepts, worldview, oral narratives, place names, and so much
more that can be accurately expressed meaningfully only in
Halq’eméylem.
Japanese
Japanese is the language of one of the
world’s great economic giants and one of Canada’s
most important trading partners. It is also one of the fastest
growing languages of study in North America. As well, UCFV has
a long-standing linkage with Hokkaido Community College in
Japan.
There is no doubt that the special
relationship that B.C. has with Japan will require more of our
citizens to develop skills in Japanese language and culture in
the future. UCFV recognizes this fact and is proud to offer
courses in Japanese language where you will learn to understand
and speak contemporary Japanese. Considerable time is also
devoted to studying the Japanese writing system.
JAPN 101 and JAPN 102 are not
appropriate for students with training or background in
Japanese.
Mandarin
Mandarin is spoken by over 885 million
people worldwide and is the official language of mainland
China. In view of the dramatic increase in Canada’s
relations with China, especially in the computer information
and business fields, the ability to communicate in Mandarin is
becoming an important asset for Canadians.
Moreover, UCFV is presently engaged in
an important international project in China, featuring our
Computer Information Systems program, with further programs
projected for the future. Our courses in Mandarin Chinese will
teach students skills in Mandarin phonetics, tones, and
pronunciation, and enable them to conduct conversations in
Mandarin and help develop an awareness of Chinese cultures,
social values, and customs.
MAND 101 and MAND 102 are not
appropriate for students with training or background in Chinese
(Mandarin or other dialects).
Punjabi
There are more than 100 million
Punjabi speakers around the world today. Punjabi is a "new
Indo-Aryan language," a status it shares with many other
modern languages of the northern regions of South Asia.
Punjabi is spoken in Punjab, a region between New Delhi
and Peshawar, the region that separates Pakistan from
Afghanistan. In Canada, Punjabi is an important language and is
the third-most spoken language in B.C.
UCFV Punjabi courses are designed for
students who already have some familiarity with spoken Punjabi,
and who wish to familiarize themselves with Gurmukhi script.
Beginner non-credit courses in Punjabi are also available
through Continuing Studies (call Mandy Watts at 604-504-7441,
local 4638, for more information on non-credit language
courses).
Russian
Many changes have occurred in what was
formerly the USSR over the past few years. This upheaval has
seen a march toward certain freedoms in Russian society which
would have formerly seemed unthinkable. Canadians in the
business and tourist industries are realizing more and more
that there is a growing need for people trained in Russian
studies to obtain more access to the huge East European market.
At UCFV we offer courses in the Russian language which has now
become the second language of science and is itself exciting to
study. It has an almost phonetic alphabet and a logical
structure. Russian literature is amongst the world’s
richest and most fascinating to read; our program also offers
you Russian literature in English translation.
Spanish
Spanish is the most widely spoken
Romance language, boasting more than 410 million speakers in
the world today, and is among the top five languages. Spanish
is the official language of Spain and 20 countries in South and
Central America. It is also spoken by a great number of people
in the United States (28 million; 11 percent of its
population). In fact, the United States is now the fifth
largest Spanish-speaking country in the world and by the year
2010, one in every four U.S. citizens will be Hispanic. Spanish
is one of the United Nations' five official languages. Within
the Western Canadian context, Spanish-speaking people will soon
be in greater demand as Canada develops its business contacts
with more Pacific Rim countries.
Faculty
Teresa Arróliga-Piper, BEd
(UNAN–Managua), MA (UBC), Department Head
Nola Accili, MA (SFU)
Alan Cameron, BA (Hons) (Calgary), MA, PhD (UBC) Betty-Joan Traverse, BA (UBC), Licence-ès-Lettres (Paris), MA (Montréal) Joe Sunami, BA (Chuo University, Tokyo), MA (Wayne State, Michigan) Huifang Qiao, BA (Nankai University, China), MEd, (Sydney)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department
Assistant
Manuel Figueroa, Educational
Technologist
Oscar Villalobos, Spanish Lab
Assistant
Lilia Willms, Russian Lab Assistant
Hakima Lamari, French Lab Assistant
Music expresses that which cannot be put
into words and that which cannot remain silent.
— Victor Hugo
Whether you listen to music alone or
as part of a social activity, chances are you enjoy musical
experiences many times throughout the day. You may even use a
fairly sophisticated vocabulary for discussing your favourite
tunes. Music 101 and 150 are designed to further develop your
musical vocabulary, and enhance your ability to appreciate and
analyze music from a range of traditions, including popular and
classical music from Western and non-Western cultures. These
are courses in music appreciation, not music performance or
composition. The objective is to deepen your experience of
music by studying the elements of music and some of its
history, learning basic musical skills, and cultivating
concepts necessary for engaging in discourse about music.
Website:
www.ufv.ca/philosophy
The study of philosophy enables us to
think well about the most important questions in our lives:
What do I want to accomplish with my life? Does my life have
any purpose? Do I live in a just society? Does God really
exist? How should I treat others?
The only way we can be satisfied with
our answers is by finding them for ourselves, not by memorizing
the ideas of others or being intimidated by the “wisdom
of the ages.” We must learn to think clearly and
creatively for ourselves.
In order to think clearly, philosophy
students learn methods for thinking that avoid basic mistakes
in reasoning. In order to think creatively, philosophy students
examine some of the outstanding original ideas of past and
present to discover where our ideas originated and to use them
as a starting point for our thinking.
Since Socrates, the founder of Western
philosophy, was asked to drink hemlock by the citizens of
Athens in 399 B.C., philosophy has had a subversive reputation
because it makes us think for ourselves. The reputation is well
deserved.
UCFV offers a minor in Applied Ethical
and Political Philosophy as part of the Bachelor of Arts
program. Refer to the
Applied Ethical
and Political Philosophy minor
section for further details.
Faculty
Glen Baier, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA, PhD
(McMaster), Department Head
Anastasia Anderson, BA (UBC), MA
(Toronto)
H.A. Bassford, BA (Reed College), MA
(Hawaii), PhD (UBC)
Moira Gutteridge Kloster, BA (York),
MA, PDP (SFU)
Paul Herman, BA (UC–Santa
Barbara)
Jeffrey Morgan, BA, MA (Educ), PhD
(SFU)
Peter B. Raabe, BA (Hons), MA, PhD
(UBC)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department
Assistant
Website:
www.ufv.ca/politicalscience
Political science studies what is
possible for humankind, and the public processes and
institutions through which we seek to realize those
possibilities. Thus, political science is the study of ends:
happiness, freedom, prosperity, security; and political science
is also the study of means: public law and authority,
policy-making and administration, interest groups and political
parties, political power and compromise, political action and
public participation, political leadership and public opinion.
UCFV offers a minor in Applied Ethical
and Political Philosophy as part of the Bachelor of Arts
program. Refer to the
Applied Ethical
and Political Philosophy minor
section for further details.
Faculty
Glen Baier, BA (Hons) (UBC), MA, PhD
(McMaster), Department Head
Ron Dart, BA (Lethbridge); DCS, MCS
(Regent College), MA (UBC)
Scott Fast, BA (Washington), MA (UBC)
Hamish Telford, BA (Toronto), MA
(McGill), PhD (UBC)
Staff
Julie Laursen, BA (UCFV), Department
Assistant
Psychology may be defined as the
scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is
concerned with almost every aspect of our lives. Students will
be exposed to a field of study that has assumed an increasingly
important role in understanding and addressing social and
individual problems. Psychology has developed as both a science
and as a profession. Students will be introduced to the various
approaches of psychology, including related theories, research,
and concepts.
While students will discover that
there are no simple answers to such questions as “How
should I raise my child?” or “Why do I feel this
way?”, they will learn that psychology can help them to
appreciate the complexity of such questions and to seek and
evaluate useful answers.
UCFV currently offers a major and an
extended minor in psychology as part of its Bachelor of Arts
program. In Fall 2000 changes were made to the courses offered
by the Psychology department, the prerequisites for several
courses, and the requirements for a major and extended minor.
Changes were made again for Fall 2005.
Students who have completed part of
the previous set of requirements for a major or extended minor
in Psychology should consult with the Arts advisor or the
Psychology department head. In some cases students will have
met this previous set of requirements for the second-year
level. In other cases students may be able to complete the
previous requirements by obtaining special permission to
substitute current courses for courses from the previous
requirements that have been discontinued. Students will require
this advice and permission because in some cases previous
courses are simply renumbered, while in other cases previous
courses will not be given specific transfer credit toward the
new requirements.
Note: Students transferring to UCFV
with psychology credits from other institutions should also
seek advice from the Arts advisor or the Psychology department
head in order to determine how their previous work can be used
toward fulfilling the current requirements.
Note on prerequisites: Unless stated
otherwise, the minimum grade acceptable in all course
prerequisites is a C- (see
the
PSYC course descriptions for details).
Listed below are the program
requirements for the major and extended minor.
This section specifies the major and
extended minor discipline requirements only. Information on
additional Bachelor of Arts requirements begins
in this
section.
Lower-level requirements: 19 credits
• Psychology 101
• Psychology 102
• Psychology 110*
• Psychology 202**
• Two of Psychology 221, 241,
250, 280***
* MATH 104 or MATH 106
may be substituted for PSYC 110.
** This requirement may be met
by PSYC 210 if previously completed.
*** This requirement may be met
by PSYC 220 if previously completed.
Upper-level requirements: 30
credits
Thirty credits of 300- and 400-level
psychology, including:
• Psychology 408 or 308
(previously offered)
• No more than eight credits
may be in directed studies.
Lower-level requirements: 19 credits
• Psychology 101
• Psychology 102
• Psychology 110*
• Psychology 202**
• Two of Psychology 221, 241,
250, 280***
* MATH 104 or
MATH 106 may be substituted for PSYC 110.
** This requirement may be met
by PSYC 210 if previously completed.
*** This requirement may be met
by PSYC 220 if previously completed.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
• Fifteen credits of 300- and
400-level psychology
• No more than three credits
may be in directed studies.
Faculty
Wayne Podrouzek, BCS, BSc (Hons)
(Mount Saint Vincent),MA, PhD (SFU),
Department Head
Patricia Ackland, BA (Hons), MA, PhD
(SFU)
Zoe Dennison, BSc (Hons) (UVic), MA,
PhD (Western Ontario)
Ronald Laye, BS (Clarkson), MSc, PhD
(Alberta)
David Morosan, BSc (Trent), BEd
(Queen’s), MSc (Calgary), PhD (UBC)
Rhonda Snow, BA (Hons), MA, PhD (SFU)
Kim Striebel, BSc (UBC), MA, PhD (SFU)
Candace Taylor, BA, MA, PhD (UBC)
Sven van de Wetering, BA (Concordia),
BSc, (UBC), MA, PhD (SFU)
Robin White, BSc, MA, PhD (Manitoba)
Staff
Rhonda Colwell, BA (UCFV), Department
Assistant
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