UTP Stage II: Arts

Program Overview

The Arts program at Wilfrid Laurier International College provides a broad foundation in the social sciences and humanities, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and global perspectives. It offers a diverse range of courses, allowing students to explore various disciplines and identify areas of specialization for their Bachelor of Arts degree. The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success in diverse careers, including business, education, and non-profit sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Arts Program:
• Overview: The Arts program at Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) provides students with a broad foundation in the social sciences and humanities, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, and global perspectives.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success in diverse careers, including business, education, and non-profit sectors, by enabling them to challenge assumptions, analyze information critically, and communicate effectively.

Outline:

• Arts Program Structure:
• The Arts program at WLIC consists of a diverse range of courses that introduce students to various disciplines, offering pathways to programs such as Global Studies, History, International Education Studies, Political Science, and more.
• The program offers flexibility to explore a wide array of courses, allowing students to identify areas of specialization for their Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Faculty of Arts Majors:
• Ancient Studies (Honours BA)
• Anthropology in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• Archaeology and Heritage Studies (Honours BA)
• Communication Studies (Honours BA)
• Communication Studies in combination with another Honours BA program
• Cultural Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• English (Honours BA)
• Film Studies (Honours BA)
• Global Studies (Honours BA)
• History (Honours BA)
• Languages (Honours BA)
• Medieval and Medievalism Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• North American Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• Philosophy (Honours BA)
• Political Science (Honours BA)
• Religion and Culture (Honours BA)
• Sociology (Honours BA)
• Women and Gender Studies in Combination with another Honours BA Program
• Sample Courses:
• Introduction to Indigenous Studies
• Design Thinking 1: Foundations
• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Psychology I