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EAC150 - College English

College English is an introductory college writing and reading course fundamental to successful college studies. Through a variety of assignments and classroom activities, students will strive to develop the rhetorical and analytical skills essential to their success as communicators in college and upon graduation. Fiction and non-fiction will be a central vehicle for teaching writing.

PRE-REQUISITES: EAC149, EAP500, ESL934, ELI Level 8 or placement based on a Seneca College English Skills Assessment

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GWL137 - Introduction to Aging

This subject introduces the student to the various perspectives, areas of research and issues involved in the contemporary study of gerontology. Social attitudes towards ageing, stereotypes and ageism will be studied and students will reflect on their own biases and views on aging which may impact their professional interactions with clients.  Students will be introduced to relevant legislation, programs and service delivery models relating to aging in Ontario. Students will also be introduced to basic anatomy and biological issues relating to aging. Common challenges of ageing, such as housing, health care, family issues will be introduced within the context of the  individual experience of ageing and the interaction of that lived experience with  social structures.
A main focus of the course is a strengths based approach to understand the micro and macro components of successful aging, to be able to assist older adults to age successfully, maintain independent functioning and live as fully integrated members of community, which will lead to  improved quality of life.as  stated in the introducuton to the MCU vocational standards for SSWG programs .
Attention will be given to the effects of covid 19 on seniors and the families, and the health care and social services to older adults.

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GWL147 - Gerontology Field Work Seminar

This seminar is an orientation to the expectations and demands of the gerontological social service worker field. Students learn the roles, principles, sensitivities, and ethics that guide the social service worker professions. The Ministry vocational learning outcomes and professional expectations will be introduced in this course in addition to an exploration of the health and social agencies that serve the geriatric community. Identifying the differences between residential and community placements settings in order to appropriately select field placements is an essential component of this course. The OCSWSSW Code of Ethics, several human rights codes and relevant legislation will be introduced in this course as students learn to work within these guidelines and laws. To prepare students for a successful placement experience, the course utilizes an anti-oppression, equity, and strengths based approach and a biopsychosocial perspective towards working with older adults ? all expectations in the field for the professional in training.

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SLL307 - Sociology: A Practical Approach

To understand the social determinants of thoughts, feelings, and actions it is necessary to explore the role of social forces, that is, the role of society, social relations, social institutions, and the process of socialization in shaping human psychology and conduct. Since every individual is born into a pre-existing society, it seems reasonable that an introduction to the social sciences begins with a presentation of basic sociological concepts, theories, and principles, and how these may be applied toward an understanding of the individual?s place in the social world.

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SSW101 - Interpersonal Communications

This is an introductory course that will explore the key principles and skills of interpersonal communication. Students will be encouraged to explore the impact of personal communication style and the factors that shape interpersonal communication in personal and professional relationships. As a pre-requisite to interviewing and assessing clients, this course focuses on growth in self-awareness, basic communication skills, and aspects of the worker/client relationship. Further, students well be analyzing the use of technology in personal and professional environments. Students will be introduced to interpersonal communication through an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strength-based lens to promote ally-ship, self-worth, and self-determination with diverse populations.

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SSW102 - Anti Oppressive Practice

By relying on an anti-oppression framework, this course will invite students to explore the various forms of individual, cultural and systemic discrimination experienced by diverse groups of people in Canada. This course challenges students to use an integrative anti-oppression framework as well as an access and equity analysis to develop their own reflective practice (AWARENESS). The foundation of this course is in social justice and the ?belief that understanding the systemic contexts of identities and culture and critically examining one?s own social locations in the web of these power relations is of paramount significance for (helping professionals) to engage meaningfully with people of different and multiple identifications? (Wong, 2004).

This course will also ask students to examine their PRACTICE, both personally and professionally. The concept of ally ship will be threaded throughout the course so students can immediately begin their anti- oppressive practice. A main objective of the course is for students to practice in this way in their work with clients.

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