Thesis
An in-depth research project involving the preparation and defense of a thesis which shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research or thought.
Major Essay
A major essay which shall demonstrate capacity for independent work and original research or thought.
Graduate Seminar
In a small group forum, students hone their skills in developing research projects. A broad range of topics and approaches to social justice and equity research are introduced. The course incorporates a speakers' series.
Theorizing Social Justice and Equity Studies
Students are prepared to critically evaluate classical and contemporary theories of social inequality and social justice through case studies drawn from local, regional, national and international levels.
Research Methods in Social Justice and Equity Studies
Students are prepared to critically evaluate major research methods used in social justice and equity research through case studies at local, national and international levels.
Domination and Resistance
Theories and case studies of domination and resistance in both historical and global contexts. Topics may include exploitation, colonialism, postcolonialism, globalization, counter-hegemonic social identities.
Social Justice and the City
Theories and case studies examining social and economic inequalities and their relation to processes of urbanization. Topics may include oppressive urbanism, cultural politics of difference, contested terrains of justice and urban social movements.
Social Justice and Environment
Theories and case studies examining the interconnectedness of social and environmental problems, and struggles to overcome them, in the context of capitalism and globalization.
Animal Liberation and Social Justice
Theories and case studies examining social justice beyond the limits of the human species, including issues such as animal rights, animal liberation, speciesism in relation to other forms of oppression, alternative ethical and political relationships to animals.
Gender and Sexuality
Theories and case studies examining the social inequities and social movements associated with issues such as gender and sexual identities and their articulation with other social inequities and struggles at local, national and global levels.
Active Voice: Social Justice and the News Media
Theories and case studies examining the representation of social justice and equity issues in the mainstream news media and the struggle and strategies of alternative news media to intervene in those representations.
Labour and Family
Theories and case studies examining historical and current social inequities and social movements associated with such issues as family life, work and employment and their articulation with other social inequities and struggles both historical and at local, national and global levels.
Human Rights and Social Justice
Theories and case studies of the historical development and implementation of legal initiatives in the broad field of social justice and equity at local, national and global levels.
Social Justice and the Arts
Theories and case studies examining how social justice and equity issues emerge in literary texts, plays, films, music and other media, and how the arts and media are linked to struggles for social justice at local, national and global levels.
Directed Study
Specialized study on an individual basis under the direction of a faculty supervisor.
Selected Topics in Social Justice and Equity Studies
A topic in social justice and equity studies that will vary by instructor.