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Liberal Arts is an Honours pre-university program based on the belief in disciplined learning. The curriculum is composed of a sequence of 18 required courses and seminars in Classics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Science and Mathematics, as well as options in other disciplines.

The survey of the history and intellectual and creative heritage of our civilization is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to university studies in most Arts and related faculties.

The program emphasizes wide and critical reading, and the effective expression of thought in writing and oral argument. Students admitted to the program show a commitment to hard work and excellence and have graduated from high school with marks well above average. Students take classes together; space is reserved in required Liberal Arts courses in each term.

Students will choose five or six Option courses from a variety of disciplines in the sciences, mathematics, social sciences, languages or creative arts to complete their diploma requirements, to pursue personal interests or to complete pre-requisites (if any) of their intended university program. These courses may be taken with students from other programs.

These four abilities and their components are closely linked and mutually dependent in all Liberal Arts courses. Each of the abilities is explained in detail in the program handbook that is given to all students at the start of their first term.

Courses in the final term draw together the many connected themes of the program. The Integrative Seminar and the Comprehensive Assessment are particularly important in this respect. Between-term reading lists foster continuity and intellectual initiative.

Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including

• Secondary V Language of Instruction

• Secondary V Second Language

• Secondary IV Science

• Secondary IV Mathematics

• Secondary IV Historyor academic background judged equivalent to the DES.

Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.

Specific ministerial admission requirements*Sec IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-404/414

* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the pre-requisite is Mathematics 416.

Additional admission requirements

Graduating average grades in English, History and Social Science courses of 80% or more

All candidates must submit a letter of intent explaining their academic interests.

The application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Winter semester.

For more information visit the program webpagesdawsoncollege.qc.ca

Admission Requirements

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Students are expected to develop and demonstrate the capacity for:• critical thought and reflection• personal responsibility and ethical discernment

• cogent, well-formed oral and written expression• informed aesthetic responses

Dawson College 3040 Sherbrooke St. WestMontreal, Quebec H3Z 1A4

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FeesTuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Quebec taking at least four courses per semester. A non-refundable $30 application fee and about $200 in student fees are charged. Books and supplies cost between $500 to $1,000 per year, although visual arts supplies are more costly. Financial aid is available; contact (514) 931-8731 ext. 1186 for more information. Fees are subject to change without notice.

About Dawson CollegeDawson College is located in Downtown Montreal in a historic building on 12 acres of green space. The first English-language institution in the Quebec CEGEP network is today one of the largest with approximately 10,000 students enrolled in more than 50 programs and profiles of study. The College occupies an entire city block and is linked directly to the Atwater Métro station.

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Group 4 Options• Statistics for Social Science

• Advanced Studies in Geography

• Advanced Studies in History

• Advanced Studies in Classics

• Advanced Studies in Philosophy

• Philosophy of Art

• Advanced Studies in Psychology

• Advanced Studies in Religion

• Advanced Studies in Anthropology

• Advanced Studies in Economics

• Advanced Studies in Politics

• Advanced Studies in Sociology

• Advanced Studies in Business

• Culture and Media (Languages)

• Artists’ Books and Graphic Novels

• Drawing/Painting Studio

• Sculpture Studio

• Sculpture and Creative Expression

• History of Contemporary Art

• Multimedia Production

• Cinema: Selected Topics

• Film Theory and Criticism

• Experimental Film and Video Multimedia Creation

• Guitar: Musical Performance

• Voice: Musical Performance

• Theatre Performance

• Voice: Musical Interpretation

• Theatre of the Western World

• Dance: Technique and Style

• Exploring Physical Media

• Special Topics in Interactive Media

• Creative Writing Workshop

• Special Studies in Literature

• Spanish IV

• Italian IV

Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Group 3 Options• General Biology I

• Linear Algebra

• Linear Algebra enriched

• Chemistry of Solutions

• Mechanics

• Applied Geography

• Environmental Issues

• Geography of International Relations

• The Business of Geography

• Applications of Geography

• Applied Canadian History

• Applied U.S. History

• Applied Quebec History

• Applied 20th Century History

• Applied Third World History

• Applied Social and Economic History

• Applications of History

• Myths in Classical Society

• Conflict in the Ancient World

• Ancient World Archaeology

• Ancient Trade and Commerce

• Applications of Classics

• Problems in Philosophy

• Interaction and Communication

• Human Sexual Behaviour

• Cognitive Development

• Psychology in Business

• Applications of Psychology

• Religious Cults and Sects

• Life, Death and Beyond

• Eastern Religions and the Arts

• Exploring Religions

• Race and Racism

• Contemporary Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Culture, Exchange and Globalization

• Perspectives in Anthropology

• Indigenous America

• Macroeconomics

• Current Economic Issues

• International Economics

• Applied Economics

• Canadian Democracy

• Global Politics

• Applications of Political Science

• Culture and Media (Sociology)

• Sexuality and Society

• Race and Ethnic Relations

• Global Sociology

• Applied Sociology

• Applications of Sociology

• Global Marketing

• Managing International Organizations

• Business Applications

• Computer Communications of Arts and Literature

• Computer Graphics and Web Design

• Study of Language

• E-Journalism

• Sculpture and 3D Composition

• Computer Art

• Printmaking Techniques

• Painting and Creative Expression Art: Icons and Ideas

• Canadian Art in Context

• Communication Studies

• Film and Social Issues

• Communication Practices

• Animation Production

• Media Production

• Jazz and Blues

• Guitar: Musical Interpretation

• Theatre Practice

• Creativity, Play and Interactive Art

• Interactive Media Production

• La francophonie

• Literary Criticism

• Creative Writing

• Spanish III

• Italian III

• German III

Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

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Graduates of the Liberal Arts Program have pursued a wide variety of university programs in Canada and abroad, including the following areas of study:

• Arts and humanities

• Commerce

• Communications

• Journalism

• Law

• Management/administration

University Studies / Career PathsLiberal Arts consists of 29 courses, 18 of which are designated as required, organized in a fixed order. These include the four English and three Humanities courses. Students must also choose two French courses and three Physical Education courses to complete the mandatory General Education portion of their college education, and five or six Option courses from the Liberal Arts concentration areas.

The Curriculum

See following grids for list of options. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Course ListYear 1 Term 1

• Introduction to

College English

• Humanities: Medieval

Civilizations

• Ancient Philosophy

• Graeco-Roman Civilization

• Sacred Writings

• Research in Liberal

Arts Disciplines

Physical Education

Year 1 Term 2

• English: Introduction

to Poetry

• Modern Philosophy

• Post Classical History

• Renaissance to Baroque Art

• Principles of Mathematics

and Logic

• Group 1 Option *

French

Physical Education

Year 2 Term 3

• English: Themes in Drama

• Humanities: Moral

Knowledge

• Modern History: 19th

and 20th Century

• Science: History

and Methods

• Group 1 Option *

• Group 2 Option *

French

Year 2 Term 4

• English: The Novel

• Humanities: Moral Issues

in Law

• Integrative Seminar

for Liberal Arts

• Group 2 Option *

• Group 3 Option *

• Group 4 Option *

Physical Education

Group 1 Options• Calculus I or Calculus I enriched

• Human Biology

• Introduction to Geography

• General Psychology

• Introduction to Anthropology

• Introduction to Economics

• Introduction to Politics

• Individual and Society

• Introduction to Business

• News Writing

• Visual Culture

• Drawing and Creative Expression

• Exploring Drawing

• Photography: Themes and History

• Images and Sounds

• Understanding Media

• Alternative Media

• Documentary

• Film Styles

• Communication and Culture

• Classical Music History

• Introduction to Guitar Techniques

• Introduction to Vocal Techniques

• Theatre: Plays and Playwrights

• Literature and Culture

• Literature and the Arts

• Biography, Autobiography and Blogs

• Spanish I

• Advanced Spanish V

• Italian I

• Italian Mother Tongue I

• German I

• Hebrew I

• Chinese I

• Greek I

• Introduction to Creative and Interactive Media

• Interactive Media, Systems Thinking and Creative Computation

• Creativity

• The Networked World

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Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Group 2 OptionsCalculus II OR Calculus II enriched OR Chemical Bonds and States of Matter OR Quantitative Methods

• Economic Geography

• Topics in Geography

• Tourism

• Dynamic Human Environments

• Natural Environment

• Canadian History

• U.S. History

• Quebec History

• 20th Century History

• Third World History

• Social and Economic History

• Analysis of History

• The Medieval World

• Greek Civilization

• Roman Culture and Society

• Aegean Civilizations

• Egyptian Legacy

• Ancient World

• Topics in Philosophy

• Developmental Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology

• Psychology and the Law

• Topics in Psychology

• Analysis of Psychology

• Religions of the East

• Religion and Literature

• Topics in Religion

• Human Evolution

• Development of Civilization

• Peoples of the World

• Topics in Anthropology

• Microeconomics

• Economic Development

• Money and Banking

• Canadian Economic Policy

• Quebec Economy

• Economics of World Issues

• Economic Analysis

• Comparing Countries

• U.S. Politics and

Government

• Analysis in Political Science

• Liberal Arts

• Social Problems

• The Family

• Education

• Sociology of Law

• Analysis in Sociology

• Basics of Marketing

• International Business

• Business Law

• International Law

• Cross-Cultural Management

• Topics in Business

• Feature Writing

• Interactive Web Art and Culture

• Painting, Colour and Composition

• Photo Art and Creative Expression

• 16th Century to Modern Art

• Scriptwriting

• Animated Film

• Video Workshop

• Film and Culture

• Digital Culture

• Music Appreciation

• Guitar: Musical Expression

• Voice: Musical Expression

• Theatre: Concept and Craft

• Digital Music and Interactive Sound Art

• Interactive Sound and Video Art

• Literature into Film

• Spanish II

• Italian II

• Italian Mother Tongue II

• German II

• Hebrew II

• Chinese II

• Greek II

Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

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