From Japanese animation to yoga, UVic has a barrier-free class for you
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Whether you’re looking for a last-minute class for the fall or you just need one more elective to graduate, these courses are the perfect additions to your schedule — and require no prerequisites to enrol in.
SLST180: Magic and the Fairy Tale World
Ever wanted to read fairy tales in a university class? Slavic Studies 180 is an introduction to Russian folk beliefs and magic. In the course, you’ll examine the fairy tale in the Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet contexts. The course explores world fairy tale themes and popular folk and fairy tale figures in literature, live action films, and animation. SLST180 is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
AHVS337: Special Topics in Contemporary Asian Art
Art History and Visual Studies 337 is a special topics course that varies each time it’s taught, and this fall, the special topic is History of Japanese Animation and Interactive Media. The course examines different themes and issues in contemporary Asian art and analyzes contemporary Asian artists’ careers, art institutions, and art discourses through case studies from specific global, regional, and/or national contexts. The course is offered online on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
RCS120: The People, Practices and Politics of Contemporary Yoga
In Religion, Culture, and Society 120, students will learn about and participate in a variety of yoga styles throughout the term. The course provides a “critical and experiential introduction to the major forms of modern yoga in the West,” according to the course description. It may discuss various topics, including the relationship of yoga to religion, the effect of shifting gender roles on yoga practices, and questions of “cultural authenticity.” RCS120 is Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
ENSH255: Indigenous Literatures
This fall, Richard Van Camp, UVic’s 2024/25 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence, will be teaching English 255. Van Camp is also teaching ENSH 395 in the spring, and both courses are under the larger topic of “Recovering Family Medicine through Story.” The fall modules are under the theme of “Inhale,” which is “a time to gather in, collect, cozy up, and reflect on the stories that have made us who we are,” says the course description. The course is online on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m., and is also available as a parallel course through the Division of Continuing Studies.
GRS355: Love, Sex, and the Body in the Ancient World
Greek and Roman Studies 355 is a popular Humanities elective offering a unique perspective on the sex-gender systems of the Greek and Roman worlds by drawing on a variety of textual and material evidence, including erotic vase paintings, romantic novels, and legal texts. Topics covered may include constructions of gender and sexuality, sexual customs and ethics, prostitution and sex slavery, gender and sexual identities, intersex and transgender persons, and constructions of the male and female body. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
SOCI206: Crime and Deviance
From environmental crime to serial killers, Sociology 206 offers an introduction to crime and deviance through a sociological lens. Students will examine contemporary and classical sociological theories of crime and deviant behavior, while also considering the ways in which these theories are reflected in the criminal justice system. Using case studies, the course will look at a variety of issues, including race and crime, violence against women, crimes against animals, and portrayals of crime in the media. SOCI206 is offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
