Urban and Inner-City Studies

Spring 2013 Courses

Issues in UIC: The Alternative Real Life Economy of the City (UIC 3100/3-001)
[This is a one-week intensive course, Monday May 6-Friday May 10, 2013, 9:00-4:30 each day, 527 Selkirk Avenue. Instructor: Judy Harris]
This one-week intensive course examines the often marginalized and invisible value in non-market production and the contribution to our well-being of "The Alternative Real Life Economy of the City.” It introduces alternate models of economy and co-operation and highlights case studies of highly productive activities in the social economy.

Issues in UIC: Education in the Inner City (UIC 3100/3-003)
Instructor: Tyler McCreary [Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-5:15, starts May 21, last class June 25, main campus]
This course explores inner-city education, and how it is shaped by issues of poverty and racism. Central themes include: how colonialism has affected the formal education system; how schools reproduce inequalities; the impacts of cut-backs and educational reforms on inner-city education; the development of community schools; and the ways schools might be transformed to contribute to finding solutions to poverty and racism.

Issues in UIC: Confronting Racism in the Inner City (UIC 3100/3-004)
Instructors: Harley Eagle and Jackie Hogue [Wednesday 12:00-5:00 pm, starts May 15, last class June 26, 527 Selkirk Avenue].
Racism is a reality in our society. It’s everywhere, but can be seen uniquely within the inner city, where many power imbalances and inequalities express themselves. Anyone working or living in the inner city will interact with racism. This course is designed to help students understand what racism is, how it is expressed in Winnipeg’s inner city, and what contributes to its continued existence. The course will provide: practical tools for confronting racism; awareness and skill-building around dealing with internalized racism; and how to be an ally to those experiencing the brunt of oppression that racism creates.

Introduction to University (DMISC 16476)
Instructor: Darlene Fredrickson
[Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-12:15, starts May 6, last class July 3, 527 Selkirk Avenue]
This course provides practical strategies for reading, note-taking and studying effectively. Students will gain an understanding of the key elements involved in the writing process, critical thinking, listening, learning styles, memory and time management. A writing component is included, providing students with hands-on experience creating thesis statements, doing library research, and writing a research paper.

Academic Writing: Multi BUS (RHET 1105-002)
Instructor: Karin Collins [Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-4:45, starts May 6, last class July 3, 527 Selkirk Avenue].
This course teaches essential strategies for university writing and research: the discovery of topics, the arrangement of ideas, the assessment of audience and purpose, and the practice of effective editing. This is a foundational course for all UW students.