Fall 2025 - IS 105 D100
Around the World through Film (3)
Class Number: 6656
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Darren Byler
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores social, economic, and political change around the globe, through documentaries and feature films. Examines pressing issues that shape and reflect people’s lives in diverse countries and regions, from Asia and Latin America, to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
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