- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
From ancient Greek myth to modern science fiction, Western culture's depictions of the power of technology have shaped our contemporary views. By analysing selected works of literature, film, TV and Internet sites from different historical periods, students will explore continuities and changes in depictions of technology and its transformative powers.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$749.60
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss specific philosophical, literary, artistic, technological, and scientific issues arising in various periods, primarily but not exclusively in Western culture.
- Compare and evaluate representative ideas about technology from different historical periods. (GA 9, 10)
- Define specific expressive genres or information modes. (GA 7)
- Discuss relationships among author, text, audience, and historical context. (GA 7)
- Identify and discuss aspects of universality. (GA 7, 10)
- Apply aspects of historical ideas about technology to contemporary contexts. (GA 12)
- Articulate and defend a thesis about a specific topic, text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Use various media (e.g., website / video / text / oral presentation) to express a coherent argument. (GA 7, 12)
- Compose effective written documents analyzing a thesis, a primary text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Demonstrate, to an advanced level, skills in research, citation, and document organization. (GA 7, 12)
Effective as of Fall 2024
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Technology, Invention and Power (LIBS 7005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of LIBS 7005 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 36459
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Dec 13
- 15 weeks
- CRN 36459
- Domestic fees $749.60
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Michael Coughlin
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(B)* FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of LIBS 7005 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 49101
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Apr 11
- 15 weeks
- CRN 49101
- Domestic fees $749.60
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor to administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs. *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day).
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.