Social science is a diverse academic discipline dedicated to exploring the complexities of human society, interpersonal relationships, and institutional structures. By employing a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods, this field examines how people interact, how cultures evolve, and how political, economic, and psychosocial forces shape the human experience.
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Instructors incorporate a variety of activities that engage students in the learning experience, including case studies student-led projects.
Studying the social sciences—fields like psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, and human geography—equips you with a highly versatile toolkit. Because these disciplines focus on understanding human behavior, data analysis, critical thinking, and communication, the career paths are incredibly diverse.
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Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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This introductory course explores how generative A.I is used across text, images, audio, and data through hands-on projects and group work. Through case studies and exploration of leading A.I tools, students will critically examine how generative A.I is transforming communication and digital storytelling, creativity, and decision-making across domains such as art, sociology, education, politics, economics, and psychology. Students will learn to design practical and creative A.I applications while also discussing strengths and limitations, and reflecting on ethical and societal implications–including issues of misinformation, bias, and accessibility. By the end of the course, students will gain experience using different A.I systems and develop the skills to understand, apply, and evaluate their effects on communication, creativity, research, and society.
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL 099
Transfer to:
UBC ARTS_V 1st (3)
UVIC SOCI 1XX (1.5)
UNBC SOSC 1XX (3)
TRU HUEL 1XXX (3)