Preparatory 1 years
Social Sciences 300.A1

109-CMR-14

Health and Physical Education

Description: The purpose of this course is to teach students the basics of physical training. Students learn the concepts of warming up, running techniques, cardiovascular and strength training, anatomy, and flexibility. By the end of the course, students are able to warm-up properly for the physical activity in which they engage, and train correctly to avoid injury. They also understand the importance of proper posture, good overall health, and the proper performance of various exercises they will encounter in their future careers.

109-CMR-24

Physical and Technical Skills

Description: The students must evaluate their progression in physical activities using sports and physical conditioning. Throughout the semester, the goal is to apply the knowledge acquired and experience the process to improving both sports skills and fitness levels. Students will be assessed on several different levels and skills. These skills include passing and receiving the ball, dribbling, ball control while in movement, shot taking, swimming, a 20m shuttle run test as well as a vertical jump evaluation. Students will also play games and train to improve their fitness levels. Baseline and follow up evaluations will be conducted for students to evaluate their progress throughout the semester.

201-C23-ST

Complements of Mathematics

Description: The course Complements of Mathematics is designed to introduce students to basic mathematical concepts. It covers algebra, logic and some real functions. The course develops students' skills in applying mathematics in a variety of situations. It also aims to help students recognize the role of mathematics in society and its use for the Canadian Armed Forces.

300-112-ST

Introduction to Methods in Social Sciences

Description: The course Introduction to Methods in Social Sciences aims to develop the foundations of general and specific methodological knowledge in social sciences. The course develops various skills necessary for intellectual work in social science: documentary research, analysis of the credibility of sources, interpretation of different types of texts, writing of different types of texts specific to the field of study, teamwork, oral communication, and the use of current technologies in social science.

300-424-ST

Politics and Contemporary Issues

Description: The course Politics and Contemporary Issues examines contemporary issues in international relations from a multidisciplinary perspective. It introduces theoretical approaches to international relations and the usefulness of these approaches in describing and analyzing international events. The course emphasizes the identification and analysis of the underlying causes of conflict and aims to develop critical thinking about the debates and issues that currently shape international affairs. Political science is emphasized, but concepts from economics, geography, history, psychology and sociology are also explored and used to better understand contemporary issues.

330-114-ST

Introduction to World History

Description: The course Introduction to World History aims to introduce students to the history of the origins of the contemporary world. The course looks at historical heritages prior to the 15th century as well as the fundamental elements of modern history from the 15th century to the present. These elements are studied through a plurality of historical realities on a global scale as well as through a diversity of relationships between societies from different regions of the world throughout history. The course leads students to understand the impact of key historical events on the formation of the West and on the modern and contemporary world.

330-423-ST

History of Canada

Description: The course History of Canada allows students to broaden their knowledge of history. It focuses on the study of Canada’s history from the 16th century to the beginning of the 21st century, covering the general outline of its evolution and the key moments of its history. Notably, the course deals with the foundation of the colony, the transformation and development of Canada, the interplay of different powers and nationalisms, Canadian dualism, and regional differences. The History of Canada course also allows the reinvestment of research methods developed in the introductory and methodology courses.

350-303-ST

Introduction to Psychology

Description: The course Introduction to Psychology aims to introduce students to the study of psychology. The course explores the different research methods and applications of psychology. It studies the theoretical perspectives specific to the discipline with the aim of developing an understanding of the psychobiological, cognitive, and affective processes that underlie behaviour and mental processes. This learning is accomplished through the study of various themes and approaches in psychology, and by discussing their applications in everyday life.

350-413-ST

Psychological Themes and Society

Description: The course Psychological Themes and Society aims to build on basic notions of psychology while acquiring knowledge in the specific subfield of social psychology. Notably, the course allows students to explore the impact of life in society on individual behavior.

383-123-ST

Introduction to Economics

Description: The course Introduction to Economics aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of macroeconomics leading to the understanding of economic conditions and their impact on citizens, businesses and different levels of government. The course explores the general functioning of markets and the most common economic indicators used to describe economic conditions. In particular, the course explores the determination of variables such as gross domestic product (GDP), the consumer price index (CPI), as well as interest and exchange rates. It also looks at specific topics such as employment, unemployment, and inflation. Additionally, it allows students to appreciate how fiscal and monetary policies are designed in order to address certain economic issues of life in society.

383-413-ST

Contemporary Issues in Economics

Description: The course Contemporary Issues in Economics allows students to broaden their knowledge of economics. In addition to reinvesting the knowledge acquired in the Introduction to Economics course, the course addresses the theories and concepts specific to microeconomics. For instance, the course discusses how the dynamics of cost and benefit analyses lead to decisions at the individual, institutional, and corporate levels. The course also explores how consumer and producer choices drive supply and demand while examining, for example, the role of the price system in providing information and incentives.

385-213-ST

Introduction to Political Science

Description: The course Introduction to Political Science aims to introduce students to the theoretical and practical concepts necessary to the understanding of political phenomena. It examines the political dimensions of community life in the 21st century, as well as the major schools of thought associated with the discipline of political science. It also focuses on the distinction between the components and the functioning of political institutions, as well as the role and influence of various actors in political life.

420-GEA-03

Introduction to Computer Science

Description: The course Introduction to Computer Science is designed to develop the skills necessary to make efficient use of computer tools in everyday life. The course provides the basic knowledge to use the four main categories of office software commonly used in business and in National Defense: word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases. Specifically, the Microsoft Office Suite, which includes Word, PowerPoint and Excel, is used. The course also provides an introduction to programming concepts.

601-101-MQ

Écriture et littérature (Offered only in French)

Description: Ce cours est conçu de façon à satisfaire aux exigences du ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur et à répondre aux besoins spécifiques du ministère de la Défense nationale. Il s’agit du premier cours de littérature d’une séquence de quatre cours obligatoires de la formation générale de niveau collégial. De manière générale, ce cours vise à développer les compétences de l'étudiant en matière de savoir-lire et de savoir-écrire, tout en travaillant à étoffer son bagage culturel. Il l'expose à un certain nombre de textes importants de l’histoire de la littérature francophone sans négliger de le mettre en contact avec des textes contemporains.

Translation: This course is designed to meet the requirements of the ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur and to meet the specific needs of the Department of National Defence. This is the first literature course in a sequence of four mandatory college-level general education courses. This course is intended to develop the students’ reading and writing skills, while working to enhance his or her cultural background. It exposes students to a number of important texts in the history of French literature while still connecting with contemporary texts.

601-102-MQ

Littérature et imaginaire (Offered only in French)

Description: Ce cours est conçu de façon à satisfaire aux exigences du ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur ainsi qu’aux besoins spécifiques du ministère de la Défense nationale. Il s’agit du deuxième cours de littérature d’une séquence de quatre cours obligatoires dans le cadre de la formation générale de niveau collégial. De manière générale, ce cours vise à parfaire les compétences de l'étudiant en matière de savoir-lire et de savoir-écrire, tout en travaillant à étoffer son bagage culturel par la lecture d’œuvres marquantes de l’histoire littéraire francophone des XIX^e, XX^e et XXI^e siècles.

Translation: This course is designed to meet the requirements of the ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur as well as the specific needs of the Department of National Defence. This is the second literature course in a sequence of four mandatory college-level general education courses. This course is intended to enhance the students’ reading and writing skills, while working to broaden his or her cultural background by reading significant works of French-language literary history from the 19^th, 20^th and 21^st centuries.

601-103-MQ

Littérature québécoise (Offered only in French)

Description: Ce cours est conçu de façon à satisfaire aux exigences du ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur et à répondre aux besoins spécifiques du ministère de la Défense nationale. Il s’agit du troisième cours de français, langue d’enseignement et littérature, de la séquence de quatre cours obligatoires de la formation générale de niveau collégial. Au terme de ce cours aura lieu l’Épreuve uniforme de français (ÉUF), qui vise à évaluer les connaissances et les compétences développées au terme de ces trois premiers cours. De manière générale, ce cours vise à initier l'étudiant à la littérature québécoise. En plus de lui donner des repères historiques, il l'expose à un certain nombre d’œuvres importantes de la production littéraire du Québec, sans négliger de le mettre en contact avec des textes contemporains.

Translation: This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur and to meet the specific needs of the Department of National Defence. This is the third course in French, language of instruction and literature, of the sequence of four mandatory college-level general education courses. At the end of this course, the Épreuve uniforme de français (UFE) will be held to evaluate the knowledge and skills developed at the end of these first three courses. In general, this course will introduce the students to Quebec literature. In addition to offering historical landmarks, it exposes the students to a number of important works of Quebec literature, without neglecting to connect to contemporary texts.

601-P14-ST

Communication écrite et orale (Offered only in French)

Description: Ce cours est le dernier des quatre cours obligatoires de français langue d’enseignement de la formation collégiale. Bien que l'étudiant le suive tout juste après avoir fait l’épreuve uniforme de français (ÉUF), il s’avère néanmoins nécessaire à l’obtention du Diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC). Ce cours s’inscrit dans le prolongement des trois précédents cours de littérature et s’appuie sur les compétences développées en matière de savoir-lire et de savoir-écrire, soit la capacité d’observation, d’analyse, de synthèse et de critique de l'étudiant de même que sa maîtrise des règles de base du discours et de l’argumentation. Comme dans les cours précédents, l’ouverture à la culture, l’appréciation d’œuvres variées et le développement d’une sensibilité esthétique s’avèrent essentiels afin de permettre à l'étudiant d’intégrer les acquis de la culture et de mieux se situer par rapport à son milieu culturel. De la même façon, la maîtrise de la langue comme outil de pensée et de communication constitue un objectif central du cours. De manière générale, ce cours met l’accent sur la mise en œuvre de stratégies de communication, tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral, et sur le développement de compétences transférables, notamment dans des situations particulières de communication liées au champ d’études de l'étudiant.

Translation: This course is the last of four mandatory French as a second language of instruction courses in college education. Although the students follow it immediately after taking the Épreuve uniforme de français (ÉUF), it is still necessary to obtain the Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS). This course is a continuation of the three previous literature courses and builds on the skills developed in reading and writing, namely the students’ ability to observe, analyze, synthesize and criticize, as well as proficiency in the basic rules of discourse and argumentation. As in previous courses, openness to culture, appreciation of various works and development of aesthetic sensitivity are essential to enabling the students to integrate cultural learning and to better situate himself or herself in relation to the cultural environment. In the same way, proficiency in language as a tool of thought and communication is a central objective of the course. In general, this course emphasizes the implementation of communication strategies, both written and oral, and the development of transferable skills, particularly in specific communication situations related to the cadet's field of study.

602-001-ST

Basic French (Level 1)

Description: This course is offered for beginner level students who have little to no knowledge of French. It allows students to communicate through basic conversation and become familiar with Francophone culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate with simple sentences in specific contexts of daily life. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-002-ST

Basic French (Level 2)

Description: This course is offered for beginner level students who have some knowledge of French. It develops students’ ability to describe a familiar situation and understanding of Francophone culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate with simple sentences in specific contexts of daily life. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-003-ST

Basic French (Level 3)

Description: This course is offered for lower-intermediate level students who have an ability to spontaneously communicate in French in simple everyday contexts. It develops students' ability to organize their ideas and describe simple situations in everyday life, while exposing them to Francophone culture. At the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate more spontaneously, sometimes using complex sentences in contexts of everyday life. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-101-MQ

French Language and Communication

Description: This course is offered for intermediate level students who are somewhat comfortable communicating spontaneously and fluently in French. It develops students’ ability to describe and relate experiences in the past tense and to better understand Francophone culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate more spontaneously, sometimes using complex sentences in contexts of daily life. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-102-MQ

French Language and Culture

Description: This course is offered for high-intermediate level students who are usually comfortable communicating spontaneously and fluently in French. It improves students’ knowledge of the French language, while familiarizing them with Francophone culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate and argue in a clearer, more precise and detailed manner, often using complex sentences in everyday contexts. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-103-MQ

French Language and Literature

Description: This course is offered for advanced level students who are comfortable communicating spontaneously and fluently in French. It improves students’ knowledge of the French language while familiarizing them with Francophone culture. They will explore literature, arts, media, etc. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate and argue in a clearer, more precise and detailed manner and often use complex sentences in varied contexts. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-C02-MQ

French and Quebec Society

Description: This intermediate-level French as a second language course is offered for students who can communicate with a certain degree of ease in French. It allows students to develop their oral and written interaction skills, as well as their knowledge of Quebec society. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate clearly and coherently in French on topics related to society and Quebec culture. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-D02-MQ

French, Work and Digital

Description: This intermediate-level French as a second language course is offered for students who can communicate with a certain degree of ease in French. It allows students to develop their oral and written interaction skills on work-related topics, as well as their knowledge of their digital environment. By the end of the semester, students will be able to communicate clearly and coherently in French in a work context and in a digital environment. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-P01-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for beginner level students. Following 602-001-ST, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-P02-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for beginner level students. Following 602-002-ST, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-P03-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for lower-intermediate level students. Following 602-003-ST, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-P13-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for intermediate level students. Following 602-101-MQ, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course; this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

602-P23-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for high-intermediate level students. Following 602-102-MQ, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course; this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.

602-P33-ST

French for Academic Purposes

Description: This course is offered for advanced level students. Following 602-103-MQ, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course; this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.

603-101-MQ

Introduction to College English

Description: This course introduces students to the language skills (reading, writing, critical thinking, and speaking) that will be expected of them at the Royal Military College of Canada, and on the larger world stage. Language is something often taken for granted, because it is used for everyday, mundane purposes; however, with the help of classic literary texts, it will be the purpose of this course to awaken students to a very deliberate understanding of how the English language works. The course will commence by exploring the subject of rhetoric and its various components pertaining to essay writing. It will then explore the three main genres of Western literature: poetry, drama, and prose, as well as the medium of the graphic novel. Although genres will not be the focus of this course, they will help in understanding the English literary tradition, and how form corresponds to function. Students will also be instructed and obtain practice in research methods, documentation, the composition of academic essays, and the presentation of oral reports.

603-102-MQ

Literary Genres

Description: The two genres that this course employs as its principal aim of study are the short story and the essay, the former of which can be broadly defined simply as any work of fiction that is shorter than a novella. Although it would appear to be a straightforward genre, the short story is extremely versatile, and when employed by skilled writers, the short story can do almost anything that a longer work of fiction can, and often more. As a genre, it asks relatively little—while offering a great deal in return. A study of the short essay, the non-fiction complement to the short story, provides similar rewards. An in-depth examination of these two genres and the conventions, techniques and devices they employ provides an excellent platform for approaching the “serious” study of literature through genres, as well as revealing the manifold rewards of such a pursuit. While the main focus of this course will be on short stories and articles, it will also cover the short novella and a novel.

603-103-MQ

Literary Themes: North American Literature

Description: Canadian art forms strongly differ from their American counterparts regarding their delineations of various subjects and themes. Over the course of the semester, students will learn that descriptions of certain ideas and subjects can be culturally dependent, meaning that who creates a given work of art influences what the art is trying to say. The foundational idea for this course is to identify the common stylistic and artistic elements that distinguish Canadian media from its American counterparts. Canadian identity is rather fluid compared to that of the United States, and it will hence be a defining goal of this course to determine exactly what makes Canadian art stand out on the world stage. Furthermore, the course will go beyond exploring differences in content, and explore differences in form as well—how something is said has heavy implications on what is being said. Poetry, cinema, and prose all tell stories in entirely different ways, so analyzing culturally specific storytelling techniques is key to better understanding the cultures from which they were created.

603-P24-ST

Select Topics in English Literature

Description: The objective of this course is to enable students to communicate in forms appropriate to specific programs. To this end, students should learn to recognize the appropriate forms, conventions of communication, and organization of facts and arguments. Students should learn to develop their own ideas into arguments and theses, to organize them, and to edit their work. By the conclusion of the course, students will, with the aid of reference material and without artificial time constraints, be able to produce a 1000-word analysis. This analysis will be developed clearly and coherently and will demonstrate the following: correct use of specialized vocabulary, conventions, and forms; proper tone and diction; correctly developed sentences and paragraphs; and a well-argued thesis with supporting evidence. Students will employ thorough revision of both the form and content of their work.

604-100-MQ

Basic English

Description: This course is offered to beginner level students. They will be introduced to fundamental grammar and have opportunities to practice and review. They will be expected to write short texts and discuss ideas as well as experiences. Students at this level will be evaluated on all four skills: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

604-101-MQ

English and Communication

Description: This course is offered to lower-intermediate level students. They will have the opportunity to develop their writing, speaking, reading and listening skills. Students will write texts and give presentations in class. They will also be evaluated on their reading comprehension and capacity to understand and interpret messages. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

604-102-MQ

English Language and Culture

Description: This course is offered to high-intermediate level students. They will continue to develop their four competencies, as well as practice their research and academic writing skills. Students will have opportunities to read and analyze texts, as well as debate about different subjects. They will explore contemporary issues through persuasive writing. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.

604-103-MQ

English Language and Culture

Description: This course is offered to advanced level students. They will have opportunities to develop their persuasive and debating skills in class. They will draw content from novels, short stories, and current events, as well as review more advanced grammar nuances. Research and academic writing are included components of this course. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.

604-P73-ST

English for Academic Purposes (Level 1)

Description: This course is offered for beginner level students. Following 604-100-MQ, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

604-P83-ST

English for Academic Purposes (Level 2)

Description: This course is offered to intermediate level students. Following 604-101-MQ, it continues to develop and explore grammar and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve the required level of bilingualism.

604-P93-ST

English for Academic Purposes (Level 3)

Description: This course is offered to high-intermediate level students. Following 604-102-MQ, it continues to develop and explore research and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional, international, and historical perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.

604-PA3-ST

English for Academic Purposes (Level 4)

Description: This course is offered to advanced level students. Following 604-103-MQ, it continues to develop and explore research and writing strategies, and content skills from the prerequisite course, this time with a focus on military themes from a professional, international, and historical perspective. Bilingualism is one of the four pillars of the military training of any student and this course contributes to achieve or surpass the required level of bilingualism.