RCLP
RENAISSANCE COLLEGE
Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
Codes for Renaissance College Courses are as follows:
M=
Module
P=
Problem Solving Session
S=
Seminar
S/L = Seminar/Lab
L=
Lab
C/S = Class/Seminar
LE =
Limited Enrollment
W=
Writing Component
RCLP
1001
Leadership Foundations
3 ch (M/C/S)
Students will be introduced to the philosophical and historical foundations of leadership
theory and practice. Furthermore, they will study theories and models of leadership. Finally,
they will explore their own as well as others’ potential to contribute to leadership processes.
The course will focus on developing student skills in academic reading and writing, self
management and presentation, to enhance their leadership abilities. The main course
outcomes will enhance student growth and competency in the Knowing-Self-And-Others
(primary) and Personal-Well-Being (secondary) learning outcomes of Renaissance College.
RCLP
1005
Integrative Leadership Forum
3 ch (S/P/LE) [W]
This forum provides an opportunity for integrative dialogue and study of contemporary
issues and their complex relationships from a critical interdisciplinary perspective. Includes
a combination of group discussion and problem-solving as well as individual study. (Limited
to students registered in the Renaissance College Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies Minor
or Bachelor of Integrated Studies)
RCLP
1010
Formative Learning Portfolio I
2 ch (M/S 2T)
Portfolio Module I introduces students to the role and purpose of learning portfolios, the
concept and development of self-analysis and its application to growth and competency in
each of the six Renaissance College Learning Outcomes. Students create formative
portfolios using evidence from their RC courses, elective courses, their extra-curricular
activities, and their formal learning activities. RC Faculty members assess Portfolios and a
mark of CR/NCR is awarded in the second term of the first year.
RCLP
1011
Worldviews, Religions and Cultures
3 ch (M/S)
This course will explore various worldviews and religions, and their formative influence on
cultures, communities, individuals and particularly people in positions of leadership.
RCLP
1021
Concepts of Enhancing Personal Well-Being
3 ch (M/P S/L)
Introduces the learner to theories and practices of developing a person's well-being.
Readings, discussions and experiential learning activities focus on the physical, emotional,
intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of wellness.
RCLP
1031
Images and Insight
3 ch (M/P S/L)
Questions surrounding how images educate, how they make visible emotional and
intellectual content, the effects of the visual on human beings, and the visual as
interdisciplinary provide a philosophical basis from which the relationship of visual literacy
to leadership is explored and developed. There will be a nominal studio fee associated with
this course.
RCLP
1042
Natural Science, Technology and Society
3 ch (M/P C/S)
Introduces the learner to the great ideas of natural science and explores their impact on our
thinking, attitudes, models, technologies and society. Topics will include: the scientific
method and ways of knowing about our world; philosophical implications of science;
important technical innovations, their scientific basis, and their impact on society.
RCLP
1052
Mathematical and Economic Approaches to
Problem-Solving
3 ch (M/P S)
Knowledge of the languages of mathematics and economics is important for public policy
problem-solving. This module will provide an initial exposure to mathematical and economic
reasoning, primarily through a problems-based approach using finite mathematics and basic
economic principles.
RCLP
1062
Citizenship and Community Issues
3 ch (M/P S)
Citizenship requires an awareness of civics and community issues from an interdisciplinary
perspective. This module will introduce the area with reference to a topical community
issue.
RCLP
1111
Renaissance College Integrative Forum 1
6 ch (M/P S) (LE)
This forum provides an opportunity for integrative dialogue and study about contemporary
issues and their complex relationships from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will
learn strategies to assess the congruence of a person's ideas and actions as well as to
evaluate and debate the ethical implications of both. Co-requisite: RCLP 1001 , RCLP
1011 , RCLP 1052 ; or permission of the instructor.
RCLP
1112
Renaissance College Integrative Forum II
6 ch (M/P S) (LE)
This forum provides an opportunity for integrative dialogue and study about contemporary
issues and their complex relationships from an interdisciplinary perspective. Special
emphasis is placed on the contributions of science, technology, economics and
mathematics. Prerequisite: RCLP 1111 . Co-requisite: RCLP 1021 , RCLP 1042 , RCLP 1062 ;
or permission of the instructor.
RCLP
2001
Practicing Leadership in Community Projects
3 ch (M/P C/S)
Students will study and practice leadership in the context of diverse communities and
national organizations. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing a leadership
project in an organization of the student’s choice as well as continuous reflection on and
evaluation of this project will be at the core of this course. The course will focus on
developing student skills in project management, communication, and cooperation. The
main course outcomes will enhance student growth and competency in the Problem-Solving
(primary) and Effective-Citizenship (secondary) learning outcomes of Renaissance College.
RCLP
2014
Public Policy Special Topics Forum I
3 ch (M/P S)
This forum addresses significant contemporary public issues in social, political or cultural life
from an interdisciplinary perspective. Participants will demonstrate leadership by discerning
the key issues and their complex relationships; bringing to bear their knowledge, problem
solving ability and values to engage in dialogue and study and to formulate viable solutions
with the stakeholders.
RCLP
2020
Formative Learning Portfolio Module II
2 ch (C/M/S 1T,
C/M/S 2T)
In Portfolio Module II enhances students understanding and use of learning portfolios as
they apply self analysis to their growth and competency in each of the six Renaissance
College Learning Outcomes relative to their developing understanding of leadership.
Students create formative learning portfolios using evidence from their RC courses,
disciplinary minor, extra•]curricular activities, Canadian internship, and their informal
learning activities. RC faculty members assess portfolios and a mark of CR/NCR is awarded
in the second term of the second year. Prerequisite: RCLP 1010 .
RCLP
2023
Canadian Internship
12 ch (M/P) (LE)
A full-time limited term placement in an agency provides an opportunity for the student to
relate theory to practice through a field experience. The internship includes a mentor at
UNB and a mentor in the agency, a reflective log, and a presentation during the subsequent
fall term. Location: variable and for a period of time that may be between 12 to 16 weeks.
Prerequisites: RCLP 1001 , 1010 , 1011 , 1021 , 1042 , 1052 , 1062 , 1111 , 1112 ; or
permission of the instructor.
RCLP
3002
Practicing Leadership in Cross-Cultural
Contexts
3 ch (M/S)
Students will study and practice leadership in global and cross-cultural contexts. They will
engage in virtual and cross-cultural projects and study and reflect on the impact of cultural
differences and diversity on leadership processes. The course will focus on developing
student skills in virtual and cross-cultural communication and cooperation. The main course
outcomes will enhance student growth and competency in the Knowing-Self-And-Others and
Social-Interaction (primary) as well as to the Multi-Literacy (secondary) learning outcomes
of Renaissance College.
RCLP
3015
Public Policy Special Topics Forum II
3 ch (M/P S)
This forum, a continuation of RCLP 2014 , addresses significant public issues in social,
political or cultural life from an interdisciplinary perspective. Participants will demonstrate
leadership by discerning the key issues and their complex relationships; bringing to bear
their knowledge, problem solving ability and values to engage in dialogue and study and to
formulate viable solutions with the stakeholders.
RCLP
3030
Integrated Learning Portfolio
3 ch (3C 2T)
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Integrated Studies are required to construct
personal learning portfolios to demonstrate achievement in each of the program's
articulated learning outcomes. This course will introduce the learning outcomes, the theory
and practice of experiential learning, and reflective writing, as they work toward
constructing their understanding of the role and purpose of a personal learning portfolio.
May be taken only by students registered in the BIS program.
RCLP
3046
International Internship
12 ch (M/P) (LE)
Small teams of students embark on international placements with cooperating agencies in
order to: contribute as a team member to a community effort; appreciate multiple
perspectives on issues; understand how others who have different circumstances, values
and visions of life would experience situations and decisions; learn a basic level of fluency in
another language; and to evaluate how leadership functions in other cultures and societies.
Prerequsites: RCLP 2002 or RCLP 3036 , RCLP 2023 : or permission of the instructor.
RCLP
3775
Science & Religion - Understanding Through
Dialogue
3 ch (C/S) [W]
The purpose of this course is to seek understanding through dialogue. Students will develop
a deeper understanding and appreciation of the relationship between science and religion by
examining certain major paradigm shifts in both disciplines. Philosophical beliefs and
assumptions held by both serve to enhance, but sometimes also restrict, the interaction
between the two. Historical and philosophical backgrounds in science and religion will be
discussed, to set the stage for examining two important contemporary issues – “Beginnings
and Endings of Life” and “Human Genetics”. Significant light can be shed on these issues
through the mutually enriching dialogue between science and religion. The course will focus
largely but not exclusively on Western science and religion in the modern period.
RCLP
4001
Directed Studies in Interdisciplinary Leadership
3 ch (M/P) [W]
An individualized study of a topic of interest to the student, in consultation with a faculty
mentor and approval of the Dean. Preferably this course will engage students in basic
research activities. Possible areas of exploration may be special leadership related topics
like citizenship, worldview studies, well-being, and community problem solving.
RCLP
4002
Change Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship
3 ch (M/P C/S) [W]
Students will study the challenges of leading and facilitating change in complex
environments. Furthermore, they will explore how the concept of social entrepreneurship
and public policy approaches may help them to initiate, set up and maintain sustainable
community initiatives and organizations. The course will focus on developing student skills
in facilitation and portfolio and program management. The main course outcomes will
enhance student growth and competency in the Problem-Solving, Social-Interaction and
Effective Citizenship learning outcomes of Renaissance College.
RCLP
4005
Advanced Leadership Research Seminar
3 ch (S/P) [W]
Research seminar in topics and issues for contemporary leaders. Public policy, social change
and ethical aspects of leadership will be key elements of research and discussion. (Prerequisites: RCLP 1005 , RCLP 2001 )
RCLP
4028
Community Problem-Solving and Research
Project
6 ch (M/P S L) (LE)
In this module, students and faculty will partner with community-based resource people to
identify a complex community issue that will serve as the focus for an action research
project. The results of the project are presented in a public forum.
RCLP
4040
Summative Learning Portfolio Module III
3 ch (C/S M 1T, C/S M
2T)
In portfolio Module III, students submit a summative learning portfolio to demonstrate their
growth and competency in the RC Learning Outcomes and connect this with their long range
career and life plans. Final presentations highlight their learning using all course work and
other experiences including the national and international internship programs. RC faculty
members assess the Final Summative Portfolios and a mark of CR/NCR is awarded in the
second term of the third year. Prerequisite: RCLP 2020 .
RCLP
4997
Directed Studies in Interdisciplinary Leadership
1, 2 or 3 ch (M/P) [W]
A high level, individualized, study of a topic of interest to the student, in consultation with a
faculty mentor and approval of the Dean. The 1 ch option will engage students in a brief
review of a topic of their choice. The 2ch option will engage students in a brief review and
further exploration of a topic of their choice. The 3ch option will engage students in a
detailed review and in depth exploration of a topic of their choice.