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Petition Type: New
ID: 10716
Submitted: June 17, 2023 at 4:43:03 PM
First Name: Thomas
Last Name: Begic
Pronoun: he/him
Preferred Name: Thomas
Student Number: 20265754
Email: 20tsb1@queensu.ca
Degree Program: BAH
Plan: FILM, HIST
Level of Study: 2
Petition Categories
Petition Categories: Request to take more than 6.0 units of courses on a letter of permission through another institution
Petition Letter
Petition Letter: Dear Dean Stephenson
My name is Thomas Begic and I recently finished my second year at Queens in the Film & Media and History programs. I am interested in studying at University College Dublin during the spring semester of 2024 and require your permission to do so as part of my International Letter of Permission. I am currently in good academic standing and I am on track to fulfil my academic plan requirements, as well as no outstanding fees, appeals, or requests. Studying at UCD provides valuable international exposure and a diverse cultural experience. It would allow me to immerse myself in a different academic and social environment, fostering personal growth and exposing me to intercultural perspectives. Studying abroad also provides an opportunity to network and build connections with other students, faculty, and professionals from different academic and cultural backgrounds. This can be beneficial for future collaborations, job prospects, or international career opportunities.
University College Dublin provides an extensive history department with venerated professors, courses, and widespread research opportunities as well as a historically significant campus in a historically significant city. I have a passion for history and enjoy understanding the developmental steps of society as humans grew into the world we live in today. I am also particularly enthusiastic about Celtic and Nordic culture and the mythology of ancient societies. As a result, the history course I am submitting for review is HIS21240 Celts, Romans and Vikings: The Formation of Early Ireland.
In the Film program, I have taken a particular interest in mass media, globalization and cultural discourses. Understanding culture and connectivity is at the forefront of media literacy, and while the Queen’s Film & Media program is cutting-edge, it is culturally confined by location and organization. Studying in a city like Dublin provides exposure to far more opportunities, jobs, events, and people that can help me advance my knowledge and network Thus, the three Film and Media courses I am submitting for review are: FS30200-21st Century Television, FS20150-Documentary and Society, and FS30170-Whiteness, Ethnicity & US Culture. Each course carries a particular non-North American perspective, two of which highlight Irish and other European filmmakers and creators. At the same time, the third analyzes and critiques American culture and diversity (of which Canada shares many of the same cultural cornerstones) from a non-white European perspective.
I have already gotten approval from both the Film and History program chairs, as well as corresponded with UCD's office of international student services about the application process and the European Transfer Credit System in order to get the best understanding of what I need to accomplish to both be accepted and achieve success abroad. UCD hosts world-class Film and History programs in one of the most diverse and culturally significant cities in Europe, with countless connections and opportunities, studying in Dublin and completing the courses provided would greatly enrich my studies and further my understanding and mastery of my programs as well as future success.
Thank you, I hope to hear back soon
Thomas
My name is Thomas Begic and I recently finished my second year at Queens in the Film & Media and History programs. I am interested in studying at University College Dublin during the spring semester of 2024 and require your permission to do so as part of my International Letter of Permission. I am currently in good academic standing and I am on track to fulfil my academic plan requirements, as well as no outstanding fees, appeals, or requests. Studying at UCD provides valuable international exposure and a diverse cultural experience. It would allow me to immerse myself in a different academic and social environment, fostering personal growth and exposing me to intercultural perspectives. Studying abroad also provides an opportunity to network and build connections with other students, faculty, and professionals from different academic and cultural backgrounds. This can be beneficial for future collaborations, job prospects, or international career opportunities.
University College Dublin provides an extensive history department with venerated professors, courses, and widespread research opportunities as well as a historically significant campus in a historically significant city. I have a passion for history and enjoy understanding the developmental steps of society as humans grew into the world we live in today. I am also particularly enthusiastic about Celtic and Nordic culture and the mythology of ancient societies. As a result, the history course I am submitting for review is HIS21240 Celts, Romans and Vikings: The Formation of Early Ireland.
In the Film program, I have taken a particular interest in mass media, globalization and cultural discourses. Understanding culture and connectivity is at the forefront of media literacy, and while the Queen’s Film & Media program is cutting-edge, it is culturally confined by location and organization. Studying in a city like Dublin provides exposure to far more opportunities, jobs, events, and people that can help me advance my knowledge and network Thus, the three Film and Media courses I am submitting for review are: FS30200-21st Century Television, FS20150-Documentary and Society, and FS30170-Whiteness, Ethnicity & US Culture. Each course carries a particular non-North American perspective, two of which highlight Irish and other European filmmakers and creators. At the same time, the third analyzes and critiques American culture and diversity (of which Canada shares many of the same cultural cornerstones) from a non-white European perspective.
I have already gotten approval from both the Film and History program chairs, as well as corresponded with UCD's office of international student services about the application process and the European Transfer Credit System in order to get the best understanding of what I need to accomplish to both be accepted and achieve success abroad. UCD hosts world-class Film and History programs in one of the most diverse and culturally significant cities in Europe, with countless connections and opportunities, studying in Dublin and completing the courses provided would greatly enrich my studies and further my understanding and mastery of my programs as well as future success.
Thank you, I hope to hear back soon
Thomas
Academic Plan
Academic Plan: In order to complete my degree requirements I must complete a course load across four years that adds up to 120.0 units. At the end of my second year, I have completed 60.0 units with a remaining 60.0 needed. My major/minor plan requires me to take 60.0 units in Film & Media and 30.0 in History as well as another 30.0 units worth of electives. I have already taken 24.0 units worth of HIST courses, meaning I only need two more 3.0 unit history courses at the 200 level or above, one of which will be fulfilled in the 2023 fall semester. The other, I plan to take abroad during the 2024 winter semester (HIS21240 at UCD) should it be approved in my ILOP.
For my Film & Media requirements, I need to complete another 24.0 units with various requirements, Core courses- 30.00 required, 18.00 taken, 12.00 needed. 6.0 units from ANMI, FILM at the 400 level or above- 0.0 taken, 6.0 required. 9.0 units from ANIM 200; FILM 206 OR FILM 207; FILM 210; FILM 215; FILM 216; FILM 220; FILM 225; FILM 226; FILM 236; FILM 257- 3.0 taken, 6.0 required. I plan on taking three film courses while away from Queen’s, (FS30200, FS20150, and FS30170 at UCD ) In theory, these would all fit into my required core FILM courses should they be approved in my ILOP.
Of the 30.0 elective units I need, I have taken 15.0 and need another 15.0. So far, this means that I am on track to graduate with 120.0 units at the end of my fourth year of study, I have yet to fail a course and have exercised successful academic practices up to this point, which I intend to continue. Due to the fact that I am only submitting four courses on my ILOP, 20.0 units in the European Transfer Credit System, I am currently enrolled in the summer course HIST 252 at Queen’s in order to supplement the missing course I would normally be taking during the 2024 winter semester, meaning I will have fulfilled 63.0 units before the start of my third year. I also understand that although the courses I submit through my ILOP may be approved, they might not be approved under the constraints of the Film & Media and History programs at Queen’s. If so, the selected courses can all be listed as elective courses that would still contribute to my graduation at the end of my fourth year of study with 120.0 completed units. Should any challenges arise with the fulfilment of my plan, I am fully prepared to take on an inflated course load during the 2023 fall, 2024 summer, 2024 fall, and 2025 winter semesters in order to complete the required units on time. Although, with the courses I have completed thus far, the courses I plan to take at Queen’s in the 2023 fall, 2024 fall, and 2025 winter I am still on track to successfully graduate on time and fulfil my plan.
For my Film & Media requirements, I need to complete another 24.0 units with various requirements, Core courses- 30.00 required, 18.00 taken, 12.00 needed. 6.0 units from ANMI, FILM at the 400 level or above- 0.0 taken, 6.0 required. 9.0 units from ANIM 200; FILM 206 OR FILM 207; FILM 210; FILM 215; FILM 216; FILM 220; FILM 225; FILM 226; FILM 236; FILM 257- 3.0 taken, 6.0 required. I plan on taking three film courses while away from Queen’s, (FS30200, FS20150, and FS30170 at UCD ) In theory, these would all fit into my required core FILM courses should they be approved in my ILOP.
Of the 30.0 elective units I need, I have taken 15.0 and need another 15.0. So far, this means that I am on track to graduate with 120.0 units at the end of my fourth year of study, I have yet to fail a course and have exercised successful academic practices up to this point, which I intend to continue. Due to the fact that I am only submitting four courses on my ILOP, 20.0 units in the European Transfer Credit System, I am currently enrolled in the summer course HIST 252 at Queen’s in order to supplement the missing course I would normally be taking during the 2024 winter semester, meaning I will have fulfilled 63.0 units before the start of my third year. I also understand that although the courses I submit through my ILOP may be approved, they might not be approved under the constraints of the Film & Media and History programs at Queen’s. If so, the selected courses can all be listed as elective courses that would still contribute to my graduation at the end of my fourth year of study with 120.0 completed units. Should any challenges arise with the fulfilment of my plan, I am fully prepared to take on an inflated course load during the 2023 fall, 2024 summer, 2024 fall, and 2025 winter semesters in order to complete the required units on time. Although, with the courses I have completed thus far, the courses I plan to take at Queen’s in the 2023 fall, 2024 fall, and 2025 winter I am still on track to successfully graduate on time and fulfil my plan.
Documentation
Professional Letter Detail: NO DOC
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Documentation Detail: Undergraduate history chair support
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Documentation Detail: Undergraduate Film & Media chair support