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Humanities Honours
The honours program is meant for those students with a special interest in the humanities who wish to pursue advanced studies beyond the humanities major with the benefit of faculty guidance. With the recent addition of the master's program it is expected that the creation of an honours program will be of particular benefit to students wishing to proceed to graduate studies in humanities at 丁香园AV and elsewhere. The creation of the honours program will also reinforce the unique and important role that humanities courses provide in the University's curriculum.
Program Requirements
Students complete 132 units, as specified below.
Once the lower division requirements have been completed, the student submits an application for entrance to the honours program, and consults the humanities advisor.
Lower Division Requirements
To enter the honours program, students must first complete the following 18 lower division units with a 3.33 or higher grade point average (GPA) in these lower division humanities courses including
An introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the Humanities. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods and disciplines, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of human values and human experience. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Prerequisite: . Equivalent Courses: HUM101. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
and two of
An introduction to the central myths of the Greeks and Romans. The course will investigate the nature, function, and meaning of myths in the classical world and their considerable influence on western civilization. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Prerequisite: . Equivalent Courses: HUM102. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
A study of some of the most important features of western civilization from its origins until the mid-16th century. Students with credit for HIST 105 prior to 2007 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
An introduction to concepts central to the academic study of religion exploring various relevant methodologies. Provides a framework for understanding the many ways in which humans experience the phenomenon of the sacred through symbol, ritual, doctrine and experience in a variety of religious traditions and cultures. Students who have taken HUM 230 prior to 2007 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: GS230 HUM230. Breadth-Humanities.
and one of
An intensive study of some of the major works which have had a formative influence on the structure and development of western thought. Reading and discussion of primary texts and the major themes which emerge from them will introduce students to essential philosophical, literary, social, and religious themes of western civilization. Texts for this course will be drawn from the Ancient World, Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Prerequisite: 30 units. Breadth-Humanities.
An intensive study of some of the major works which have had a formative influence on the structure and development of western thought. Reading and discussion of primary texts and the major themes which emerge from them will introduce students to essential philosophical, literary, social and religious themes of western civilization. Texts for this course will be drawn from the 17th century through to the modern period. Prerequisite: 30 units. Breadth-Humanities.
An introduction to classic texts which have endured as monuments of Asian thought and literature. Readings and discussions of primary texts and their central ideas will introduce students to philosophical, literary and religious themes in a selected, major Asian tradition. Prerequisite: 30 units. Breadth-Humanities.
and two further lower division humanities courses.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 52 units in upper division humanities* courses including those specified below, and a breadth humanities course and therefore, they must consult the advisor to plan their upper division course selection.
A detailed interdisciplinary analysis of a selected topic, issue, or personality in the pre-modern world. Prerequisite: 45 units, including HUM 101. Students who have completed this topic in HUM 301, 382, or 383 cannot complete this course for further credit.
Focuses on the role and practice of cultural critique in the humanities based upon a selection of materials and analytical texts across disciplines. Prerequisite: 45 units, including HUM 101.
No description supplied. Prerequisite: 45 units, including HUM 101.
A graduating course required for students in the honors program. The seminar focuses on issues and texts in the humanities. Topics to be addressed vary according to faculty interest and student need. Prerequisite: Students should have completed all of their lower division requirements, and at least two 300-division humanities courses. Restricted to honors students, majors and joint majors in humanities.
A research and writing project culminating in the completion of a substantial essay on a humanities topic. Students are required to make a formal presentation and defence of their essay. Prerequisite: This course is restricted to students in the honours program. Students should have completed all of the lower division requirements for the honours program, and at least two 300-division humanities courses. Before registering for the course, students should have the signature of a faculty member who is willing to supervise their project. Approval of the humanities chair is also required. Students may complete this course concurrently with HUM 490 or upon completion of HUM 490.
* with humanities advisor prior approval, students may substitute one humanities-related upper division course from another academic unit towards the upper division humanities requirement. The same course may not be used toward more than one program (honours, joint honours, major, joint major, minor or extended minor). See http://www.sfu.ca/humanities/about/ for a definition of humanities related subjects.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) honours programs, students complete 132 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at 丁香园AV
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 50 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
- Students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
- students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 丁香园AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University鈥檚 residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.