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Humanities Extended Minor

Students may qualify for a BA with an extended minor in humanities plus one other extended minor, or may use the extended minor in combination with other programs in other degrees.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete 18 lower division units including

HUM 101W - Introduction to the Humanities (3)

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. Students with credit for HUM 101 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Samir Gandesha
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and two of

HUM 102W - Classical Mythology (3)

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. Students with credit for HUM 102 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Distance Education
Alessandra Capperdoni
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
HUM 105 - Many Europes: Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern (3)

A study of the many diverse peoples, languages, and regions of the European continent from the origins of civilization until the mid-16th century. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Emily O'Brien
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
HUM 106 - Art and the Humanities (3)

An introduction to the study of art across cultures and periods. Breadth-Humanities.

HUM 110 - The Greek World (3)

An interdisciplinary introduction to the Greek culture in different periods. Using various sources and materials the course explores continuities and ruptures, evolutions and revolutions, and the impact such issues have on the imagination of people today. Students with credit for HS 100 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Mirhady
Sabrina Higgins
Eirini Kotsovili
James Horncastle
Dionysia Eirini Kotsovili
David Mirhady
James Horncastle
Sabrina Higgins
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
HUM 121 - Walk of Life: Migrations in Eurasia from Antiquity to the Present (3)

Examines population movements in Eurasia, from antiquity to the present. Considers a variety of questions related to the how and why people migrate. Answering these questions pertaining to mass migration in Eurasia fosters greater understanding of the overall human experience. Breadth-Humanities.

HUM 130 - Introduction to Religious Studies (3)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jason Brown
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Online
HUM 150 - Warfare in the Hellenic World: From Plato to NATO (3)

From the days of Achilles to the Second World War, warfare has changed the Greek experience. Examines the evolution of warfare, from Ancient Greece to modem Europe, considering the interplay of violence, technology, ideology, and society. Students with credit for HS 150 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
James Horncastle
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey

and three further lower division humanities courses, including at least one 200-level course.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 16 units in upper division humanities courses. See HUM courses.

Students in the humanities programs have the option of taking concentrations to enhance their programs.

Concentration in Art and Material Culture

Concentration in Hellenic Studies

Concentration in Mythologies

Concentration in Public Engagement and Intellectual Culture

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements

For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes

  • at least 60 units that must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
  • at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV
  • at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
  • satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
  • an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and minimum CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0 across all units attempted in each subject that is a major, a joint major, a minor, or an extended minor. FASS Departments may define specific requirements for their respective programs.

For students in other Faculties, please check your Faculty's overall degree requirements: /students/calendar/faculties-research.html

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°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.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

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