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History and Global Humanities Joint Major
This joint major explores relationships between the two disciplines.
Students must plan their program in consultation with advisors in each department.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
History Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 18 units of 100 and 200 division history courses.
Students must complete at least six lower division history units before enrolling in 300 division work and nine lower division history units before enrolling in 400 division work.
Global Humanities Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 15 units 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. Students with credit for HUM 101 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Samir Gandesha |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one 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. Students with credit for HUM 102 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Alessandra Capperdoni |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Alessandra Capperdoni |
Online | ||
O101 | TBD | ||
O102 | TBD | ||
O103 | TBD | ||
O104 | TBD |
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.
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 |
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Dionysia Eirini Kotsovili Dimitrios Krallis David Mirhady James Horncastle |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
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 |
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Jason Brown |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Jason Brown |
Online |
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 |
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James Horncastle |
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
and three further lower division global humanities courses, including at least one 200-level course.
History Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 24 units of 300 and 400 level history courses, of which 12 must be in 400 level. Students must complete at least one course from each group shown below. Global/Comparative courses that are also included in another group may only be counted towards fulfilling the upper division course requirements for one group.
Group 3 - Africa, Middle East, Asia
Students in history joint major programs have the option of taking concentrations to enhance their programs.
Concentration in British History and Irish History
Concentration in Early Modern World History
Concentration in Middle Eastern and Islamic History
Global Humanities Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 20 units in upper division global humanities courses. The following courses are recommended.
Topics include rhetoric, law, and a democratic ideology that championed freedom, equality, and slavery, examined through a range of texts that include tragedy, comedy, philosophy, historiography, and oratory. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students with credit for HUM 302 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
A detailed interdisciplinary analysis of a selected topic, issue, or personality in the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: 45 units. Breadth-Humanities.
A study of the major writings, cultural milieu, and influence of the humanist movement of the Italian Renaissance. Prerequisite: 45 units. Breadth-Humanities.
A detailed interdisciplinary analysis of a selected topic, issue, or personality from the Italian and/or Northern Renaissance. Prerequisite: 45 units. Students with credit for HUM 312 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Students in the global humanities joint major programs have the option of taking concentrations to enhance their programs.
Concentration in Art and Material Culture
Concentration in Hellenic Studies
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 overall CGPA of at least 2.0, and program CGPA and upper division program CGPA of at least 2.0 on the course work used to satisfy the minimum program requirements. FASS departments may define additional GPA requirements for their respective programs.
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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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.