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Department of Global Humanities | ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Calendar | Fall 2023

Global Humanities Extended Minor

Students may qualify for a BA with an extended minor in global 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 Global Humanities (3)

An introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the humanities around the world. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods, disciplines, and regions, 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 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Spyros Sofos
Spyros Sofos
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D901 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey

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
Alessandra Capperdoni
David Mirhady
Online
O101 TBD
O102 TBD
O103 TBD
O104 TBD
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.

HUM 106 - Art and the Humanities (3)

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

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Evan Freeman
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
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
Dimitrios Krallis
David Mirhady
James Horncastle
Sabrina Higgins
Evan Freeman
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 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 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jason Brown
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.

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

Upper Division Requirements

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

Students in the global 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 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.

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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