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Department of Humanities

5115 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3689 Tel, 778.782.4504 Fax,

Chair

  • D.C. Mirhady BA, MA (Br Col), PhD (Rutgers)

Professors Emeriti

  • A. Gomez-Moriana Lic, PhD (Salamanca), MA, PhD (Mün), FRSC
  • T.J. Kirschner BA (Roosevelt), MA, PhD (Chic)
  • K. Mezei BA (York, Can), MA (Car), PhD (Qu)
  • J.W. Walls BA, MA, PhD (Indiana)
  • J. Zaslove BA (Case W Reserve), PhD (Wash)

Professors

  • I. Angus BA, MA (Wat), PhD (York, Can)
  • S. Duguid BA (Ill), MA, PhD (S Fraser)
  • P.E. Dutton BA (WOnt), MA, PhD (Tor), MSL, MSD (Pontif Inst Tor), FRSCan, Jack and Nancy Farley Endowed University Professor in History

Associate Professors

  • A.M. Feenberg-Dibon Licence d'Anglais, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures (Sorbonne), PhD (Calif)
  • T. Kawasaki LLB (Doshisha), MA (Tor), PhD (Prin)**
  • S. Kong BA, MA (Peking), PhD (Br Col)
  • D.C. Mirhady BA, MA (Br Col), PhD (Rutgers)
  • E. Stebner BA (Alta), MDiv (Moravian), MA (Marquette), PhD (Northwestern), J.S. Woodsworth Chair in Humanities

Assistant Professors

  • P. Crowe BA (Calg), MA, PhD (Br Col)
  • S. Gandesha BA (Br Col), MA, PhD (York)
  • E. O’Brien BA (Tor), MA, PhD (Brown)*

Adjunct Professors

  • Y.Grisé BA, BEd (Montr), Licence (Laval), Maîtrise, Dr3eCycle (Paris), Chev Ord Pléiade, FRSCan
  • P. Kingsley MLitt (Camb), PhD (Lond)

Associate Member

  • Y. Wosk, Continuing Studies

Lecturer

  • C. Jones BA (Br Col), MA, PhD (McG)

Advisor

  • Ms. C. Prisland, 5114 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.4094, prisland@sfu.ca

*joint appointment with history

**joint appointment with political science

Humanities studies a broad range of ideas and subjects drawn from philosophy, art, literature, history, religion, science, and social and political thought. Through a comparative and interdisciplinary approach to classical, medieval, renaissance, and modern culture, the study of humanities raises critical questions about achievements and controversies associated with civilization itself. Students are encouraged to examine knowledge and ideas central to the humanities and to integrate these concerns with degree programs in original and critical ways.

The Asia-Canada Program and the graduate Liberal Studies Program are affiliated with the department. See “Asia-Canada Program” on page 93 and also see “Liberal Studies Program” on page 263.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.

Major Program

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete 18 lower division units including

HUM 101W-3 Introduction to the Humanities

and two of

HUM 102W-3 Classical Mythology

HUM 105-3 Western Civilization from the Ancient World to the Reformation Era

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and two further lower division humanities courses.

Upper Division Requirements

Thirty units in upper division humanities* courses which must include

HUM 495-2 Humanities Graduating Seminar

Students are expected to include a breadth of humanities courses in fulfilling the upper division requirement. Therefore, they must consult the student advisor to plan their upper division course selection.

*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 (honors, joint honors, major, joint major, minor or extended minor). See the first paragraph for a definition of humanities related subjects.

Minor Program

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete nine lower division units including

HUM 101-3 introduction to the Humanities

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and one further humanities course.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 16 units in upper division humanities courses.

Extended Minor Program

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.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete the lower division requirements for the major in humanities.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 16 upper division units in humanities courses.

English and Humanities Joint Major Program

This joint major is for those interested in exploring relationships between English literature and humanities. Students must plan their program in consultation with advisors in each department.

Lower Division Requirements

English

Students complete the lower division requirements of the English major program. Please see page 106.

Humanities

Students complete 15 units including

HUM 101W-3 introduction to the Humanities

and one of

HUM 102W-3 Classical Mythology

HUM 105-3 Western Civilization from the Ancient World to the Reformation Era

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and two further lower division humanities courses.

Upper Division Requirements

English

Students complete 20 upper division English units. One course must come from ENGL 300, 304, 306, 310, 311, 313, 320, 322; and one from ENGL 354, 357, 359. Four units must be 400 division, excluding directed studies (ENGL 441, 442, 443 and 444).

Humanities

Students complete 22 units in upper division humanities courses which must include

HUM 495-2 Humanities Graduating Seminar

Recommended

HUM 305-4 Medieval Studies

HUM 307-4 Carolingian Civilization

HUM 311-4 Italian Renaissance Humanism

HUM 312W-4 Renaissance Studies

HUM 321-4 The Humanities and Critical Thinking

French and Humanities Joint Major Program

This inter-departmental program explores the relationship between the study of humanities and French. Interested students must plan their program in consultation with advisors in each department.

Lower Division Requirements

French

Students complete the lower division requirements of the French major program. Please see page 112.

Humanities

Students complete 15 units including

HUM 101W-3 introduction to the Humanities

and one of

HUM 102W-3 Classical Mythology

HUM 105-3 Western Civilization from the Ancient World to the Reformation Era

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and two further lower division humanities courses.

Upper Division Requirements

French

Students complete

FREN 301-3 Advanced French Composition

and one of

FREN 360-3 Intermediate French Literature

FREN 370-3 Introduction to French Linguistics II

and 15 units from the 400 division French linguistics or literature offerings. FREN 461 and 462 are recommended.

Humanities

Students complete 22 units in upper division humanities courses which include

HUM 495-2 Humanities Graduating Seminar

Recommended

HUM 307-4 Carolingian Civilization

HUM 311-4 Italian Renaissance Humanism

History and Humanities Joint Major Program

This joint major explores relationships between the two disciplines. Students must plan their program in consultation with advisors in each department.

Lower Division Requirements

History

Students complete the lower division requirements of the history major program. Please see “Lower Division Requirements” on page 119.

Humanities

Students complete 15 units including

HUM 101W-3 introduction to the Humanities

and one of

HUM 102W-3 Classical Mythology

HUM 105-3 Western Civilization from the Ancient World to the Reformation Era

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and two further lower division humanities courses.

Upper Division Requirements

History

Students complete 24 units of 300 and 400 division history courses, of which 12 must be in 400 division. Students complete at least two courses from any two groups, and at least one from the remaining group. For a description of the three groups, see page 116.

Humanities

Students complete 22 units in upper division humanities courses which must include

HUM 495-2 Humanities Graduating Seminar

Recommended

HUM 302W-4 The Golden Age of Greece: An Integrated Society

HUM 303-4 The Latin Humanist Tradition

HUM 305-4 Medieval Studies

HUM 307-4 Carolingian Civilization

HUM 311-4 Italian Renaissance Humanism

HUM 312W-4 Renaissance Studies

Philosophy and Humanities Joint Major Program

This joint major explores the relationship between the two disciplines. Students must plan their program in consultation with advisors in each department.

Lower Division Requirements

Humanities

Students complete 15 units including

HUM 101W-3 introduction to the Humanities

and one of

HUM 102W-3 Classical Mythology

HUM 105-3 Western Civilization from the Ancient World to the Reformation Era

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

and one of

HUM 201-3 Great Texts in the Humanities I

HUM 202-3 Great Texts in the Humanities II

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III

and two further lower division humanities courses.

Philosophy

Students complete 12 units including all of

PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality

PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy

PHIL 203-3 Metaphysics

and one of

PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I

PHIL 151-3 History of Philosophy II

Upper Division Requirements

Humanities

Students complete 22 units in upper division humanities courses which include

HUM 495-2 Humanities Graduating Seminar

Recommended

HUM 320-4 The Humanities and Philosophy

HUM 321-4 The Humanities and Critical Thinking

Philosophy

Twenty-one units are required.

Women’s Studies and Humanities Joint Major Program

For requirements, see “Humanities and Women’s Studies Joint Major Program” on page 140.

Certificate in Religious Studies

This program encourages and facilitates interdisciplinary study of religious thought and its effects on civilization. Students may select courses that focus on one tradition or a broader thematic study across traditions and cultures. Courses are mainly drawn from the Departments of Humanities, History, Asia-Canada Program, and others. The program is available to those without a bachelor’s degree. Credits earned may be applied to a major or minor. Units applied to one certificate may not be applied to another 91ÅÝܽ certificate or diploma. Students may apply for relevant transfer credit to a maximum of 15 transfer units.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must apply for Simon Fraser University admission and meet the normal admission requirements. Certificate program admission approval must be obtained from the department advisor.

Program Requirements

Students complete at least 30 units, 13-14 of which are earned by completing the four required courses. The remaining units are selected from the elective list. Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisite requirements for courses used toward the certificate.

Required Courses

(minimum of 13 units)

Students complete both of

HUM 130-3 Introduction to Religious Studies

HUM 330-4 Religion in Context

and two of

ARCH 226-3 The Prehistory of Religion: Shamans, Sorcerers and Saints

HUM 204-3 Great Religious Texts

HUM 331-4 Studies in Asian Religions

PHIL 240-3 Philosophy of Religion

Elective Courses

(17 units)

The remaining 17 units are chosen from the following.

ASC 202-3 Studies in Asian Cultures*

ASC 302-3 Selected Topics in Chinese Studies*

ASC 303-3 Selected Topics in Japanese Studies*

ASC 400-3 Selected Topics in Asia-Canada Studies*

HIST 220-3 Late Medieval and Renaissance Europe

HIST 249-3 Classical Islamic Civilization

HIST 288-3 History of Christianity to 1500

HIST 320-4 European Reformation

HIST 352-4 Religion and Politics in Modern Iran

HIST 388-4 Christianity and Globalization

HIST 404-4 Protestants, Papists and Puritans: Culture and Belief in Early Modern England 1500-1640

HIST 439-4 Catholicism in Early Modern Europe

HIST 466-4 Religion and Society in Africa, Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

HIST 468-4 Problems in the History of Religion

HIST 469-4 Islamic Social and Intellectual History

HUM 102W-3 Classical Methodology

HUM 203-3 Great Texts in the Humanities III*

HUM 219-3 The Early Middle Ages

HUM 305-4 Medieval Studies *

HUM 307-4 Carolingian Civilization

HUM 332-4 Mythology in Context

HUM 350-4 Great Figures in Humanistic Tradition*

HUM 375-4 The Woodsworth Seminar*

SA 322-4 Sociology of Religion (S)

SA 323-4 Symbol, Myth and Meaning (A)

WS 304-4 Women and Religion

WS 305-4 Conceiving Creativity

*when topics are appropriate; consult with the advisor; other courses with appropriate content may be counted with prior approval of the advisor.

Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Humanities

This program is for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree. For information about the program’s general regulations, see “Post Baccalaureate Diploma Program” on page 7.

Program Requirements

Students must successfully complete an approved program comprising 30 upper division or graduate units including at least 16 HUM units. The remaining 14 are selected in consultation with an advisor in the subject or discipline which most closely fits the student’s goals. Contact the humanities advisor.

Co-operative Education

Co-op education courses are for students who meet Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Co-operative Education Program requirements and who wish practical experience related to Humanities studies. The program entails planned study terms and employment. See the course descriptions for HUM 471, 472, 473, 474 (page 399). Work term arrangements are made through the faculty’s co-op co-ordinator who should be consulted at least one term in advance. See page 212 for more details.


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