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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in English

BA Honours in English

BA or BA Honours in English Co-operative Education

Minor in English

Creative Writing Concentration

Junior Courses

One full-course equivalent of English and/or Comparative Literature will normally constitute the prerequisite for 300-level English courses.

The following 300-level courses have no prerequisites: English 329, 385, 387, 389, 393, 395, 399.

Students may not receive credit for more than one full-course equivalent of 200-level English. The only exception is when English 240 is taken after another 200-level English course or courses, in which case the student may receive credit for up to two full-course equivalents in 200-level English.

English Composition (ENCO) courses do not count towards the major field in English.

Students with credit in senior English courses that have prerequisites may not normally take 200-level English courses, except English 240.

Students should note that English 240 is a required course in the Foundation Program for English Majors, Minors and Honours students and is felt by the Department to constitute the best foundation for concentrated work in senior courses in English and in interdisciplinary Humanities majors.

Foundation Program

English 240, English 302, and English 354 constitute the Foundation Program for English Majors, Minors and Honours students. Completion of the senior courses (English 302 and 354) of the Foundation Program is the standard prerequisite for 400-level courses. A student who has not completed English 302 and 354 will be admitted to a 400- or 500-level course if the Department judges the student's level of literary or other preparation sufficient for the demands of the course. English 240 should normally be taken within a student's first five full-course equivalents; English 302 and 354 should normally be taken within a student's first 10 full-course equivalents.

Creative Writing Concentration

The designation "Creative Writing Concentration" will appear on the transcripts of students who request this designation from the Undergraduate Programs Office and who have completed at least three full-course equivalents from English 364, 366, 494, 496, 598, Drama 371, 471, 572.01 or 572.29. For English Honours students, one FCE in creative writing must be met by English 504 with a creative writing project. (Admission into these creative writing courses is selective and is based on the submission of a portfolio of the student's work.)

Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ/Red Deer College BA in English

This program allows students to transfer up to two years of College work and to qualify for the BA in English by completing the required Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà courses at Red Deer College. For further information, please contact the Department of English.

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

BA in English

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students accepted into the English major must take at least eight and no more than ten full-course equivalents in English.

The requirements for the major are as follows:

1. The Foundation Program: English 240, 302, and 354. In exceptional circumstances, other courses may be accepted by the Department in lieu of part or all of the Foundation Program, particularly in the case of students transferring from other institutions.

2. At least one half-course equivalent in Canadian Literature.

3. At least three full-course equivalents in English at the 400 level, including at least one full-course equivalent chosen from English 401, 403, 404, 408, 414, 430. Students transferring from other institutions may satisfy part or all of this requirement with appropriate period survey transfer courses - contact the Department for information.

4. At least one half course in English at the 500 level.

English courses for the major beyond these specific requirements may be selected from 300-, 400-, or 500-level English courses.

(Students may not take more than one full-course equivalent of 200-level English. The only exception is when English 240 is taken after another 200-level English course or courses, in which case the student may receive credit for up to two full-course equivalents in 200-level English.)

Up to one full-course equivalent selected from the following list may be counted towards the major field: Comparative Literature 405, 517; Drama 371, 471, 572.01, 572.29; Humanities 405; Linguistics 321. These courses may not, however, be used to satisfy requirements 1-4 above.

Not every senior course will be offered every year. Current course offerings, including the specific topics to be taught in 500-level topics courses, are listed in the master timetable, and more detailed information is available from the Department.

Other Requirements

Students must satisfy the general Faculty graduation requirements for their program. See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Students intending to proceed to graduate study in English should be aware that the Honours degree is felt by the Department to constitute the best preparation for such study.

BA Honours in English

Introduction

Honours students should be aware that exposure to a wide variety of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches, as well as to different national literatures, is the best preparation for graduate work. Students should consult the Department to choose courses that represent this diversity.

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

A grade point average of at least 3.30 and Departmental recommendation will be required for students entering the Honours program. A student who decides to apply for Honours should at all stages consult closely with the Department about the choice of courses. (An appointment may be arranged by calling the Department at 220-5470.) The student must take at least 10 and no more than 12 full-course equivalents in English.

The requirements for the Honours degree are as follows:

1. The Foundation Program: English 240, 302, and 354. In exceptional circumstances, other courses may be accepted by the Department in lieu of part or all of the Foundation Program, particularly in the case of students transferring from other institutions.

2. At least one half-course equivalent in Canadian Literature.

3. At least four full-course equivalents in English at the 400-level, including at least one full-course equivalent chosen from English 401, 403, 404, 408, 414, 430, and at least one full-course equivalent chosen from English 440, 444, 446, 450, 462. Students transferring from other institutions may satisfy part or all of this requirement with appropriate period survey transfer courses - contact the Department for information.

4. At least two full-course equivalents in English at the 500-level, including English 504. Students must consult with the English Department for information and advice by March of the year in which they plan to register in English 504.

English courses for the Honours degree beyond these specific requirements may be selected from 300-, 400-, or 500-level English courses.

(Students may not receive credit for more than one full-course equivalent of 200-level English. The only exception is when English 240 is taken after another 200-level English course or courses, in which case the student may receive credit for up to two full-course equivalents in 200-level English.)

Up to one full-course equivalent selected from the following list may be counted towards the major field: Comparative Literature 405, 517; Drama 371, 471, 572.01, 572.29; Linguistics 321. These courses may not, however, be used to satisfy requirements 1-4 above.

Not every senior course will necessarily be offered every year. Current course offerings, including the specific topics to be taught in 500-level topics courses, are listed in the master timetable, and more detailed information is available from the Department.

Other Requirements

Students must satisfy the general Faculty graduation requirements for their program. See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

In addition to the English courses required for the Honours degree, students must also complete two full-course equivalents in a language other than English. One full-course equivalent must be at the 300 level or above.

Minor in English

A minor in English consists of five full-course equivalents, including the Foundation Program. (Students may not receive credit for more than one full-course equivalent of 200-level English. The only exception is when English 240 is taken after another 200-level English course or courses, in which case the student may receive credit for up to two full-course equivalents in 200-level English.)

Note: See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

French, Italian and Spanish

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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in French

BA Honours in French

BA in Italian

BA in Spanish

BA Honours in Spanish

BA in French and Spanish

BA Co-operative Education Programs in French and Spanish

BA Honours Co-operative Education Programs in French and Spanish

Minors in French, Spanish or Italian Studies

The Department of French, Italian and Spanish offers instruction in the Fields of French, Italian and Spanish together with courses bearing the title Romance Studies which do not at present constitute a Major Field of study.

All mandatory courses will normally be offered each year. Other courses may be offered in alternate years.

Advanced Placement

French, Italian and Spanish-speaking students or students with more than matriculation in these languages (including graduates of a bilingual or immersion program) must consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their ability. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.

Study Abroad

Noting that the advancement of knowledge and understanding is a global enterprise, the Mission Statement of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà strongly advocates international contacts among staff and students. In this context, the Department of French, Italian and Spanish encourages its students to benefit from the advantages of studying off-campus, wherever one of the languages with which it deals is spoken. Detailed information on courses and programs in French (in Quebec or elsewhere), Italian and Spanish is available from the departmental secretariat and the International Centre.

Students planning to study off-campus must obtain a letter of permission from their faculty. They are strongly advised to consult the Department of French, Italian and Spanish beforehand to discuss details concerning course selection and transfer of credit.

Programme Menant au Certificat de Langue Française

En collaboration avec l'Education permanente et le Centre français, le Département de français, italien et espagnol offre un programme menant au certificat de langue française. Ce programme réunit des cours avec crédit, des cours sans crédit et des activités culturelles. Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre français, 220-7226.

Certificate Program in French Language Studies

In collaboration with Continuing Education and the French Centre, the Department of French, Italian and Spanish offers a Certificate Program in French Language Studies combining credit and non-credit courses with participation in cultural activities. Complete information may be obtained from the French Centre at 220-7226.

Le Centre Français

Le Département de français, italien et espagnol travaille de près avec le Centre Français qui fait partie de l'Education permanente. Situé à Craigie Hall (C 301), le Centre propose un choix de cours sans crédit et d'activités culturelles, administre le programme menant au certificat de langue française et gère "Le francofonne," lieu de rencontre et centre multimédia où l'on peut se détendre dans une ambiance francophone.Le Centre gère aussi des cours accrédités donnés en français dans différentes disciplines (French Language Instruction Program ou FLIP) permettant à l'étudiant de renforcer sa maîtrise de la langue.Pour de plus amples renseignements, prière de s'adresser au Centre Français, 220-7226.

The French Centre

The Department of French, Italian and Spanish maintains close links with the French Centre, a facility operated by Continuing Education. Located in Craigie Hall (C 301), the Centre offers a variety of non-degree courses and cultural activities, administers the Certificate Program in French Language Studies, and operates "Le francofonne," a drop-in and media learning centre for those wishing to relax in a francophone atmosphere. The French Language Instruction Program (FLIP) credit courses in departments other than French, provide students with another opportunity to perfect their French. Detailed information may be obtained from the Centre at 220-7226.

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

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Baccalauréat en français

Admission

Voir ci-dessus la section "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" et autres exigences sous "Faculty Regulations - Graduation."

Exigences

Les étudiants doivent choisir comme premier demi-cours celui qui correspond à leurs connaissances de la langue française. Ceux qui ont suivi French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts (FLA) 30 ou leur

équivalent s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 215 et/ou 217. Les étudiants qui ont suivi French 30 ou French N30 s'inscriront d'habitude au cours French 213. Il est fortement recommandé, en cas de doute, de s'adresser au Département avant la période normale des inscriptions. Les étudiants sont d'ailleurs encouragés à consulter le Département à chaque étape de leur programme.

La concentration en français comprend au moins l'équivalent de seize demi-cours:

- French 215 et 217

- French 315, 317, 339, 349 et 359

-5 demi-cours de niveau 400, dont un de langue (ex.French 415, 479, ou Romance Studies 409, ou un autre cours de langue approuvé par le Département) et un sur le Canada francophone (ex. French 439).

- Quatre demi-cours de niveau 500

Remarque: Les cours French 209, 211, 235, 237, 335 et 337 ne sont pas crédités aux étudiants inscrits dans les programmes de mineure ("Minor"), de baccalauréat ("Major") ou de baccalauréat spécialisé ("Honours") en français.

Remarque: Les étudiants qui sont placés à un niveau supérieur au cours French 215 dans la série des cours de langue doivent remplacer les cours dont ils sont dispensés par d'autres cours, choisis avec l'autorisation du Département.

Autres Exigences

Le Département recommande aux étudiants de choisir des options reliées à leur concentration en français telles que la littérature franco-canadienne, l'histoire de France, du Québec ou de la francophonie internationale, la linguistique, Women's Studies.L'étudiant peut opter de suivre une mineure dans un autre département.

BA in French Program

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students should choose a first half course appropriate to their command of the language. Those with credit in French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts (FLA) 30 or equivalent should normally enrol in French 215 and/or 217. Students with French 30 or French N30 should normally enrol in French 213. In all cases of doubt students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the Department before the normal registration period, and indeed are encouraged to do so at all stages of their program of study.

Students admitted to the French Major program will take at least the following sixteen half-course equivalents:

- French 215 and 217

- French 315, 317, 339, 349 and 359

- Five half-course equivalents at the 400 level including one language course (e.g. French 415, 479, or Romance Studies 409, or another language course approved by the Department) and one half-course equivalent on Francophone Canada (e.g. French 439)

- Four half courses at the 500 level

Note: French 209, 211, 235, 237, 335, 337 may not be counted for credit in the Minor, Major or Honours programs in French.

Note: Students who place higher than the 215 level in the language-course sequence must substitute approved French courses for those language courses which are not required.

Other Requirements

The Department recommends that students choose options related to the French Major, such as French-Canadian literature, History of France, Quebec or the Francophone world, Linguistics, Women's Studies. The option to pursue an outside minor is at the student's discretion.

Baccalauréat spécialiséen français

Admission

L'admission au programme "Honours" dépend d'une moyenne de notes d'au moins 3,30 points ainsi d'une recommandation du Département de français, italien et espagnol qui est soumise au doyen de la Faculté. Après admission au programme "Honours," les étudiants doivent consulter le Département quant au choix des cours à suivre.

Nous soulignons également que tout étudiant doit satisfaire aux exigences publiées par la Faculté pour les programmes "Honours." Voir le paragraphe ci-dessus au sujet des "Faculty Regulations - Admissions." Voir également les règlements détaillés dans le paragraphe "Faculty Regulations - Graduation."

Exigences

Les étudiants admis au programme du Baccalauréat spécialisé en français ("Honours") doivent suivre les mêmes cours obligatoires que les étudiants du programme de Baccalauréat en français. Toutefois, au lieu de huit cours complets, ils doivent suivre un minimum de dix cours complets de français, dont, obligatoirement, French 595 et 597, ainsi que deux autres demi-cours de niveau 500.

Autres Exigences

Les étudiants qui sont placés à un niveau supérieur au cours French 215 dans la série des cours de langue doivent remplacer les cours de langue dont ils sont dispensés par d'autres cours, choisis avec l'autorisation du Département.

Le Département recommande aux étudiants de choisir des options reliées à leur concentration en français telles que la littérature franco-canadienne, l'histoire de France, du Québec ou de la francophonie internationale, la linguistique, Women's Studies.L'étudiant peut opter de suivre une mineure dans un autre département.

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La thèse de baccalauréat spécialisé (French 597) sera rédigée en français.

Pour l'obtention du diplôme de baccalauréat spécialisé, une note égale ou supérieure à "B+" en French 597-Thèse de baccalauréat spécialisé ("A-" pour la mention "First Class Honours") est exigée.

En ce qui concerne les cours suivis à l'extérieur du Département de français, italien et espagnol, les étudiants sont priés de se renseigner sur les préalables auprès des départements dispensant ces cours.

BA Honours in French

Admission

Admission to the Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish. Once students have been admitted to the Honours program, they must consult the Department before selecting courses.

Students should also note that they must satisfy the Faculty requirements for Honours programs. See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students admitted to the French Honours program are required to take the same mandatory courses as students in the BA in French program but, instead of eight full courses, take at least ten full courses in French (including French 595, 597 plus two additional half courses at the 500 level).

Other Requirements

Students who place higher than the 215 level in the language-course sequence must substitute approved French courses for those language courses which are not required.

The Department recommends that students choose options related to the French Major, such as French-Canadian literature, History of France, Quebec or the Francophone world, Linguistics, Women's Studies. The option to pursue an outside minor is at the student's discretion.

Regulations

The Honours Thesis (French 597) will be written in French.

To graduate with Honours, students must obtain a minimum grade of "B+" in French 597 Honours Thesis ("A-" for First Class Honours).

Students should consult the relevant departments concerning prerequisites for courses taken outside the Department of French, Italian and Spanish.

Italian

BA in Italian Studies Program

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students should choose a first half course appropriate to their command of the language. Students with no previous training in Italian will normally begin with Italian 201. In all cases of doubt students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the Department and indeed are encouraged to do so at all stages of their program of study.

Students admitted to the Major in Italian Studies program are required to take at least 14 half-course equivalents to complete the program. They will take at least the following ten half courses in Italian:

- Italian 201/203

- Italian 301/303 and two of 305, 307 or 309

- Italian 401/403

- Italian 501/503

The remaining four half-course equivalents can be taken in Romance Studies courses (to a maximum of two half-course equivalents) or in courses offered by other Departments (to a maximum of two half-course equivalents) with the previous approval of the Department of French, Italian and Spanish.

Students majoring in Italian Studies will choose their courses from the following:

1. Italian Language Courses:

Italian 201, 203, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 499, 501, 503, 599

2. Romance Studies Courses:

Romance Studies 299, 341, 399, 409

3. Other Courses:

Art History 327, 329, 357

Greek and Roman Studies 209, 315, 327, 345

Music History and Literature 209, 211

Religious Studies 383

Note: A student with advanced placement will be required to begin with a higher level course, and must substitute approved courses for those language courses not required.

Spanish

BA in Spanish Program

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students should choose a first half course appropriate to their command of the language. Students with no previous training in Spanish will normally begin with Spanish 201. Those with credit in Spanish 30, 31 or equivalent should normally enrol in Spanish 203. In all cases of doubt students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the Department and indeed are encouraged to do so at all stages of their program of study

Students admitted to the Spanish program will take at least the following sixteen half courses in Spanish.

Spanish 201/203

Spanish 301/303 and 323

Spanish 405/407, 421/423 plus two other half courses at the 400 level (At least one half-course equivalent in literature; the other half-course equivalent may be Romance Studies 409.)

Spanish 505 plus three other half courses at the 500 level

Plus another half-course equivalent in Spanish at the senior level

Note: Spanish 235 and 237 may not be counted for credit in the Major or Honours programs in Spanish.

Note: Students who place higher than the 201 level in the language-course sequence must substitute approved Spanish courses for those language courses which are not required.

Other Requirements

Students are required to have a micro-focus (two full-course equivalents) in a discipline related to their interests in the Hispanic world (from areas such as Political Science, History, Latin American Studies or Women's Studies), or a Minor (five full-course equivalents) in another discipline or a second Major.

Students should bear in mind faculty requirements concerning the general distribution of courses.

Note: The micro-focus must be approved by the Department.

BA Honours in Spanish

Admission

Admission to the Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of French, Italian and Spanish. Once students have been admitted to the Honours program, they must consult the Department before selecting courses.

Students should also note that they must satisfy the Faculty requirements for Honours programs. See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students admitted to the Spanish Honours program are required to take the same mandatory courses as students in the BA in Spanish program but, instead of eight full courses, take at least ten full courses in Spanish including Spanish 593 and 597.

Double Baccalauréat en Français et Espagnol

Admission

Voir ci-dessus la section "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" et autres exigences sous "Faculty Regulations - Graduation."

Exigences

Les étudiants doivent satisfaire à l'ensemble des conditions exigées par la Faculté des Humanités pour l'obtention d'un diplôme. Voir ci-dessus les sections "Faculty Regulations - Graduation."

Remarque:Pour les étudiants inscrits au programme de double baccalauréat en français et en espagnol, l'équivalent de sept cours complets de français et de sept cours complets d'espagnol suffit, selon les modalités qui figurent ci-après:

Les cours suivants sont obligatoires dans les deux concentrations:

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- French 215 et 217

- French 315, 317, 339, 349 et 359

- 5 demi-cours de niveau 400, dont un de langue (ex. French 415, 479, ou Romance Studies 409, ou un autre cours de langue approuvé par le Département) et un sur le Canada francophone (ex. French 439).

- Deux demi-cours de niveau 500.

Espagnol:

- Spanish 201/203

- Spanish 301/303, 323

- Spanish 405/407, 421/423, ainsi qu'un autre demi-cours de niveau 400

- Spanish 505 ainsi que deux autres demi-cours de niveau 500

- Et un autre demi-cours en Espagnol au niveau avancé.

Il est également fortement conseillé aux étudiants d'étudier pendant au moins un trimestre dans un milieu francophone ou hispanophone et même, de préférence, de passer un trimestre dans chacun de ces milieux.

Une liste de cours facultatifs recommandés est disponible au Département.

Double Major in French and Spanish

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Students must satisfy the general Faculty graduation requirements. See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Note: For students in the Double Major program in French and Spanish, only seven full-course equivalents both in French and in Spanish are required, as specified below.

The following courses are required in the two major fields:

French:

- French 215 and 217

- French 315, 317, 339, 349 and 359

- Five half-course equivalents at the 400 level including the following: one language (e.g. French 415, 479, or Romance Studies 409, or another language course approved by the Department) and one on Francophone Canada (e.g. French 439)

- Two half courses at the 500 level.

Spanish:

- Spanish 201/203

- Spanish 301/303 and 323

- Spanish 405/407, 421/423 plus one other half course at the 400 level

- Spanish 505 plus two other half courses at the 500 level

- Plus another half course in Spanish at the senior level.

In addition students are strongly advised to study for at least one semester in either a Francophone or a Hispanophone environment and preferably to study for one semester in each.

A list of recommended optional courses is available from the Department.

Minor Programs

Introduction

Three minor programs are available: French, Spanish and Italian Studies.

Requirements
Minors in French, Italian and Spanish

For a minor program, students must complete between five and six full-course equivalents, including at least three at the senior level. At least half of the minimum requirements must be completed at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.

Note: See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

Note: Students who place higher than the 201 level in the language-course sequence must substitute approved courses for those language courses which are not required.

Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies

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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in German

BA Honours in German

Minor in German

BA in Russian

BA Honours in Russian

BA Co-operative Education Programs in German and Russian

BA Honours Co-operative Education Programs in German and Russian

Minor in Russian

Minor in Chinese

Minor in Japanese

The Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies offers instruction with an intercultural focus in the fields of German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese as well as courses in Dutch and Slavic.

Detailed information and advice is available on the Department website ()

Students should choose a first half course at a level corresponding to their previous knowledge of the subject. Those with no previous instruction normally begin with German 202, Russian 201, Chinese 205 or Japanese 205. Those with German 30 or Russian 30 should enrol in German 221 or Russian 301 respectively. In cases of doubt the student should seek the advice of the Department and is generally encouraged to do so at all stages of the program of study

Prior Language Knowledge

Students who have prior knowledge of German, Russian, Chinese or Japanese as well as students with more than matriculation in these languages must consult the Department to be placed in a course corresponding to their ability. The Department can refuse permission to remain in a particular language course if the instructor deems that the student's knowledge exceeds the level of that course. Students are advised that misrepresenting their level of knowledge in the language of the course constitutes academic dishonesty and will be dealt with as such. Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.

Enrolment in Chinese language courses involves a formal placement process. See details under Courses of Instruction, Chinese.

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

East Asian Language Studies

BA in East Asian Language Studies

Intro

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The major in East Asian Language Studies is offered by the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies. Students wishing to enrol in this program should consult the program advisor or a departmental undergraduate advisor.

Admission

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Students should register for this major in the Faculty of Humanities. Courses constituting the field of East Asian Language Studies include all those listed below under "Requirements." Students are subject to all graduation regulations of the Faculty.

See also "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation."

Requirements

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Students majoring in East Asian Language Studies choose either Chinese or Japanese as the first language study field, and the other as the second. Students are required to take at least 8.5 FCE from the major fields. Course requirements are designed in the following manner.

4 FCE from the first language;

2 FCE from the second language;

2 FCE from a designated list of cultural courses with an East Asian focus;

0.5 FCE of the capstone course--East Asian Language Studies 501: Topics in the East Asian Language Studies.

Students majoring in East Asian Language Studies must group their studies as follows.

1. East Asian language courses(at least 4 FCE in the chosen first language and 2 FCE in the second language; students who qualify for advanced placement should see "Note" below):

Chinese language courses:

Chinese 205: Beginners' Chinese I

Chinese 207: Beginners' Chinese II

Chinese 279: Reading and Writing Chinese I (not to be taken for credit by students with credit in 205 or 207)

Chinese 229: Intensive Beginners' Chinese (not to be taken for credit by students with credit in 205 or 207)

Chinese 301: Continuing Chinese I

Chinese 303: Continuing Chinese II

Chinese 331: Intermediate Chinese I

Chinese 333: Intermediate Chinese II

Chinese 421: Advanced Chinese Composition and Conversation

Chinese 431: Selected Topics in Chinese Literature

Japanese language courses:

Japanese 205: Beginners' Japanese I

Japanese 207: Beginners' Japanese II

Japanese 301: Continuing Japanese I

Japanese 303: Continuing Japanese II

Japanese 311: Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting I

Japanese 313: Japanese Language in an Immersion Setting II

Japanese 331: Intermediate Japanese I

Japanese 333: Intermediate Japanese II

Japanese 441: Advanced Conversational Japanese

Japanese 451: Japanese Through Texts

Note:

1. Students who receive advance placement at the 331 level or higher in both Chinese and Japanese are ineligible for this programme.

2. Students who receive advanced placement in either Chinese or Japanese at

the 331 level or higher must choose the language in which they have not received advanced placement as their first language and the language in which they do have advanced placement as their 'second language.'

3.Students may take up to one FCE from the list of "Courses on East Asian Cultures" as part of the language requirement in the language in which they received advanced placement.

2. Courses on East Asian cultures(at least 2 FCE, which must include: 0.5 FCE from the list of General courses on East Asia; 1 FCE from the list of the culture courses related to the primary language study field; 0.5 FCE from the list of the culture courses related to the secondary field):

General courses on East Asia:

Anthropology 427: Women in East Asian Societies

East Asia 300 (FCE): Introduction to East Asia (not to be taken for credit by students

with credit in East Asian Studies 317)

East Asian Studies 317: Understanding East Asia (not to be taken for credit by students with credit in East Asia 300)

Historical Studies 209: The Intellectual History of China

Religious Studies 329: Buddhism in East Asia

Religious Studies 359: East Asian Religious Traditions

Religious Studies 461: Advanced Studies in East Asian Religions

Chinese culture courses:

Anthropology 323: Culture and Society of China

Art History 325: Survey of Far Eastern Art: China and Related Civilizations

Chinese 317: Chinese Civilization

Chinese 311: Chinese Language and Culture in an Immersion Setting I

Chinese 313: Chinese Language and Culture in an Immersion Setting II

Chinese 355: Chinese Literature in Translation

Chinese/Japanese 461: Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations

East Asian Studies 321: Introduction to the Calgary Chinese Community

Historical Studies 407: Chinese History

Japanese culture courses:

Anthropology 327: Culture and Society of Modern Japan

Art History 365: Survey of Far Eastern Art: Japan

Japanese/Chinese 461: Japanese-Chinese Cultural Relations

Film 301.06: Topic in National Cinema, Japan

Historical Studies: Government and Politics of Japan since 1850

Japanese 309: Japanese Culture in an Immersion Setting

Japanese 317: Japanese Civilization

Japanese 341: Introduction to Japanese Literature

Strategy and General Management 573: Business with Japanese

3. Capstone Course(0.5 FCE): In the final year, students take East Asian Language Studies 501: Topics in East Asian Language Studies. This course allows students to synthesize their training in East Asian languages and cultures and bring it to bear on a particular issue in the two languages, and/or the relation between the languages and the cultures.

German

BA in German Program

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Upon admission to the Major in German each student will be assigned a departmental advisor who will assist with program planning and course selection.

Requirements

The Major requires completion of a minimum of seven full-course equivalents in German including German 349 and at least three half courses at the 400 level or higher.

Students with no German should begin with the sequence of German 202, 204, 302, 315 and 349. Students with German 30 should begin with the sequence German 221/223, 315 and 349. Students who have some German but do not have German 30 must consult with the Department to determine placement.

No more than two half-course equivalents from German 357 and 359 will be credited towards the Major degree.

Other Requirements

Students should bear in mind the Faculty requirements concerning the general distribution of courses.

See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

BA Honours in German

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Admission to an Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies.

Students interested in applying for Honours should discuss their plans with and seek the advice of the Department. Upon admission each student will be assigned a departmental advisor who will assist with program planning and course selection, and the designation of the thesis supervisor.

Requirements

The program requires the completion of at least nine full-course equivalents in German including German 349. A micro-focus (two full-course equivalents) in a closely related Field (such as History 413.01, 413.02) is strongly recommended.

Students intending to embark on an Honours program with German as a Major Field of study should note that the sequence of German 221, 223, 315 and 349, OR 302, 315 and 349, is felt by the Department to provide the best foundation for Honours-level work in senior courses. Students will find it to their advantage to have background in one or more of the following Fields: Comparative Literature, English, Greek and Roman Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy and Romance Languages.

No more than two half-course equivalents of German 357 and 359 will be credited towards the Honours Degree.

Other Requirements

In the final year the student must take German 591 (Honours Project). This will require the preparation of an Honours Thesis under close departmental supervision. In addition to the academic requirements, the Honours Thesis grade must be "A" or "A-" if the Department is to recommend the candidate for First Class Honours, and must be at least "B" if the candidate is to be recommended for Honours.

Students should also note they must satisfy the general Faculty requirements for Honours programs.

See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Russian

BA in Russian Program

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Upon admission to the Major in Russian each student will be assigned a departmental advisor who will assist with program planning and course selection.

Requirements

The Major requires completion of a minimum of seven full-course equivalents in Russian (which may include Slavic 355), of which at least three half courses are at the 400 level or higher.

Other Requirements

The student should be acquainted with the Faculty requirements concerning the general distribution of courses.

BA Honours in Russian

Introduction

Students intending to take an Honours program in Russian should note that the sequence of Russian 301, 303 and 361 is recommended by the Department as providing the best foundation for Honours level work in senior courses. Further, a background in one or more related Fields such as Comparative Literature, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Romance Studies and English is considered an advantage for prospective Honours students.

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Admission to an Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies. Students interested in applying for Honours should discuss their plans with and seek the advice of the Department.

Upon admission each student will be assigned a departmental advisor who will assist with program planning and course selection, and the designation of the thesis supervisor.

Requirements

The program requires the completion of nine full-course equivalents in Russian (which may include Slavic 355). A micro-focus (two full-course equivalents) in the area of Social Analysis or Linguistics (see departmental web page for details) is strongly recommended.

Students intending to take an Honours program in Russian should note that the sequence of Russian 301, 303 and 361 is recommended by the Department as providing the best foundation for Honours level work in senior courses. Further, a background in one or more related Fields such as Comparative Literature, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Romance Studies and English is considered an advantage for prospective Honours students.

Other Requirements

In the final year the student must take Russian 591 (Honours Project). This will require the preparation of an Honours Thesis under close departmental supervision. In addition to the academic requirements, the Honours Thesis grade must be at least "A" or "A-" if the Department is to recommend the candidate for First Class Honours, and must be at least "B" if the candidate is to be recommended for Honours.

Students should also note they must satisfy the general Faculty requirements for Honours programs.

See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Minor Programs

Minor in German

Students may elect to do a Minor in German by completing five full-course equivalents in German including at least three at the senior level, one of which must be German 349.

No more than two half-course equivalents from German 357 and 359 will be credited towards the Minor program.

Minor in Russian

Students may elect to do a Minor in Russian by completing five full-course equivalents in Russian including at least three at the senior level.

Minor in Chinese

Students complete a Minor in Chinese by taking at least ten half-course equivalents, structured in the following manner:

At least six half-course equivalents from 1 (students entering the Chinese program at a level higher than Chinese 207 select the additional courses from 2); at least two half-course equivalents from 2; the remaining half-course equivalents may be selected from 3.

  1. Chinese 205, 207, 229*, 279*, 301, 303, 331, 333, 421.
  2. Chinese 311, 313, 317, 355, 431, 461, Anthropology 323, Art History 325, East Asian Studies 321, History 407, Political Science 365, 465.
  3. Anthropology 427, East Asia 300 (full-course equivalent), 500 (full-course equivalent), East Asian Studies 317, 319, 403, History 209, 315, 317, 405, 503, Political Science 475, Religious Studies 359, 379.

*Note: Students whose written or spoken background in a Chinese dialect requires them to be placed in Chinese 229 or 279, will be assigned an alternative stream of subsequent language courses to enable them to meet the requirements of the Chinese Minor.

Minor in Japanese

Students complete a Minor in Japanese by taking at least ten half-course equivalents, structured in the following manner:

At least five half-course equivalents in Japanese language chosen from 1 (students entering the Japanese program at a level higher than Japanese 303 should select at least four half-course equivalents from 1); at least two half-course equivalents from 2; and the remaining half-course equivalents from 3.

1. Japanese 205, 207, 301, 303, 311, 313, 331, 333, 441, 451

2. Japanese 309, 317, 341, 461, Anthropology 327, Art History 365, Film 301.06

3. East Asian Studies 317, History 315, 317, 389, 467, 475, Religious Studies 329, 359, Strategy and Global Management 573

Note: See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

Greek and Roman Studies

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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in Greek and Roman Studies

BA Honours in Greek and Roman Studies

Minor in Greek and Roman Studies

BA in Ancient and Medieval History

BA Honours in Ancient and Medieval History

BA Honours in Classical and Early Christian Studies

BA Co-operative Education Programs in Greek and Roman Studies, Ancient and Medieval History and Classical and Early Christian Studies

BA Honours Co-operative Education Programs in Greek and Roman Studies, Ancient and Medieval History and Classical and Early Christian Studies

Minors in Greek or Latin

The Department of Greek and Roman Studies offers instruction in Greek and Latin language and literature, in Greek, Roman, and late antique history and archaeology, and in the more general area of ancient Mediterranean civilizations. There are three sets of courses: Greek and Roman Studies (GRST), Greek (GREK), and Latin (LATI).

Both Greek and Latin may be started at the University. The relevant half courses are Greek 201 and Greek 203, and Latin 201 and Latin 203. Advanced placement to Greek 301 or Latin 301 may be granted at the discretion of the Department to those students who have Greek 30, Latin 30 or an equivalent background.

Minor Programs for Departmental Majors

Students majoring in the Department are encouraged to choose a Minor Field as described in "Minor Field Options" above in the general regulations of the Faculty of Humanities. Related disciplines include Anthropology, Art, English, French, German, History, Italian, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish. See also the minor programs in Comparative Literature and in Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation Studies listed in the Faculty of Humanities Multi-disciplinary Programs section, and the interdisciplinary minors offered by the Faculty of Communication and Culture.

Graduate Studies

The Department recommends that students who plan to proceed to graduate studies take at least one year of German.

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

BA in Greek and Roman Studies

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Note: Greek and Roman Studies 205 and 209 are recommended first-year courses and may be counted towards the requirements of the Major under 2. below.

1. Three full-course equivalents from Greek and Roman Studies at the 300 level.

2. Five full-course equivalents from other departmental courses (Greek and Roman Studies, Greek, and Latin). At least two full-course equivalents must be at the 400/500 level, including at least one full-course equivalent at the 500 level. Up to one full-course equivalent may be substituted from Philosophy 301, 343, 443, 501, and History 319, 377.

BA Honours in Greek and Roman Studies

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Note: Greek and Roman Studies 205 and 209 are recommended first-year courses and may be counted towards the requirements of the Major under 2. below.

1. Three full-course equivalents from Greek and Roman Studies at the 300 level.

2. Eight full-course equivalents from other departmental courses (Greek and Roman Studies, Greek, and Latin). These courses must include either: three full-course equivalents in Greek, or three full-course equivalents in Latin, or two full-course equivalents in each of these languages. At least three full-course equivalents must be at the 400/500 level, including at least one full-course equivalent at the 500 level.

Regulations

Once accepted into an Honours program, students who fail to attain the necessary grade point average or fail to fulfill requirements specific to the Honours degree may be recommended for graduation and granted the BA degree with Major Field provided that they have completed all other degree requirements.

BA in Ancient and Medieval History

Introduction

This Major in Ancient and Medieval History is offered jointly by the Department of History and the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. Students considering this Major should consult the departmental undergraduate advisor.

Admission

Students may register for this Major in either the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities. For the Major, courses constituting the field of Ancient and Medieval History include all of those listed below (1. through 4.) under "Requirements."

See also "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Note: History 201 and Greek and Roman Studies 205 are recommended first-year courses.

1. All of Greek and Roman Studies 341, 345, 347; History 319, 321, 323. This requirement constitutes the core program.

2. At least one full-course equivalent from History 325, 423, 505.

3. At least one full-course equivalent from Greek and Roman Studies 415, 417, 419.

4. Courses from the following list, sufficient to bring the total number of required courses in the field to eight full-course equivalents: History 371, 421.01, 474, Religious Studies 301, 383, 385, 387, Greek and Roman Studies 335, 337, 339, 413, 421, 423, 425, or appropriate special topic/directed reading courses.

Regulations

Students in the Major or Honours programs may not take a Minor or second Major in History or in Greek and Roman Studies; Minors in Greek and Latin are permitted.

There is no Minor program in Ancient and Medieval History.

BA Honours in Ancient and Medieval History

Introduction

Admission to an honours program requires a GPA of at least 3.30 and recommendation to the Dean by the department of Greek and Roman Studies . An Honours program in Ancient and Medieval History is offered jointly by the Department of History and the Department of Greek and Roman Studies. Students considering this Honours program should consult the undergraduate advisor in one of these departments.

Admission

Students may register for the Honours program in either the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities. The Honours admission and graduation requirements are those for the BA Honours in History and the BA Honours in Greek and Roman Studies respectively. For the Honours program, courses constituting the field of Ancient and Medieval History include all of those listed below, 2.(a) through 2.(f), under "Requirements".

See also "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Note: History 201, Greek and Roman Studies 205, and Latin 201, 203 are recommended first-year courses.

1. Language requirement: Two full-course equivalents in Latin.

2. Field requirements:

(a) All of Greek and Roman Studies 341, 345, 347, History 319, 321, 323, 498. This requirement constitutes the core program.

(b) At least one full-course equivalent from History 325, 423, 505.

(c) At least one full-course equivalent from Greek and Roman Studies 415, 417, 419.

(d) One full-course equivalent in directed readings (History 596).

(e) One full-course equivalent in thesis work (History 598).

(f) Courses from the following list, sufficient to bring the total number of required courses in the field to ten full-course equivalents: History 325, 371, 421.01, 474, Greek and Roman Studies 335, 337, 339, 413, 421, 423, 425, Latin 413, Religious Studies 301, 383, 385, 387, or appropriate seminar/directed reading course.

Regulations

Students in the Major or Honours programs may not take a Minor or second Major in History or in Greek and Roman Studies; Minors in Greek and Latin are permitted.

There is no Minor program in Ancient and Medieval History.

BA Honours in Classical and Early Christian Studies

Introduction

This Honours program is offered in conjunction with the Department of Religious Studies.

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

1. All of the courses listed in two of the following language areas and at least one full-course equivalent in the third:

(a) Greek 201, 203, 301, 303, 413 (or an appropriate substitute)

(b) Latin 201, 203, 301, 303, 413 (or an appropriate substitute)

(c) Religious Studies (Hebrew) 207, 209, 401, 403.

2. At least one full-course equivalent from Greek and Roman Studies 305 (Religious Studies 305) (if not used below in 3.), 345, 347, 425, 433, or appropriate topics in 500-level Greek and Roman Studies, Greek, or Latin courses.

3. At least one and one-half full-course equivalents from Religious Studies 201, 205, 301, 305 (Greek and Roman Studies 305) (if not used above in 2.), 383, 385, 483, 485.

Other Requirements

The total taken from the above list must be at least 10 full-course equivalents. History 319, 321, 371, 505, and Philosophy 301, 303, 343, 443, 445, 501, are recommended options.

Regulations

Once accepted into an Honours program, students who fail to attain the necessary grade point average or fail to fulfill requirements specific to the Honours degree may be recommended for graduation and granted the BA degree with Major Field provided that they have completed all other degree requirements.

Minor Programs

Minor in Greek and Roman Studies

A minor in Greek and Roman Studies follows the regulations for the BA in Greek and Roman Studies listed above, except that item 2. consists of two full-course equivalents from other departmental courses, of which at least one full-course equivalent must be at the 400 or 500 level.

Minors in Greek and Latin

Minor programs in Greek or Latin, which are especially appropriate for students enrolled in Major programs in e.g., English, French, History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, consist of five full-course equivalents: at least three full-course equivalents in the relevant language, and up to two full-course equivalents in appropriate Greek and Roman Studies courses.

Note: See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

Philosophy

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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in Philosophy

BA Honours in Philosophy

Minor in Philosophy

BA Co-operative Education Programs in Philosophy, Religious Studies and Applied Ethics, and History and Philosophy of Science

BA Honours Co-operative Education Programs in Philosophy, and History and Philosophy of Science

BA in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics

BA and BA Honours in History and Philosophy of Science

The Department of Philosophy offers instruction in the Field of Philosophy only.

Advice and information about Philosophy courses and programs may be obtained from any member of the Department's Undergraduate Committee (the Department Office can arrange appointments). Detailed course descriptions for individual courses and, where appropriate, for the different sections of a single course, are available from the Department Office.

Double Major

Students may register as Majors in Philosophy and another field. It is essential that such students seek the advice of the departments concerned; students must also consult the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) as soon as possible.

BA in Philosophy Program

Introduction

Those choosing Philosophy as their Major Field of concentration are reminded that an appropriate competence in the Field can only be the result of a suitable selection of courses within the major areas of Philosophy. In particular, the Department feels strongly that a student well trained in the Field should have a familiarity with contemporary analytical procedures, with the foundations of formal logic and with at least some of the major classical figures of Western Philosophy.

Admission

Students considering Philosophy as a possible Major Field are recommended to begin with Philosophy 201 or 249 or one of 301, 303, 305 (upper-year students).

Students majoring in Philosophy should ensure that they seek departmental advice before each registration. Since many philosophical problems have their origins in other non-philosophical disciplines, students should seek advice not only about which philosophy courses to take but also about which non-philosophy courses might most benefit them. Advice may be obtained from members of the Departmental Undergraduate Committee.

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Except with the written permission of the Department, students majoring in Philosophy must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Ethics: At least one of Philosophy 249, 349, 449, 549

2. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: At least one of Philosophy 363, 367, 463, 467, 565, 567

3. Logic: One half-course equivalent of Philosophy 279 or 377

Note: Students are strongly encouraged to satisfy this requirement early in their program.

4. Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind: At least one half-course equivalent of Philosophy 321, 381, 421, 481

5. At least four half-course equivalents in the History of Philosophy. The courses chosen must contain courses from at least three of the following groups:

(a) Classical to Renaissance: Philosophy 301, 303, 343, 443, 445, 501, 503

(b) Early Modern: Philosophy 305, 355, 405, 457, 505

(c) Nineteenth and twentieth century Analytic: Philosophy 307, 407

(d) Nineteenth and twentieth century Continental: Philosophy 369, 459, 469

Note: At most three half-course equivalents of Philosophy 301, 303, 305, 307 may be used to fulfill this requirement.

6. Philosophy of Logic and Philosophy of Language: at least one half-course equivalent of Philosophy 307, 371, 407, 479, 513, 519, 571.

7. At least five additional half-course equivalents in Philosophy.

8. At least two full-course equivalents of the seven full-course equivalents required for a Major must be completed at the 400 level or above.

Other Requirements

No course may be used to fulfill more than one of the above requirements. Decimalized courses with different decimal suffixes count as different courses. With departmental approval, other (typically higher-level) courses dealing with similar topics may be substituted for those listed. It may not be possible to offer all of these courses every year, a fact students should bear in mind when planning their programs.

Regulations

Should a student in consultation with the Undergraduate Advisor and with the formal approval of the Department determine an alternative set of required courses for a departmentally acceptable program in Philosophy, the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) shall be so informed and completion of these courses shall be required for the granting of the degree. This determination, with all approvals, must be completed prior to the student's starting his/her 11th half course in the program (and by the preceding May 28, if the 11th half course is to be started in September).

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

BA Honours in Philosophy

Admission

Admission to the Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of Philosophy. Students considering Philosophy as a possible Major Field in an Honours program are recommended to begin with Philosophy 201 or 249 or one of 301, 303, 305 (upper-year students).

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

Honours students in Philosophy must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Ethics: At least one of Philosophy 349, 449, 549

2. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: At least one of Philosophy 363, 367, 463, 467, 565, 567

3. Logic: Philosophy 379

4. Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind: At least one of Philosophy 321, 381, 421, 481

5. At least four half-course equivalents in the History of Philosophy. The courses chosen must contain courses from at least three of the following groups:

(a) Classical to Renaissance: Philosophy 301, 303, 343, 443, 445, 501, 503

(b) Early Modern: Philosophy 305, 355, 405, 457, 505

(c) Nineteenth and twentieth century Analytic: Philosophy 307, 407

(d) Nineteenth and twentieth century Continental: Philosophy 369, 459, 469

Note: At most three of 301, 303, 305, 307 may be used to fulfill this requirement.

6. Philosophy of Logic and Philosophy of Language: At least one of Philosophy 307, 371, 407, 479, 513, 519, 571

7. Honours Thesis: Philosophy 590

8. Directed Reading: Philosophy 595

9. At least six additional half courses in Philosophy, at least one of which must be at the 500 level or above.

10. At least three full-course equivalents of the nine full-course equivalents required for the Honours program must be completed at the 400 level or above.

Departmental advice should be sought before deciding upon additional courses.

Students should note that no course may be used in fulfilling more than one of the above requirements. (Decimalized courses with different decimal suffixes count as different courses.)

Other Requirements

In the final year of the Honours program the student must take Philosophy 590 (Honours Thesis). This will require the preparation of an Honours Thesis under close departmental supervision. In addition to the academic requirements, the Honours Thesis grade must be at least "A" or "A-" if the Department is to recommend the candidate for First Class Honours, and must be at least "B-" if the candidate is to be recommended for Honours.

The Honours Thesis, in suitable form, is to be submitted by the first day of the final examinations scheduled by the Registrar in the Winter Session.

A copy of the thesis, in a binding specified by the Department, is to be prepared for the Departmental Library.

Students should bear in mind the Faculty requirements concerning the general distribution of courses.

See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Philosophy as a Minor Field

The study of Philosophy can deepen and enrich understanding of a variety of other disciplines. The courses to be included in a Minor will vary from student to student, so it is important that students seek advice from the Department. A minor in Philosophy requires at least five full-course equivalents in Philosophy, of which three or more must be at the senior level.

Some examples of courses which would usefully supplement majors in various areas:

· Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology: Philosophy 249, 347, 349, 449, 453, 565.

· Computer Science, Mathematics: Philosophy 201, 279 or 377, 379, 479, 513.

· Greek and Roman Studies: Philosophy 301, 303, 315, 343, 443, 445, 501,

· History: Philosophy 301, 303, 305, and upper-level courses on particular authors or periods, e.g. Philosophy 369, 405 (see box preceding Philosophy courses of instruction in the latter section of this Calendar).

·Literature: Philosophy 201, 301, 303, 305, 315, 321, 333, 363, 381, 469.

·Natural Science: Philosophy 201, 305, 279 or 377, 321, 363, 367, 467, 517, 565.

·Psychology: Philosophy 201, 363, 367, 381, 463, 467, 481, 565.

·Religious Studies: Philosophy 201, 301, 303, 305, 321, 331, 349, 363, 381, 445,

· For students from other faculties with liberal arts interests: Philosophy 275, 301, 303, 305, 315, 321, 331, 333, 343, 355, 363, 369, 405.

See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

BA in History and Philosophy of Science

Introduction

The major in History and Philosophy of Science is offered jointly by the Department of History and the Department of Philosophy. Students wishing to enrol in this program should consult the program advisor or a departmental undergraduate advisor.

Admission

Students may register for this major in either the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Social Sciences. For the Major, courses constituting the field of History and Philosophy of Science include all those listed below under "Requirements." Students are subject to all graduation regulations of the Faculty in which they are registered except where otherwise specified.

See also "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation" above.

Note: Students in the Faculty of Humanities may use courses in the major field to satisfy Faculty of Humanities breadth requirements (See Calendar section "Faculty Regulations­ - Graduation").

Students seeking admission to the program should note that although neither Pure Mathematics 30 nor 30-level science subjects are required for admission into the Faculty of Humanities, students are required to complete three full-course equivalents in a Science. Incoming students, therefore, should ensure that they have the appropriate high school 30/31 courses to support their intended science concentration.

Requirements

Students intending to major in History and Philosophy of Science are encouraged in their first year to enrol in Philosophy 201, 279, and/or History 201, and in introductory courses in the sciences.

Students majoring in History and Philosophy of Science must take at least eight full-course equivalents from the following list:

1. History of Science (at least 2 full-course equivalents):

History 371, 373, 477.01, 477.02, 541 (decimalized course, may be repeated for credit)

2. Philosophy of Science (at least 1.5 full-course equivalents):

Philosophy 367, 467, 517, 565, 567

3. Logic (.5 full-course equivalent): Philosophy 279 or 377

Note: Students are strongly encouraged to satisfy this requirement early in their program.

4. Philosophy (at least 2 full-course equivalents):

One full-course equivalent must be courses in the history of philosophy from the following list:

Philosophy 301, 303, 305, 355, 405, 443, 457, 501, 505, 507

The remaining one full-course equivalent in Philosophy may be taken from the above list, or from the following:

Philosophy 307, 321, 363, 369, 379, 381, 407, 421, 463, 479, 481, 513, 571

5. Research Seminar (.5 full-course equivalent): In their final year, students take Philosophy 517, Topics in the History and Philosophy of Science. This integrative seminar allows students to synthesize their training in History and Philosophy of Science and bring it to bear on a particular issue in the history and/or philosophy of science. This course may be repeated for credit. If a student only takes it once, it cannot be used to count toward satisfying requirement 2. Philosophy of Science.

6. Major Options: Additional courses from the following list to bring the total number of courses to eight full-course equivalents in the major field.

Anthropology 461, Computer Science 409, Economics 483, English 393, Greek and Roman Studies 321, History 427, 511, 541 (decimalized, may be repeated for credit), Psychology 305, Religious Studies 397, Science, Technology and Society 327

At least two full-course equivalents of the eight full-course equivalents required for a Major must be completed at the 400 level or above.

Other Requirements

Science (at least 3 full-course equivalents): Students must take at least three full-course equivalents in Science, at least one full-course equivalent of which must be at the 400 level or above. This requirement may be met either by taking the three full-course equivalents from courses in the Faculty of Science or from Area III courses in any one of Anthropology, Archeology, Geography or Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Note: Some courses in Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Psychology are restricted to majors in those programs or have other enrolment restrictions applied to them. History and Philosophy of Science majors wishing to take restricted courses in these programs may need to be registered in a combined degree with a major in the relevant program. Note also that in some programs, fulfilling all the prerequisites for some 400-level courses will require more than three full-course equivalents. Please consult this Calendar and the Master Timetable for course prerequisites and restrictions.

Language (1 full-course equivalent): Two half courses in any one second language.

Recommended Program Sequence for BA in History and Philosophy of Science

Year

History of Science

Philosophy of Science

Philosophy

Science

Options

1

HTST 201

PHIL 279 (Logic I)
PHIL 201 (Intro)

1 FCE Science 200 level
1 FCE Mathematics

1 FCE Foreign Language
.5 FCE other

2

HTST 371

HTST 373

PHIL 367

PHIL 467

Two of PHIL 301, 303, 305

1 FCE Science 300 level

1 FCE

3

HTST 477.01
HTST 477.02

One of PHIL 517, 565, 567

.5 FCE Philosophy option

1 FCE Science 400 level

2 FCE

4

HTST 541

One of PHIL 517, 565, 567

4 FCE

FCE - full-course equivalent

Students may find the following courses in Science and Technology Studies of interest:

General Studies 345, Science, Technology and Society 201, 325, 591

Students may wish to consider combining a degree program in History and Philosophy of Science with another major or a minor in a science. Because of redundancy in program content, students may not pursue a major or a minor in Philosophy; a minor or double major in History, however, is permitted.

BA Honours in History and Philosophy of Science

Introduction

An Honours program in History and Philosophy of Science is offered jointly by the Department of History and the Department of Philosophy. Students wishing to enrol in this program should consult the program advisor or a departmental undergraduate advisor.

Admission

Students may register for the Honours program in either the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Social Sciences. The honours admission and graduation requirements are specified in the "Honours Degree with a Major Field" section of the Humanities and Social Sciences sections of this Calendar. In both faculties, students are required to complete five full-course equivalents with a GPA of 3.30. (A GPA of at least 3.30 over the most recent five full-course equivalents and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 over previous Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà courses and courses taken at other institutions which are applicable towards the completion of degree requirements are required for admission to the Honours program in Social Sciences. In addition, students in the Honours program in Social Sciences must complete at least one half course in History.) For the Honours program, courses constituting the field of History and Philosophy of Science include all those listed below under Requirements.

See also "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation" above.

Note: Students in the Faculty of Humanities may use courses in the major field to satisfy Faculty of Humanities breadth requirements (See Calendar section "Faculty Regulations - Graduation").

Students seeking admission to the program should note that although neither Pure Mathematics 30 nor 30-level science subjects are required for admission into the Faculty of Humanities, students are required to complete three full-course equivalents in a Science. Incoming students, therefore, should ensure that they have the appropriate high school 30/31 courses to support their intended science concentration.

Requirements

At least ten full-course equivalents in the major field are required for the Honours program. Students must satisfy the major requirements of the BA and must choose Philosophy 379 as an option under 4. above. In addition, honours students must take the following courses:

· Thesis: Philosophy 590 or History 598

· Directed reading: Philosophy 595 or History 596

· One additional 500-level course from areas 1., 2., or 4 (see majors requirements).

Other Requirements

Science (at least 3 full-course equivalents): Students must take at least three full-course equivalents in Science, at least one full-course equivalent of which must be at the 400 level or above and .5 full-course equivalent at the 500 level. This requirement may be met either by taking the three full-course equivalents from courses in the Faculty of Science or from Area III courses in any one of Anthropology, Archeology, Geography or Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Note: Some courses in Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology and Geophysics, and Psychology are restricted to majors in those programs or have other enrolment restrictions applied to them. History and Philosophy of Science majors wishing to take restricted courses in these programs may need to be registered in a combined degree with a major in the relevant program. Note also that in some programs, fulfilling all the prerequisites for some 400-level courses will require more than three full-course equivalents. Please consult this Calendar and Master Timetable for course prerequisites and restrictions.

Language (1 full-course equivalent): Two half courses in any one second language.

Minor Program in History and Philosophy of Science

Introduction

At least five full-course equivalents in History and Philosophy of Science are required for a minor in History and Philosophy of Science, with the following restrictions:

· at least one full-course equivalent must be in History of Science (see area 1. majors requirements)

· at least one full-course equivalent must be in Philosophy of Science (see area 2. majors requirements)

· at least one half course must be at the 400 level or above.

The Minor in History and Philosophy of Science is aimed in the first instance at students in the Faculties of Science, Social Sciences and the Schulich School of Engineering who want to complement their disciplinary studies with the study of the historical and philosophical background and foundation of the sciences.

BA in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics Program

Introduction

This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

In the program of study that leads to the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics, students learn to identify moral problems that arise in contemporary society and develop skills to evaluate responses. Students learn about religious worldviews that may inform moral decisions and develop sensitivity to cultural and religious contexts of ethical decision-making.

Students should contact the Undergraduate Advisors of the Religious Studies and Philosophy Departments for advice regarding courses in their major program.

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above. Students registered in this major may not register in a combined degree with either of Philosophy or Religious Studies.

Requirements

Students are required to complete the following courses (with the approval of the relevant department, higher-level courses dealing with similar topics may be substituted for the required courses):

1. Religious Studies 201 or 273, 203 and 205.

2. Two senior-level half-course equivalents in Religious Studies, one from the Western and one from the Eastern stream. (See the Table of Streams located before the Religious Studies courses in the "Courses of Instruction" section of this Calendar.)

3. Religious Studies 331 and 343 (both from the Nature of Religion stream).

4. Religious Studies 377 and 577.

5. Philosophy 347, 349, and 449.

6. Two half-course equivalents selected from Philosophy 313, 319, 329, 337.

7. Philosophy 547 or 549.

8. Any two other half-course equivalents in Philosophy.

Religious Studies

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Department Regulations

Degrees Offered

BA in Religious Studies

BA Honours in Religious Studies

Minor in Religious Studies

BA and BA Honours in Religious Studies Co-operative Education Programs in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics and Classical and Early Christian Studies

BA in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics

BA Honours in Classical and Early Christian Studies

Introduction

The Department of Religious Studies seeks to foster an understanding of the wide variety of religions that have influenced the development of human cultures and that continue to be powerful forces in today's world. Courses in the Department examine religious worldviews and their associated texts and practices, movements and institutions, as they appear now and as they have developed over time in many cultures of the world. The field of Religious Studies is multicultural, i.e., religions from all over the world are the subject of study, including the ancient traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as religious movements of more recent origin. Religious Studies is also multidisciplinary, which means that religion is studied with the use of methods and theories from various disciplines, including history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, literary theory, and feminist theory.

Courses in the Department are divided into three streams: Western Religions, Eastern Religions, and the Nature of Religion. The Table of Streams (located before the Religious Studies courses in the "Courses of Instruction" section of this Calendar) lists the course offerings of the Department according to stream.

BA in Religious Studies

Admission

Students considering Religious Studies as a major field are recommended to begin with Religious Studies 201 or 273, 203 and/or 205.

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and other requirements under "Faculty Regulations - Graduation," above.

Requirements

A major requires completion of eight to ten full-course equivalents in Religious Studies which must include the following:

1. Two full-course equivalents from each of the three streams of study. (See the Table of Streams located before the Religious Studies courses in the Courses of Instruction section of this Calendar.)

2. At least two full-course equivalents at the 400/500 level, including at least one half course in the Western or Eastern stream.

3. Religious Studies 377, which does not count toward any stream.

4. Religious Studies 437 or 447, which counts as a course in the Nature of Religion stream.

5. Religious Studies 577: the topic chosen for the Senior Project will determine the stream in which this course will be counted in a student's program.

Other Requirements

Religious Studies majors are required to declare one of the three streams of study as their area of concentration. A student may define a more narrow focus of study within a stream or thematically across streams. Majors are strongly advised to consult with the Department's Undergraduate Advisor sometime during or before their third year of study and to submit a written declaration of their research concentration within the field of Religious Studies. Options for concentration include one of the three streams or a focus within or across the streams.

Students are strongly advised to include in their programs relevant language courses (e.g., Classical Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Classical Chinese, Japanese, French, German) and relevant courses from other disciplines. Language courses related to a student's program of study in Religious Studies, whether taken inside or outside the Department, may be counted as part of the eight full-course equivalents in Religious Studies. Language courses from other departments must receive approval from the Department's Undergraduate Advisor to be counted toward the major field requirements.

Early in their programs, students should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Religious Studies for guidance in selecting both required Religious Studies courses and appropriate courses from other disciplines.

In planning their programs, students should bear in mind that language courses and some senior courses are not offered every year.

Students should be aware of Faculty requirements as well as Departmental requirements. See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation--BA with a Major Field," above.

Credit by Special Assessment

Students seeking credit by special assessment should consult the Department regarding courses available for credit in this manner.

BA Honours in Religious Studies

Admission

Admission to the Honours program requires a grade point average of at least 3.30 and a recommendation to the Dean by the Department of Religious Studies.

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" and "Faculty Regulations - Graduation - Honours Degree with a Major Field - Admission," above.

Students wishing to enter the Honours program in Religious Studies should include Religious Studies 201 or 273, 203 and 205 early in their programs.

Requirements

An Honours degree requires completion of ten to twelve full-course equivalents in Religious Studies, which must include the following:

1. Two full-course equivalents from each of the three streams of study. (See the Table of Streams located before the Religious Studies courses in the Courses of Instruction section of this Calendar.)

2. At least three full-course equivalents at the 400/500 level, including at least one half course in the Western or Eastern stream.

3. Religious Studies 377, which does not count toward any stream.

4. Religious Studies 437 or 447, which counts as a course in the Nature of Religion stream.

5. Religious Studies 590: the topic chosen for the Honours Thesis will determine the stream in which this course will be counted in a student's program.

Other Requirements

Honours students in Religious Studies are required to declare one of the three streams of study as their area of concentration. A student may define a more narrow focus of study within a stream or thematically across streams. Honours students are strongly advised to consult with the Department's Undergraduate Advisor sometime during or before their third year of study and to submit a written declaration of their research concentration within the field of Religious Studies. Options for concentration include one of the three streams or a focus within or across the streams.

By the beginning of a student's final year in the Honours program, a reading knowledge of a language other than English relevant to the topic of the Honours Thesis is normally required. Students may fulfill this requirement by completing at least one full-course equivalent of a language other than English. Language courses related to a student's program of study in Religious Studies, whether taken inside or outside the Department, may be counted as part of the ten required full-course equivalents in Religious Studies. Language courses from other departments must receive approval from the Department's Undergraduate Advisor to be counted toward the major field requirements.

The Honours Thesis is written in Religious Studies 590, usually during the final year of a student's program, under the close supervision of a member of the Department. At the end of the year, the student defends the thesis before a committee that consists of three faculty members, of which normally at least two are members of the Department. A grade of at least "B" must be obtained on the Honours Thesis if the candidate is to be awarded the Honours Degree. The Honours Thesis grade must be at least "A" or "A-" for the Department to recommend the candidate for First Class Honours.

The Honours Thesis in suitable form is to be submitted by the first day of the final examinations scheduled by the Registrar in the Winter Session.

Early in their programs, students should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Religious Studies for guidance in selecting required Religious Studies courses, language courses, and appropriate courses from other disciplines. Relevant courses in allied fields such as Philosophy, History, Sociology, Anthropology, and Greek and Roman Studies are strongly recommended.

In planning their programs, students should bear in mind that some senior courses are not offered every year.

Students should be aware of Faculty requirements as well as Departmental requirements. See "Faculty Regulations - Graduation - Honours Degree with a Major Field," above.

Minor Program in Religious Studies

The Minor requires a minimum of five full-course equivalents in Religious Studies with at least one full-course equivalent from each of the three streams.

See also "Minor Field Option" under "Faculty Regulations - Course Work," above.

BA in Religious Studies and Applied Ethics Program

This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Philosophy and Religious Studies. For details consult the program descriptions for the Department of Philosophy.

BA Honours in Classical and Early Christian Studies

This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Greek and Roman Studies and Religious Studies. For details consult the program descriptions for the Department of Greek and Roman Studies.

Multidisciplinary Programs

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BA Major in General Humanities

Introduction

The Faculty of Humanities offers a degree program with a Major in General Humanities.

The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity of a broad education in the Humanities. It may usefully be supplemented, by way of career preparation, with courses preparatory to application for admission to a professional Faculty (e.g., Medicine), or with an appropriate Minor (e.g., the Minor in Management and Society, or Law and Society). Advice on these and related matters may be obtained from the Associate Dean (Student Affairs).

Admission

See "Faculty Regulations - Admissions" above.

Students intending to register in the BA program with Major in General Humanities must consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities, for final approval of their selected program.

Requirements

The program requires the completion of two core courses (Humanities 305 and 307); additional courses are selected from the course offerings of the various Departments within the Faculty.

The requirements for the BA program, Major in General Humanities, are as follows:

1. The general regulations of the Faculty with respect to all the BA programs with a Major Field apply (see "Faculty Regulations - Graduation" above), together with the following specific requirements.

2. All students must complete Humanities 305 and 307; this requirement should normally be met by the end of the third year of study.

3. In order to establish breadth in the Humanities, at least one full-course equivalent must be taken from each of the following areas of study: (i) English; (ii) Philosophy; (iii) a modern language or literature other than English; (iv) Greek and Roman Studies; (v) Religious Studies; (vi) Comparative Literature.

4. A minimum of one additional full-course equivalent must be chosen from each of two of the six subject areas specified in paragraph 3.

5. One full-course equivalent must be chosen, in consultation with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), from among the courses offered by the Department of History.

6. At least five full-course equivalents counting toward the Major field must be at the senior level. Students should refer to the chart in this Calendar for a list of senior courses in Humanities without prerequisites.

Other Requirements

Language Requirement

A working knowledge is required of a language other than English. This requirement may be met in any language, ancient or modern, in which courses are offered by the Faculty of Humanities. The requirement may be met either by the successful completion of course work (e.g., the course requirement specified in 3 (iii) or (v) above), or by examination. Language competence is required at a level equivalent to the completion of a full senior course in the language in question.

Minors

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Minor in Comparative Literature

Introduction

The Minor is composed of at least five full-course equivalents of which three must be at the senior level.

Admission

Students intending to minor in Comparative Literature must consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities for selection and approval of the courses appropriate to the Minor and to their interest and background.

Requirements

The Minor is made up of the following components:

1. Comparative Literature 201 and 203 (to be completed as early as possible);

2. One full-course equivalent from the following list of relevant courses: Comparative Literature 405, 517, English 517, French 511, Philosophy 315;

3. A minimum of three full-course equivalents in Comparative Literature. Literature courses from other departments in the Faculty may be substituted for Comparative Literature courses with the approval of the program coordinator.

Note: Some of the courses relevant to the minor may have prerequisites.

Other Requirements

Language Requirement

In addition to English, reading competence is required in another language. This requirement may be met by course work in an ancient or a modern language appropriate to the student's program or by examination. Language competence is required at a level equivalent to the completion of a full senior course in the language in question.

Regulations

Courses used to fulfill the requirements of the Minor may not be used to fulfill requirements for a Major.

Minor in Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies

Introduction

The Minor allows for the study of cultural phenomena in their social context and historical unfolding from late Antiquity to the Early Modern Era (e.g., literature, religion, philosophy, music, drama, and art). At the same time, it permits specialization in one specific phenomenon, era, culture or society. For example, specific courses may be combined to create a specialization in Renaissance Italy or Medieval Thought.

The Minor is intended to complement Major programs in related fields. It offers an integrated course of study which enhances the learning experience and promotes a cross-cultural understanding of a formative age in European civilization. Desirable for students contemplating graduate level work in related fields.

The Minor is composed of at least five full-course equivalents of which three must be at the senior level, to a maximum of six full-course equivalents.

Admission

Students intending to minor in Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies must consult with the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities for selection and approval of the courses appropriate to the Minor.

Requirements

The minimum requirements for the Minor program are:

1. One full-course equivalent each from three of the four Subject Areas listed below;

2. Two additional full-course equivalents from any single Subject Area or combination of two Areas listed below.

Subject Areas

· Arts (Departments of Art, Drama, and Music): Course in the relevant period chosen from Art History, Music History and Literature, Music Performance, Drama.

· History (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies, and History): Late Antique, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation History.

· Language and Literature (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies; English; French, Italian and Spanish; Germanic and Slavic Studies; and Religious Studies): Course in the relevant period chosen from Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish.

· Philosophy, Political Science and Religion (Departments of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies): Course in the relevant period chosen from offerings of these Departments

Other Requirements

Students are urged to take at least one course in History, and to gain proficiency in at least one ancient and a second modern language if they plan to proceed to graduate school.

Note: Some of the courses relevant to this Minor may have prerequisites.

Regulations

Courses used to fulfill requirements for the Minor may not also be used to fulfill requirements for a Major.

Combined Programs

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Combined BA or BFA (Fine Arts)/BA (Humanities) Program

The program, sponsored jointly by the Faculties of Fine Arts and Humanities, leads to the BFA and BA degrees, or two BA degrees, and requires the completion of a minimum of 25 full‑course equivalents. Students pursuing this program may enter the combined degree program in year one in either faculty. At that time, the student will declare a Major Field within the Faculty of Humanities in addition to the Major within the Faculty of Fine Arts. All admission requirements for both Faculties must be satisfied in order to qualify for the combined degree program. At least one half of the 25 full-course equivalents must be taken at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Program details are listed in the Faculty of Fine Arts section of this Calendar.

Combined BA (French)/BEd (Master of Teaching) Program

Introduction

The combined BA (French)/BEd (Master of Teaching) program starts after Year 2 of the Faculty of Humanities French BA program and will last for three years.

Admission

The deadline for application for admission is April 1 of the academic year in which the student will have completed 10 full-course equivalents.

To be eligible for admission, a student must have met the following requirements by the time of admission (end of the Winter Session):

(a) A minimum of three and one half full-course equivalents of university-level French courses as required in the French BA in the Faculty of Humanities.

(b) Additional courses (sufficient to add up to 10 full-course equivalents) to meet the Faculty of Humanities requirements.

(c) The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Effective Writing Requirement.

(d) A Faculty of Education "Statement in Support of Application" which includes names of three referees.

Candidates for admission will require a GPA of at least 2.50 over the last five full-course equivalents taken and a GPA of at least 3.00 over all French courses taken (Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà courses and courses transferred from other institutions).

A maximum of 15 students will be accepted into the program in any one year. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission to the program is competitive based on the GPA over the last five full-course equivalents taken.

Program Structure

The program is divided into a French portion, which consists of seven and one half full-course equivalents plus courses required to fulfill the Faculty of Humanities Graduation Requirements, and an Education portion, which consists of 10 full-course equivalents. In Year 5 of the Combined Degree program, a required interdisciplinary project course in French will amalgamate the students' academic experience in French and Education.

At the time of admission, a joint committee in French and Education may stipulate special requirements related to linguistic proficiency for entering students. Students' progress throughout the program will be monitored by the joint committee. In order to continue into year 4, students must have completed the 15 full-course equivalents required for the initial French/Humanities portion of the program (see below) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 over the last ten half courses taken.

Required courses in French:

- French 215 and 217 (plus 213 if entering with French 30)

- French 315, 317, 339, 349 and 359

- French 415, 439, 499.10, 499.11 plus another 400-level half-course equivalent in French

- French 515, 599 and one other 500-level half-course equivalent

Other Requirements

- Linguistics 201 and 203, which will count toward the requirement of courses outside the Faculty of Humanities.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

Fall

Winter

French 215 or 2171

French 217 or 2151

Option (Logic)2

Option

Science Option

Science Option

English

English

Linguistics 201

Linguistics 203

1If entering with French 30, take French 213 in Fall Session and both 215 and 217 in Winter Session. If entering with French 30N, take one of French 215 or 217 in Fall Session and the other in Winter Session.

2One of Philosophy 275, 279 or 377 or any course offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Second Year

French 315

French 317

French 339

French 349

French 359

Option

Non-Humanities Option

Non-Humanities Option

Option*

Option

Third Year (First Year of Combined Degree Program)

French 415

French 439

French 4XX (either in Fall or Winter)

Option

French 499.10 and 499.11/Teaching FSL 1 and 2

Option**

Option

Option

Option

*A course related to children (such as English 397 or 398, Art 209, 211, 307, Drama 362, 375, Psychology 351) is strongly recommended.

**Students are advised to choose their options in such a way as to have satisfied all Faculty of Humanities breadth requirements by the end of the third year. See Graduation, Course Requirements.

Fourth Year (Second Year of Combined Degree Program)

Studies in

1. Learners and Learning/Teachers and Teaching; School and Community/Workplace placements. (Fall Session)

2. Curriculum Studies (areas of specialization and interdisciplinarity), Curriculum Contexts, School placements (Winter Session)

3. French 515 in either Spring Session (before Year 4 or after Year 4) or Winter Session (Year 3 or 5)

4. French 5XX (Half course) (Winter Session)

Fifth Year (Third Year of Combined Degree Program)

1. Praxis (Case Tutorial, School Placement) (Fall Session)

2. Integration (Case Tutorial, Special Topics Seminar) (Winter Session)

3. Interdisciplinary project combining student interests in teacher education and another field of study related to French. French 599 (Half course)

Combined BComm/BA (Humanities) Program

The five-year program leads to both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Commerce degrees. The program requires careful selection of courses to complete all requirements of the two Faculties. Interested students are urged to contact the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) of Humanities and the Assistant Dean (Undergraduate) of Haskayne School of Business for advice in choosing their first-year courses.

Students must satisfy the admission requirements of both Faculties. The BA in Humanities portion of the program requires that students complete the departmental requirements for the Humanities Major (either seven or eight full-course equivalents) and a minimum of eight and one-half full-course equivalents of courses from the Faculty of Humanities with a minimum GPA of 2.00. No more than one full "D" or "D+" grade may be counted towards the Major field. At least one half of the 25 full-course equivalents must be taken at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Students pursuing this program may enter the combined degree program in year one in either faculty. Up to the end of year three, students may opt out of the combined degree program and complete the Humanities degree program in one additional year. Program details are listed in the Haskayne School of Business section of this Calendar.

Combined BSc (Engineering)/BA (Humanities) Program

The five year program leads to both the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Arts degrees. A Major in the Humanities consisting of seven full-course equivalents is required. All specific departmental requirements for the Major must be met. For those majors normally requiring eight full-course equivalents (Ancient and Medieval History, English, French, Greek and Roman Studies, Spanish) students in the combined program must consult with the department to determine which seven full-course equivalents they are required to complete. Majors are available in English, French, German, Greek and Roman Studies, Italian, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Russian and Spanish. Students planning a Humanities Major in French or German should present Grade XII standing in that subject area.

Students will enter the Schulich School of Engineering in year one and complete the two degrees under the jurisdiction of that faculty. They must satisfy the admission requirements of both Faculties. The BA in Humanities portion of the program requires that the students have a GPA of at least 2.00 in the Humanities courses and not more than one full "D" or "D+" grade in these courses. At least half the courses counting towards the Humanities Major must be taken at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Up to the end of year two students may opt out of the combined degree program and complete the BA degree in Humanities in two additional years. Program details are listed in the Schulich School of Engineering section of this Calendar.

Combined BSc (Science)/BA (Humanities) Program

Introduction

The program, sponsored jointly by the Faculties of Science and Humanities, leads to both the BSc and the BA degrees and requires the completion of a minimum of 25 full-course equivalents.

Admission

Students pursuing this program may enter the combined degree program in year one in either the Faculty of Science orthe Faculty of Humanities.. At that time, students will declare two Major Fields as described in each Faculty's section of this Calendar. All admission requirements for both Faculties must be satisfied in order to qualify for the combined degree program.

Requirements

1. The Faculty of Science requires the successful completion of all courses required for graduation in "Degrees with a Major Field" or "Honours Degrees with a Major Field" as listed in this Calendar. Faculty and Department requirements for graduation in a program with a Major Field must be met.

2. The Faculty of Humanities requires successful completion of all courses required for graduation in a "BA with Major Field" or "Honours Degree with Major Field" as listed in this Calendar. Faculty and Department requirements for graduation in a program with a Major Field must be met.

3. Each Faculty requires that four full-course equivalents be taken outside that Faculty. In the case of this program, courses taken towards the Major in one Faculty will satisfy the requirements for three full-course equivalents in the other Faculty and vice-versa. One additional full-course equivalent must be taken in one of the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Art or Social Sciences.

4. The number of junior courses taken, however distributed, must not exceed 9 full-course equivalents in total.

5. A maximum of 10 full-course equivalents may be taken at institutions other than the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. A maximum of 4 full course equivalents of transfer credit can be used for each degree.

The program requires careful selection of courses to complete all requirements of the two Faculties. Interested students are urged to contact the Student Affairs offices of the two Faculties for advice in choosing their first-year courses.

It will be possible for students to opt out of the combined degree program until the end of their third year and complete either the Humanities or Science degree program in four years. Students should note, however, that if courses have been unevenly distributed, more than four years may be required to complete the degree.

Combined BA or BSc (Social Sciences)/BA (Humanities) Program

Introduction

The program, sponsored jointly by the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, leads to the BSc and the BA degrees, or two BA degrees, and requires the completion of a minimum of 25 full-course equivalents.

Admission

Students pursuing this program may enter the combined degree program in year one. At that time, students will declare two Major Fields as described in each Faculty's section of this Calendar. All admission requirements for both faculties must be satisfied in order to qualify for the combined degree program.

Requirements

1. The Faculty of Social Sciences requires the successful completion of all courses required for graduation in "Degrees with a Major Field" or "Honours Degrees with a Major Field" as listed in this Calendar. Faculty and Departmental requirements for graduation in a program with a Major Field must be met.

2. The Faculty of Humanities requires successful completion of all courses required for graduation in a "BA with Major Field" or "Honours Degree with Major Field" as listed in this Calendar. Faculty and Departmental requirements for graduation in a program with a Major Field must be met.

3.Each Faculty requires that four full-course equivalents be taken outside that Faculty. In the case of this program, courses taken towards the Major in one Faculty will satisfy this requirement for the other Faculty and vice-versa. One additional full-course equivalent must be taken in one of the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fine Art or Science.

4. The number of junior courses taken must not exceed 9 full-course equivalents in total.

5. A maximum of 10 full-course equivalents may be taken at institutions other than the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. A maximum of 4 full course equivalents of transfer credit can be used for each major.

The program requires careful selection of courses to complete all requirements of the two Faculties. Interested students are urged to contact the Student Affairs offices of the two Faculties for advice in choosing their first-year courses.

It will be possible for students to opt out of the combined program until the end of their third year and complete either the Social Sciences or Humanities degree program in four years. Students should note, however, that if courses have been unevenly distributed, more than four years may be required to complete the degree.

Collaborative Programs

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Arts and Science Honours Academy

The Arts and Science Honours Academy provides an enriched structure for the undergraduate experience in Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Director of the Arts and Science Honours Academy program or the Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties (Humanities, Science or Social Sciences). Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar.

BA East Asia

This is an interdisciplinary Major program offered within the Asian Studies program by the Faculties of Humanities, Communication and Culture and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Coordinator of the Asian Studies program or the Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties (Humanities, Communication and Culture or Social Sciences). Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar.

BA Latin American Studies

This is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Faculties of Humanities, Communication and Culture and Social Sciences. Students may obtain information about the program from the Coordinator of the Latin American Studies program or from the Associate Dean of one of the three Faculties (Humanities, Communication and Culture, Social Sciences). Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar.

BA in Linguistics and Language

The major in Linguistics and Language is offered jointly by the Department of Linguistics in the Faculty of Social Sciences and the language departments in the Faculty of Humanities: French, Italian and Spanish; Greek and Roman Studies (Greek, Latin); Germanic, Slavic, and East Asian Studies (German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese); and Religious Studies (Classical Hebrew, Classical Arabic, Classical Chinese, Sanskrit, Tibetan). Students wishing to enrol in this program should consult the program advisor or a departmental undergraduate advisor. Program details are listed in the Department of Linguistics section of this Calendar.