2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

FACULTY OF, 'HUMANITIESWEB ADDRESS: ' http://www.humanities.mc.master.cabean of Humanities : IN. 'Hahimieh/B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Associate' Dean of' Humani.ties 'S. Crosta/B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Assistant Dea'", (Studies), P.A. Kalnins/B.A. ,Academic AdvisorsE. Herreli/B.Sc.S.A. Hichacd/RA.K. ?inger/B.A.EMAIL ADDRESS:humanities@mcmaster.caChester New Hall. Room 112Ext. 27423Career ,Services, liaison and Study Abroad CoordinatorR. Muhic-Day/B.A., M.A., + .The Faculty of Humanities,is dedicated to cultivating a teachingand res~arch community whiphreflects the higlJest standards ofou'r disciplines and to· undertaking bold ventures, in ~ew a'renasof interdisciplinary, inquiry. We strive for a balance ,between" thebest traditions of Humanities education and the new forms 'ofknowledge emerging within and at intersections of disciplines. 'By learning from past and pressing issues facing' our globalworld today, we promote advances in knowledg~ that makeinnq- , 'vative, positive differences in diverse p~oples' 'lives. ' ''. We, provide a. research-intensive ,educational environment inYvhich students, learn to value independent thinking and critical" reflection on the nFlture of knowledge and how knowledge can ~be used to better the human condition. Our mi~sion is to ensureI that students acquire the analytical skills, historical depth, andappreciation of diverse cultures need~d to assume leadership' ,roles as ..respqnsible, . ethical" arid path breaking scholars,cul-'turalworkers, creativeartists, or policy makers.' We prepare our. students to qe thoughtful and engaged citizens in a global world.. The attainment of precis~ knowledge and fresh insights throughlectures.· class discussions, reflection, analysis and w'riting isthe essence of study in the Faculty of Humanities' seven' academicunits: These 'are:• School of the Arts " , .• Departme~t· of Cla~sics (Anc'ient Hist()ry and Archaeolog'y,Classical Languages .and Literature) , ,• Department of English and Cultural Studies (English;' CombinedHonours in Cultural ,Studies and Critical' Theory).' Department' of French• Department of History , .• Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics: (German,Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian)'. Department of Philosophy' .',In addition, the Faculty offers the following interdepartmentalprograms and one Interdisciplinary Minor:• Honours' Communication Studies• Combined Honours in' Comparative Literature• Combined Honours in German .• , Combined Honours in Hispanic Studies• Combined Honours iii Italian• Honours Linguistics• Honours Modem Languages and Linguistics• Combined Honours in Multimeqi,a ,• Combined Honours in' Peace Studies• Combined ,Honours in Women's Studies• Combined B.A inlndigenqus Studies• InterdiSCiplinary Minor in ArchaeologyPROGRAMS AND DEGREESA. Levelf~rogramsFACUL TV 'OFI-tUMANlrlES ' 75HUMANITIES I 'PROGRAM NOTES ' I1 .. A flill-course load for Humanities I is 30 units. (The final digit in'course numbers indicates the unit weight of a course.' A 6-unit. course is taught from September to April and a 3-unit course isa half;.year course which may be taught either from Septemberto December, or January to April). Admission to a Level II programnormally requires completion of ,six units of the relevantsubject. In, order to' be considered foraqmission to a Level /I'. program, students should consult the admission statementsfor the Level. II. wograms when selecting their Level I courses.2 •. The Faculty offers INQUIRY 1 HU3, Inquiry in the Humanities,.. Humanities I students may choose this course as an elective:Fora course description see Inquiry or Humanities in the,Cour$e Listings section of this Calendar. '3. Humanities J students are permitted to take up to 12 units ofwork in any single subject '.' . .'. , - .4~Students with 'an OAC (orGrade 12 U course) in Greek orLatin will register for six units of Level" Gr,eek .or Latin in lieuof the corresponding 1Z03 and 1ZZ3courses.'5. Humanities I students are restricted to' takingnb more than'12 units of introductory language courses. .. ,6.AR'T 1 F03, 1 FF3: Entrance to, any HolioursArt Program requiresthe permission of the School of the Arts as these programs andcourses have limited enrolments. Students who wish to. enrolin ART 1 F03 ·and 1 FF3 mustfirst complete a portfOlio interview..Portfolio' interviews occur~etween January and April each yearfor entrance in September ofthe same calendar year. Only thosestudents who contact the Office of the School of the Arts before .,'March 1 to book appointments for portfolio interviews will be'gua~anteedconsiderationfor entrance tntoART 1 F03 and 1 FF3.'(Late applicants will only be interviewed if space. availabilitypermits~) The portfolio should contain a variety of works in differentmedia that represent the applicant's creative abilities. and interests. Aptitude in art,academic ability and demonstrated,commitment to the discipline are ,considered in the selectionprOcess. In exceptional circumstances, where distance dgesnot allow for an interview, portfolios may be submitted in theform of colour slides or photographs. Acceptance into'ART 1 F03and, 1 FF3' will be verified with' written confirmation from theSchool of. the Arts. School of the Arts verification and a Letter ofAcceptance from the, University guarantee a Space in the programas long. as the student meets theminimL!m academic, requirements as outlined under, School of the Arts prograr;ns int~is section of the 9alendar. Applicants forthis course shoulduse. the MHA ~UAe code. .7. Students wishing to take Music courses other than MUSIC •, 1 A03 or 1 AA3 must make arrangem'ents with the School of theArts for qualifying tests.'COURSE LIST tART 1 F03, 1 FF3 (See Note 6 above.) Students in ART. 1 F03 and 1 FF3 must also register in SCIENCE1 AOO when completing their registration.ARTHIST 1A03,1AA3 ,,'CLASSICS 1 A03, 1 f;303, 1 BB3, 1 L03, 1 LL3CMST " 1A03,1B03 ' .COMP LIT 1A03,1AA3CSCT, '1803,1BB3ENGLISH 1 A03,.1 AA3, 1 B03, 1 B83; 1 C06FRENCH 1A06, 1N06, 1Z06GERMAN 1 B03, 1 BB3, 1 Z06:GREEK 1Z03, 1ZZ3 , 'HISPANIC 1A03, 1AA3, 1Z06 " .HISTORY 1A03, 1AA3, 1B03, 1BB3, 1 L03, 1LL3ITALIAN 1A03, 1AA3,1Z06, 1ZZ6'JAPANESE 1Z06LATIN 1Z03, 1ZZ3, LINGUIST 1 A03, 1AA3,MMEDIA 1A03,1B03MUSIC 1 Ab3, 1 AA3, 19C3, 1 D03, 1 Y03,1 YY3(See Note 7 above.)PEACE ST 1A03, ,1B03' .PHILOS ' , 1 A03, 1 B03, 1 C03, 1 D03,1E03THTR&FLM lA03, 1 B03' 'WOMEN ST '1A06