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Global Humanities Extended Minor
Students may qualify for a BA with an extended minor in global humanities plus one other extended minor, or may use the extended minor in combination with other programs in other degrees.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 18 lower division units including
Introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the humanities around the world. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods, disciplines, and regions, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of the human condition, human values, and human experience. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D100 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
| D101 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
| D102 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
| D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and two of
Introduction to the central myths and literary sources of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The course investigates the nature, function, and meaning of myths in the classical world. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL01 |
Alessandra Capperdoni |
Online | |
| O101 |
Alessandra Capperdoni |
TBD | |
| O102 |
Alessandra Capperdoni |
TBD | |
| O103 | TBD | ||
| O104 | TBD | ||
| O105 | TBD |
Study of the many diverse peoples, languages, and regions of the European continent from the origins of civilization until the mid-16th century. Breadth-Humanities.
Introduction to the study of art across cultures and periods. Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D900 |
Evan Freeman |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
Interdisciplinary introduction to Greek culture in different periods. Using various sources and materials the course explores continuities and ruptures, evolutions and revolutions, and the impact such issues have on the imagination of people today. Students with credit for HS 100 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D100 |
Dionysia Eirini Kotsovili Dimitrios Krallis Evan Freeman James Horncastle Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Examines population movements in Eurasia, from antiquity to the present. Considers a variety of questions related to the how and why people migrate, and how people are received. Answering these questions pertaining to mass migration in Eurasia fosters greater understanding of the overall human experience. Breadth-Humanities.
Introduction to concepts central to the academic study of religion, exploring various relevant methodologies. Provides a framework for understanding the many ways in which humans experience the phenomenon of the sacred through symbol, ritual, doctrine, and engagement, in a variety of religious traditions and cultures. Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D100 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| D101 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| D102 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
| D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| OL01 |
Jason Brown |
Online | |
| O101 |
Jason Brown |
TBD | |
| O102 |
Jason Brown |
TBD | |
| O103 | TBD | ||
| O104 | TBD | ||
| O105 | TBD | ||
| O106 | TBD |
From the days of Achilles to the Second World War, warfare has changed the human experience. Examines the evolution of warfare, from Ancient Greece to modem Europe, considering the interplay of violence, technology, ideology, and society. Students with credit for HS 150 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D100 |
James Horncastle |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and three further lower division global humanities courses, including at least one 200-level course.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 16 units in upper division global humanities courses. See HUM courses.
Students in the global humanities programs have the option of taking concentrations to enhance their programs.
Concentration in Art and Material Culture
Concentration in Hellenic Studies
Concentration in Public Engagement and Intellectual Culture
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division overall CGPA of at least 2.0, and program CGPA and upper division program CGPA of at least 2.0 on the course work used to satisfy the minimum program requirements. FASS departments may define additional GPA requirements for their respective programs.
For students in other faculties, please check your faculty's overall degree requirements: https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/faculties-research.html
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
| Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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