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Humanities Honours
Admission to this program has been suspended effective Summer 2017.
The honours program is meant for those students with a special interest in the humanities who wish to pursue advanced studies beyond the humanities major with the benefit of faculty guidance. With the recent addition of the master's program it is expected that the creation of an honours program will be of particular benefit to students wishing to proceed to graduate studies in humanities at Simon Fraser University and elsewhere. The creation of the honours program will also reinforce the unique and important role that humanities courses provide in the University's curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program has been suspended effective Summer 2017.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Once the lower division requirements have been completed, the student submits an application for entrance to the honours program, and consults the humanities advisor.
Lower Division Requirements
To enter the honours program, students must first complete 18 lower division units with a 3.33 or higher grade point average (GPA) in these lower division humanities courses including
An introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the humanities around the world. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods, disciplines, and regions, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of human values and human experience. Students with credit for HUM 101 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D900 |
Niall Mackenzie |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
| D901 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D902 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
and two of
An introduction to the central myths of the Greeks and Romans. The course will investigate the nature, function, and meaning of myths in the classical world and their considerable influence on western civilization. Students with credit for HUM 102 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL01 |
David Mirhady |
Online | |
| O101 | TBD | ||
| O102 | TBD | ||
| O103 | TBD | ||
| O104 | TBD | ||
| O105 | TBD | ||
| O106 | TBD | ||
| O107 | TBD | ||
| O108 | TBD |
A study of the many diverse peoples, languages, and regions of the European continent from the origins of civilization until the mid-16th century. Breadth-Humanities.
An introduction to concepts central to the academic study of religion exploring various relevant methodologies. Provides a framework for understanding the many ways in which humans experience the phenomenon of the sacred through symbol, ritual, doctrine and experience in a variety of religious traditions and cultures. Students who have taken HUM 230 prior to 2007 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL01 |
Jason Brown |
Online | |
| O101 | TBD | ||
| O102 | TBD | ||
| O103 | TBD | ||
| O104 | TBD | ||
| O105 | TBD | ||
| O106 | TBD | ||
| O107 | TBD | ||
| O108 | TBD |
and one of
An intensive study of some of the major works which have had a formative influence on the structure and development of western thought. Reading and discussion of primary texts and the major themes which emerge from them will introduce students to essential philosophical, literary, social and religious themes of western civilization. Breadth-Humanities.
An introduction to classic texts which have endured as monuments of Asian thought and literature. Readings and discussions of primary texts and their central ideas will introduce students to philosophical, literary and religious themes in a selected, major Asian tradition. Breadth-Humanities.
A study of some of the key works which have had a formative influence on major religious traditions. Primary texts will be selected to illustrate core elements in the religious understanding of human life and its relationship to the sacred. Prerequisite: HUM 130 (HUM 230 prior to 2007) is recommended. Breadth-Humanities.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| B100 |
Jason Brown |
TBD | |
| B101 | TBD |
and two further lower division humanities courses.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 48 upper division humanities units; 12 of these must be at the 400 level.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Degree Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) honours programs, students complete at least 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- students complete at least 60 upper division units, which must include at least 48 units in upper division courses in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program; no more than 15 upper division units that have been transferred from another institution can be used toward this requirement
- at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- students complete lower division requirements for at least one Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours program
- students are required to achieve an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0, and an honours program CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 3.0
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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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.