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Humanities  (B.A.)
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Courses
HUMA01H3 HUMA11H3 HUMA17H3 HUMA18H3 HUMA19H3 HUMB11H3 HUMB74H3 HUMC54H3
HUMD91H3 HUMD92H3 HUMD93Y3

Faculty List
R. Bai, B.A., M.A. (Beijing Foreign Studies University), Ph.D. (Illinois), Assistant Professor
N.C. Johnston, M.A., Ph.D. (York, Canada), Lecturer
E. Khoo, B.Sc. Ed. (USM), M.A. TESOL (Reading), Ph.D (USQ), Lecturer
S.D. King, M.A., Ph.D. (Western), Lecturer
M. Petit, M.A., Ph.D. (Colorado), Lecturer
P. Radia, M.A. (Masaryk, Czech Rep.), Ph.D. (Toronto), Lecturer

As a field of inquiry, Humanities is concerned with the study of human culture that is both diverse and interconnected, and examines how we construct our aesthetic, intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and political worlds.
As an approach to knowledge, Humanities is based on critical inquiry that is markedly distinct from the empirical methods of the sciences. Humanities focuses on the subjective constructions of the world around us as well as identities and human expressions.
As one of the U of T Scarborough's academic departments, Humanities comprises several distinct programs, such as Classical Studies, Cognitive Science, Diaspora and Transnational Studies, English, French, History, Humanities Co-op, Journalism, Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, Visual and Performing Arts, and Women's Studies. Each of these is listed under its own heading in the Calendar and offers a range of courses in its own program(s) of study. The Humanities Department also offers, under the rubric HUM, courses which fall outside the purview of the individual Humanities disciplines. These courses help establish an intellectual context in which students can explore different approaches to learning and benefit from a more comparative and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge.

HUMA01H3 Exploring Key Questions in Humanities
Humanities is distinguished by its critical and historical approaches to text, sound and image. This course introduces students to key questions through thought-provoking lectures, performances, intense small-group discussion, extensive writing, and regular constructive feedback. Students will experience the dynamism and diversity of Humanities while refining their critical thinking and communication skills.

HUMA11H3 Introduction to Canadian Culture and Society: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
A seminar course designed to introduce students who speak English as a second language to a study of Canadian culture and society through guest lectures, documentaries, non fiction and fiction, with an emphasis on multicultural writings.
Evaluation is based on team oral presentations, research papers, and participation in class discussion.
Exclusion: (LGGA11H). The instructor has the authority to exclude students whose level of proficiency is unsuitable for the course.

HUMA17H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process I: A Course for Non Native Speakers of English
An examination of the fundamentals of academic writing.
Designed specially for learners of English as a second language, this course highlights the importance of relevant content, coherence, and standard documentation in academic writing. Students enrolled in HUMA17H must also be enrolled in HUMA19H .
Exclusion: (LGGA17H), (LGGA99H). The instructor has the authority to exclude students whose level of proficiency is unsuitable for the course.
Corequisite: HUMA19H

HUMA18H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process II: A Course for Non Native Speakers of English
A continuation of HUMA17H .
This course stresses the development of research based writing skills, communication skills, and critical thinking through written assignments, short oral presentations, and discussion.
Exclusion: (LGGA18H), (LGGA99H). The instructor has the authority to exclude students whose level of proficiency is unsuitable for the course, including those students who meet the prerequisite.
Prerequisite: HUMA17H or permission of the instructor

HUMA19H3 Writing Practicum: A Course for Non Native Speakers of English
This course is designed to provide small groups of students with intensive writing and speaking practice on a weekly basis. Students enrolled in HUMA19H must be enrolled in HUMA17H .
Exclusion: (LGGA19H), (LGGA99H)
Corequisite: HUMA17H

HUMB11H3 Critical Thinking, Reasoning and Decision-Making
An introduction to locating, evaluating and analyzing information, and using that knowledge to construct and organize effective arguments and make practical decisions. As the emphasis is the application of critical thinking principles, this course and its materials will be relevant to a wide range of academic, professional, and other contexts.
Limited enrolment: 30 per section
Exclusion: HISB01H (if taken prior to 2007 Summer), PHLB53H

HUMB74H3 Media and Globalization
This course introduces students to the variety of ways cultural and social theorists have addressed notions of "globalization" and the media; and to focus our eyes and research concerns on media systems and practices in the non-western world: Asian, Latin American, and Arabic countries.







HUMC54H3 Media and Popular Culture in East Asia
This course introduces students to contemporary media and popular culture in East Asia. It explores the relationship of media, culture, economy and politics. Special attention is paid to television and the Internet, as these are two areas that have given rise to diverse, fascinating cultural and political formations.
Limited enrolment: 40
Prerequisite: Any 4.0 credits

HUMD91H3  

HUMD92H3  

HUMD93Y3 Supervised Readings
Independent study of an advanced and intensive kind, under the direction of a faculty member. The material studied should bear some significant relation to the student's previous work, and should differ significantly in content and/or concentration from topics offered in other courses.
Students are advised that they must obtain consent from the supervising instructor before registering for these courses. The student should submit to the instructor a statement of objectives and proposed content for the course; this should be done by 15 April for 'F' and 'Y' courses and by 1 December for 'S' courses. If the proposal is approved, two faculty members from relevant disciplines will supervise and evaluate the work.
Prerequisite: Three full credits at the B-level in the Department of Humanities.

Published Wednesday July 23rd, 2008   Section last updated Wed Jul 9, 2008

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