Arts AT HURON CHINESE, JAPANESE + EAST ASIA STUDIES ENGLISH + CULTURAL STUDIES FRENCH STUDIES INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PHILOSOPHY
Why Study Arts? The big questions. The great texts. Learning another language and exploring cultures. Interested?
To do what you really love, because that can
You should be studying Arts at Huron.
To cultivate effective communication skills,
be the best path to happiness and success.
To become an agent of change in the world. To develop habits and competencies that will last you a lifetime, such as critical, creative and independent thinking. arguably the most transferable gift of an arts education and the number-one requirement for success in any career.
To build intellectual muscle: the ability to research, synthesize information, evaluate evidence and effectively problem solve. CHINESE, JAPANESE + EAST ASIA STUDIES
To challenge yourself, and to develop your own
ENGLISH + CULTURAL STUDIES
To explore different cultures and be exposed to
FRENCH STUDIES INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PHILOSOPHY
approaches to the world’s challenges. diverse perspectives, enhancing your capacity for compassion, empathy and tolerance.
To lay a solid groundwork for a professional degree or postgraduate study.
To acquire second and third language skills that will give you a competitive edge in a global economy.
To join the majority of the people on Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, who hold BA degrees.
To engage with the best that has been written, felt and thought, in order to question, question, question … and then to imagine alternatives.
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Patrick Sheppard
4th year Major in English Language & Literature with a Minor in Philosophy and History Eric Hamber Secondary School, Vancouver, BC “ Within this close environment I am comfortable letting my thoughts be heard as well as to listen closely to other students’ opinions. I love being able to have classes in actual classrooms and not in huge lecture halls.”
The Huron Difference A Huron education, with its opportunities for interesting and relevant research, customized, independent study and experiential learning, prepares you for a lifetime of personal and professional success.
Careers? Your choice!
The hallmark of a Huron education is the undergraduate access to authentic research opportunities normally only possible at the graduate level on other campuses. As a Huron student you will be able to conduct independent research with the mentorship of faculty members and participate in active learning opportunities as an integrated part of your course work.
You may have heard that a Liberal Arts education isn’t really valued in the job market. The fact is that employers actually prefer to hire Liberal Arts grads! Huron alumni regularly tell us that they were hired for their capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems, all transferable skills acquired in the course of their Liberal Arts studies.
Huron’s professors are renowned scholars whose research informs all our programs of study and creates course offerings that are unique to Huron. They are also dedicated teachers, keen to ensure that their students succeed at Huron and in life.
Your Arts degree prepares you for graduate and professional schools, but it also opens doors that you may not have considered:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING (CBL) OPPORTUNITIES Deepen your understanding of a subject or prepare yourself for work in that field. Community-Based Learning connects the classroom to the community and the community to the classroom. Huron offers a range of unique opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom to practical, real-world settings through internship and placement programs. Across all faculties and disciplines, Huron students are able to take advantage of experiential learning programs that enhance education with experience and experience with education.
EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES Huron has over 20 formal exchange agreements with universities around the world. That’s in addition to all of the resources and agreements provided through Western’s main campus International and Exchange Student Office. Study in Austria, Belgium, Belize, China, France, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey or the UK.
• Journalist
• Translator
• Advertising Executive
• Technical Writer
• Public Relations Officer
• Social Media Analyst
• Diplomatic Service
• Archivist
• Editor
• Librarian • Executive Director, • Government Not-for-Profit Relations Organization • Publisher • Media Relations • Entrepreneur • Marketing • Communications Consultant
Include a term/semester or a full year of study abroad while at Huron and you will return with a new perspective on the world, as well as valuable language skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a great education and memories that will last a lifetime.
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A R TS AT H U R O N
CHINESE, JAPANESE + EAST ASIA STUDIES
ENGLISH + CULTURAL STUDIES
FRENCH STUDIES
Whether you are interested in understanding Chinese business culture, exploring traditional Chinese literature or learning about the cultural foundations of modern Japan, Huron offers students a remarkable array of programs and courses in Chinese, Japanese and East Asia Studies.
Humans are, by nature, storytellers. We have been telling each other stories for millenia in order to give meaning to our shared experience of life. English and Cultural Studies is the study of that oral and written attempt to give meaning and examines how we communicate that meaning to others.
French is your passport to establishing business contacts and interacting on the world stage. French is an official language in 29 countries, spoken by 274 million people on five continents and, in case you need even more reasons to study French, it is the third most widely used language on the Web.
Chinese Language and Japanese Language, provide a solid foundation in pronunciation and grammar to achieve proficiency in the four language skills — speaking, listening, reading and writing — and to attain competence during your fourth year necessary for advanced conversation, written composition, and the reading and discussion of authentic texts.
When you study English and Cultural Studies at Huron, your love of story and language becomes a challenging, thought-provoking adventure across centuries and continents to see how literature and language produce and reflect cultural change and difference. Explore the vast body of literature written in English, from Canada and the United States to the British Isles and beyond. Discover the literatures of global indigenous peoples and African Americans or study genres and forms, such as children’s literature and the graphic novel. Understand critical theories and develop your own analytical and writing skills. Conduct original research with the guidance of your professors, or participate in community-based theatre productions.
Fluency in French is within your reach at Huron, with programs and courses that provide an in-depth approach to grammar, conversation and translation. Whether your priority is language, linguistics or literature, at Huron you will be able to customize a program of study that fits your personal aptitudes, interests and career goals. Studying Francophone literature and civilization will expand your worldview, while studying abroad offers exciting opportunities to immerse yourself in la langue et la culture françaises.
East Asia Studies is an interdisciplinary program that engages perspectives from many disciplines, such as history, political science, philosophy and literature, to approach a greater understanding of a region that plays such a vital role in current global affairs. A degree in Chinese, Japanese or East Asia Studies will open the door to a variety of exciting career opportunities, both in Canada and abroad.
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A degree in English and Cultural Studies is the jewel in the crown, providing you with the skill that employers want most — the ability to communicate effectively.
English/French bilingualism increases your job opportunities. It is a requirement for many careers in Canada, and knowledge of French makes you eligible for employment outside of Canada where French is spoken.
PHILOSOPHY
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Philosophy challenges you to engage with the greatest minds in human history, enriches your understanding of the world around you and prepares you for virtually any career, because it teaches you to think.
The complex issues challenging our world today require critical thinkers who can see the connections between seemingly unrelated topics. Interdisciplinary Studies at Huron invites you to step across academic boundaries and bring into play multiple perspectives in order to examine and explore topics of special importance and interest. Stretch your mind and expand your horizons. Individuals who are able to synthesize multiple viewpoints are highly sought after in business, politics, media, the arts and engineering. Interdisciplinary programs at Huron when coupled with traditional disciplinary programs encourage new ways of looking at our world.
Philosophy at Huron is a robust program that will encourage you to think clearly and critically, to challenge presuppositions, to reason, to look at issues from different angles and to grapple with complex ideas and principles. In thought-provoking courses you will examine the nature of reality, knowledge, truth, rationality, moral goodness, justice and human nature. You may eventually choose to study the history of philosophy, history and philosophy of science, ethics, logic, feminist philosophy, philosophy of law, philosophy of language, or social and political philosophy. Challenge yourself and make the most of your intellectual potential. Philosophy grads work in many fields, including law, business, politics, medicine, publishing, research and communications.
Major or Minor in Jewish Studies: Examine Jewish history, culture, and sacred and literary texts from a variety of perspectives. This Interdisciplinary program draws on courses from a number of disciplines, including Religious Studies, Hebrew, Philosophy, Women’s Studies and Political Science. Both a Major and a Minor are available, sponsored jointly by Huron, King’s and Western.
Minor in the Atlantic World: Explore the common,
Minor in Communicating Cultures: Ever wonder
approach to the history of imperialism, its legacies and consequences, anti-imperial resistance, and the cultural manifestations of imperialism. Of benefit to students interested in law, education, global studies, journalism, history and political science majors.
how we read, why we read what we do, and how that differs across time, geography and cultures? Curiosity aside, understanding how communication works promotes effective communication, which is essential for success in any field. Course selection includes communications theory, applied communications and cultural narratives.
comparative and interactive aspects of the lives of the peoples in the Atlantic basin. Includes courses from History, Political Science and French Studies. Of benefit to students interested in law, education, teaching or careers in which knowledge of the region is fundamental.
Minor in Studies in Imperialism: A multi-disciplinary
Minor in World History: Explore the common,
comparative and interactive aspects of world history. This minor includes courses from History, English, Global Studies, Political Science, French Studies and Asian Studies. Of benefit to students interested in law, education, policy-making or international relations.
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Degree Options There’s a Lively Arts Community at Huron! The “Huron community” we speak of is real. That’s what sets Huron apart from other universities. Our small campus provides the perfect atmosphere for both academic and social activities, and often those academic activities outside the classroom are great ways to meet other students and make good friends over shared interests and goals. At Huron, we value rigorous learning and vigorous fun: Huron Underground Dramatic Society (HUDS): Write, direct or produce a play, or find your inner actor.
As a Huron student, you may combine an Honors Specialization, Specialization or Major at Huron with another Major or Minor program module from Huron, or from Western University, Brescia University College or King’s University College. Honors Specialization ASIAN STUDIES MODULES
East Asia Studies Japan Studies China Studies Japanese Chinese
ENGLISH + CULTURAL STUDIES MODULES
English Language and Literature English English for Teachers Contemporary English Literature
FRENCH MODULES
French Language and Literature Francophone Studies French Studies French Language French
INTERDISCIPLINARY Atlantic World STUDIES MODULES Communicating Cultures Imperialism
The Grapevine: Write for Huron’s monthly student magazine. Get Lit: Attend poetry readings, film screenings and other events. Read or contribute to Grubstreet, Huron’s literary magazine.
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Jewish Studies World History PHILOSOPHY MODULES
Philosophy Philosophy, Reasoning and Ethics Ethics Religious Studies and Philosophy
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Major
Minor
Cool Courses At Huron, we take pride in the depth and range of our academic programming and in the diversity of courses our Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offer students. Some of these courses cover topics and themes that you will find on no other campus. Intrigued? Here are some Arts courses you may find appealing: Chinese 2246 – Chinese Cinema in Taiwan and Hong Kong: Examines
representative films produced in major historical periods in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with an emphasis on issues of nationalism and national identity, as well as cultural, social, and political changes that have occurred and are occurring in 20th century and contemporary Taiwan and Hong Kong.
English & Cultural Studies 2550 – Global Voices: Issues that Cross Borders in women’s writing and film: Examines women’s issues and feminism within a
global framework, in writing by women and in films about them or created by them. Explore novels, poems, essays, and both documentary and fictional films by writers and directors from Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Canada, India, Iran, Antigua, Pakistan, and Trinidad.
French 3206 – French for Liberal Arts Professions: A language course designed around a variety of activities that strengthen oral and written French and increase cross-cultural communication skills in order to prepare students to enter a globalized economy via liberal arts careers in areas such as education, government, travel and tourism, journalism and media.
Huron’s Silcox Memorial Library
Japanese 2601 – The Cultural Foundations of Modern Japan: A survey
of the artistic, philosophical, and religious factors that shape modern Japan. Taught in English.
Philosophy 2076 – Philosophy of Sex, Love and Friendship: An examination of some ancient and/or more recent views on love, friendship and the varieties of sexual expression. Topics may include philosophical problems raised by affection, selfless love and eros, celibacy, pornography, perversion, and the social roles and conventions of sexual identity.
More about Arts at Huron: Huronuc.ca/FacultyofArts andSocialScience
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Research Matters Learn to question, search, assess, organize and communicate at Huron. Undergraduate research activities at Huron impart valuable skills for a successful career in the 21st century:
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Formulating questions promotes creative thinking and problem solving.
Identifying and assessing the validity and relevance of sources fosters investigative and analytical skills.
Community-based learning Research learning Inspiring Professors
Organizing data and articulating findings strengthens organizational and communication skills.
Outstanding Liberal Arts University Small Campus– Big Opportunities Facebook: HUCfuturestudents Twitter: @HeadedtoHuron Instagram: @HeadedtoHuron YouTube: youtube.com/HuronUC Snapchat: HeadedtoHuron
Marilyn Adlington
4th year Double Major in Philosophy and Museum and Curatorial Studies (Western)
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2016/17
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Stratford Central Secondary School, Stratford, Ontario “ I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been able to go to my professor’s office hour with a question and discuss an essay or a proposal or a text and I always leave feeling really good and just thinking, ‘Wow, I love school! I love learning!’ Being able to have that one-on-one opportunity is undeniably helpful. I will always leave knowing more than when I came in.”
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