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Humanities In Humanities, you will acquire the critical thinking, communication and reasoning skills that are essential in today’s global “knowledge society.” Our faculty members are outstanding teachers and dedicated scholars on the cutting edge of their disciplines. With their guidance, you will discover the cultures, traditions and languages of other peoples, places and times; achieve an understanding of how and why aspects of our society developed the way they did; realize your artistic and creative talents; and develop the ability to analyze problems and come up with imaginative solutions.
Music Our direct-entry Music I Program is offered through the School of the Arts. Four degree programs are available as well as a Diploma in Music Performance for both Music and non-Music students. For details refer to page 23.
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At McMaster, we believe in providing an academically rich and rigorous education that prepares our students for careers after graduation and for lifelong learning.
Level I Program
Applied Humanities Courses
Students entering the Faculty of Humanities take a general
Upper-level students in the Faculty of Humanities have
first-year program – Humanities I.
the opportunity to gain valuable experience by applying
The Humanities I program offers students an enormous amount of
academic skills to practical areas outside the classroom.
flexibility and a real chance to explore various options in their first year of university. Students in Humanities I can pursue subjects in which they have already developed an interest, as well as trying some they may never have taken before. This provides an excellent base from which to specialize in upper levels.
Level II and Beyond
With the approval of the Associate Dean, students work with a supervising professor to define learning goals and objectives, then participate in research projects, pedagogy and work placements in fields which interest them and are related to a Humanities discipline. In some recent Applied Humanities courses, students have gained experience as the following:
In order to enter a degree program in a Humanities subject in
curatorial intern at the McMaster Museum of Art
Level II, students must complete the required Level I courses
archival researcher
(usually six units of introductory courses in that discipline). Students
conference organizer
who graduate from the Faculty of Humanities receive a Bachelor of
public relations intern.
Arts degree. Three different kinds of degree are offered: Single Honours – Students specialize in one discipline. A Single Honours degree requires the equivalent of three years of full-time study beyond Level I. Combined Honours – Students specialize in two disciplines. They can combine two Humanities subjects (e.g. French and History) or one Humanities subject and one from Social Sciences (e.g. English and Political Science). A Combined Honours degree requires the equivalent of three years of full-time study beyond Level I. B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) – Students usually specialize in one discipline. A B.A. degree requires the equivalent of two years of full-time study beyond Level I.
Studying Abroad One of the goals of a Humanities education is to increase global awareness. For many students, participating in an exchange program is one of the most exciting ways to do this. The exchange program allows students to spend all or part of their third year studying at universities in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Japan. Each year, the
All degree programs are made up of required and elective courses.
Faculty of Humanities awards travel scholarships of
Students registered in Single or Combined Honours programs
up to $5,000 to selected students participating in a
who choose to concentrate their electives in a specific subject
university exchange. In addition to exchanges, students
area, may also be able to declare a minor in that discipline. Minors
are able to tailor their own study abroad programs at
require 24 units of study, and are possible in most subjects. A minor
accredited institutions anywhere in the world. Typical
can also be completed in some subjects where no stand alone
experiences include summer language programs in
program exists, such as archaeology, languages (Spanish, Italian,
Europe, a semester in Israel or an entire year spent at
Japanese and German) and women’s studies.
an English-language university in Thailand.
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Level I Course Descriptions
Level I Program Total = 30 units Required: 12 units (from the Faculty of Humanities) Electives: 18 units (from Humanities or other Faculties) Note: The value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units)
Art 1F03*
Art History 1AA3
Studio Fundamentals I
Introduction to the History of Art
This course introduces students to strategies
A brief overview of the Western artistic
inherent within visual practice in order to
tradition as embodied in the history of
develop, define and explore dimensional
painting, sculpture and architecture.
possibilities. Critical dialogue and group
Beginner’s Intensive Language Courses
discussions will engage and encourage the participants to expand and link their shared intentions to a fresh and informed perspective.
French 1Z06*
* If you intend to take Art 1F03 and 1FF3, you must
Chinese (Mandarin) 1Z06
make arrangements for a portfolio interview with
Chinese (Mandarin) 1ZZ6**
the School of the Arts (see page 9)
German 1Z06
Art 1FF3 Studio Fundamentals II In this course, the student develops fundamental drawing and painting skills by concentrating on the figure with live models. During intensive studio sessions, students
Humanities Career Services When it comes to life after graduation, your options are almost limitless. A Humanities degree will equip you to excel in areas such
learn analytical, interpretive and expressive skills and explore the possibilities of figurative drawing and painting, with an emphasis on colour analysis.
Art History 1A03
Italian 1Z06 Japanese 1Z06 Polish 1Z03, 1ZZ3 Russian 1Z03, 1ZZ3 Spanish 1Z06 Each course is designed specifically for students with no prior knowledge of a given language. Students will learn to speak the language using basic structures and vocabulary and will gain an appreciation of the people and cultures in the countries where the language is spoken. At the end of the
as research, communication and critical
Introduction to the Study of Art
course, students will be able to communicate
thinking; these skills can be applied to and
Students are introduced to the visual
confidently in everyday situations.
are essential for a wide range of professions.
arts through a consideration of principles
Career exploration is an important part of
and elements of painting, sculpture
your university experience. Humanities
and architecture, and a discussion of
Career Services offers help and guidance,
various genres.
with events like Job Shadow Week and
* French 1Z06 – for students with no French or with Grade 9 or 10 French. ** Chinese 1ZZ6 – For students who understand a Chinese dialect, Standard Chinese or who have proficiency in Chinese script.
Networking Breakfasts, individual counselling and special opportunities, such as the Faculty’s Geneva Internship Program. In the past seven years, the Geneva Internship Program has placed over 30 students on year-long assignments with Human Rights organizations in Switzerland.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards McMaster Undergraduate Student Research Awards provide qualified students in the Faculty of Humanities with $6000 to cover 15 weeks of full-time research-based activity in the summer. Recent winners have explored many diverse topics, including language and identity, nuclear proliferation and body, self esteem and the media.
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Typical Timetable – Term I Monday
Tuesday
8:30 am
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
French 1A06
Political Science 1G06
French 1A06
(seminar)
(lecture)
(seminar)
Classics 1M03 – History of Greece and Rome (tutorial)
9:30 am
Political Science 1G06 – Politics and Government (lecture)
French 1A06 – Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level (seminar)
10:30 am
Multimedia IA03 – Multimedia and Digital Society
11:30 am
Political Science 1G06
(lecture) (tutorial)
12:30 pm
Multimedia IA03 (tutorial)
Multimedia IA03
French 1A06
(lecture)
(oral French tutorial)
1:30 pm
Inquiry 1HU3 (tutorial)
2:30 pm
Inquiry 1HU3 – Inquiry in the Humanities
Classics 1M03
Inquiry 1HU3
Classics 1M03
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
3:30 pm 4:30 pm
Classics 1A03
Communication Studies 1A03
Introduction to Classical Archaeology
Introduction to Communication
A study of the history and methodology of
This course presents the practical and
Greek and Roman archaeology, illustrated with
fundamental concepts of communication
materials from excavated sites.
studies. The effects of language, artistic
Classics 1B03
productions, mass media and the Internet on
An Introduction to Ancient Myth and Literature This course is designed for all those interested in the legends and literature of Greece and Rome, the cornerstones of Western civilization.
will be placed on the development of critical skills in reading and writing, with tutorials serving as workshops for the discussion of literary texts and writing skills.
English 1AA3 Literature in English: Longer Genres
social and cultural practices will be examined.
In this course, students will study a selection
Cultural Studies & Critical Theory 1CS3
of longer literary texts (novels and plays).
Studying Culture: A Critical Introduction
As in English 1A03, questions of interpretive approach will be examined (how do we read, how do our different backgrounds and interests
Students will study the nature of mythology
This course offers a detailed introduction to
and explore the major Classical myths and
the fields of cultural studies and critical theory
legends. Works by authors such as Virgil and
from both a cultural and historical perspective.
Homer, as well as Greek tragedies, will be read
Students examine cultural institutions, popular
in English translation.
cultural genres and practices of everyday life
English 1CS3
Classics 1M03
(shopping, sports, eating, etc.), paying particular
Studying Culture: A Critical Introduction
attention to the way in which culture reflects
(same as Cultural Studies & Critical Theory 1CS3)
and shapes processes of industrialization, colonialism and globalization.
English 1C06
English 1A03
This survey course will offer students a
History of Greece and Rome Students are introduced to the history of Greece and Rome from the bronze age to the fall of Rome, based on literary, documentary and archaeological evidence.
affect the way we respond to any given text?) and the development of critical and writing skills will be emphasized.
A History of English Literature
Literature in English: Shorter Genres
panoramic introduction to the history of English
This course is an introduction to the study of
literature from its origins to the present. It will
literature in its shorter forms (poetry, essays and
provide a grounding in literary historical periods,
short stories). Students will be introduced to the
genres and critical approaches to works by a
elements of various genres and to a variety of
wide variety of authors.
interpretive approaches. Considerable emphasis
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Level I Course Descriptions French 1A06
Greek 1ZZ3
History 1M03
Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level
Beginner’s Intensive Ancient Greek II
History of Greece and Rome
This course presents a review of basic
This course continues to study the grammar
(same as Classics 1M03)
grammatical structures in contemporary French.
of ancient Greek begun in Greek 1Z03 and
It allows students to perfect written and oral
introduces students to the reading of simple
Inquiry 1HU3
expression of the language. The study of several
passages from Greek authors.
modern novels will introduce students to the
History 1A03
study of French literature. For students with Grade 12 French U (core, immersion or français).
French 1K06
To inquire is to search for understanding through a process of asking questions and investigating
Europe from the Renaissance to the French Revolution
possible answers. In a university context, it is
An examination of the main themes and issues
question driven, self-directed research involving
of European history from the Renaissance to the
both instructor and students. This special
Intensive Review of French
French Revolution. Students will be introduced
course introduces students to the exciting and
This course offers an intensive review of
to the principle ideas and events which shaped
varied research being carried out in Humanities
basic structures and vocabulary to develop
European society in the pre-modern era.
disciplines. Through the systematic investigation
proficiency in both oral and written French.
History 1AA3
of questions and concepts, along with active
It also features a culture component to familiarize students with French-speaking societies on both sides of the Atlantic. For students with Grade 11 French U.
Europe from the French Revolution to the End of the Second World War This course examines the social and political
participation in discussion and research, students will develop learning skills that will help them throughout their university careers.
developments which transformed the European
Italian 1A03
continent between the French Revolution and the
Intermediate Italian I
Intermediate German I
Second World War. In addition to lectures, students
Designed for students with Grade 12 U/M Italian
A course for students with Grade 12 U/M German
have the opportunity to analyze and discuss
or equivalent, this course offers an intensive
or equivalent, designed to further proficiency
documentary evidence in small group settings.
review of certain grammatical structures of
in spoken and written German while reviewing
History 1B03
Italian and an introduction to composition,
German 1B03
grammatical structures. Intercultural learning and international awareness are promoted.
The Americas and the World
together with oral practice.
This course brings together the histories of
Italian 1AA3
Europe, Africa and the Americas. Students
Intermediate Italian II
Intermediate German II
explore the creation and nature of the Atlantic
This continuation of Italian 1A03 offers an
This course follows on from 1B03, offering
world from the Columbian encounter in the
intensive review of those grammatical structures
integrated and interactive practice in reading,
15th century into the middle of the 19th century,
not previously studied, together with oral
writing, listening and speaking. It serves as a
and the emergence of new political and social
practice. Selected written works in the original
foundation for the advanced study of German
organizations. Topics include: discoveries,
will also be studied.
language and culture, with use of original
slavery, disease, trade and colonial empires.
German materials.
History 1BB3
Latin 1Z03
German 1BB3
Greek 1Z03
Beginner’s Intensive Latin I
Global History in the 20th Century
A rapid introduction to the grammar of
Beginner’s Intensive Ancient Greek I
Students explore the global interactions of
classical Latin.
A rapid introduction to the basic grammar of
peoples and nations from 1900, when Britain
ancient Greek.
ruled the world, to 2000, when American
Latin 1ZZ3
culture and free market capitalism dominated international politics. Subjects include: warfare, human rights, science, technology and social change.
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Inquiry in the Humanities
Beginner’s Intensive Latin II This course continues the study of the grammar of classical Latin begun in Latin 1Z03 and introduces students to the reading of simple passages from Latin authors.
Linguistics 1A03
Music 1A03
Peace Studies 1A03
Introduction to Linguistics I
Introduction to the History of Music I
Introduction to Peace Studies
This course introduces the student to the
An introductory survey of Western music,
This course will introduce students to the field
basic concepts and techniques of linguistics,
from Gregorian chant to the time of Bach and
of peace studies. Key concepts will be explored,
which is the scientific study of language.
Handel. The student is introduced to important
including peace, war, security, conflict, power,
The survey covers core areas which examine
composers and their works, in relation to their
violence and non-violence. An important focus
the structure of language: phonetics, phonology
society and culture. No previous knowledge of
will be on knowledge, practices, values and
and morphology.
music is required.
ideologies that lead to the attainment of peace.
Linguistics 1AA3
Music 1AA3
Philosophy 1A03
Introduction to Linguistics II
Introduction to the History of Music II
Philosophical Texts
This course is a continuation of
An introductory survey of Western music, from
Students will be introduced to the study of
Linguistics 1A03 and acquaints the student
the time of Mozart to the present. Composers
philosophy through the reading of selected
with the syntax, semantics and typology,
studied include Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin,
classical texts by influential authors such as Plato,
as well as historical and applied linguistics.
Verdi, Wagner, Debussy and Stravinsky.
Descartes, Marx, De Beauvoir and Nietzsche.
The course will enable the student to pursue
No previous knowledge of music is required.
Philosophy 1B03
higher studies in linguistics and will be helpful in other language-related disciplines.
Multimedia 1A03
Music 1EE6
Philosophy, Law and Society
Solo Performance
This course is an introduction to social,
Intensive one-on-one study with an assigned
political, legal and moral philosophy, and
Multimedia and Digital Society
instructor of the technique and repertoire
will give students an appreciation of the
Students will be introduced to the history,
of any orchestral instrument, piano, organ,
continuing importance of philosophical thinking
theory and design technologies for multimedia.
harpsichord, voice, recorder, saxophone, or
in shaping the culture and politics of our society.
This course is designed to help students
guitar. A successful audition (held in the spring)
Topics include ecology, health care ethics
better understand and participate in today’s
at a minimum level of Honours Grade 8 RCM
and civil rights.
digital society.
or equivalent and permission of the School of
Multimedia 1B03
the Arts is required. This course is for students
Philosophy 1C03
The Digital Image An introduction to the critique and creation
who are not registered in a Music Program and lesson fees are charged over and above tuition.
Philosophy in Literature An introduction to philosophy through the study of literature, showing how philosophical issues
of digital images. Readings will explore issues
Music 1G03
concerning the digital image and graphic design
Ensemble Performance
and the possibility of freedom are treated
for the Internet. Students will use photo-imaging
Students participate in the McMaster Chamber
in literary works. (Usually alternates with
and web design software in order to complete
Orchestra, University Choir, Concert Band, Jazz
Philosophy 1B03.)
design assignments.
Band, Vocal Ensemble, or any other ensemble
such as the nature of morality, human nature
approved by the School of the Arts. Auditions for the ensembles are held in September.
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Level I Course Descriptions Philosophy 1D03
Theatre & Film 1T03
Philosophy and the Sciences
Introduction to Theatre, Cinema and Society
An introduction to philosophical issues arising
How do theatre and film artists make choices
from modern science and technology. Students
about storytelling in their respective media?
will examine questions such as the nature of
What influences the way audiences react to
scientific explanation, the impact of science on
theatre and to cinema? How might theatre and
society and the contribution of society to the
cinema influence society? This course offers
development of science.
an introduction to theatre and film studies,
Philosophy 1E03
by exploring the different forms of theatre and
Problems of Philosophy A critical investigation of philosophical
Women’s Studies 1A03
arguments and the methods and materials of
Women, Culture, Power
philosophical reasoning. Questions concerning
This course offers an interdisciplinary
topics such as God, politics, morality and
introduction to women’s studies, focusing on
knowledge will be considered.
how women and men shape and are shaped by
Spanish 1A03
culture (including popular culture), systems of
Intermediate Spanish I Designed for students with Grade 12 U/M Spanish or equivalent, this is the first part of an
power and institutional ideologies. It examines the relationships between power and culture, knowledge, identity and social difference.
intensive review of the grammatical structures
Women’s Studies 1AA3
of Spanish. Emphasis will be upon composition,
Women Transforming the World
expansion of vocabulary and oral practice.
This course explores women’s historic and
Spanish 1AA3
current collective efforts to transform social,
Intermediate Spanish II This is the second part of an intensive review of grammatical structures of Spanish. Emphasis will be upon composition, expansion of vocabulary and oral practice. Written works in the original will be studied.
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cinema, and the social impact of these forms.
economic and political conditions both nationally and globally.
Art & Art History Portfolio Interviews Between January and April, students applying for Studio Art must present a portfolio of artworks which reflect their ability, commitment and diversity of technical and conceptual skills. Interview spots are limited, so contact the School of the Arts early to make arrangements. See www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/portfolio
The intensive study of art history and studio art permits the development of sophisticated methods for the examination of the beautiful,
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
complex and challenging objects produced as
Studio Art – The minimum requirement is any
a result of human creativity. Whether through
Level I program, which must include Art 1F03
practical involvement in drawing, painting,
and 1FF3 and Art History 1A03 and 1AA3.
print-making and sculpture or through the
Art History – The minimum requirement is
theoretical and historical examination of artworks, the study of art and art history develops those critical faculties which allow us to understand ourselves better as unique beings, and to see how humanity is interconnected beyond the barriers of time and cultural diversity. Art and Art History form part of the School of the Arts.
any Level I program, which must include Art History 1A03 and 1AA3.
Facilities Studios for painting, drawing and sculpture Print-making studio with state-of-the-art health and safety features and 36” X 70” press
Focus of Study
Ceramics facility with two throwing wheels,
The Studio Art program concentrates on the
Working sculpture foundry for bronze casting
importance of individual learning which grows from intensive technical and conceptual investigation. Art History at McMaster offers a solid foundation in the study of the art and visual culture of North America, Europe and Asia, with classes designed to focus on both historical analysis and a broad range of methodologies.
pug mill, clay mixer, slab roller and extruder Visual resource centre, containing over 9,000 slide images for use in teaching and student projects. McMaster Museum of Art – a fantastic resource for art lovers at the heart of the
Choice of Programs Honours Art Combined Honours in Art and Another Subject Honours Art History Combined Honours in Art History and Another Subject B.A. Art History Minor in Art History
Upper Year Courses Include Studio Practice and Criticism Integrated Painting and Print Media Interdimensional Studies in Sculpture and Drawing Visual Literacy History of Photography Art and Visual Culture in East Asia
Possible Careers Graduates from McMaster’s Studio Art and Art History programs have become:
university campus, providing students with
professional artists and designers
the opportunity to examine internationally
conservators and curators
acclaimed works of art first-hand.
teachers and gallery directors stage and costume designers art council administrators.
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Classics Classics is the study of the peoples of ancient Greece and Rome from around 2500 BC to 500 AD, and the historical events of which they were a part. Areas of examination include the languages, literature, art, architecture, philosophical thought, social structures, recreations, religions, economy and legal systems of the ancient world.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
Facilities
In the Department of Classics, we approach
Selection is based on academic achievement.
The Classics Library boasts an excellent
the study of the ancient world from three
The minimum requirement is any Level I
collection of Greek and Latin texts and
different, but related perspectives:
program, which must include at least three
many secondary and reference works.
units of Level I Classics, Greek or Latin.
Undergraduate students can access
Art and archaeology involves the study of the artifacts and architecture of the Greeks and Romans in such areas as Greek vases, Greek sanctuaries, the growth of Roman cities including Pompeii and early Christian art. Ancient history and social life includes the study of such aspects of society as slavery, marriage and the family, as well as the political and military history of Greece and Rome. Language and literature offers instruction in the ancient Greek and Latin languages, as well as the opportunity to undertake
Choice of Programs Honours Classics
Possible Careers
Combined Honours in Classics
Graduates from the Department of Classics
and Another Subject
have pursued careers in the following areas:
B.A. Classics
teaching in schools and universities
Minor in Classics, Greek or Latin
museums (as curators and conservators)
In conjunction with other departments, the Department of Classics also offers a Minor in Archaeology.
Upper Year Courses Include
supervised reading of Greek and Latin
The Society of Greece and Rome
authors such as Homer, Herodotus, Virgil
Ancient Greek Philosophy
and Cicero in the original. Students also
Roman Slavery
study the work of a variety of Greek and
Greek Intellectual Revolution
Roman authors in English translation.
The Ancient World in Film The Archaeology of the Roman City
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classical texts using the Ibycus database.
publishing advertising foreign service law journalism
Cognitive Science of Language
Cognitive Science and Linguistics are two disciplines which seek to understand the human mind and experience. Cognitive Science is an area of psychology which examines the mind and its processes, including emotion, thought, creativity and language. Linguistics is the study of language in all its forms, including natural language development, organization and use. At McMaster they come together to form a unique undergraduate program: Cognitive Science of Language.
Focus of Study The program combines courses and concepts from both Humanities and Science and offers different areas of concentration: speech and language pathology preparation
Admission to Level II
Possible Careers
Selection is based on academic achievement.
Graduates of Cognitive Science of Language
The minimum requirement is any Level I
pursue careers in many areas, including:
program, which must include Linguistics 1A03,
speech language pathology
1AA3, and Psychology 1X03 (Introduction to
law
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour).
intelligence
Students without Grade 12 Biology U must
computer interface design
complete Biology 1P03 (Introductory Biology)
psychological sciences
concurrently with Psychology 1X03.
foreign service
Choice of Programs
software development.
Honours Cognitive Science of Language Combined Honours in Cognitive Science of Language and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include
(SLP), language and social life and cognitive
Clinical Sociolinguistics
science/neuroscience of language.
Experimental Phonetics
Courses in the SLP stream will ensure that
Psychology of Language
students obtain the necessary prerequisites
Child Language Acquisition
for graduate degrees in Speech and
Cognitive Neuroscience of Language
Language Pathology and include a clinical
Computers and Linguistic Analysis
placement with a practicing Speech Language Pathologist.
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Communication Studies We are living in the information age and our society needs highly literate graduates with an advanced knowledge of the nature, function and evolution of communication. Communication studies is a rapidly expanding and dynamic interdisciplinary field. It covers many different subjects related to the myriad of ways in which humans communicate with one another.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
Experiential Learning
All Communication Studies students must take
Selection is based on academic achievement.
Students are encouraged to gain hands-on
a certain number of core courses (including
The minimum requirement is any Level I
experience in different fields of professional
communication theory, research methodology
program, which must include Communication
communication through a special senior
and history), but also investigate the following
Studies 1A03. Multimedia 1A03 must be
level internship course – Practical Aspects
areas of communication studies:
completed by the end of Level II.
of Communication.
Choice of Programs
Possible Careers
Mass communication – focuses on the organization and functioning of information media such as television, radio, the Internet
Honours Communication Studies
Graduates of Communication Studies are in
and the press as major institutions and
Combined Honours in Communication
demand in many different fields, including:
sources of knowledge and understanding about society. Language and social life – involves the
Upper Year Courses Include
study and discovery of patterns in human
Crime, Conflict and the Media
language and society. Emphasis is placed
Television and Society
on the art and science of persuasion,
International Communication
linguistic methods and the importance of
Communication Policy and Law
language in political and social life.
Creating Ceremonies
Cultural studies and performance studies focuses on the critical analysis of popular culture through a variety of forms including film and the visual arts. It also examines artistic and everyday performances ranging from theatre, concerts and performance art to story telling, ceremonies and public protests.
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Studies and Another Subject
Political Communication
publishing broadcast media public relations advertising and marketing technical writing arts and business management corporate, governmental and multicultural communications.
Each year, the Writer-in-Residence and International Writer-in-Residence programs bring
English and Cultural Studies
award-winning authors to the Department of English and Cultural Studies, where they contribute to the cultural life of McMaster and offer advice and feedback on creative writing to members of the campus and Hamilton communities.
With a large and intellectually diverse English faculty, McMaster has long-established strengths in all the traditional areas of English studies, offering students a wide variety of courses in Canadian, American and British literatures. Cultural studies and critical theory, among the most rapidly expanding fields of English, are also areas of expertise. Courses in these areas include globalization, postcolonial literature, creative writing and contemporary popular culture.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
The study of English literature involves the
Selection is based on academic achievement.
Honours English
detailed analysis of texts from the earliest
The minimum requirement for entry into an
Combined Honours in English and
anonymous Old English poems and the
English program is completion of any Level
plays of Shakespeare to the novels of such
I program, which must include at least six
contemporaries as Michael Ondaatje and
units of Level I English courses. To enter the
Margaret Atwood. Students develop a rich
Combined Honours in Cultural Studies and
B.A. English
knowledge of the authors who, through the
Critical Theory program students must have
Minor in English
complex media of poetry, drama and fiction,
completed CSCT 1CS3 in their Level I program.
as well as film and television, have struggled
Choice of Programs Another Subject Combined Honours in Cultural Studies and Critical Theory and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include
to shape and challenge our culture.
Facilities
Cultural studies and critical theory students
Mills Memorial Library has an outstanding
African-American Literature
explore a different approach to literary
collection of books and periodicals for
Contemporary Canadian Fiction
studies through the examination of a wide
the study of English literature. Among the
Critical Race Studies
range of cultural forms and expressions, from
highlights are:
The British Novel
influential philosophical texts and avant-garde
many rare and special collections including
theoretical reflections to materials that have
an outstanding collection of original British
been typically overlooked in university study
literary texts from the late 17th and 18th
(e.g. television, cinema and the practices of
centuries in Canada (one of the five best
everyday life).
collections in North America) special collections of 20th century Canadian poetry and British literature from 1890-1920 the letters and literary manuscripts of such Canadian authors as Margaret Laurence, Marian Engel, Sylvia Fraser and Farley Mowat the papers of British novelist and pacifist, Vera Brittain
Concepts of Culture
Globalization and Postcolonial Fiction
Possible Careers Our graduates have gone into many professions, especially those in areas where proficiency in analyzing texts and communicating ideas is required, such as: publishing law
marketing and public relations
journalism
advertising
library science
human resources.
teaching
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French As a student of French at McMaster, you will be immersing yourself in one of the world’s great languages, spoken by millions in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, North America and elsewhere! You will also be introduced to the rich literary and cultural traditions of French-speaking peoples.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
Upper Year Courses Include
McMaster’s Department of French
Selection is based on academic achievement.
Translation from French to English
concentrates on Francophonie et diversité
The minimum requirement is any Level I
Introduction to French Linguistics
(the Francophone world and diversity).
program, which must include French 1A06
French Civilization and Culture
In addition to language courses, we focus
or French 2M06*.
Introduction to Asian, Caribbean
on four different areas: Franco-European literatures and cultures; Quebec and Franco-Canadian literature and cultures; Franco-African and Caribbean literatures and cultures; and linguistics, translation and literary theory. Every year, the Department welcomes recent graduates from France who work as language assistants, giving students the chance to improve their oral language skills in small discussion groups and learn first-hand about French life and culture. Students in honours programs also
* Students without Grade 12 French who wish to enter a French program, must complete French 1K06 followed by French 2M06 Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level.
Choice of Programs Honours French Combined Honours in French and Another Subject B.A. French Minor in French
and African Francophone Literatures and Cultures Survey of Quebec Literature 21st Century French Literature
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of French have found employment in the following areas: teaching speech therapy translating and interpreting
have the opportunity to spend all or part of
civil and foreign service
their third year studying at a university in
advertising
Quebec or in France.
international trade and tourism law.
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History Our understanding of our society, our world and ourselves is heightened by the study of the past. Human society is in a continuous process of upheaval and change, demanding constant adaptation and adjustment on the part of individuals and institutions. The historian’s obligation is to sharpen our awareness of the mechanics of change, and so far as possible, to explain it.
The Department of History at McMaster is made up of scholars who research and write about people and communities of the past, and about the great and small historical events that make up the mosaic of human societies.
Focus of Study
Upper Year Courses Include Science and Technology in World History Africa Since 1900 History of Ancient Greece
The Department of History has designed a program to give students a broad-based introduction to the study of history before they move on to smaller seminars in upper levels which allow for greater specialization. To ensure a well-rounded education, students are required to take a minimum number of courses in each of four subfields: Europe; the
War in the West, 1850-1945 Canada in a World of Empires, 1492-1919 Crime, Criminal Justice and Punishment in Modern History
Americas; Asia, Africa and the Middle East; and Global History. Most history courses can
Experiential Learning
be loosely grouped into three main areas:
Our history practicum course offers senior
National histories, which include courses focusing on the historical development of
students the opportunity for experiential learning in
individual countries such as Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, Russia and China.
the field of history. Selected students work closely
Thematic courses, which trace the history of significant groups or topics transcending
with a supervisor on an ongoing historical project
national boundaries. These include Islam, Judaism, environmental sustainability, revolutions, business, human rights and international relations. Broad multi-national surveys, which examine areas such as Europe, Africa, ancient Rome and Greece, or medieval society.
Admission to Level II
Choice of Programs
Selection is based on academic
Honours History
achievement. The minimum
Combined Honours in History and Another Subject
requirement is any Level I program,
B.A. History
which must include at least six
Minor in History
units of Level I history courses.
Students may also be interested in the inter-disciplinary minor in Archaeology based on courses offered by the Department of Classics and Anthropology and the School of Geography and Earth Sciences.
on one of Hamilton's many historical sites.
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of History have pursued careers in many areas including: museums and archives conservation and preservation law and politics civil and foreign service international relations, development, trade and policy security and defence public administration labour and industrial relations urban and regional planning.
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Linguistics Linguistics is the study of human language, its structure, origin, evolution and uses in society. If you have ever wondered how many languages there are in the world and where they came from; how your words are processed by a computer; how the ‘hidden meanings’ in language are exploited in everyday conversation, advertising or politics – then you should consider studying linguistics.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
The discipline is organized around different
Selection is based on academic achievement.
areas such as phonetics, morphology,
The minimum requirement is any Level I
semantics, phonology and pragmatics,
program, which must include Linguistics
together with historical, social psychological
1A03 and 1AA3.
and computational linguistics. Students who concentrate on applied linguistics (language teaching and translation) may be able to apply for official certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Choice of Programs Honours Linguistics Combined Honours in Linguistics and Another Subject Minor in Linguistics Minor in German Minor in Spanish Minor in Italian Minor in Japanese
Upper Year Courses Include The Development of Indo-European Languages
To enrich their study of linguistics, students will take some courses in foreign languages chosen from a diverse list which includes French, Chinese, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Russian, ancient Greek and Latin.
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of Linguistics and Languages have found challenging careers in many areas, including: teaching language processing/computing translation/interpretation foreign service journalism law and business
Cross-Cultural Communication
travel industry
Second Language Acquisition
speech pathology.
Forensic Linguistics TESL: Methodological Considerations The Nature of Texts: From Slang to Formal Discourse
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Languages Other Than English
Multimedia Multimedia is an innovative program at McMaster which examines computer-based works that integrate multiple media into an artistic whole. Students both study and create a huge variety of multimedia works, such as digital video, animation and web sites that use audio, video, images and text in an informative and visually interesting fashion.
Focus of Study
Choice of Programs
Possible Careers
Multimedia addresses the multiple technical,
Honours Multimedia
Graduates of the Multimedia program
artistic and philosophical approaches to
Combined Honours in Multimedia
possess strong technical skills and an
new media design involved in Humanities computing. Students do not only become technically proficient, but also learn to communicate effectively. The Multimedia program gives them the skills to: create and critique multimedia works discuss the major philosophical issues around multimedia computing and communication communicate clearly through multimedia and be sensitive to design issues around multimedia create and analyze digital images, digital audio and digital video work in teams and manage multimedia projects.
and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include Vector Graphics Digital Games Building Social Web Applications Information Technology Concepts Digital Rhetoric and Communication Advanced Computer Animation
Facilities
ability to express themselves effectively through written and multimedia forms of communication. They pursue careers in the following fields: multimedia design web development digital animation multimedia corporate communications instructional technology visual arts and graphic design technical writing electronic publication.
Over 100 workstations (Mac and Windows) The latest in multimedia hardware and software Facilities for digital video, audio and music State-of-the-art McArthur multimedia wing
Admission to Level II Enrolment is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement. The minimum requirement is any Level I program, which must include Multimedia 1A03 and 1B03.
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Peace Studies We need only look around us to see the negative impact of human conflict on an international and national scale, as well as within our own communities. Peace studies is an internationally recognized and growing field of study, which seeks to understand the reasons for confrontation and violence on all levels and to find ways to transform or prevent destructive conflicts.
Focus of Study
Admission to Level II
Peace studies is concerned with war and
Selection is based on academic
peace, violence and nonviolence, conflict and
achievement. The minimum requirement
conflict transformation. Peace researchers
is any Level I program, which must
also study concepts of justice and the ways in
include Peace Studies 1A03.
which people organize and wage conflict to achieve what they perceive as just ends. By focusing attention on problems of conflict, particularly those of a violent nature, researchers attempt to improve our methods of analyzing and dealing with these problems.
Strengths Peace studies is an engaged discipline,
Choice of Programs Combined Honours in Peace Studies and Another Subject Minor in Peace Studies
Upper Year Courses Include Conflict Transformation: Theory and Practice
with many faculty members actively
Human Rights and Social Justice
involved in the promotion of human
Globalization and Peace
well-being through projects for peace
Peace-Building Through Health Initiatives
Peace studies is an interdisciplinary field,
education at home and abroad. It attracts
Introduction to the Study of War
encompassing subject areas from the
dynamic students who are able to apply
International Law, Peace and Ecology
Faculties of Humanities, Science and
what they are learning in the classroom to
Social Sciences.
practical actions in society.
Possible Careers
The Centre for Peace Studies organizes
Graduates of the Peace Studies program
international conferences, sponsors lecture
may find employment in a wide variety of
series and has initiated a wide number
educational and practical peace-building
of publications and projects for peace.
forums, as:
McMaster’s combined Honours B.A. in
development workers
Peace Studies, is one of the few programs
civil servants
of its kind to be offered in Canada.
teachers social activists research fellows mediators consultants to governmental and
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non-governmental bodies.
Philosophy Philosophy is used to clarify and interpret important concepts such as truth, God, morality, beauty, knowledge and reality. These concepts play an important role in our self-understanding and our interpretation of the world. Philosophy demands the use of argument and valid reasoning to arrive at any conclusion.
As a discipline, philosophy has many divisions. These include ethics, logic, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, aesthetics, political
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
philosophy, and the philosophy of language,
Honours Philosophy, Combined Honours
religion, law, science and history.
in Philosophy and Another Subject,
Philosophy also has a practical side,
B.A. Philosophy: The minimum requirement
contributing to the ethical debates surrounding
is any Level I program, including at least
corporate responsibility and controversial
six units of Level I Philosophy courses*.
medical and scientific developments.
Honours Philosophy and Biology:
Focus of Study
The minimum requirement is any Level I program, including at least six units of Level I
McMaster’s Department of Philosophy offers
Philosophy courses*, in addition to Biology
instruction in all main areas of Western
1A03 and 1AA3 (or 1M03), and six units of
philosophy. Areas of specialization include:
Level I Mathematics.
theoretical and applied ethics (e.g. medical and business ethics)
Honours Philosophy and Mathematics: The minimum requirement is any Level I
social, political and legal philosophy
program, including at least six units of
continental philosophy (e.g. hermeneutics,
Level I Philosophy courses*, in addition to
phenomenology and existentialism) ancient Greek philosophy.
Choice of Programs Honours Philosophy
six units of Math 1B03, Math 1A03 or 1X03, and Math 1AA3 or 1XX3. * if no such courses were taken, six units of work acceptable to the Department of Philosophy.
Facilities The N.L. Wilson Library is reserved for exclusive use of students in philosophy courses. Mills Memorial Library houses the archives of one of the 20th-century’s most influential and profound philosophers, Bertrand Russell. In 2000, the Bertrand Russell Research Centre was established to highlight this unique resource.
Upper Year Courses Include Introductory Logic Moral Issues Philosophy of Science Advanced Bioethics Philosophy of Law Philosophies of War and Peace
Possible Careers Our graduates go on to pursue careers in the following areas: hospital ethics
government
social work
diplomacy
Honours Philosophy and Biology
law
journalism
Honours Philosophy and Mathematics
computer industry
medicine.
B.A. Philosophy
business
Combined Honours in Philosophy and Another Subject
Minor in Philosophy
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Theatre & Film Studies How do actors, designers, film makers, videographers and other performance artists plan and produce their work? What are some of the traditions and techniques that influence the way different artists create performances? Why do different audiences react the way they do?
The Theatre & Film Studies program encourages students to: explore these questions by providing
Facilities
them with the tools to analyze performances
Honours Theatre & Film Studies
The brand new state-of-the-art McMaster
from a range of media, cultures and historical
Combined Honours in Theatre &
Performance Lab allows Theatre & Film
periods; to choose the forms of dramatic
Film Studies and Another Subject
students to create original performance
performance that are most effective for engaging
B.A. Theatre & Film Studies
works that seamlessly integrate voice,
in the social and cultural debates of the world
Minor in Theatre & Film Studies
movement, sound effects, lighting design
around them; and to consider the challenges they pose for contemporary audiences.
Admission to Level II
and video projection. Robinson Memorial Theatre provides an
Focus of Study
Selection is based on academic
ideal setting for theatrical performances.
achievement. The minimum requirement
Theatre & Film Studies at McMaster offers a
The fully-equipped proscenium theatre
is any Level I program which must include
comfortably seats 180 and creates
Theatre & Film Studies 1T03.
an intimate atmosphere between
Upper Year Courses Include
performers and the audience.
broadly based program of study in the history, theory and critical understanding of dramatic performance in both live and recorded media. Experiential learning in the program centres on devising, an approach that allows students to learn multiple methods for building a live performance work by taking up a broad range of cultural experiences. In addition to core courses (such as Culture and Performance and Acting as Devising), students take both analysis-centered and creation-centered courses. Analysis-centred courses include Cinema History from World War 2, Modernist Drama in Europe and Local and Global Spaces in Cinema. Creation-centred courses include
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Choice of Programs
Italy Through the Camera Lens Theatre and Society: A Performance Project Organizing the Performance Space Music For Film and Television Cinema and Society Major Production Workshop
Possible Careers
the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Film Series, Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton’s professional theatre company located downtown) and Hamilton Place, an exceptional facility that hosts musical theatre, ballet, plays and concerts. McMaster’s location in the Golden Horseshoe allows for easy access to
Theatre & Film Studies graduates go into many different areas of employment, among them:
Organizing the Performance Space and
performance
drama therapy
Scripting the Devised Performance.
publishing
advertising
sales
public relations.
teaching
Additional community resources include
the Stratford Festival, the Shaw festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake and to a range of theatres, cinemas and festivals in the Toronto area.
Music The study of the arts, including music, affords us a direct experience of patterns of thought and feeling and provides concrete evidence of the course of civilizations over the centuries.
McMaster’s Music Program boasts faculty expertise which covers the entire musical literature and is housed in the Faculty of Humanities within the School of the Arts. This offers students access to a rich variety of experience in which the view of the scholar and the artist may be explored, compared and contrasted.
Focus of Study
Choice of Programs Honours Bachelor of Music Honours Bachelor of Music (Music Cognition) Combined Honours B.A. in Music and Another Subject
All Music programs at McMaster involve performance, both solo and ensemble. There are many opportunities to perform in public, such as the Student Concert Series for soloists and chamber groups. All students receive private lessons in their principal instrument or
B.A. Music Minor in Music
voice, and must also participate in one of the seven important ensembles sponsored by
Facilities
the School of the Arts:
Computer-assisted and electronic music facilities
McMaster Chamber Orchestra
McMaster Percussion Ensemble
are provided for the technical needs of students in
McMaster Concert Band
McMaster University Choir
these increasingly important and dynamic areas,
McMaster Flute Ensemble
McMaster Vocal Ensemble.
including a variety of music notation programs
McMaster Jazz Band Admission to these ensembles is by audition and is open to music and non-music students. All Honours degree programs begin with two years of foundation courses that provide students with a thorough grounding in the four fundamental areas of music instruction:
and an advanced midi lab with recording booth. Students studying music also have access to: an on-campus concert hall with a world-class Steinway piano
theory, general musicianship, history and performance. The program is structured to allow
large rehearsal rooms
students to focus on music education or history and theory in upper levels depending on
practice rooms
their interests.
seminar rooms, several equipped with
Music students who have taken the required Psychology courses in Level I may choose to enter honours B.Mus (Music Cognition) in Level II. This program allows students to explore fascinating new research into how music is perceived in the brain and how it intersects with other aspects of intellectual development. The educational applications of these discoveries are also considered. Those wishing to focus on performance can take the Diploma in Music Performance concurrently with their degree.
two grand pianos multimedia classrooms a multimedia classrooms large instrument collection, including string, wind, brass and percussion instruments Mills Memorial Library’s extensive music section Music Cognition Laboratory
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Audition Requirements Students who wish to study Music at McMaster must come to the University for an audition before they can be offered a place in the program. Special arrangements may be possible for students living 300 km or more from McMaster University. Please see www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/ audition for details or contact the School of the Arts (sota@mcmaster.ca).
The audition consists of three parts:
1
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The Interview and Ear-Training Test
2
Performance
3
Theory
Students are interviewed by a faculty member
Students are asked to perform two or three
The written theory exam is equivalent to
in the School of the Arts, and are tested
varied pieces of their choice, including one
the Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 2
on their aural skills (e.g. chord and interval
from the 20th or 21st century (approximately
Rudiments exam. It is waived for those who
recognition, sight-singing). The level is
20 minutes of music in total) in order to
have achieved a grade of at least 80% (first
approximately equivalent to the ear-training
demonstrate technique. The minimum
class honours) in RCM Grade 2 within the
required in Royal Conservatory of Music
performance level required equates to
past two years. A copy of the grade statement
Grade 8 exams on any instrument or voice.
that of Honours Grade 8 of the Royal
must be provided before the audition.
Conservatory of Music.
Experiential Learning
Possible Careers
With a ratio of approximately one professor to every 15 students
Graduates from McMaster’s Music program have pursued exciting
and private lessons in the student’s principal instrument or voice,
careers in many different areas, including:
the Music program offers an exceptional level of faculty contact
music education
publishing
within the conventional classroom.
performance
law
Our program also emphasizes learning outside the classroom.
music business management
government service
There are several ways in which music students at McMaster are
musicology
human resources.
exposed to a wide range of world-class artists. These include free
music therapy
lunchtime concerts and the Celebrity Concert Series (to which Music students receive free admission). The series brings top
Diploma in Music Performance
calibre international musicians to McMaster, whose musical styles
The Diploma recognizes a concentration in the area of music
range from the standard repertoire to recent music, jazz, early
performance and can be completed concurrently with a Music
music and world music.
degree or with a degree in another subject. Students who are not in the Music program must complete an audition before being admitted to the Diploma. Students select courses concentrating on performance, such as solo and ensemble performance, jazz improvisation, accompanying and chamber music, leading up to the special solo performance course Music 4E09. This culminates in a recital presentation of approximately forty minutes duration. Because Music 4E09 may not be used for credit towards any McMaster degree, students pursuing the Diploma must plan their work to accommodate nine extra units.
Music Scholarships The following scholarships are available to students entering Music I in addition to the Honour Awards. They are based on academic achievement and the audition. No additional application is required. Award
Value
Number Available
Joan Frances Bowling Entrance Scholarship
$1,600
2
Excellence in classical music
$900
1
Outstanding musical proficiency (keyboard)
The Frank Thorolfson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
2
High scholastic achievement and musical proficiency
The Victor Wilson Scholarship
$1,000
2
Excellence in Music and strength of character. One award to a piano student and one to an orchestral student.
The Merrill Francis Gage Entrance Scholarship
Criteria
The competition for the Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Performance takes place each May and is open to incoming and in-course Music students. The prize includes a medal and up to $2,500.
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Level I Course Descriptions Level I Program
Note: The last digit of the course code indicates the unit value of a particular course (e.g. 1B03 = 3 units). A six-unit course runs for two terms and a three-unit course generally runs for one term. However, some three-unit Music courses (1CC3, 1D03, 1G03) run for two terms.
Total = 33 Units
Music 1B03
Music 1E06
Required: 21 Units
History of Western Music: Classical and
Solo Performance
Romantic (1770-1890)
Students attend a weekly one-hour lesson on
This survey of Classical and Romantic music
their principal instrument or voice and work at
includes consideration of performance
repertory under the direction of their private
practices, influences of the other arts and
instructor. Students are required to perform
socio-political developments.
for a jury at the end of the year.
Music 1BB3
Music 1G03
History of Western Music: Baroque (1580-1770)
Ensemble Performance
This survey of Baroque music includes
Students participate in any McMaster
consideration of performance practices,
ensemble approved by the Music Program.
influences of the other arts and
Auditions for each ensemble are held at the
socio-political developments.
beginning of Term I.
Music 1CC3
Note: The above courses are only open to
Music 1B03, 1BB3, 1CC3, 1D03, 1E06, 1G03 Electives: 12 Units* Can be chosen from a wide range of courses offered by the faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Science. * S tudents who plan to enter the B.Mus (Music Cognition) program must include Psych 1X03 (Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour) and Psych 1XX3 (Foundations of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour) in their Level I program. Those without Grade 12 Biology U must also take Biology 1P03 (Introductory Biology).
Harmony An introduction to the analysis and writing of functional harmony. Most of the examples and exercises relate to music from the 18th century. Students learn basic harmony and melodic analysis and apply this knowledge to create short excerpts in four parts.
Music 1D03 Aural Skills This is an intensive course focusing on sight-singing and ear-training (dictation). It is intended to develop sensitivity to music played and listened to. Both elements explore intervals, scales, modes, harmonic progressions and form, in the context of jazz and rock, as well as classical music.
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students registered in a Music program or to students with permission of the School of the Arts.
Typical Timetable – Term I 9:30 am 10:30 am
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Music 1B03 – History of Western Music
Inquiry 1HU3 – Inquiry in the Humanities
Inquiry 1HU3
Music 1CC3
(lecture)
(seminar)
(lecture)
(seminar)
Music 1CC3 – Harmony
Music 1B03
(lecture)
(lecture)
11:30 am
Friday
English 1C06 (tutorial)
12:30 pm 1:30 pm
Music 1B03
Inquiry 1HU3
(lecture)
(lecture)
Music 1E06 (Solo Performance)
2:30 pm
English 1C06 – A History of English Literature
English 1C06
Music 1D03
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
3:30 pm
Music 1D03 – Aural Skills (lecture)
4:30 pm
Music 1D03 (lab)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Music 1G03 – Ensemble Performance (Concert Band)
Upper Year Courses Include Music of the World’s Cultures
Sensory Processes
Elementary Music Education
Neuroscience of Music Cognition
Brass Methods
Cognitive Development and Music Education
Orchestration and Arranging
Introduction to Music Therapy
Jazz Improvisation
Topics in Harmony and Counterpoint
Special Studies in Chamber Music
Popular Music: Post World War II
or Accompanying
Advanced Conducting
Advanced Digital Audio
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October 30, 2010
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Friday, March 18, 2011
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