The
study of the humanities covers a broad range of ideas
and subjects drawn from philosophy, art, literature,
history, religion, science, and social and political
thought.
Through
an interdisciplinary approach to classical, medieval,
renaissance, and modern culture, the study of the humanities
raises critical questions about the achievements and
controversies associated with the human condition. Students
are encouraged to examine the knowledge and ideas central
to the humanities and to integrate these concerns in
original and critical ways.
Courses
are available at the Burnaby Mountain, Surrey and Vancouver
- Harbour Centre campuses, and are offered both in the
day and evening.
Undergraduate
Programs:
The Humanities Department
at Simon Fraser University offers several undergraduate
programs: a major, five joint major programs (with English,
French, History, Philosophy, and Women's Studies), a
minor and extended minor program and a Post Baccalaureate
Diploma.
Admission
to Humanities Programs
Graduate
Programs:
A Master of Arts program is now available in Humanities. It is designed for students wishing to pursue specific cross-disciplinary,
text-based research projects.
Field
School in Prague, Czech Republic:
SFU offers a summer
school at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.
Three humanities courses worth 11 credits are offered.
See SFU International for current information on field schools at SFU.