November 13, 2006 TO - Faculty of Humanities - McMaster University

UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT Gilmour Hall, Room 210 Phone: 905.525.9140, Ext. 24337 

• Board of Governors 1280 Main Street West Fax: 905.526.9884 

• Senate Hamilton, Ontario, Canada E-mail: univsec@mcmaster.ca 

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http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec 

November 13, 2006 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 

Members of the Faculty of Humanities 

Shannon Coyston 

Assistant University Secretary 

Notice of Meeting 

The next meeting of the Faculty of Humanities will take place on Monday, November 

20, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Room (GH 111). The items of business to be discussed 

at the meeting are outlined on the agenda provided with this meeting notice. 

Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please inform the University Secretariat at 

extension 24337 or e-mail univsec@mcmaster.ca. 

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McMaster University 

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES 

Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 

In the Council Room (GH 111) 

AGENDA 

I MINUTES of the meeting of October 25, 2006 

(electronic attachment) 

II 

BUSINESS ARISING 

III DEAN’S REMARKS - Dr. A. Crosta 

IV 

REPORT FROM THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND - Dr. D. Barrett 

CALENDAR COMMITTEE (electronic attachment, for approval) 

V ACTIONS OF SENATE - Dr. D. Coleman 

VI 

OTHER BUSINESS 

F/Hum/02, F/Hum/03 

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McMaster University 


Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. 

In the Council Room, Gilmour Hall 111 

PRESENT: 

Dr. S. Crosta (Chair), 20 members, Dr. S. Coyston (Secretary) 

BY INVITATION: Mr. D. Montini 

REGRETS: 

5 members 

Dr. Crosta called the meeting to order. 

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MINUTES 

The minutes of the meeting of September 19, 2006 were approved, with two corrections, 

on a motion by Dr. Cruikshank, seconded by Dr. Kinder. On page 2, paragraph ten was 

revised to read: “Dr. Goellnicht welcomed Dr. Chandrima Chakraborty, who holds a 

doctorate from York University, and Dr. Helene Strauss, who completed her Ph.D. at the 

University of Western Ontario. Drs. Charkaborty and Strauss have been appointed to 

tenure-track positions in the Department of English and Cultural Studies.” 

II 

BUSINESS ARISING 

There was no business arising from the minutes of September 19, 2006. 

III 

DEAN’S REMARKS 

Dr. Crosta informed members that, as Dr. McNutt had been appointed to serve as Acting 

Provost, she would serve as Interim Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities until 

December 31, 2006, when an Acting Dean is to be appointed. In addition, she will 

continue to fulfil her responsibilities as Associate Dean of the Faculty and will assist in a 

department until an Acting Chair can be appointed. 

In response to a request from CUPE Local 3906, Dr. Crosta asked the Chairs and 

Directors to inform Teaching Assistants that a General Membership Meeting would take 

place on Thursday, October 26, 2006, in order that Teaching Assistants can vote on the 

question of whether or not to hold a formal ratification of the University’s recent 

settlement proposal. 

Dr. Crosta informed members that the Faculty Deans had met with the Acting Provost to 

consider issues related to graduate enrolment expansion. She said that the Chairs and

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Directors will be invited to participate in a discussion of how the Faculty of Humanities 

might benefit by increasing graduate enrolment. 

IV APPROVAL OF FALL GRADUANDS (Appendix A) 

Dr. Crosta asked student members to withdraw from the meeting while faculty reviewed 

the list of fall graduands. 

Ms Kalnins noted one change to the Summary of Graduating Class Results, Fall 2006 

(Appendix A). On the third page, Mr. Vittore (student number 0256201) is to be added 

to the list of students cleared to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. 

Ms Kalnins moved, and Dr. Moro seconded, 

hat the Faculty of Humanities approve the Summary of Graduating Class Results, 

Fall 2006, as amended, and recommend to Senate that the appropriate degrees be 

conferred on those named therein; and further, that the Assistant Dean, the 

Associate Dean, and the Undergraduate Reviewing Committee be empowered to 

amend the list of graduands as necessary. 

The motion was carried. 

V REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT DEAN (STUDIES) (Appendix B) 

At Dr. Crosta’s invitation, Ms Kalnins presented the report of the Assistant Dean 

(Studies), as set out in Appendix B. The report provides data on full-time and part-time 

enrolment, by degree program, for the 2006 – 2007 and the 2005 – 2006 academic years. 

Ms Kalnins noted that the size of the 2006 – 2007 Level I class (644 students) is slightly 

smaller than the previous year (656 students), and overall full-time enrolment has 

dropped from 2,565 students to 2,517 students. The number of students enrolled in 

Combined Honours degree programs is also lower than in the previous year. Ms Kalnins 

argued that, given the decline in Level I enrolment, it will be important for the Faculty of 

Humanities to have a strong showing at the Fall Preview, which will take place on 

Saturday, October 26, 2006 in the McMaster University Student Centre. 

Dr. Crosta encouraged members to participate in the Fall Preview as this and other liaison 

activities are important to recruiting and retaining students. She informed members that 

the School of Graduate Studies would host an open house on November 6 and November 

8, 2006 in the McMaster University Student Centre. 

VI 

REPORT FROM SENATE 

Dr. Coleman reported that, at its meeting of October 11, 2006, Senate had received a 

report on the University’s crisis management plan, which is related to security on 

campus. 

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VII 

OTHER BUSINESS 

A member requested that the University Secretariat return to the practice of circulating 

paper copies of the agenda and meeting materials. The member argued that participation 

at the meetings might be stronger. Dr. Crosta agreed to consider the request. 

There being no additional items of business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. 

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UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REPORT 

TO FACULTY 

FOR THE 2007-08 CALENDAR 

NOVEMBER 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

The following Report includes the introduction of a Combined Honours program in Linguistic 

Cognitive Science; revisions to programs in Classics, Communication Studies, Comparative 

Literature, History, Linguistics, Linguistic Cognitive Science, Honours Philosophy and 

Mathematics; and admission into all French programs, as well as substantive changes to courses. 

Minor editorial revisions such as changes in course title, course description or prerequisite have 

been made in the calendar copy of all departments and are available in the Office of the Dean. 

SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES 

SCHOOL OF ARTS ...............................................................................................................................3 

DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS ...........................................................................................................4 

COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND MULTIMEDIA......................................................................9 

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE.......................................................................................................12 

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND CULTURAL STUDIES .......................................................13 

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH............................................................................................................15 

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY ..........................................................................................................17 

DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES ..............................................................20 

PEACE STUDIES .................................................................................................................................23 

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY ..................................................................................................24 

WOMEN’S STUDIES...........................................................................................................................24 

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SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 

NEW COURSES: 

Rationale: Currently all students who wish to receive lessons must take MUSIC 1E06, 2E06, etc. In order to 

address the increasing demand this has placed on the resources on the School, the following courses are being 

introduced in order to create a separate course with a different evaluation process for non-program students which 

eliminates the need for a jury assessment. 

MUSIC 1EE6 SOLO PERFORMANCE 

Intensive study of the technique and repertoire of any orchestral instrument, piano, organ, 

harpsichord, voice, recorder, saxophone, or guitar. 

12 one-hour meetings per term; two terms 

Prerequisite: Successful audition at a minimum level of Honours Grade 8 RCM or equivalent and permission of the 

School of the Arts 

Antirequisite: MUSIC 1E06 

Lesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 1EE6. Lesson fees must be paid by September 1. Not open to 

students in any Music Program. 

Course capacity of 60. Categories: NIL 


A continuation of MUSIC 1EE6. 

12 one-hour meetings per term; two terms. 

Prerequisite: MUSIC 1EE6 

Antirequisite: MUSIC 2E06 





The technique and repertoire of any orchestral instrument, piano, organ, harpsichord, 

voice, recorder, saxophone or guitar. 

12 one-hour meetings; one term 


Antirequisite: MUSIC 3E03, 3EE6 

Lesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 3EE3. Lesson fees must be paid by September 1 for Term 1 and 

by January 1 for Term 2. Not open to students in any Music Program 



A continuation of MUSIC 2EE6. 



Antirequisite: MUSIC 3EE3, 3E06 





A continuation of MUSIC 3EE6 or 3EE3. 


Prerequisite: MUSIC 3EE6 or 3EE3 

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Antirequisite: MUSIC 4EE6, 4E03, 4E09 

Lesson fees are charged to students taking MUSIC 4EE3. Lesson fees must be paid by September 1 for Term 1 and 

by January 1 for Term 2. Not open to students in any Music Program. 



A continuation of MUSIC 3EE6 or 3EE3. 


Prerequisite: MUSIC 3EE6 or 3EE3 

Antirequisite: MUSIC 4EE3, 4E06, 4E09 




COURSES TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN: 

ART HIST 3PP3 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 

MUSIC 4U03 JAZZ IMPROVISATION 

THTR&FLM 2D03 HISTORY OF WESTERN THEATRE PERFORMANCE TO THE EIGHTEENTH 

CENTURY 

THTR&FLM 3D03 WESTERN THEATRE HISTORY: 1700-1885 

THTR&FLM 3H03 COMPARATIVE THEATRE 

THTR&FLM 3J03 CRITICAL STUDY OF PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE 

Rationale: These courses have not been offered for two years. 

COURSE DELETIONS: 

MUSIC 1C03 

THTR&FLM 4B03 

RUDIMENTS OF WESTERN MUSIC 

STUDIES IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF DRAMA 

Rationale: MUSIC 1C03 is being deleted due to a lack of resources to teach the course. THTR&FLM 4B03 has 

not been offered for two years. 

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REVISION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS: 

CLASSICS 

Rationale: As outlined in the departmental response to the Classics Undergraduate Program Review in April 2006, 

the Department is replacing the two program options that currently exist with a single program. The Department 

of Classics currently offers two Honours programs: Classics A (Ancient History and Archaeology) and Classics B 

(Language and Literature). The division has never been a satisfactory one: ancient historians and archaeologists 

also need Latin and Greek, for example, and students’ understanding of literature can be deepened by exposure to 

the historical context and material cultures. The division has been unhelpful given that every Classicist’s education 

crosses over these boundaries in interesting and unexpected ways. The Department, therefore, is deleting Classics 

(B). Classics (A) is being renamed as ‘Honours Classics’ and revised to include the material covered in the old 

Classics (B) program. This will allow students’ educational experiences to be as varied as the faculty’s by creating 

a program that allows for flexibility in the paths that students take. Similar changes are being made to the 

Combined Honours programs. In addition, the B.A. program in Classics is being revised to reflect the same 

provisions made for Greek and Latin courses that appear in the honours programs. 

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Admission into all Classics programs is being revised. For entry, students will be required to complete three units 

of any Level I Classics, Greek, or Latin courses. This revision recognizes that three units in one of these disciplines 

is sufficient background; that students will have a more profitable encounter with the subject matter in upper-level 

courses; and that students will be strongly encouraged to complete Level I Greek or Latin once they enter the 

program, if they have not done so in Level I. 

1 - HONOURS CLASSICS 

(PROGRAM A: ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY) 

ADMISSION 

Completion of any Level I program and a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 and an average of at least 7.0 in any 

six units a grade of at least B- in three units of Level I Classics, Greek or Latin. (Students with Grade 12 Greek U 

may substitute three units of Level II Greek; students with Grade 12 Latin U may substitute three units of Level II 

Latin.) 

REQUIREMENTS 

120 units total (Levels I to IV) 

30 units from the Level I program completed prior to admission into the program 

24 units from CLASSICS 2B03, 2C03, 2K03, 2L03, 2LL3, 2Z03, 3C03, 3CC3, 3E03, 3EE3, 3G03, 3H03, 3LL3, 

3MM3, 3Q03, 3S03, 3T03 

6 units from CLASSICS 4B03, 4BB3, 4E03, 4T03 

15 units from Level II Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level I Greek or Latin) 

15 units from Level III Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level II Greek or Latin) 

6 units from Level IV Classics, Level III or IV Greek, Level III or IV Latin 

24 12 units Levels II, III and IV Classics, Greek, Latin 

36 42 units Electives 

2 - COMBINED HONOURS IN CLASSICS AND ANOTHER SUBJECT 

(PROGRAM A: ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY) 

ADMISSION 


six units and a grade of at least B- in three units of Level I Classics, Greek or Latin courses. (Students with Grade 

12 Greek U may substitute three units of Level II Greek; students with Grade 12 Latin U may substitute three units 

of Level II Latin.) 

REQUIREMENTS 



21 units from CLASSICS 2B03, 2C03, 2K03, 2L03, 2LL3, 2Z03, 3C03, 3CC3, 3E03, 3EE3, 3G03, 3H03, 3LL3, 

3MM3, 3Q03, 3S03, 3T03 

6 units from CLASSICS 4B03, 4BB3, 4E03, 4T03 

12 units from Level II Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level I Greek or Latin) 

9 units from Level III Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level II Greek or Latin) 

6 units from Level IV Classics, Level III or IV Greek, Level III or IV Latin 

9 units Levels II, III and IV Classics, Greek, Latin 

36 units Courses specified for the other subject. (Combinations with Social Sciences may require more than 36 

units.) 

18 units Electives to total 120 units 

3 - B.A. IN CLASSICS 

ADMISSION 


six units a grade of at least C- in three units of Level I Classics, Greek or Latin courses. (Students with Grade 12 

Greek U may substitute three units of Level II Greek; students with Grade 12 Latin U may substitute three units of 

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Level II Latin.) 

NOTES 

1. Students entering the program with GREEK 1ZZ3 or LATIN 1ZZ3 who have not also completed a Level I 

Classics course are strongly encouraged to include CLASSICS 2L03, 2LL3 in their Level II program. 

2. Students are encouraged to include at least six units of Greek or Latin in their program. GREEK 1Z03, 1ZZ3 and 

LATIN 1Z03, 1ZZ3, if not completed in the Level I program, may be taken as elective courses. 

REQUIREMENTS 

90 units total (Levels I to III) 


12 units Level II Classics, Greek or Latin 

12 units Level III Classics, Greek or Latin 

9 units Level II Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level I Greek or Latin) 

9 units Level III Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level II Greek or Latin) 

6 units Levels II and III Classics, Greek, Latin (may include Level I Greek or Latin) 

36 units Electives 

DELETION OF PROGRAM: 

Honours Classics (B) and Combined Honours in Classics and Another Subject (B) are being deleted. 

NEW COURSES: 

CLASSICS 1M03 HISTORY OF GREECE AND ROME 

The history of Greece and Rome from the bronze age to the fall of Rome based on literary, documentary, and 

archaeological evidence. 

Two lectures, one tutorial; one term 

Antirequisite: CLASSICS 1L03, 1LL3, HISTORY 1L03, 1LL3 

Cross-list: HISTORY 1M03 

Course capacity of 350. Categories: HUM I 50%, SS I 30%, OTHER 20% 

Rationale: The Department is reducing its Level I course offerings in Classics from 15 to 9 units. The material in 

1L03 and 1LL3 will be covered in 1M03. 

CLASSICS 2LA3 HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE I 

Greece from the rise of the city-state to the Peloponnesian War, with particular attention to political, social and 

cultural development in the light of literary and archaeological evidence. 

Three lectures; one term 

Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above 

Antirequisite: CLASSICS 2L03, HISTORY 2L03 

Cross-list: HISTORY 2LA3 

Alternates with CLASSICS 2LC3. 

Course capacity of 150. Categories: CLASSICS 35%, HISTORY 25%, OTHER 40% 

CLASSICS 2LB3 HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE II 

Greece from the Peloponnesian War to the coming of Rome, with particular attention to political, social and 

cultural development in the light of literary and archaeological evidence. 



Antirequisite: CLASSICS 2L03, 3LL3, HISTORY 2L03 

Cross-list: HISTORY 2LB3 

Alternates with CLASSICS 2LD3. 


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Rationale: CLASSICS 2LA3 and 2LB3 expand the coverage of Greek history in second year. 

CLASSICS 2LC3 HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME I 

Rome from its early development to the dictatorship of Caesar, with particular attention to the political, military and 

social developments in the light of literary and archaeological evidence. 



Antirequisite: CLASSICS 2LL3, HISTORY 2LL3 

Cross-list: HISTORY 2LC3 

Alternates with CLASSICS 2LA3. 


CLASSICS 2LD3 HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME II 

Rome from the dictatorship of Caesar to Late Antiquity, with particular attention to the political, military and social 

developments in the light of literary and archaeological evidence. 



Antirequisite: CLASSICS 2LL3, HISTORY 2LL3 

Cross-list: HISTORY 2LD3 

Alternates with CLASSICS 2LB3. 


Rationale: CLASSICS 2LC3 and 2LD3 expand the coverage of Roman history in second year. 

CLASSICS 2Y03 ANCIENT COMEDY 

Representative texts of the Greek and/or Roman comedic authors will be read in translation and considered in their 

literary, historical, or social contexts. Relevant texts from other genres might also be considered. 



Antirequisite: CLASSICS 2H03 

Cross-list: COMP LIT 2Y03 

Offered in alternate years. 

Course capacity of 100. Categories: CLASSICS 35%, OTHER 65% 

CLASSICS 2YY3 GREEK TRAGEDY 

Selected plays of the Greek tragic playwrights will be read in translation and considered in their literary, historical, 

or social contexts. 



Cross-list: COMP LIT 2YY3 



Rationale: CLASSICS 2Y03 and 2YY3 reflect the interests of new faculty. 

CLASSICS 3HH3 ROMAN SLAVERY 

An examination of Roman slavery using a variety of sources (historical and juridical texts, funerary inscriptions, 

archaeological evidence) in order to determine its place in Roman social structure and its importance to the ancient 

economy and culture. 


Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 2K03, 2LL3, 2LC3, 2LD3, 2P06 or registration in Level III or above of a 

program in Classics 

Not open to students with credit in CLASSICS 3MM3 or HISTORY 3MM3 if the topic was Roman Slavery. 

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Cross-list: HISTORY 3HH3 



CLASSICS 3MO3 GREEK INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTION 

A study of the birth of rationalistic and naturalistic thought in Greece, placing this intellectual revolution in its 

social, political and cultural context. 


Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 2K03, 2L03, 2LA3, 2LB3, 2P06 or registration in Level III or above of a 


Cross-list: HISTORY 3M03 



Rationale: CLASSICS 3HH3 and 3M03 are part of the new thematic approach of courses in Level III. 

CLASSICS 3TT3 LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN GREECE AND ROME 

Social life, leisure, and festivals in the Greek and/or Roman world. Topics may include banqueting, bathing, theatre 

and spectacle, and religious holidays. Literature, art, and archaeological evidence will be considered. 


Prerequisite: Six units of Level II or III Classics or registration in Level III or above of a program in Classics 

Antirequisite: CLASSICS 3T03 

Cross-list: HISTORY 3TT3 



Rationale: This course reflects the interest of new faculty and incorporates archaeological, literary and historical 

approaches. 

CLASSICS 3X03 ROMAN RELIGION 

A study of the role of religion in Roman public and private life using literary, documentary, and archaeological 

evidence. 


Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 2K03, 2LL3, 2LC3, 2LD3 or registration in Level III or above of a 


Cross-list: HISTORY 3X03 



Rationale: CLASSICS 3X03 is part of the new thematic approach of courses in Level III. 

CLASSICS 3YY3 OVID 

Representative texts of the Latin poet Ovid will be read in translation, especially his erotic poetry and mythical 

stories. There will be literary analysis, and later adaptations in literature and film three be considered. 

Three hours; one term 

Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 2D03, 2E03, 2H03, 2Y03, 2YY3 or registration in Level III or above of a 


Cross-list: COMP LIT 3YY3 



Rationale: CLASSICS 3YY3 provides students with a Level III course in literature in translation. 

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CLASSICS 4F03 SEMINAR IN ANCIENT HISTORY 

Consult the Department for the topic to be offered. 

Seminar (two hours); one term 

Prerequisite: Six units from CLASSICS 2K03, 2L03, 2LA3, 2LB3, 2LC3, 2LD3, 2LL3, 3C03, 3CC3, 3E03, 3HH3, 

3LL3, 3M03, 3X03 and registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program in Classics 

CLASSICS 4F03 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units. 

Enrolment is limited. 



Rationale: A seminar in Ancient History will satisfy student demand in this area. 


CLASSICS 1BB3 

CLASSICS 1L03 

CLASSICS 1LL3 

CLASSICS 2H03 

CLASSICS 2L03 

CLASSICS 2LL3 

CLASSICS 3C03 

CLASSICS 3CC3 

CLASSICS 3E03 

CLASSICS 3LL3 

CLASSICS 3T03 

MYTH AND LITERATURE: JUSTICE, POWER AND DESTINY 

HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD I 

HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD II 

GREEK AND ROMAN DRAMA 

HISTORY OF CLASSICAL GREECE 

HISTORY OF CLASSICAL ROME 

THE LATE ROMAN REPUBLIC 

THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE 

THE ROMAN FAMILY 

THE HELLENISTIC AGE 

ANCIENT THEATRE IN CONTEXT 

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COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND MULTIMEDIA 


Rationale: For students entering the program in September 2007, the Streams will no longer exist. Instead, 

students will fulfill program requirements by selecting courses from three clusters of courses representing the 

program’s areas of focus (media, performance, and discourse). Admission to the program will now require CMST 

1A03 and MMEDIA 1A03. MMEDIA 1A03 is being added since digital media is foremost in understanding any 

media given that the distinction between the various types communication is breaking down. 

1 - HONOURS COMMUNICATION STUDIES 

ADMISSION 

Completion of any Level I program and a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 including a grade of at least B- in 

each of CMST 1A03 and MMEDIA 1A03. Students who have not completed MMEDIA 1A03 must complete this 

course by the end of Level II. 

REQUIREMENTS 

120 units total (Level I to IV) 


9 units CMST 2A03, 2B03, 2C03 

3 units from CMST 1B03 or 2CC3 

9 units from CMST 2DD3, 2EE3, 2K03, 2Z03, 3AA3, 3C03, 3D03, 3I03, 3K03, 3MM3, 3Q03 which must 

include at least three units of Level II and three units of Level III courses 

9 units from CMST 2BB3, 2G03, 2H03, 2I03, 2R03, 2RR3, 2S03, 3BB3, 3H03, 3UU3, 3SS3 which must 


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6 units from LINGUIST 1A03, 1AA3, CMST 2E03, 2F03, 3G03, 3V03, 3Y03, MMEDIA 2I03 which may 

include no more than three units of Level I courses 

6 units from Levels II, III or IV CMST, MMEDIA 2D03, 3B03, 3E03, 3K03 

6 units Level IV CMST 


2 - COMBINED HONOURS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND ANOTHER SUBJECT 

ADMISSION 


each of CMST 1A03 and MMEDIA 1A03. Students who have not completed MMEDIA 1A03 must complete this 

course by the end of Level II. 

REQUIREMENTS 



9 units CMST 2A03, 2B03, 2C03 

3 units from CMST 1B03 or 2CC3 

6 units from CMST 2DD3, 2EE3, 2K03, 2Z03, 3AA3, 3C03, 3D03, 3I03, 3K03, 3MM3, 3Q03 which must 


6 units from CMST 2BB3, 2G03, 2H03, 2I03, 2R03, 2RR3, 2S03, 3BB3, 3H03, 3UU3, 3SS3 which must 


3 units from CMST 2E03, 2F03, 3G03, 3V03, 3Y03, MMEDIA 2I03 

3 units from Levels II, III or IV CMST, MMEDIA 2D03, 3B03, 3E03, 3K03 

3 units Level IV CMST 

36 units courses specified for the other subject. (Combinations with Social Sciences may require more than 36 

units.) 


NEW COURSES: 

CMST 2DD3 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS 

An examination of the occupational, professional and organizational structures and processes of 

media production in the press, radio, television, and digital media. Topics include news 

gathering, radio and TV production practices and media management. 


Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a program in Communication Studies 


Rationale: This course replaces CMST 2L03/SOCIOL 2L03 which is taught by the Dept. of Sociology. The content 

of the course has been overlapping significantly with CMST 2K03. The new course will rectify this problem by 

focusing on organizational aspects of Media institutions, which 2L03 does not. 

CMST 3AA3 CONFLICT AND THE MEDIA 

An examination of how different forms of conflict, such as war, terrorism, and industrial disputes are represented in 

both information and entertainment media. 


Prerequisite: Registration in Level III or above of a program in Communication Studies 


CMST 4P03 SOCIAL ACTIVISM AND THE MEDIA 

This course examines the role of print, electronic and digital media in the relationship between social movements, 

the state and corporate interests. 

Three hours (lecture and/or seminar); one term 

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Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of a program in Communication Studies 


Rationale: CMST 3AA3 and 4P03 are being offered as a result of Dr. Knight’s appointment to the Department. 

RENUMBERED COURSE: 

CMST 2CC3 DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN COMMUNICATION: PAST & PRESENT 

A survey of human communication throughout history and across cultures. This course will include discussions of 

orality and literacy; manuscript, print and electronic media; and human communication through visual images. 


Prerequisite: Registration in Level II or above of a program in Communication Studies 

Antirequisite: CMST 1B03 


Rationale: CMST 1B03 is being renumbered as CMST 2CC3. CMST 1B03 was first introduced as a Level I course 

to satisfy a 6-unit requirement for admission into the program. This course deals with dimensions of the history of 

media and it makes more pedagogical sense for the students to take this course once they are registered in the 

program. 

DELETION OF CROSS-LISTINGS: 

CMST 2AA3 JAPANESE COMMUNICATION (cross-listed as JAPAN ST 2A03) 

CMST 2L03 MEDIA INSTITUTIONS (cross-listed as SOCIOL 2L03) 

CMST 2M03 CONCEPTS OF CULTURE (cross-listed as ENGLISH 2M03) 

CMST 2MM3 MODERN COUNTERCULTURES (cross-listed as ENGLISH 2MM3) 

CMST 2V03 

CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE 

(cross-listed as PEACE ST 2A03) 

CMST 2W03 CRITICAL THINKING (cross-listed as HUMAN 2C03) 

CMST 2X03 FILM HISTORY TO THE SECOND WORLD WAR (cross-listed as THTR&FLM 2F03) 

CMST 2Y03 THE ANCIENT WORLD IN FILM (cross-listed as CLASSICS 2E03) 

CMST 3M03 THEATRE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (cross-listed as THTR&FLM 3G03) 

CMST 3T03 TOPICS IN NATIONAL CINEMAS I (cross-listed as THTR&FLM 3Q03) 

CMST 3TT3 TOPICS IN NATIONAL CINEMAS II (cross-listed as THTR&FLM 3QQ3) 

CMST 3WW3 WOMEN IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY (cross-listed as WOMEN ST 3DD3) 

CMST 3XX3 FILM HISTORY: 1941 TO THE PRESENT (cross-listed as THTR&FLM 3L03) 

Rationale: The Department is removing the above cross-listed courses which are administered by other areas 

(shown in brackets) in order to emphasize the distinct nature of Communication Studies as compared, for example, 

to Theatre and Film Studies. Removing these cross-listings provides a more focused and coherent listing of 

Communication Studies courses. Effective September 2007, these courses will no longer be applied towards the 

program as CMST requirements. 


CMST 2U03 

CMST 3P03 

MMEDIA 2J03 

THE MAKING OF THE EUROPEAN LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE 

(Administered by the Dept. of Linguistics and Languages.) 

HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 

(Administered by the School of the Arts.) 

WRITING IN THE ELECTRONIC AGE 

(Resources are not available to teach this course.) 

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CMST 1B03 

CMST 2D03 

DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN COMMUNICATION: PAST AND PRESENT 

COMMUNICATION THEORY II: THE INFORMATION SOCIETY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS 

Rationale: CMST 1B03 is being renumbered to 2CC3. CMST 2D03 is being deleted as a result of a 

reduction in theory courses at Level II in the program requirements. 

REVISION OF EXISTING PROGRAM: 

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE 

Rationale: 

Note 1 is being added to strongly encourage students to include the study of a language other than English in order 

to fulfill their program requirements. The program requirements are being expanded to include COMP LIT 3MM3 

and 3SS3 which are non-European offerings. 

COMBINED HONOURS IN COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND ANOTHER SUBJECT 

ADMISSION 


COMP LIT 1A03 or 1AA3; whichever of these two courses was not completed in Level I must be taken in Level II. 

NOTES 

1. Students registered in the Comparative Literature program are encouraged to substitute up to 12 units of a 

language other than English as part of the Comparative Literature requirements, with the approval of the Director 

of the Program. 

1. 2. Graduate programs in Comparative Literature require proficiency in a second language. Students who plan to 

pursue graduate studies in Comparative Literature are strongly encouraged to include a second language beyond 

the introductory level in their program. 

2. 3. Upon completion of 60 units of work and with the approval of the Director of Comparative Literature and of 

the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, one or both terms of Level III of this program may be 

replaced by courses of study at a university or universities under the Humanities Study Elsewhere Program. 

REQUIREMENTS 



15 units from COMP LIT 2A03, 2AA3, 2BB3, 2CC3, 2F03, 3BB3, 3G03, 3HH3, 3JJ3, 3MM3, 3N03, 3QQ3, 

3SS3, 3WW3 

6 units from COMP LIT 4A03, 4D03, 4E03, 4F03, 4T03 

15 units Levels II, III, IV Comparative Literature (See Note 1 above) 

36 units Courses specified for the other subject. (Combinations with Social Sciences may require more than 36 

units.) 


NEW CROSS-LISTINGS: 

COMP LIT 2Y03 

COMP LIT 2YY3 

COMP LIT 3YY3 

ANCIENT COMEDY 

GREEK TRAGEDY 

OVID 

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Rationale: COMP LIT 2Y03, 2YY3, and 3YY3 are cross-listings which reflect new course offerings by the 

Department of Classics. 


COMP LIT 3K03 

COMP LIT 3M03 

COMP LIT 3N03 

20 TH -CENTUR RUSSIAN LITERATURE 

ASIAN LITERATURES 

ARABIC AND PERSIAN LITERATURES 

Rationale: There are no instructors to teach these courses at this time. 

COURSE DELETION: 

COMP LIT 2H03 

GREEK AND ROMAN DRAMA 

(Cross-listed as CLASSICS 2H03; deleted by the Department of Classics) 

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

ENGLISH AND CULTURAL STUDIES 

NEW COURSES: 

ENGLISH 2X06 AMERICAN LITERATURE: COLONIZATION, REVOLUTION, AND SLAVERY 

A survey of significant American texts from the origins of the tradition to the late nineteenth Century. 

Three hours; two terms 

Prerequisite: Registration in a program in English 

Antirequisite: ENGLISH 2H06 


ENGLISH 2Y06 AMERICAN LITERATURE: POSTBELLUM, MODERN, AND 

CONTEMPORARY 

A survey of significant American texts from roughly 1865 to the present. Texts will be selected from a variety of 

ethno-cultural traditions 

Three hours; two terms 


Antirequisite: ENGLISH 2H06 


Rationale: See above explanation for program revisions regarding ENGLISH 2X06 and 2Y06. 

ENGLISH 3J03 THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH 

This course covers the emergence of English from the Indo-European language group and the major changes which 

mark its evolution into a global language of the present. 



Antirequisite: ENGLISH 3J06 


ENGLISH 3JJ3 THEORIES OF LANGUAGE 

This course will introduce language theories of origin and nature in their cultural contexts, including those which 

are now being invented. 

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Antirequisite: ENGLISH 3J06 


Rationale: The material covered in ENGLISH 3J06 was too large in format. 

ENGLISH 3RR3 AFRICAN LITERATURE AND FILM 

This course introduces students to a selection of literary texts and films from countries across the African continent. 



Cross-list: CSCT 3RR3 

Course capacity of 200. Categories: EGL 30%, HU2 30%, OTHER 40% 

ENGLISH 4CJ3 CRUSADE AND JIHAD 

The medieval battles over Jerusalem semantically haunt the present and recent past, the relationship of Muslim, 

Christian and Jewish life and politics. 


Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in English 

Cross-list: CSCT 4CJ3 

Enrolment is limited. Departmental permission required. 

Course capacity of 20. Categories: EGL 90%, CCT 10% 

ENGLISH 4LT3 LITERATURE AND FILM 

An exploration of films as texts by paying close attention to the notion of “looking” and “gazing”. 



Cross-list: CSCT 4LT3 



ENGLISH 4MB3 MEMORIALIZING THE PAST: MEMORY INDUSTRY OF POST-APARTHEID 

SOUTH AFRICA 

A study of some of the ways in which the past is re-imagined in post-1994 South African cultural texts. 



Cross-list: CSCT 4MB3 



Rationale: ENGLISH 3RR3, 4CJ3, 4LT3 and 4MB3 reflect the interest of faculty. 


[The following courses are cross-listed as English courses as shown above.] 

CSCT 3RR3 

CSCT 4CJ3 

CSCT 4LT3 

CSCT 4MB3 

AFRICAN LITERATURE AND FILM 

CRUSADE AND JIHAD 

LITERATURE AND FILM 

MEMORIALIZING THE PAST: MEMORY INDUSTRY OF POST-APARTHEID 

SOUTH AFRICA 

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ENGLISH 2P03 

ENGLISH 2S03 

ENGLISH 3YY3 

MODERNITY/POSTMODERNITY/VISUALITY 

SPECTACULAR BODIES 

CONTEMPORARY YOUTH CULTURE 

Rationale: 

ENGLISH 2P03, 2S03, AND 3YY3 were cross-listed as English and CSCT courses. The cross-listing between the 

two areas is being removed with the courses remaining in the Calendar as CSCT courses only where they are more 

appropriately placed. 


CSCT/ENGL 4AR3 

ENGLISH 4SS3 

RHETORIC, CULTURE, CATASTROPHE: AIDS AND ITS REPRESENTATIONS 

SHAKESPEARE AND SHAKESPEARE’S SISTERS 


ENGLISH 2H06 AMERICAN LITERATURE (replaced by ENGLISH 2X06 and 2Y06) 

CSCT/ENGL 3BB3 THE CYBORG IN FICTION AND CRITICAL THEORY 

ENGLISH 3J06 ENGLISH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE LINGUISTICS 

ENGLISH 4DE3 STUDIES IN VICTORIAN FICTION: CHARLES DICKENS AND GEORGE ELIOT 

(previously “parked”) 

CSCT/ENGL 4PA3 THE “OPTICAL UNCONSCIOUS”: AESTHETICS IN THE AGE OF PHOTOGRAPHY 

ENGLISH 4QP3 19 TH - AND 20 TH -CENTURY POETRY OF QUEBEC IN TRANSLATION 

(previously “parked”) 

CSCT/ENGL 4RR3 THE ROMANCE OF ROMANCE 

Rationale: These course deletions represent a shift in faculty interest. 

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FRENCH 

Rationale: Revision of the admission requirement for all French programs reflects the deletion of 

FRENCH 1N06 and the fact that the new course in Intermediate French (FRENCH 1K06) does not 

provide sufficient background for students to enter a program in French. 

1 - ADMISSION TO HONOURS FRENCH PROGRAMS: 

ADMISSION FOR 2007-08 ONLY 


FRENCH 1A06 or 2M06 or a grade of at least B+ in FRENCH 1N06. 

NOTES 

1. Beginning in 2008-09, admission to this program will be revised as follows: Completion of any Level I program 

and a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 including a grade of at least B- in FRENCH 1A06 or 2M06. 

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2 - ADMISSION TO B.A. IN FRENCH: 

ADMISSION FOR 2007-08 ONLY 

Completion of any Level I program and a Cumulative Average of at least 3.5 including a grade of at least C- in 

FRENCH 1A06 or 2M06 or a grade of at least C+ in FRENCH 1N06. 

Note 

Beginning in 2008-09, admission to this program will be revised as follows: Completion of any Level I program 

and a Cumulative Average of at least 3.5 including a grade of at least C- in FRENCH 1A06 or 2M06. 

NEW COURSES: 

FRENCH 1K06 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 

Intensive review of basic structures and vocabulary to develop proficiency in oral and written French. The sequel to 

this course is FRENCH 2M06. 

Five hours (including two tutorials); two terms 

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Core French. The Department reserves the right to place students in the course most 

appropriate to their abilities. Immersion students and Francophones may not register in this course. 

Antirequisite: FRENCH 1A06, 1N06, 2Z06. Not open to students with credit or registration in FRENCH 2M06. 

Course capacity of 160. Categories: HUM I 40%, OTHERS 60% 

Rationale: As noted in the French Undergraduate Program Review, there has been a drop in the number of 

students in Ontario who take French after Grade 9. There is a need for a new intensive course at the intermediate 

level to give Level I students a major injection of French in order to be able to major in French. 

FRENCH 3Y03 21ST-CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE 

Study of a selection of French literary texts published in the 21st century and an introduction to the problems 

associated with studying contemporary literature. 


Prerequisite: Six units of French above Level I, excluding FRENCH 2M06 and 2Z06 


Rationale: As noted in the French Undergraduate Program Review in April 2006, there is a lack of course 

offerings providing access to very contemporary literature. 

FRENCH 4D03 SCIENCE AND LITERATURE 

Study of a selection of French literary texts that integrate scientific discourse as a way of questioning 

representations of the other, self, history and reality. 


Prerequisite: Six units of French above Level I, excluding FRENCH 2M06 and 2Z06 


Rationale: FRENCH 4D03 reflects the interest of new faculty. 

RENUMBERED COURSE: 

FRENCH 3WW3 

20 TH -CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE II (formerly FRENCH 4WW3) 

Rationale: This course is more appropriately placed in Level III along with FRENCH 3W03/ 20 TH -Century French 

Literature I. 


FRENCH 3BB3 CONTEMPORARY QUEBEC THEATRE 

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FRENCH 4Q03 

FRENCH 4U03 

TOPICS IN 17TH-CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE 

TOPICS IN FRENCH-CANADIAN LITERATURE 

Rationale: These courses have not been offered for two years. 


FRENCH 1N06 

FRENCH 4WW3 

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH STUDIES: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 

20 TH -CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE II (renumbered as FRENCH 3WW3) 

Rationale: The Department lacks the resources to offer both FRENCH 1K06 (the new intermediate level 

course) and 1N06. 

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 


HISTORY 

Rationale: An inquiry-based course which will prepare students better for the Level IV History seminars, 

HISTORY 2P03 is being added as a requirement for all students registered in an Honours program in History. 

1- HONOURS HISTORY 

ADMISSION 

Completion of any Level I program and a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 including an average of at least 7.0 in 

six units of Level I History. 

NOTES 

1. In selecting courses, students must ensure that they take a minimum of six units in each of three fields of History. 

This requirement must be satisfied by the end of Level III. All Level II and III History courses from the above 

list may be used towards this requirement. 

2. Beginning in 2007-08, all Level II students entering the program must take HISTORY 2P03 as part of their 

degree requirements. Students must complete this requirement before enrolling in a Level IV History seminar. 

3. The department recommends that students take one Level IV seminar in Level III and one Level IV seminar in 

Level IV. 

4. KINESIOL 3A03 (History of Physical Culture and Sports Medicine) may be taken as a substitute for three units 

of Level III History. 

REQUIREMENTS 



18 15 units Level II History 

3 units HISTORY 2P03 (See Note 2 above) 

15 units Level III History 

12 units Level IV History 


2 - COMBINED HONOURS IN HISTORY AND ANOTHER SUBJECT 

ADMISSION 


six units of Level I History. 

NOTES 

1. In selecting courses, students must ensure that they take a minimum of three units in each of three fields of 

History. This requirement must be satisfied by the end of Level III. All Level II and III History courses from the 

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above list may be used toward this requirement. 

2. Beginning in 2007-08, all Level II students entering the program must take HISTORY 2P03 as part of their 

degree requirements. Students must complete this requirement before enrolling in a Level IV History seminar. 

3. No Level IV seminar may be taken before completion of 12 units of History beyond Level I. 

4. The department recommends that students take one Level IV seminar in Level III and one Level IV seminar in 

Level IV. 

5. KINESIOL 3A03 (History of Physical Culture and Sports Medicine) may be taken as a substitute for three units 

of Level III History. 

REQUIREMENTS 


30 units from the level I program completed prior to admission into the program 

12 9 units Level II History 

3 units HISTORY 2P03 (See Note 2 above) 

6 units Level III History 

12 units Level IV History 

36 units Courses specified by the other subject. (Combinations with Social Sciences may require more than 36 

units.) 

24 units Elective to total 120 units 

NEW COURSES: 

HISTORY 2J03 AFRICA TO 1900 

Survey of the political, social, and economic history of Africa including the evolution of early human cultures, the 

rise and fall of civilizations and the contact between Africans and Europeans. 

Three hours (lectures and discussion groups); one term 


Course capacity of 150. Categories: HIST 40%, OTHERS 60% 

Rationale: The addition of HISTORY 2J03, 2JJ3, 3BB3 and 4DD6 reflect the expertise of a new faculty member 

and provide a more comprehensive approach to the study of African History. 

HISTORY 2JJ3 AFRICA SINCE 1900 

Survey of the political, social, and economic history of Africa including the partitioning of the continent, the 

practices of European imperialism, independence and the process of national building. 




HISTORY 3A03 THE OTTOMANS AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM 

This course places the Ottoman Empire (1300-1918) in the context of its neighbours in Europe and Asia. It will 

address themes such as the confrontation of a pre-modern empire with capitalism and modernity in the age of 

nationalism. 




Rationale: This is a course which was removed from the Department’s offerings because the Chair was unable to 

offer it. With the appointment of a new Chair, the course is now being re-introduced. 

HISTORY 3BB3 AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA 

An exploration of the voluntary and involuntary movements of peoples of African ancestry across the continental 

homeland, their dispersion around the world, and return to Africa. 


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HISTORY 3FF3 NAZI GERMANY 

This course examines the origins and growth of National Socialism, its twelve years in power, and the war that led 

to its demise. Themes under consideration will also include daily life in Germany in the 1930s and the Holocaust. 

Three hours (lectures and discussion); one term 



Rationale: Building on the very popular Level II modern Germany survey course, HISTORY 3FF3 will work 

toward satisfying student interests in twentieth-century Europe, Germany, and the Second World War. 

HISTORY 3U03 THE SOCIAL HISTORY OF TRUTH 

An examination of the history of modern science, putting special emphasis on the production and consumption of 

knowledge. 




Rationale: HISTORY 3U03 is one of a group of courses in the field of the history of science and technology. This 

course expands and complements the existing offerings in this area. 

HISTORY 4DD6 HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES 

An exploration of the history of human rights in Africa in the colonial and post-colonial periods. 

Prerequisite: One of HISTORY 2J06, 2JJ6, 3BB3, or 3O03 

Enrloment is limited. Departmental permission required. 



Rationale: The following cross-listed courses reflect new offerings being introduced by the Department of Classics. 

HISTORY 1M03 

HISTORY 2LA3 

HISTORY 2LB3 

HISTORY 2LC3 

HISTORY 2LD3 

HISTORY 3HH3 

HISTORY 3M03 

HISTORY 3TT3 

HISTORY 3X03 

HISTORY OF GREECE AND ROME 

HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE I 

HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE II 

HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME I 

HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME II 

ROMAN SLAVERY 

GREEK INTELLECTUAL REVOLUTION 

LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN GREECE AND ROME 

ROMAN RELIGION 


HISTORY 1L03 HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD I 

HISTORY 1LL3 HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD II 

HISTORY 2L03 HISTORY OF CLASSICAL GREECE 

HISTORY 2LL3 HISTORY OF CLASSICAL ROME 

HISTORY 3C03 THE LATE ROMAN REPUBLIC 

HISTORY 3CC3 THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE 

HISTORY 3E03 THE ROMAN FAMILY 

HISTORY 3LL3 THE HELLENISTIC AGE 

Rationale: The Department of Classics is deleting the above courses. 

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HISTORY 2FF3 WOMEN IN EUROPE FROM 1650 

HISTORY 3SS3 ASPECTS OF THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND, 1500-1688 

HISTORY 4G06 MODERN CHINA 

Rationale: HISTORY 2FF3, 3SS3, and 4G06 are being “parked” due to leaves and other commitments. 


HISTORY 3K03 CANADIAN POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT SINCE 1840 

HISTORY 3PP3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN BRITAIN, 1780-1914 

HISTORY 4J06 THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1865 

Rationale: HISTORY 3K03 has normally been taught by the recently appointed Chair. There is no one available 

to teach HISTORY 3PP3 at this time. HISTORY 4J06 has been replaced by another seminar. 

NEW PROGRAM: 

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES 

Rationale: In response to student demand, the Department is introducing the Combined Honours in Linguistic 

Cognitive Science program in order to allow access to the study of cognitive linguistics and psychology to students 

who are interested in combining insights from cognitive science with another field of study. 

COMBINED HONOURS IN LINGUISTIC COGNITIVE SCIENCE AND ANOTHER SUBJECT 

ADMISSION 


LINGUIST 1A03, 1AA3 and PSYCH 1A03. 

NOTES 

1. At some time during the program, students must meet a laboratory requirement by completing one course 

from Course List 1 below. Enrolment in Psychology Laboratory courses is limited. 

2. Students are not permitted to combine this program with the Combined Honours in Linguistics or 

Combined Honours in Psychology programs. 

COURSE LIST 1 

LINGUIST 4D03, 4II3; PSYCH 3EE3, 3LL3, 3QQ3, 3V03 

REQUIREMENTS 



12 units from LINGUIST 2L03, 3A03, 3I03, 3II3, 3M03 

3 units from LINGUIST 3C03, PSYCH 3II3 

3 units from LINGUIST 4B03, 4LB3, 4LC3, 4M03, 4XX3, 4Z03, 4ZZ3 

3 units PHILOS 2B03, 3E03, LINGUIST 3P03 

6 units PSYCH 1AA3, 2H03 

6 units from LINGUIST 3B03, PSYCH 3U03, 3UU3 

3 units from PSYCH 2RA3, 2RR3, SOC SCI 2J03, STAT 1CC3 

3 units from Course List 1 

36 units Courses specified for the other subject (See Note 2 above) 


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1 - HONOURS LINGUISTICS 

Rationale: Program Note 1 is simply being re-worded for clarity. An additional Course List is being added to 

differentiate between the two major areas in Linguistics. Course List #1 (Theoretical Linguistics) will provide a 

better preparation for students interested in graduate work in linguistics by focusing on the core areas of 

linguistics. Course List #2 (Applied Linguistics) will provide preparation for students who want to combine 

linguistics and teaching for a career in education. One of the options within Applied Linguistics is for students to 

complete the courses listed in Note 4 for TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certification. This option 

is more coherently part of the Applied Linguistics option of this program rather than being part of the Linguistic 

Cognitive Science program. With respect to the revisions in the program requirements, courses are simply being 

grouped differently in order to ensure coverage in various areas. 

ADMISSION 


LINGUIST 1A03 and 1AA3. 

NOTES 

1. In this program students are required to study at least two languages. The department has defined four language 

groups (see below) for this purpose and students must take at least six units from one language group of their 

choice, and 18 units of a language from another group. Please note that some languages begin at Level II. 

Students are advised that some of the languages listed below may not offer sufficient units to meet this 

requirement. Students should consult the Academic Counsellor in Linguistics in selecting their language of 

concentration. 

In this program students are required to study at least two languages for a total of 24 units of language study. The 

department has defined four language groups (see below) for this purpose. Of the 24 units, students must take at 

least six units from one language group of their choice, and 18 units of a language from another group (6 units at 

Level I and 12 units above Level I). Please note that some languages begin at Level II and, thus, may only fulfill 

the six unit requirement from one language group. Students should consult the Departmental Counsellor in 

Linguistics in selecting their language of concentration. 

a) Romance Languages: 

French, Italian, Spanish 

b) Classical: 

Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Sanskrit 

c) Other Indo-European Languages: 

German, Polish, Russian 

d) Non Indo-European Languages: 

Cayuga, Japanese, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Hebrew 

2. Upon completion of 60 units of work and with the approval of the Department of Linguistics and Languages and 

the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, one or both terms of Level III may be replaced by courses of 

study at a university under the Humanities Study Elsewhere Program. 

3. For students concentrating in Applied Linguistics, all 24 units of language study required for the program may be 

taken in one language. 

4. Students who wish to qualify for TESL Certification must complete LINGUIST 4B03, 4E03 and 4TE3. 

COURSE LIST 1: FOR STUDENTS CONCENTRATING IN THEORETICAL LINGUISTICS 

All Linguistics courses beyond Level I; and all courses taught in a language other than English; CMST 3E03; 

MMEDIA 1A03, 2D03, 2I03, 3D03, 3E03, 4C03; PHILOS 2B03, 3E03, 3F03, 4D03; PSYCH 2E03, 2H03, 3A03, 

3U03, 3UU3 

COURSE LIST 2: FOR STUDENTS CONCENTRATING IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS 

All Linguistics courses beyond Level 1 (see Note 4 above); and all courses taught in a language other than English; 

FRENCH 4E03; MMEDIA 4C03; PSYCH 2C03, 2H03, 3A03, 3U03, 3UU3 

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REQUIREMENTS 



15 units from LINGUIST 2L03, 2LL3, 3A03, 3I03, 3II3, 3M03 

6 units from LINGUIST 2A03, 2AA3, 2E03, 3X03 

3 units from LINGUIST 2AA3, 2LL3 

3 units from LINGUIST 2E03, 3X03, 3P03 

6 units from LINGUIST 3B03, 3C03, 3P03, 4B03, 4Z03 

3 units from LINGUIST 4LB3, 4LC3, 4M03, 4XX3 

6 units from LINGUIST 4D03, 4E03, 4I03, 4M03, 4N03, 4R03, 4S03, 4T03 

3 units from LINGUIST 4I03, 4N03, 4R03, 4S03 

3 units from LINGUIST 4B03, 4D03, 4E03, 4T03 

12 units from one of the languages (beyond Level I) as specified in Note 1 above 

6 units from a second language as specified in Note 1 above 

18 units from Course List 1 or 2 (see Note 4 above) 


2 - HONOURS LINGUISTIC COGNITIVE SCIENCE 

Rationale for revisions to the Honours Linguistic Cognitive Science program: Reference to Teaching English as a 

Second Language is being removed and more appropriately placed within the Honours Linguistics program. In 

keeping with the options now available in the Honours Linguistics program, some realignment of courses has taken 

place in the Honours Linguistic Cognitive Science program to ensure a greater focus on language and cognition. 

ADMISSION 


LINGUIST 1A03, 1AA3 and PSYCH 1A03. 

NOTES 

1. When selecting electives, students may choose to focus on one of the following subfields though it is not 

necessary to do so. Students should speak with the Undergraduate Counsellor for Linguistics to determine which 

electives are most appropriate for their academic and professional objectives. 

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 

FRENCH 4E03; LINGUIST 2E03, 3P03, 3X03, 4B03, 4E03, 4I03, 4N03, 4R03, 4S03, 4TE3; MMEDIA 4C03; 

PSYCH 2C03, 2D03, 2H03, 3HH3, 4C03 

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY PREPARATION 

GERONTOL 2E03; MATH 1M03 or STATS 1A03; STATS 1CC3; KINESIOL 1Y03, 1YY3; LINGUIST 3B03, 

3C03, 3X03, 4SL3; PSYCH 2AA3, 2E03, 2H03, 3A03, 2RA3, 2RB3 

Note: Students wishing to enter a graduate program in Speech and Language Pathology should take a total of six 

units of statistics courses. 

LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL LIFE 

CMST 3C03, 3D03; FRENCH 3CC3, 4BB3, 4E03, 4H03, 4X03; LINGUIST 2E03, 3P03, 3X03, 4I03, 4M03, 

4N03, 4R03, 4S03 4T03, 4ZZ3; MMEDIA 2D03, 2I03, 3B03, 3D03; PSYCH 2C03 

COGNITIVE SCIENCE 

FRENCH 3CC3, 4BB3, 4E03, 4H03, 4X03; LINGUIST 2AA3, 2LL3, 4D03, 4LB3, 4LC3, 4XX3, 4Z03, 4ZZ3; 

MMEDIA 2D03, 3B03, 3D03, 3F03, 3J03; PHILOS 2F03, 3F03, 3M03; PSYCH 2C03, 2D03, 2H03, 3A03, 

3AA3, 3BN3, 3HH3, 3II3, 3QQ3, 3VV3, 4BN3, 4Z03 

2. At some time during the program, students must meet a laboratory requirement by completing one course from 

Course List 1 below. Enrolment in Psychology Laboratory courses is limited. 

3. In this program students are required to complete 12 units of language courses other than English. Students may 

choose to complete 12 units of one language or six units of two different languages in order to fulfill this 

requirement. 

4. Students taking French courses as a part of this program must be proficient enough to participate in a classroom 

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environment conducted entirely in French, but will have the option of writing assignments and answering exam 

questions in English. 

COURSE LIST 1 

LINGUIST 4D03, 4II3; PSYCH 3EE3, 3LL3, 3QQ3, 3V03 

REQUIREMENTS 



15 units LINGUIST 2L03, 3A03, 3I03, 3II3, 3M03 

3 units from LINGUIST 3C03, 2AA3, 2LL3, PSYCH 3II3 

3 units from LINGUIST 4D03, 4B03, 4LB3, 4LC3, 4M03, 4XX3, 4Z03, 4ZZ3 

6 units LINGUIST 3P03, PHILOS 2B03, 3E03, 3F03 

9 units PSYCH 1AA3, 3U03, 3UU3 

6 units PSYCH 1AA3, 2H03 

6 units from LINGUIST 3B03, PSYCH 3U03, 3UU3 

6 3 units from PSYCH 2D03, 2E03, 2F03, 2H03 

3 units from PSYCH 2RA3, 2RR3, SOC SCI 2J03, STATS 1CC3 

12 units from a language other than English (See Note 3 above.) 

3 units from Course List 1 



LINGUIST 2A03 

POLISH 4A03 

POLISH 4AA3 

RUSSIAN 3A03 

RUSSIAN 3AA3 

THE MAKING OF THE EUROPEAN LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE 

ADVANCED POLISH I 

ADVANCED POLISH II 

INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I 

INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II 

Rationale: LINGUIST 2A03 has not been offered for three years. POLISH 4A03 and 4AA3 have not been taught 

for two years. RUSSIAN 3A03 and 3AA3 have not been taught for three years. These courses may be reinstated in 

the Calendar when resources become available. 


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PEACE STUDIES 

PEACE ST 2G03 MODERN LATIN AMERICA SINCE 1820 

PEACE ST 3II3 HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN RELATIONS SINCE 1898 

PEACE ST 3KK3 HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR 

Rationale: PEACE ST 2G03, 3II3, and 3KK3 are cross-listed courses administered by the Department of History. 

The cross-listings are being removed at the request of the History instructor who has found that these courses do 

not cover topics that are of interest to Peace Studies students. 

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PHILOSOPHY 

REVISION OF EXISTING PROGRAM: 

Rationale: At the request of the Mathematics Department, the requirements for Math courses are being reduced 

from 42 to 36 units in keeping with the general format of other combined honours programs. 

HONOURS PHILOSOPHY AND MATHEMATICS (B.A.) 

ADMISSION 


each of MATH 1A03 or 1AA3 and 1B03 Completion of any Level I program with a Cumulative Average of at 

least 6.0; successful completion of MATH 1X03 (or 1A03); a grade of at least B- in MATH 1XX3 (or 1AA3), 

MATH 1B03; and an average of at least 7.0 in six units of Level I Philosophy or, if no such course was taken, in six 

units of work acceptable to the Department of Philosophy. 

REQUIREMENTS 



24 units MATH 2X03, 2XX3, 2C03, 2R03, 2S03, 3A03, 3E03, 3X03 

3 units from MATH 3EE3, 4A03 

3 units from MATH 4B03, 4E03, 4X03 

12 units Levels III or IV Mathematics, Statistics 

9 units MATH 2R03, 2X03, 2XX3 

3 units from STATS 2D03, MATH 2C03 

12 units from Levels II, III or IV MATH/STATS courses which must include MATH 3A03, 3X03 

12 units from Levels III or IV MATH/STATS courses which must include at least one course at Level IV 

12 units PHILOS 2A06, 2C06 

3 units PHILOS 2B03 

21 units Levels III or IV Philosophy 

3 units Level IV Philosophy 

9 15 units Electives 

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WOMEN’S STUDIES 

WOMEN ST 2FF3 

WOMEN ST 3E03 

HISTORY OF WOMEN IN EUROPE FROM 1650 (as requested by the History Dept.) 

SPECIAL TOPICS IN WOMEN’S ISSUES 

Rationale: WOMEN ST 3E03 has not been taught for three years. It must be removed from the Calendar as the 

Program is unable to make a commitment to teach the course in 2007-08. 


WOMEN ST 2D03 

WOMEN ST 3CC3 

WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGY (previously “parked”) 

WOMEN AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT (previously “parked”) 

Rationale: There are no faculty prepared to teach WOMEN ST 2D03 and 3CC3 at this time. In the past, 

enrolments have been relatively low in these courses. 

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