Classical and Modern Cultures (CMC)
The major in Classical and Modern Cultures is within the BA Honours degree and requires the completion of 8.00 credits. It is intended for students interested to acquire a solid foundation of the development of culture from classical to modern times. The program pairs a diachronic understanding of cultural practices with in-depth expertise in one of three disciplinary Areas of Emphasis: Classical Studies, Global European Studies, Languages and Linguistics. Classical and Modern Cultures trains students in anti-oppressive practices, with an emphasis on the decolonization and indigenization of culture, institutions and policies, both on a personal and societal level.
One area of emphasis must be declared by the end of semester three.
Major Requirements (Honours)
This is a major within the degree: Bachelor of Arts.
A minimum of 8.00 credits is required, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS*1000 | Introduction to Classical Culture | 0.50 |
| CLAS*2000 | Classical Mythology | 0.50 |
| EURO*1100 | European Cinema | 0.50 |
| EURO*3400 | Myth and Modernity | 0.50 |
| EURO*4220 | Models of Community - Senior Seminar | 0.50 |
| HIST*2850 | Ancient Greece and Rome | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3200 | Decolonizing Culture | 0.50 |
| 3.00 credits from one Area of Emphasis | 3.00 | |
| 1.50 credits restricted electives | 1.50 | |
Areas of Emphasis
Classical Studies
The Classical Studies Area of Emphasis will offer a comprehensive exploration of the ancient world, integrating traditional studies with newly established fields of inquiry, such as Gender and Sexuality Studies. Students will delve into Classical languages, literature, history, and art, gaining insights into ancient societies and developing critical thinking skills. This Area of Emphasis also examines the reception of Classical antiquity in modern contexts, including its influence on literature, art, and politics and prepare for various career paths or graduate studies opportunities.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS*3900 | Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity | 0.50 |
| CLAS*4000 | Novel and Romance in Antiquity | 0.50 |
| CLAS*4400 | Seminar in Classics | 0.50 |
| CLAS*2150 | Western Art: Greece | 0.50 |
| or CLAS*2350 | The New Classical Tradition | |
| CLAS*3020 | Models of Leadership from Greece and Rome | 0.50 |
| or CLAS*3500 | Lessons from Classical History | |
| CLAS*3030 | Epic Heroes and Poems | 0.50 |
| or CLAS*3040 | Greek Tragedy and Comedy | |
Global European Studies
The Area of Emphasis in Global European Studies will provide students with knowledge of European culture, history, art, and society in its global context. Students will explore how ancient and modern myths, histories of migration and persecution, the encounters of different peoples and cultures, the crossing of physical and ideological borders, have shaped and continue to shape European culture and society. Students will focus broadly on anti-oppressive cultural practices and will apply knowledge and methodologies gained in the Core of the Classical and Modern Cultures program to investigate ideas and issues related to Global European Studies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EURO*2200 | Gender and Modernism in Europe | 0.50 |
| EURO*3100 | Europe and the World | 0.50 |
| EURO*3300 | Violence and Culture in 20th Century Europe | 0.50 |
| HIST*2340 | Slavery and Migrations in the Atlantic World, 1500-1850 | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3000 | Narratives of Migration | 0.50 |
| EURO*4050 | Contemporary Europe: New Landscapes in the Post-Cold War Era | 0.50 |
| or EURO*4060 | Bordering Identities in Contemporary Europe | |
Languages and Linguistics
The Area of Emphasis in Languages and Linguistics is intended to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the structure and interconnectedness of languages. Students will improve their communication skills and their intercultural competence while tailoring a plan of study that can serve multiple needs, from speech pathology to audiology and translation studies. Students will build upon concepts and knowledge acquired in the Core of the Classical and Modern Cultures program to investigate issues related to languages and linguistics.
A maximum of 1.00 credits from the 1000-level may be counted towards the AoE.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 credits from the following: | ||
| FREN*1200 | French Language I | 0.50 |
| FREN*1300 | French Language II | 0.50 |
| FREN*2500 | French Translation I | 0.50 |
| FREN*2520 | French Composition I | 0.50 |
| FREN*2550 | Oral French in Canada and France | 0.50 |
| FREN*3500 | French Translation II | 0.50 |
| FREN*3520 | French Composition II | 0.50 |
| GERM*1100 | Introductory German I | 0.50 |
| GERM*1110 | Introductory German II | 0.50 |
| GREK*1100 | Preliminary Greek I | 0.50 |
| GREK*1110 | Preliminary Greek II | 0.50 |
| GREK*2020 | Greek Language and Culture | 0.50 |
| INDG*1100 | Indigenous Language and Culture | 0.50 |
| ITAL*1060 | Introductory Italian I | 0.50 |
| ITAL*1070 | Introductory Italian II | 0.50 |
| ITAL*2090 | Intermediate Italian | 0.50 |
| ITAL*3060 | Advanced Italian | 0.50 |
| LAT*1100 | Preliminary Latin I | 0.50 |
| LAT*1110 | Preliminary Latin II | 0.50 |
| LAT*2000 | Latin Language and Literature | 0.50 |
| LING*1000 | Introduction to Linguistics | 0.50 |
| LING*2400 | Phonetics | 0.50 |
| LING*3010 | Topics in Sociolinguistics | 0.50 |
| LING*3020 | Linguistics and Technology | 0.50 |
| SPAN*1100 | Introductory Spanish I | 0.50 |
| SPAN*1110 | Introductory Spanish II | 0.50 |
| SPAN*2000 | Intermediate Spanish I | 0.50 |
| SPAN*2010 | Intermediate Spanish II | 0.50 |
Restricted Electives
Select 1.50 credits from the following list, or from an Area of Emphasis outside of the declared one.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS*2220 | Greek and Latin Roots for the Sciences | 0.50 |
| CLAS*3150 | Space: Roman Art and Urbanism | 0.50 |
| CLAS*4990 | Advanced Reading in Classical Studies | 0.50 |
| HIST*1010 | Early Modern Europe | 0.50 |
| HIST*2130 | Modern Sport - A Global History | 0.50 |
| HIST*2510 | Modern Europe Since 1789 | 0.50 |
| HIST*3020 | Sexuality and Gender in History | 0.50 |
| HIST*4140 | Sexuality in the Middle Ages | 1.00 |
| HUMN*2020 | Crime and Criminals in Italian Cinema | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3020 | Fables and Fairy Tales in the Western Tradition | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3400 | Renaissance Lovers and Fools | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3470 | Holocaust & WWII in German Literature and Film | 0.50 |
| HUMN*3800 | Italian Heritage and Digital Application | 0.50 |
| PHIL*2140 | Ancient Greek Philosophy | 0.50 |
| SPAN*1500 | Hispanic Film | 0.50 |
| CLAS*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| EURO*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| FREN*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| GERM*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| ITAL*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| SPAN*3700 | Experiential Learning and Language | 0.50 |
| HIST*2820 | Modern France Since 1750 | 0.50 |
| or HIST*3230 | Spain and Portugal, 1085 to 1668 | |
| or HIST*3350 | Modern Germany | |
Work Experience Program
The Work Experience Program (WEX) provides an opportunity for all students in the Classical and Modern Cultures major to receive preparation and support to participate in one paid work experience in a vocational setting during their degree. Any student can opt in to the WEX program by enrolling in a WEX course.
To complete the Work Experience Program, students must complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WEX*2100 | Work Experience Preparation | 0.00 |
| WEX*2110 | Work Experience Employment Process | 0.00 |
| WEX*3000 | Work Experience | 0.50 |
Typically, students during their second year would complete WEX*2100 in the Fall, WEX*2110 in the Winter, and WEX*3000 in the Summer (WEX*3000 can also be completed in the Summer of their third year). Students can speak to an Academic Advisor for information related to scheduling the WEX courses within their program.
WEX*3000 counts as an elective towards BA completion.