Humanities

HUMN*3020 Myth and Fairy Tales in Germany F (3-0) [0.50]
The course explores the role of mythology, fairy tales and legends in German literature and culture of the late 18^th and 19^th centuries. Topics may include the formation of a national identity, the allegorical fairy tale and its role in Romanticism, women and the fairy tale, the fairy tale and the socialization of children (incl. Disney), romantic mythology in music, art and literature. Authors may include Goethe, Brothers Grimm, ETA Hoffmann, Wagner. Lectures and texts are English. This course is offered in conjunction with GERM*3020. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
Prerequisite(s):	5.00 credits

HUMN*3020 Myth and Fairy Tales in Germany F (3-0) [0.50]

The course explores the role of mythology, fairy tales and legends in German literature and culture of the late 18^th and 19^th centuries. Topics may include the formation of a national identity, the allegorical fairy tale and its role in Romanticism, women and the fairy tale, the fairy tale and the socialization of children (incl. Disney), romantic mythology in music, art and literature. Authors may include Goethe, Brothers Grimm, ETA Hoffmann, Wagner. Lectures and texts are English. This course is offered in conjunction with GERM*3020. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Prerequisite(s):

5.00 credits

HUMN*3100 London Studies in the Humanities W (2-3) [0.50]
An integrated course of studies in the Humanities (including 2 or more of theatre, visual arts, history, music, literature and philosophy) as they relate to London cultural resources. For London Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to London Semester.

HUMN*3150 Paris Studies in the Humanities W (2-3) [0.50]
An integrated course of study in the Humanities (including 2 or more of theatre, visual arts, history, music, literature and philosophy) as they relate to Paris cultural resources. For Paris Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to Paris Semester.

HUMN*3210 Introduction to Polish History and Culture F (6-4) [1.00]
The core course for the Krakow Semester consisting of three major components: 1) Polish language training, 2) a general introduction to Polish geography, politics and contemporary life and, 3) Polish history and the arts. For Krakow Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to Krakow Semester.

HUMN*3220 Krakow Studies in the Humanities I F (3-2) [0.50]
An integrated course of studies in the humanities as they relate to the resources of Krakow, Poland. For Krakow Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to the Krakow Semester.

HUMN*3230 Krakow Studies in the Humanities II F (3-2) [0.50]
An integrated course of studies in the humanities as they relate to the resources of Krakow, Poland. For Krakow Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to the Krakow Semester.

HUMN*3240 India Studies in the Humanities W (3-0) [0.50]
An integrated course of studies in the humanities as they relate to India. This course looks at selected aspects of one or more areas in the humanities, including Indian religions, philosophy, literature (in English), history, language (Hindi), art and music. For India Semester students only.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to the India Semester.

HUMN*3300 Latin American Studies in the Humanities W (1-2) [0.50]
An integrated course of studies in the humanities as they relate to the resources of Latin America.
Prerequisite(s):	Admission to the Latin America semester, consent of the instructor and satisfactory participation in a bi-weekly preparation seminar during the fall semester.

HUMN*3400 Renaissance Lovers and Fools W (3-0) [0.50]
In this course, students will read Italian Renaissance plays such as Machiavelli's "The Mandrake" and Bibbiena's "Calandria" with special attention to the portrayals of lovers and fools. The course will place particular emphasis on representations of class and gender relations. Additional readings in medieval literature, history, and critical theory will provide background and context for the plays. Lectures and texts are in English. This course is offered in conjunction with ITAL*3400.
Prerequisite(s):	5.0 credits
Restriction(s):	ITAL2100, HUMN2100

HUMN*3470 Holocaust & WWII in German Lit. & Film F (3-0) [0.50]
This course focuses on texts and films pertaining to World War II and the Holocaust, the development of the thoughts and the language of genocide, and the representation of the Holocaust in literature and films. The objective is to gain an understanding of the ideas and emotions underlying ethnocentrism and anti-Semitism, and to consider artistic responses to the experience of persecution and mass-murder. Lectures and discussions are in English. Students who wish for a German credit must register for GERM*3470. (Offered in odd-numbered years.)
Prerequisite(s):	5.00 credits
Restriction(s):	GERM*3470

HUMN*3501 Independent Interdisciplinary Research Project F (3-0) [0.50]
First part of the two-semester course HUMN3501/2. Refer to HUMN3501/2 for course description.
Restriction(s):	Instructor consent required.

HUMN*3501/2 Independent Interdisciplinary Research Project F-W [1.00]
A two-semester course designed for students enrolled in the B.A. program in 1 of the College of Arts disciplines. Students in a general program with no major must seek the approval of the B.A. program counsellor. Students will prepare proposals for independent research projects spanning 2 or more disciplines, at least 1 of which must be from the College of Arts, and arrange for faculty members representing at least 2 of these disciplines to provide supervision. Projects are subject to the approval of the department(s) or school(s) concerned and must be submitted to the appropriate chair(s) or director(s) by the end of the course selection period prior to beginning the course. Subject to approval, this course may be accepted as credit towards an honours major in Art History, Drama, English, Studio Art, French, History, German, Italian, Spanish, Classical Languages, Classical Studies, Music and Philosophy. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select HUMN3501 in the Fall semester and HUMN3502 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to HUMN3501 until HUMN3502 has been completed.

HUMN*3501/2 Independent Interdisciplinary Research Project F-W [1.00]

A two-semester course designed for students enrolled in the B.A. program in 1 of the College of Arts disciplines. Students in a general program with no major must seek the approval of the B.A. program counsellor. Students will prepare proposals for independent research projects spanning 2 or more disciplines, at least 1 of which must be from the College of Arts, and arrange for faculty members representing at least 2 of these disciplines to provide supervision. Projects are subject to the approval of the department(s) or school(s) concerned and must be submitted to the appropriate chair(s) or director(s) by the end of the course selection period prior to beginning the course. Subject to approval, this course may be accepted as credit towards an honours major in Art History, Drama, English, Studio Art, French, History, German, Italian, Spanish, Classical Languages, Classical Studies, Music and Philosophy. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select HUMN*3501 in the Fall semester and HUMN*3502 in the Winter semester. A grade will not be assigned to HUMN*3501 until HUMN*3502 has been completed.

HUMN*3502 Independent Interdisciplinary Research Project W (3-0) [0.50]
Second part of the two-semester course HUMN3501/2. Refer to HUMN3501/2 for course description.

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