Faculty of Humanities
Faculty Regulations
Students in the Faculty of Humanities are governed by the academic regulations of the University as a whole (see the section of this Calendar headed "Academic Regulations"), by the regulations in this section, and by the specific requirements made by Departments for specific programs and courses (see "Program Details" later in this section and "Courses of Instruction" later in the Calendar). Students are advised to read and consider carefully all relevant regulations and to consult the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs) of Humanities, MacEwan Student Centre 4th Floor ((403) 220-6798) or the Department concerned if interpretation is needed. |
Admissions
New applicants should refer to "Admission Requirements" in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements. Frosh and transfer students wishing to register in the Faculty of Humanities must meet minimum admission requirements as set out in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. All applicants for admission to the Faculty must have included English Language Arts 30-1. See "Honours Degree with a Major Field" for admission requirements to Honours programs. | |
Effective Writing Requirement | All students must complete the Effective Writing Requirement by May 1 of their first year of registration at the University of Calgary. Those who do not do so will have their registration for the following fall term courses and all subsequent courses withheld until they meet the requirement. Students are encouraged to meet this requirement in their first term. Please see the Academic Regulations section of the calendar under Competence Tests for details. |
Registration
First Year Students | Full-time first year students (those registered in three full-course equivalents or more) must register in at least two full-course equivalents in the Faculty of Humanities. Until at least three full-course equivalents at the junior level have been successfully completed, a student may not register in senior courses unless their program requires it. The programs offered by the Faculty of Humanities do not require specific preparatory courses in the first year. Students are encouraged to take a wide selection of courses in their first year. For guidance in course selection, first year students should obtain a copy of the Course Registration and Planning Guide for new students from the U of C Service Stop. |
Accuracy of Registration | Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registration and for arranging their course selections to meet all program requirements as detailed in the following pages. Students should seek the advice of the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs) and/or the Department of their Major. It is important that students acquaint themselves with the deadline dates for advance registration set by the University (see Registration in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar) and allow sufficient time before these deadlines for Department and Faculty consultation and approval. Consultations with the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs) are strongly recommended for those students who are registering in the final courses towards a degree. Any departure from standard requirements must receive prior authorization in writing from the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs). Except with permission of the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs), a student successfully completing a course without having a normal prerequisite course in the same field may not subsequently register in the prerequisite course for program credit. Regardless of their home Faculty, students are not permitted to register in more than six full-course equivalents from any group of courses constituting the field of a major program other than that to which the student has officially been admitted. |
Course Load | Five courses taken concurrently represent a normal full load. Students who have completed such a course load through the previous Fall and Winter Sessions with a grade point average of at least 3.20 will be permitted to register in six courses concurrently, but it should be stressed that extra courses represent substantial burdens and may damage overall performance. Opportunities for accelerated progress also exist through credit in Spring and Summer Sessions and through credits obtained "by special assessment." |
Course Work
Senior Courses Requiring No Prerequisite |
Chinese | Chinese Civilization | |
Comparative Literature | Studies in Comparative Literature | |
English | Reading Poetry Topic in Literature and the Environment Topic in Aboriginal Literatures Topic in Literature and Society Topic in Gay or Lesbian Literature Speculative Fiction I: Science Fiction Speculative Fiction II: Fantasy Detective Fiction | |
German | German Civilization Topics in German Film German Literature in Translation | |
Greek and Roman Studies | Women and the Family in the Greek and Roman World Ancient Technology Greek Art and Architecture Roman Art and Architecture The Ancient Near East to Alexander the Great Early Greece History of Classical Greece History of the Mediterranean World 323 to 30 BCE Rome: The Late Republic and Early Empire Late Roman Antiquity Greek Poetry and Drama in Translation Latin Poetry and Drama in Translation | |
Humanities | The Human Situation I | |
Japanese | Japanese Civilization | |
Philosophy | The Classical Period The Medieval and Renaissance Period The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Analytic Philosophy Bioethics Philosophy in Literature Law and Philosophy Business Ethics Aesthetics Feminist Philosophy Contemporary Moral Problems Science and Philosophy Elementary Formal Logic | |
Religious Studies | Religious Perspectives on Death and Afterlife Transformations of Religion in Africa New Religious Movements Nationalism and Religion Religion in Popular Culture | |
Romance Studies | Italian Literature of the Renaissance The Romance Languages | |
Russian | Issues in Russian Civilization and Thought Russian Literature in Translation |
Withdrawal from Courses | Students will not be permitted to withdraw more than once from a particular course. Students will be required to withdraw if they have accumulated a total of more than five full-course equivalent withdrawals while in attendance at the University of Calgary. Subject to the regulations specified above, students may withdraw from a course by using PeopleSoft Student Centre. In any full or half course the withdrawal must be processed prior to the deadline specified in the Academic Schedule printed in this Calendar. Withdrawal from a course will result in the letter "W" being recorded on the transcript in lieu of a grade. Students wishing to withdraw completely from the University should refer to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. |
Credit "By Special Assessment" | Students are referred to the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for University regulations on obtaining course credits "by special assessment." Application should be made on the form headed "Permission to Take Courses by Special Assessment" and signed by the appropriate Department Head. The form should then be presented to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs) for consideration in the light of the student's background and the program regulations. Some Departments offer special assessment procedures only at particular times in the year. Students should check for deadlines with Department Offices. A course previously failed or one in which a higher grade is sought may not be taken subsequently "by special assessment," nor may any course be attempted more than once in this way. No more than five full-course equivalents completed "by special assessment" may be counted towards a degree. |
Permission to Take Course Work at Another Institution for Transfer of Credit | The Faculty of Humanities encourages its students to participate in exchange programs with another university and to seek opportunities for study abroad. Information and advice are available from departments. A student may be given permission to take courses at another university if the proposed courses are acceptable to this Faculty and suitable for the degree program. Students with poor academic performance, such as being on probation or having a large number of withdrawals, will not be allowed such privileges. Applications for such authorization must be made as early as possible in writing to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs) and must be accompanied by full details of the proposed courses and the total hours of instruction (machine copies of actual calendar descriptions are preferred). Students will be advised officially by letter of the acceptability of the proposed courses for transfer credit in the program and an appropriate letter will be sent to the Registrar of the other university. It will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that an official transcript of grades is forwarded directly to the Registrar of this University in order that credit may be officially recorded. |
Minor Field Option | A student may formally declare a Minor Field within the Faculty of Humanities and have this officially recorded on the transcript of record, provided that he/she successfully completes at least five and no more than six full-course equivalents in that Field including at least three at the senior level. At least half of the minimum requirement must be taken at the University of Calgary. Students registered in the Faculty of Humanities may also complete a Minor Field in Continuing Education and in the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Education, Fine Arts, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences and the Haskayne School of Business. Students should consult the Calendar section of the other faculty within which they intend to declare a Minor for the appropriate regulations. |
Student Standing
Academic Standing | The academic standing of each student registered in the Faculty will be reviewed after each Winter Session, except for students who have not completed three full-course equivalents while registered in the Faculty of Humanities since their previous review; those students will retain their current standing. A student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.00 in order to be considered in good academic standing in the Faculty of Humanities. Honours students should see further the requirements stated under "Honours Degree with Major Field" below. |
Students Previously in Satisfactory Standing | Students previously in satisfactory standing: (a) Will retain that standing if they have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.00 on all courses taken since their previous review; (b) Either will be placed on probation if they have achieved a grade point average of at least 1.70 but less than 2.00 on all courses taken since their previous review or will be required to withdraw if their overall record is considered unsatisfactory (e.g., if there have been other periods of probation within the previous five years); (c) Will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if they have achieved a grade point average of less than 1.70 on all courses taken since their previous review. |
Students Already on Probation | Students already on probation: (a) Will be reinstated in satisfactory standing if they have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.00 on all courses taken since their previous review; (b) Will be required to withdraw from the Faculty if they have achieved a grade point average of less than 2.00 on all courses taken since their previous review. (c) Students who are on probation when they apply for convocation will have their probation cleared if their grade point average in the courses taken since being placed on probation and required for the degree is at least 2.00. Students placed on probation or required to withdraw from the Faculty will be so advised in writing. |
Readmission | · Students who have been required to withdraw for unsatisfactory academic performance may be considered for readmission after 12 or more months have elapsed since the date of dismissal. · Applicants must apply by the deadlines stated in the current Calendar and meet the current admission requirements of the program to which they are seeking admission. · Applicants must attach a letter to their application which (a) offers an explanation for their previously poor record, (b) outlines their academic plans and (c) explains why they are now likely to be successful. · Readmission is not guaranteed. Students so readmitted must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.00 on all courses taken after readmission. Failure to do so will result in permanent dismissal from the Faculty of Humanities. Students who have twice been required to withdraw from one or more Faculties at this or any other institution will not normally be considered for admission at any time. |
Dean's List | The Dean's List recognizes the outstanding achievement of students in the Faculty. It is compiled annually at the end of the Winter Session. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.60 or higher over all courses taken in the preceding Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Sessions. One of (a) a minimum of four and one-half full-course equivalents, or (b) a minimum of four full-course equivalents plus one Co-op work placement, or (c) a minimum of two full-course equivalents plus two Co-op work placements must be completed with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher. A statement of inclusion on the Dean's List will be recorded on the student's transcript. |
Graduation
Graduation Guarantee | The University of Calgary is committed to providing students with rich undergraduate educational experiences that can be completed in four years. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, for first year students studying in the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Science or Social Sciences the University is introducing a four year graduation guarantee. Participation in this program requires a shared commitment from the University and the Student ensuring timely progression towards degree completion. To find out more on this program visit www.ucalgary.ca/gradguarantee/. If you have additional questions on this please call the Undergraduate Programs Office, (403) 220-5881. |
BA with a Major Field
Course Requirements | The Faculty requires that students complete an approved program equivalent to 20 full courses, with a grade point average of at least 2.00. A maximum of eight full-course equivalents at the junior level (ie., numbered 200) may be counted in the degree. All prerequisites must be met with a minimum grade of C-. Although there are no specific time limitations, a student is expected to make every effort to complete the program within 10 consecutive 12-month periods. The program consists of major field requirements (7-10 full-course equivalents), core requirements (one and one-half full-course equivalents), breadth requirements (four full-course equivalents) plus sufficient options to bring the total to 20 full-course equivalents. (1) Major field requirements Not fewer than eight (seven Italian Studies and Russian) and not more than 10 full-course equivalents in the Major Field (except for a BA Major in General Humanities). Not more than one full "D" or "D+" grade may be counted from courses in the Major and not more than three full "D" or "D+" grade in total may be counted in the degree program. The grade point average calculated for courses in the Major Field must be at least 2.00 and the grade point average over the entire program must also be at least 2.00. A maximum of four full-course equivalents of transfer credit may be used towards the major. See program sections in this calendar for detailed major field requirements. (2) Core requirements (may also count towards major field requirements)Math/logic requirement: At least one-half -course equivalent in Logic (Philosophy 275, 279, or 377) or in Mathematics (any of MATH, STAT, AMAT and PMAT). Language requirement: One full-course equivalent in a (single) language other than English. (3) Breadth requirements At least four full-course equivalents must be chosen from courses offered by the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Fines Arts, Science, and Social Sciences. Of the four required full-course equivalents, students must take at least one full-course equivalent in each of at least two faculties. |
Other Requirements | A limit of 10 is put on the number of full-course equivalents taken at other institutions to be accepted for transfer credit towards the degree. |
Distinction | The notation "With Distinction" will be entered in the permanent record and on the graduation parchment of a student who completes a Major program with a grade point average of at least 3.60 over the last 15 full-course equivalents taken for the degree. In cases in which the "last 15" must include some but not all of a group of courses taken concurrently, the selection will be made in the manner most advantageous to the student. A student who has taken part of his/her course work at another university or who has transferred into the Faculty at a relatively late stage may be granted a degree "With Distinction" at the discretion of the Faculty. |
BA With a Double Major
Double Major programs are subject to the same Faculty graduation requirements as programs with a Major Field. Students must complete all graduation requirements set by each Faculty and Department. Therefore, candidates must successfully complete at least seven full-course equivalents in each Major Field. Note that not all double majors can be completed within the 20 full-course equivalent requirement for a BA degree. Students interested in obtaining a degree with a Double Major must obtain approval from the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs). Where the second Major Field is outside the Faculty of Humanities, permission must be obtained from both Faculties. |
Honours Degree with a Major Field
A principal aim of an Honours program is to prepare the student in the field of major interest for entry to higher degree programs. High standards of performance are required. Late transfer into an Honours program is possible, but, depending on the course work already taken, it may be difficult for the student to satisfy all Departmental requirements within the minimum total program of 20 full-course equivalents. Honours programs are more strictly specified than ordinary Major programs. Precise specifications for Honours programs should be ascertained from "Details of Courses" below and from the relevant Departments. | |
Admission | In addition to the general admission requirements of the Faculty, students wishing to be considered for admission into an Honours program must have completed at least five full-course equivalents. At the time of admission, students must present (i) a GPA of at least 3.30 calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of 10 FCE, and (ii) a GPA of at least 3.30 calculated for all Humanities courses included in (i) above (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions).Departments may set additional requirements. Applications are referred to Departments for their recommendation before being considered by the Faculty. Students applying for admission to the Honours program should make requests for changes of program through the PeopleSoft Student Centre. Applications will only be considered at the time of Fall Session registration and must be made by the June 1 deadline. In order to avoid complications or interruptions in their programs, students should be aware that: (a) All Honours candidates must meet with the appropriate undergraduate student advisor for approval of their course registration. (b) At the time of the annual review, the Honours candidate must achieve a grade point average of at least 3.30 over both all courses taken since the previous review and all Humanities courses taken since the previous review. |
Course Requirements | The provisions listed in "Course Requirements" for "BA with a Major Field" apply equally to Honours candidates, except that the candidate's Department will require no fewer than nine and no more than 12 full-course equivalents from the Major Field. |
Other Requirements | Degrees with Honours are awarded in two classes: (a) Honours will be awarded if the Honours candidate achieves a grade point average of at least 3.30 over the last 15 full-course equivalents, and if the candidate meets any additional Departmental requirements as stated in the Calendar. (b) First Class Honours will be awarded if the Honours candidate achieves a grade point average of at least 3.60 over the last 15 full-course equivalents, and if the candidate meets any additional Departmental requirements as stated in the Calendar. Note: Once accepted into an Honours program, students who fail to attain the necessary grade point average or fail to fulfill requirements specific to the Honours degree may be recommended for graduation and granted the BA degree with a Major Field provided they have completed all other degree requirements. |
Honours Degree with a Double Major
Students interested in obtaining an Honours degree with a Double Major must obtain the approval of the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs). |
BA and BA Honours Co-operative Education
Introduction
Students in any degree program in the Faculty may apply to enter the Co-operative Education program in Humanities. This is a five-year degree program which includes 16 months of supervised work experience in various private and governmental agencies. Students who wish to enter this program are urged to discuss their pre-admission course selection with their department and with the Faculty of Humanities Co-op advisor as early in their program as possible. |
Admission
Students should apply to Career Services by one of two application deadlines: May 1 (for a work term starting in September), or December 1 (for a work term starting in May). A GPA of 3.00 for majors and 3.30 for honours students is required for admission. Students must have successfully completed at least eight full-course equivalents appropriate to their degree program before commencing the first co-operative education placement. Departments may require that specific courses have been completed in the major before applying. |
Requirements
Students must complete the following four courses in addition to the regular requirements for the BA or BA Honours: Co-operative Education 531.01, 531.02, 531.03, 531.04. Written work will be graded in the appropriate department under the supervision of the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs). |
Regulations
In addition to the Faculty and Departmental regulations governing Honours and Majors programs and the regulations governing Co-operative Education programs, the following regulations apply. In the Co-operative Education program students must take study and work sessions consecutively and be registered full time. The Co-operative Education courses are in addition to normal requirements for the degree. Students must complete the same required courses and number of courses as required for a student completing the traditional BA or BA Honours degree program. Upon completion of each work term, the student must present a work term report to the Faculty Co-operative Education advisor. |
Combined Degree Program Within the Faculty of Humanities
The program, offered by the Faculty of Humanities, leads to the awarding of two BA degrees, and requires the completion of a minimum of 25 full-course equivalents. | |
Admission | Students may apply to the combined degree program by declaring two Major Fields (including Honours) with the Faculty of Humanities as described in this Calendar. |
Course Requirements | Successful completion of all the courses required for graduation for a "BA with a Major Field" or "Honours Degree with a Major Field" in each of the selected Majors, as listed in this Calendar, is required. Faculty and Departmental requirements for entrance and graduation in both programs with a Major Field must be met. The program requires careful selection of courses to complete all requirements of the Faculty. Interested students are urged to contact the Academic Programs and Student Affairs office of the Faculty of Humanities for advice in choosing their first-year courses. |
Other Requirements | It will be possible for students to opt out of the combined degree program until the end of their third year and complete a single degree program in four years. Students should note, however, that if courses have been unevenly distributed between the two Majors, more than four years may be required to complete the degree. |
Second Baccalaureate Degree With a Major Field
Admission | Students who have received one or more approved undergraduate degrees (BA, BSc, BEd, etc.) may apply for admission to a Second Baccalaureate Degree program. The graduation requirements for a Second Degree are the same as those for a Degree with a Major Field (see above) except for the following: (1) Up to 10 full-course equivalents counted towards any previous degrees may be used towards requirements in the Second Degree. These may not include more than half of the minimum number required in the new Major Field. (2) Courses not used towards previous degrees (as determined by the institution awarding that degree) may be used to reduce the number required in the Second Degree where applicable. Courses extra to previous degrees and so noted on transcripts may be counted towards the Second Degree if completed before enrolling in the Second Degree program if consistent with Faculty Regulations. (3) Of all courses used towards the Second Degree, at least 10 full-course equivalents must be taken from the University of Calgary. (4) The additional courses taken at the University of Calgary must include at least half of the minimum requirements of the new Major Field. On request, or on receipt of a formal application for admission to a second degree program, the Faculty will provide a detailed assessment of previous courses which can be applied to the degree and establish the remaining requirements in each individual case. |
Other Requirements | The After Degree may be awarded "With Distinction" if a GPA of at least 3.60 is achieved over all courses completed for the second baccalaureate degree and if the candidate meets all requirements of the Department. |
Second Baccalaureate Degree With Honours in a Major Field
Students who have received one or more approved undergraduate degrees may apply for admission to a second baccalaureate degree program with Honours. | |
Other Requirements | Applicants for such a program are subject to the following requirements in addition to those specified above for "Second Baccalaureate Degrees With a Major Field": (a) The regulations governing program content and the standards of performance for the corresponding degree with Honours must be satisfied. (b) The consent of the Department must be obtained. (c) The degree may be awarded as First Class Honours if a GPA of at least 3.60 is achieved over all courses completed for the second baccalaureate degree and if the candidate meets all requirements of the Department. |