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Faculty of Humanities McMASTER UNIVERSITY
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca
Humanities
In Humanities, you will acquire the critical thinking, communication and reasoning
skills that are essential in today’s global “knowledge society.”
Our faculty members are outstanding teachers and dedicated scholars on the
cutting edge of their disciplines. With their guidance, you will discover the
cultures, traditions and languages of other peoples, places and times; achieve an
understanding of how and why aspects of our society developed the way they did;
realize your artistic and creative talents; and develop the ability to analyze
problems and come up with imaginative solutions.
Music
Our direct-entry Music I Program is offered
through the School of the Arts. Four degree
programs are available as well as a Diploma in
Music Performance for both Music and non-Music
students. For details refer to page 23.
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Faculty oF Humanities
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At McMaster, we believe in providing an academically rich and rigorous education that prepares our students for careers after graduation and for lifelong learning.
Level I Program Students entering the Faculty of Humanities take a general
first-year program – Humanities I.
The Humanities I program offers students an enormous amount of
flexibility and a real chance to explore various options in their first
year of university. Students in Humanities I can pursue subjects in
which they have already developed an interest, as well as trying
some they may never have taken before. This provides an excellent
base from which to specialize in upper levels.
Level II and Beyond In order to enter a degree program in a Humanities subject in
Level II, students must complete the required Level I courses
(usually six units of introductory courses in that discipline). Students
who graduate from the Faculty of Humanities receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree. Three different kinds of degree are offered:
Single Honours – Students specialize in one discipline. A Single
Honours degree requires the equivalent of three years of full-time
study beyond Level I.
Combined Honours – Students specialize in two disciplines. They
can combine two Humanities subjects (e.g. French and History) or
one Humanities subject and one from Social Sciences (e.g. English
and Political Science). A Combined Honours degree requires the
equivalent of three years of full-time study beyond Level I.
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) – Students usually specialize in one
discipline. A B.A. degree requires the equivalent of two years of
full-time study beyond Level I.
All degree programs are made up of required and elective courses.
Students registered in Single or Combined Honours programs
who choose to concentrate their electives in a specific subject
area, may also be able to declare a minor in that discipline. Minors
require 24 units of study, and are possible in most subjects. A minor
can also be completed in some subjects where no stand alone
program exists, such as archaeology, languages (Spanish, Italian,
Japanese and German) and women’s studies.
Applied Humanities Courses Upper-level students in the Faculty of Humanities have
the opportunity to gain valuable experience by applying
academic skills to practical areas outside the classroom.
With the approval of the Associate Dean, students work
with a supervising professor to define learning goals
and objectives, then participate in research projects,
pedagogy and work placements in fields which interest
them and are related to a Humanities discipline.
In some recent Applied Humanities courses, students have
gained experience as the following:
curatorial intern at the McMaster Museum of Art
archival researcher
conference organizer
public relations intern.
Studying Abroad One of the goals of a Humanities
education is to increase global
awareness. For many students,
participating in an exchange program is one of the
most exciting ways to do this. The exchange program
allows students to spend all or part of their third year
studying at universities in the UK, the Netherlands,
Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Australia,
Ireland, New Zealand and Japan. Each year, the
Faculty of Humanities awards travel scholarships of
up to $5,000 to selected students participating in a
university exchange. In addition to exchanges, students
are able to tailor their own study abroad programs at
accredited institutions anywhere in the world. Typical
experiences include summer language programs in
Europe, a semester in Israel or an entire year spent at
an English-language university in Thailand.
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Art 1F03* Studio Fundamentals I
This course introduces students to strategies
inherent within visual practice in order to
develop, define and explore dimensional
possibilities. Critical dialogue and group
discussions will engage and encourage the
participants to expand and link their shared
intentions to a fresh and informed perspective.
* If you intend to take Art 1F03 and 1FF3, you must
make arrangements for a portfolio interview with
the School of the Arts (see page 9)
Art 1FF3 Studio Fundamentals II
In this course, the student develops
fundamental drawing and painting skills by
concentrating on the figure with live models.
During intensive studio sessions, students
learn analytical, interpretive and expressive
skills and explore the possibilities of figurative
drawing and painting, with an emphasis on
colour analysis.
Art History 1A03
Introduction to the Study of Art
Students are introduced to the visual
arts through a consideration of principles
and elements of painting, sculpture
and architecture, and a discussion of
various genres.
Art History 1AA3 Introduction to the History of Art
A brief overview of the Western artistic
tradition as embodied in the history of
painting, sculpture and architecture.
Beginner’s Intensive Language Courses French 1Z06*
Chinese (Mandarin) 1Z06
Chinese (Mandarin) 1ZZ6**
German 1Z06
Italian 1Z06
Japanese 1Z06
Polish 1Z03, 1ZZ3
Russian 1Z03, 1ZZ3
Spanish 1Z06
Each course is designed specifically for
students with no prior knowledge of a given
language. Students will learn to speak
the language using basic structures and
vocabulary and will gain an appreciation of
the people and cultures in the countries where
the language is spoken. At the end of the
course, students will be able to communicate
confidently in everyday situations.
* French 1Z06 – for students with no French or
with Grade 9 or 10 French.
** Chinese 1ZZ6 – For students who understand a
Chinese dialect, Standard Chinese or who have
proficiency in Chinese script.
Level I Program Total = 30 units
Required: 12 units (from the
Faculty of Humanities)
Electives: 18 units (from Humanities
or other Faculties)
Note: The value of a particular course is indicated by
the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units)
Humanities Career ServicesWhen it comes to life after graduation, your
options are almost limitless. A Humanities
degree will equip you to excel in areas such
as research, communication and critical
thinking; these skills can be applied to and
are essential for a wide range of professions.
Career exploration is an important part of
your university experience. Humanities
Career Services offers help and guidance,
with events like Job Shadow Week and
Networking Breakfasts, individual counselling
and special opportunities, such as the
Faculty’s Geneva Internship Program. In the
past seven years, the Geneva Internship
Program has placed over 30 students on
year-long assignments with Human Rights
organizations in Switzerland.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards McMaster Undergraduate Student Research Awards provide qualified students in the
Faculty of Humanities with $6000 to cover 15 weeks of full-time research-based activity
in the summer. Recent winners have explored many diverse topics, including language
and identity, nuclear proliferation and body, self esteem and the media.
level i course Descriptions
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Classics 1A03 Introduction to Classical Archaeology
A study of the history and methodology of
Greek and Roman archaeology, illustrated with
materials from excavated sites.
Classics 1B03 An Introduction to Ancient Myth and Literature
This course is designed for all those interested
in the legends and literature of Greece and
Rome, the cornerstones of Western civilization.
Students will study the nature of mythology
and explore the major Classical myths and
legends. Works by authors such as Virgil and
Homer, as well as Greek tragedies, will be read
in English translation.
Classics 1M03 History of Greece and Rome
Students are introduced to the history of
Greece and Rome from the bronze age to the
fall of Rome, based on literary, documentary
and archaeological evidence.
Communication Studies 1A03 Introduction to Communication
This course presents the practical and
fundamental concepts of communication
studies. The effects of language, artistic
productions, mass media and the Internet on
social and cultural practices will be examined.
Cultural Studies & Critical Theory 1CS3 Studying Culture: A Critical Introduction
This course offers a detailed introduction to
the fields of cultural studies and critical theory
from both a cultural and historical perspective.
Students examine cultural institutions, popular
cultural genres and practices of everyday life
(shopping, sports, eating, etc.), paying particular
attention to the way in which culture reflects
and shapes processes of industrialization,
colonialism and globalization.
English 1A03 Literature in English: Shorter Genres
This course is an introduction to the study of
literature in its shorter forms (poetry, essays and
short stories). Students will be introduced to the
elements of various genres and to a variety of
interpretive approaches. Considerable emphasis
will be placed on the development of critical
skills in reading and writing, with tutorials
serving as workshops for the discussion of
literary texts and writing skills.
English 1AA3 Literature in English: Longer Genres
In this course, students will study a selection
of longer literary texts (novels and plays).
As in English 1A03, questions of interpretive
approach will be examined (how do we read,
how do our different backgrounds and interests
affect the way we respond to any given text?)
and the development of critical and writing skills
will be emphasized.
English 1CS3 Studying Culture: A Critical Introduction
(same as Cultural Studies & Critical Theory 1CS3)
English 1C06 A History of English Literature
This survey course will offer students a
panoramic introduction to the history of English
literature from its origins to the present. It will
provide a grounding in literary historical periods,
genres and critical approaches to works by a
wide variety of authors.
Typical Timetable – Term I
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 am Classics 1M03 – History of Greece and Rome
(tutorial)
9:30 am Political Science 1G06 – Politics and Government
(lecture)
French 1A06 – Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level
(seminar)
French 1A06 (seminar)
Political Science 1G06 (lecture)
French 1A06 (seminar)
10:30 am Multimedia IA03 – Multimedia and Digital Society
(lecture)
11:30 am Political Science 1G06 (tutorial)
Multimedia IA03 (tutorial)
12:30 pm Multimedia IA03 (lecture)
French 1A06 (oral French tutorial)
1:30 pm Inquiry 1HU3 (tutorial)
2:30 pm Inquiry 1HU3 – Inquiry in the Humanities
(lecture)
Classics 1M03 (lecture)
Inquiry 1HU3 (lecture)
Classics 1M03 (lecture)
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
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French 1A06 Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level
This course presents a review of basic
grammatical structures in contemporary French.
It allows students to perfect written and oral
expression of the language. The study of several
modern novels will introduce students to the
study of French literature. For students with
Grade 12 French U (core, immersion or français).
French 1K06 Intensive Review of French
This course offers an intensive review of
basic structures and vocabulary to develop
proficiency in both oral and written French.
It also features a culture component to
familiarize students with French-speaking
societies on both sides of the Atlantic.
For students with Grade 11 French U.
German 1B03 Intermediate German I
A course for students with Grade 12 U/M German
or equivalent, designed to further proficiency
in spoken and written German while reviewing
grammatical structures. Intercultural learning
and international awareness are promoted.
German 1BB3 Intermediate German II
This course follows on from 1B03, offering
integrated and interactive practice in reading,
writing, listening and speaking. It serves as a
foundation for the advanced study of German
language and culture, with use of original
German materials.
Greek 1Z03 Beginner’s Intensive Ancient Greek I
A rapid introduction to the basic grammar of
ancient Greek.
Greek 1ZZ3 Beginner’s Intensive Ancient Greek II
This course continues to study the grammar
of ancient Greek begun in Greek 1Z03 and
introduces students to the reading of simple
passages from Greek authors.
History 1A03 Europe from the Renaissance to the French Revolution
An examination of the main themes and issues
of European history from the Renaissance to the
French Revolution. Students will be introduced
to the principle ideas and events which shaped
European society in the pre-modern era.
History 1AA3
Europe from the French Revolution to the
End of the Second World War
This course examines the social and political
developments which transformed the European
continent between the French Revolution and the
Second World War. In addition to lectures, students
have the opportunity to analyze and discuss
documentary evidence in small group settings.
History 1B03 The Americas and the World
This course brings together the histories of
Europe, Africa and the Americas. Students
explore the creation and nature of the Atlantic
world from the Columbian encounter in the
15th century into the middle of the 19th century,
and the emergence of new political and social
organizations. Topics include: discoveries,
slavery, disease, trade and colonial empires.
History 1BB3 Global History in the 20th Century
Students explore the global interactions of
peoples and nations from 1900, when Britain
ruled the world, to 2000, when American
culture and free market capitalism dominated
international politics. Subjects include:
warfare, human rights, science, technology
and social change.
History 1M03 History of Greece and Rome
(same as Classics 1M03)
Inquiry 1HU3 Inquiry in the Humanities
To inquire is to search for understanding through
a process of asking questions and investigating
possible answers. In a university context, it is
question driven, self-directed research involving
both instructor and students. This special
course introduces students to the exciting and
varied research being carried out in Humanities
disciplines. Through the systematic investigation
of questions and concepts, along with active
participation in discussion and research,
students will develop learning skills that will help
them throughout their university careers.
Italian 1A03 Intermediate Italian I
Designed for students with Grade 12 U/M Italian
or equivalent, this course offers an intensive
review of certain grammatical structures of
Italian and an introduction to composition,
together with oral practice.
Italian 1AA3 Intermediate Italian II
This continuation of Italian 1A03 offers an
intensive review of those grammatical structures
not previously studied, together with oral
practice. Selected written works in the original
will also be studied.
Latin 1Z03 Beginner’s Intensive Latin I
A rapid introduction to the grammar of
classical Latin.
Latin 1ZZ3 Beginner’s Intensive Latin II
This course continues the study of the grammar
of classical Latin begun in Latin 1Z03 and
introduces students to the reading of simple
passages from Latin authors.
level i course Descriptions
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Linguistics 1A03 Introduction to Linguistics I
This course introduces the student to the
basic concepts and techniques of linguistics,
which is the scientific study of language.
The survey covers core areas which examine
the structure of language: phonetics, phonology
and morphology.
Linguistics 1AA3
Introduction to Linguistics II
This course is a continuation of
Linguistics 1A03 and acquaints the student
with the syntax, semantics and typology,
as well as historical and applied linguistics.
The course will enable the student to pursue
higher studies in linguistics and will be helpful
in other language-related disciplines.
Multimedia 1A03 Multimedia and Digital Society
Students will be introduced to the history,
theory and design technologies for multimedia.
This course is designed to help students
better understand and participate in today’s
digital society.
Multimedia 1B03 The Digital Image
An introduction to the critique and creation
of digital images. Readings will explore issues
concerning the digital image and graphic design
for the Internet. Students will use photo-imaging
and web design software in order to complete
design assignments.
Music 1A03 Introduction to the History of Music I
An introductory survey of Western music,
from Gregorian chant to the time of Bach and
Handel. The student is introduced to important
composers and their works, in relation to their
society and culture. No previous knowledge of
music is required.
Music 1AA3 Introduction to the History of Music II
An introductory survey of Western music, from
the time of Mozart to the present. Composers
studied include Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin,
Verdi, Wagner, Debussy and Stravinsky.
No previous knowledge of music is required.
Music 1EE6
Solo Performance
Intensive one-on-one study with an assigned
instructor of the technique and repertoire
of any orchestral instrument, piano, organ,
harpsichord, voice, recorder, saxophone, or
guitar. A successful audition (held in the spring)
at a minimum level of Honours Grade 8 RCM
or equivalent and permission of the School of
the Arts is required. This course is for students
who are not registered in a Music Program and
lesson fees are charged over and above tuition.
Music 1G03 Ensemble Performance
Students participate in the McMaster Chamber
Orchestra, University Choir, Concert Band, Jazz
Band, Vocal Ensemble, or any other ensemble
approved by the School of the Arts. Auditions for
the ensembles are held in September.
Peace Studies 1A03 Introduction to Peace Studies
This course will introduce students to the field
of peace studies. Key concepts will be explored,
including peace, war, security, conflict, power,
violence and non-violence. An important focus
will be on knowledge, practices, values and
ideologies that lead to the attainment of peace.
Philosophy 1A03 Philosophical Texts
Students will be introduced to the study of
philosophy through the reading of selected
classical texts by influential authors such as Plato,
Descartes, Marx, De Beauvoir and Nietzsche.
Philosophy 1B03 Philosophy, Law and Society
This course is an introduction to social,
political, legal and moral philosophy, and
will give students an appreciation of the
continuing importance of philosophical thinking
in shaping the culture and politics of our society.
Topics include ecology, health care ethics
and civil rights.
Philosophy 1C03 Philosophy in Literature
An introduction to philosophy through the study
of literature, showing how philosophical issues
such as the nature of morality, human nature
and the possibility of freedom are treated
in literary works. (Usually alternates with
Philosophy 1B03.)
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Philosophy 1D03 Philosophy and the Sciences
An introduction to philosophical issues arising
from modern science and technology. Students
will examine questions such as the nature of
scientific explanation, the impact of science on
society and the contribution of society to the
development of science.
Philosophy 1E03 Problems of Philosophy
A critical investigation of philosophical
arguments and the methods and materials of
philosophical reasoning. Questions concerning
topics such as God, politics, morality and
knowledge will be considered.
Spanish 1A03 Intermediate Spanish I
Designed for students with Grade 12 U/M
Spanish or equivalent, this is the first part of an
intensive review of the grammatical structures
of Spanish. Emphasis will be upon composition,
expansion of vocabulary and oral practice.
Spanish 1AA3 Intermediate Spanish II
This is the second part of an intensive review
of grammatical structures of Spanish. Emphasis
will be upon composition, expansion of
vocabulary and oral practice. Written works
in the original will be studied.
Theatre & Film 1T03 Introduction to Theatre, Cinema and Society
How do theatre and film artists make choices
about storytelling in their respective media?
What influences the way audiences react to
theatre and to cinema? How might theatre and
cinema influence society? This course offers
an introduction to theatre and film studies,
by exploring the different forms of theatre and
cinema, and the social impact of these forms.
Women’s Studies 1A03 Women, Culture, Power
This course offers an interdisciplinary
introduction to women’s studies, focusing on
how women and men shape and are shaped by
culture (including popular culture), systems of
power and institutional ideologies. It examines
the relationships between power and culture,
knowledge, identity and social difference.
Women’s Studies 1AA3 Women Transforming the World
This course explores women’s historic and
current collective efforts to transform social,
economic and political conditions both
nationally and globally.
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art & art History
The intensive study of art history and studio
art permits the development of sophisticated
methods for the examination of the beautiful,
complex and challenging objects produced as
a result of human creativity. Whether through
practical involvement in drawing, painting,
print-making and sculpture or through the
theoretical and historical examination of
artworks, the study of art and art history
develops those critical faculties which
allow us to understand ourselves better as
unique beings, and to see how humanity is
interconnected beyond the barriers of time
and cultural diversity. Art and Art History
form part of the School of the Arts.
Focus of Study The Studio Art program concentrates on the
importance of individual learning which grows
from intensive technical and conceptual
investigation. Art History at McMaster offers
a solid foundation in the study of the art
and visual culture of North America, Europe
and Asia, with classes designed to focus on
both historical analysis and a broad range of
methodologies.
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
Studio Art – The minimum requirement is any
Level I program, which must include Art 1F03
and 1FF3 and Art History 1A03 and 1AA3.
Art History – The minimum requirement is
any Level I program, which must include
Art History 1A03 and 1AA3.
Facilities Studios for painting, drawing and sculpture
Print-making studio with state-of-the-art
health and safety features and
36” X 70” press
Ceramics facility with two throwing wheels,
pug mill, clay mixer, slab roller and extruder
Working sculpture foundry for bronze casting
Visual resource centre, containing over
9,000 slide images for use in teaching and
student projects.
McMaster Museum of Art – a fantastic
resource for art lovers at the heart of the
university campus, providing students with
the opportunity to examine internationally
acclaimed works of art first-hand.
Choice of Programs
Honours Art
Combined Honours in Art and
Another Subject
Honours Art History
Combined Honours in Art History
and Another Subject
B.A. Art History
Minor in Art History
Upper Year Courses Include Studio Practice and Criticism
Integrated Painting and Print Media
Interdimensional Studies in Sculpture
and Drawing
Visual Literacy
History of Photography
Art and Visual Culture in East Asia
Possible Careers Graduates from McMaster’s Studio Art
and Art History programs have become:
professional artists and designers
conservators and curators
teachers and gallery directors
stage and costume designers
art council administrators.
Portfolio Interviews Between January and April, students applying
for Studio Art must present a portfolio of artworks
which reflect their ability, commitment and
diversity of technical and conceptual skills.
Interview spots are limited, so contact the
School of the Arts early to make arrangements.
See www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/portfolio
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classics
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, which must include at least three
units of Level I Classics, Greek or Latin.
Choice of Programs Honours Classics
Combined Honours in Classics
and Another Subject
B.A. Classics
Minor in Classics, Greek or Latin
In conjunction with other departments,
the Department of Classics also offers a
Minor in Archaeology.
Upper Year Courses Include The Society of Greece and Rome
Ancient Greek Philosophy
Roman Slavery
Greek Intellectual Revolution
The Ancient World in Film
The Archaeology of the Roman City
Facilities The Classics Library boasts an excellent
collection of Greek and Latin texts and
many secondary and reference works.
Undergraduate students can access
classical texts using the Ibycus database.
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of Classics
have pursued careers in the following areas:
teaching in schools and universities
museums (as curators and conservators)
publishing
advertising
foreign service
law
journalism
Focus of Study In the Department of Classics, we approach
the study of the ancient world from three
different, but related perspectives:
Art and archaeology involves the study
of the artifacts and architecture of the
Greeks and Romans in such areas as
Greek vases, Greek sanctuaries, the
growth of Roman cities including Pompeii
and early Christian art.
Ancient history and social life includes
the study of such aspects of society as
slavery, marriage and the family, as well
as the political and military history of
Greece and Rome.
Language and literature offers instruction
in the ancient Greek and Latin languages,
as well as the opportunity to undertake
supervised reading of Greek and Latin
authors such as Homer, Herodotus, Virgil
and Cicero in the original. Students also
study the work of a variety of Greek and
Roman authors in English translation.
Classics is the study of the peoples of ancient
Greece and Rome from around 2500 BC to
500 AD, and the historical events of which they
were a part. Areas of examination include
the languages, literature, art, architecture,
philosophical thought, social structures,
recreations, religions, economy and legal
systems of the ancient world.
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cognitive science oF language
Cognitive Science and Linguistics are two
disciplines which seek to understand the
human mind and experience. Cognitive Science
is an area of psychology which examines the
mind and its processes, including emotion,
thought, creativity and language. Linguistics is
the study of language in all its forms, including
natural language development, organization
and use. At McMaster they come together
to form a unique undergraduate program:
Cognitive Science of Language.
Focus of Study The program combines courses and
concepts from both Humanities and Science
and offers different areas of concentration:
speech and language pathology preparation
(SLP), language and social life and cognitive
science/neuroscience of language.
Courses in the SLP stream will ensure that
students obtain the necessary prerequisites
for graduate degrees in Speech and
Language Pathology and include a clinical
placement with a practicing Speech
Language Pathologist.
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, which must include Linguistics 1A03,
1AA3, and Psychology 1X03 (Introduction to
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour).
Students without Grade 12 Biology U must
complete Biology 1P03 (Introductory Biology)
concurrently with Psychology 1X03.
Choice of Programs Honours Cognitive Science of Language
Combined Honours in Cognitive Science of
Language and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include Clinical Sociolinguistics
Experimental Phonetics
Psychology of Language
Child Language Acquisition
Cognitive Neuroscience of Language
Computers and Linguistic Analysis
Possible Careers Graduates of Cognitive Science of Language
pursue careers in many areas, including:
speech language pathology
law
intelligence
computer interface design
psychological sciences
foreign service
software development.
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communication stuDies
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, which must include Communication
Studies 1A03. Multimedia 1A03 must be
completed by the end of Level II.
Choice of Programs Honours Communication Studies
Combined Honours in Communication
Studies and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include Crime, Conflict and the Media
Television and Society
International Communication
Communication Policy and Law
Creating Ceremonies
Political Communication
Experiential Learning Students are encouraged to gain hands-on
experience in different fields of professional
communication through a special senior
level internship course – Practical Aspects
of Communication.
Possible Careers Graduates of Communication Studies are in
demand in many different fields, including:
publishing
broadcast media
public relations
advertising and marketing
technical writing
arts and business management
corporate, governmental and
multicultural communications.
Focus of Study All Communication Studies students must take
a certain number of core courses (including
communication theory, research methodology
and history), but also investigate the following
areas of communication studies:
Mass communication – focuses on the
organization and functioning of information
media such as television, radio, the Internet
and the press as major institutions and
sources of knowledge and understanding
about society.
Language and social life – involves the
study and discovery of patterns in human
language and society. Emphasis is placed
on the art and science of persuasion,
linguistic methods and the importance of
language in political and social life.
Cultural studies and performance studies
focuses on the critical analysis of popular
culture through a variety of forms including
film and the visual arts. It also examines
artistic and everyday performances ranging
from theatre, concerts and performance art to
story telling, ceremonies and public protests.
We are living in the information age and our
society needs highly literate graduates with an
advanced knowledge of the nature, function and
evolution of communication. Communication
studies is a rapidly expanding and dynamic
interdisciplinary field. It covers many different
subjects related to the myriad of ways in which
humans communicate with one another.
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englisH anD cultural stuDies
Focus of Study The study of English literature involves the
detailed analysis of texts from the earliest
anonymous Old English poems and the
plays of Shakespeare to the novels of such
contemporaries as Michael Ondaatje and
Margaret Atwood. Students develop a rich
knowledge of the authors who, through the
complex media of poetry, drama and fiction,
as well as film and television, have struggled
to shape and challenge our culture.
Cultural studies and critical theory students
explore a different approach to literary
studies through the examination of a wide
range of cultural forms and expressions, from
influential philosophical texts and avant-garde
theoretical reflections to materials that have
been typically overlooked in university study
(e.g. television, cinema and the practices of
everyday life).
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement for entry into an
English program is completion of any Level
I program, which must include at least six
units of Level I English courses. To enter the
Combined Honours in Cultural Studies and
Critical Theory program students must have
completed CSCT 1CS3 in their Level I program.
FacilitiesMills Memorial Library has an outstanding
collection of books and periodicals for
the study of English literature. Among the
highlights are:
many rare and special collections including
an outstanding collection of original British
literary texts from the late 17th and 18th
centuries in Canada (one of the five best
collections in North America)
special collections of 20th century Canadian
poetry and British literature from 1890-1920
the letters and literary manuscripts of such
Canadian authors as Margaret Laurence,
Marian Engel, Sylvia Fraser and Farley Mowat
the papers of British novelist and pacifist,
Vera Brittain
Choice of Programs Honours English
Combined Honours in English and
Another Subject
Combined Honours in Cultural Studies and
Critical Theory and Another Subject
B.A. English
Minor in English
Upper Year Courses Include Concepts of Culture
African-American Literature
Contemporary Canadian Fiction
Critical Race Studies
The British Novel
Globalization and Postcolonial Fiction
Possible Careers Our graduates have gone into many
professions, especially those in areas
where proficiency in analyzing texts and
communicating ideas is required, such as:
With a large and intellectually diverse English faculty,
McMaster has long-established strengths in all the
traditional areas of English studies, offering students
a wide variety of courses in Canadian, American and
British literatures. Cultural studies and critical theory,
among the most rapidly expanding fields of English,
are also areas of expertise. Courses in these areas
include globalization, postcolonial literature, creative
writing and contemporary popular culture.
Each year, the Writer-in-Residence and
International Writer-in-Residence programs bring
award-winning authors to the Department of
English and Cultural Studies, where they contribute
to the cultural life of McMaster and offer advice
and feedback on creative writing to members of
the campus and Hamilton communities.
publishing
law
journalism
library science
teaching
marketing and
public relations
advertising
human resources.
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FrencH
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, which must include French 1A06
or French 2M06*.
* Students without Grade 12 French who wish
to enter a French program, must complete
French 1K06 followed by French 2M06
Introduction to French Studies: Advanced Level.
Choice of Programs Honours French
Combined Honours in French and
Another Subject
B.A. French
Minor in French
Upper Year Courses Include Translation from French to English
Introduction to French Linguistics
French Civilization and Culture
Introduction to Asian, Caribbean
and African Francophone Literatures
and Cultures
Survey of Quebec Literature
21st Century French Literature
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of
French have found employment in the
following areas:
teaching
speech therapy
translating and interpreting
civil and foreign service
advertising
international trade and tourism
law.
Focus of Study McMaster’s Department of French
concentrates on Francophonie et diversité
(the Francophone world and diversity).
In addition to language courses, we focus
on four different areas: Franco-European
literatures and cultures; Quebec and
Franco-Canadian literature and cultures;
Franco-African and Caribbean literatures
and cultures; and linguistics, translation and
literary theory. Every year, the Department
welcomes recent graduates from France
who work as language assistants, giving
students the chance to improve their oral
language skills in small discussion groups
and learn first-hand about French life and
culture. Students in honours programs also
have the opportunity to spend all or part of
their third year studying at a university in
Quebec or in France.
As a student of French at McMaster, you will be
immersing yourself in one of the world’s great
languages, spoken by millions in Europe, Africa,
the Caribbean, North America and elsewhere!
You will also be introduced to the rich literary and
cultural traditions of French-speaking peoples.
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History
The Department of History at McMaster is made up of scholars who research and write
about people and communities of the past, and about the great and small historical events
that make up the mosaic of human societies.
Focus of Study The Department of History has designed a program to give students a broad-based
introduction to the study of history before they move on to smaller seminars in upper levels
which allow for greater specialization. To ensure a well-rounded education, students
are required to take a minimum number of courses in each of four subfields: Europe; the
Americas; Asia, Africa and the Middle East; and Global History. Most history courses can
be loosely grouped into three main areas:
National histories, which include courses focusing on the historical development of
individual countries such as Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, Russia and China.
Thematic courses, which trace the history of significant groups or topics transcending
national boundaries. These include Islam, Judaism, environmental sustainability, revolutions,
business, human rights and international relations.
Broad multi-national surveys, which examine areas such as Europe, Africa, ancient Rome
and Greece, or medieval society.
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic
achievement. The minimum
requirement is any Level I program,
which must include at least six
units of Level I history courses.
Choice of Programs Honours History
Combined Honours in History and Another Subject
B.A. History
Minor in History
Students may also be interested in the
inter-disciplinary minor in Archaeology based
on courses offered by the Department of Classics
and Anthropology and the School of Geography
and Earth Sciences.
Upper Year Courses Include Science and Technology in World History
Africa Since 1900
History of Ancient Greece
War in the West, 1850-1945
Canada in a World of Empires, 1492-1919
Crime, Criminal Justice and Punishment in
Modern History
Experiential Learning Our history practicum course offers senior
students the opportunity for experiential learning in
the field of history. Selected students work closely
with a supervisor on an ongoing historical project
on one of Hamilton's many historical sites.
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of History have
pursued careers in many areas including:
museums and archives
conservation and preservation
law and politics
civil and foreign service
international relations, development,
trade and policy
security and defence
public administration
labour and industrial relations
urban and regional planning.
Our understanding of our society, our world and
ourselves is heightened by the study of the past.
Human society is in a continuous process of
upheaval and change, demanding constant
adaptation and adjustment on the part of individuals
and institutions. The historian’s obligation is to
sharpen our awareness of the mechanics of change,
and so far as possible, to explain it.
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linguistics
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, which must include Linguistics
1A03 and 1AA3.
Choice of Programs Honours Linguistics
Combined Honours in Linguistics
and Another Subject
Minor in Linguistics
Minor in German
Minor in Spanish
Minor in Italian
Minor in Japanese
Upper Year Courses Include The Development of
Indo-European Languages
Cross-Cultural Communication
Second Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
TESL: Methodological Considerations
The Nature of Texts: From Slang to
Formal Discourse
Languages Other Than English To enrich their study of linguistics,
students will take some courses in foreign
languages chosen from a diverse list which
includes French, Chinese, Italian, German,
Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Russian,
ancient Greek and Latin.
Possible Careers Graduates from the Department of
Linguistics and Languages have found
challenging careers in many areas, including:
teaching
language processing/computing
translation/interpretation
foreign service
journalism
law and business
travel industry
speech pathology.
Focus of Study The discipline is organized around different
areas such as phonetics, morphology,
semantics, phonology and pragmatics,
together with historical, social psychological
and computational linguistics. Students who
concentrate on applied linguistics (language
teaching and translation) may be able to apply
for official certification in Teaching English
as a Second Language (TESL).
Linguistics is the study of human language, its
structure, origin, evolution and uses in society.
If you have ever wondered how many languages
there are in the world and where they came from;
how your words are processed by a computer; how
the ‘hidden meanings’ in language are exploited
in everyday conversation, advertising or politics –
then you should consider studying linguistics.
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multimeDia
Focus of Study Multimedia addresses the multiple technical,
artistic and philosophical approaches to
new media design involved in Humanities
computing. Students do not only become
technically proficient, but also learn to
communicate effectively. The Multimedia
program gives them the skills to:
create and critique multimedia works
discuss the major philosophical issues
around multimedia computing and
communication
communicate clearly through multimedia
and be sensitive to design issues
around multimedia
create and analyze digital images,
digital audio and digital video
work in teams and manage
multimedia projects.
Admission to Level II Enrolment is limited. Selection is based
on academic achievement. The minimum
requirement is any Level I program, which
must include Multimedia 1A03 and 1B03.
Choice of Programs Honours Multimedia
Combined Honours in Multimedia
and Another Subject
Upper Year Courses Include Vector Graphics
Digital Games
Building Social Web Applications
Information Technology Concepts
Digital Rhetoric and Communication
Advanced Computer Animation
Facilities Over 100 workstations (Mac and Windows)
The latest in multimedia hardware
and software
Facilities for digital video, audio and music
State-of-the-art McArthur multimedia wing
Possible Careers Graduates of the Multimedia program
possess strong technical skills and an
ability to express themselves effectively
through written and multimedia forms of
communication. They pursue careers in the
following fields:
multimedia design
web development
digital animation
multimedia corporate communications
instructional technology
visual arts and graphic design
technical writing
electronic publication.
Multimedia is an innovative program at McMaster
which examines computer-based works that
integrate multiple media into an artistic whole.
Students both study and create a huge variety of
multimedia works, such as digital video, animation
and web sites that use audio, video, images and text
in an informative and visually interesting fashion.
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peace stuDies
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic
achievement. The minimum requirement
is any Level I program, which must
include Peace Studies 1A03.
Strengths Peace studies is an engaged discipline,
with many faculty members actively
involved in the promotion of human
well-being through projects for peace
education at home and abroad. It attracts
dynamic students who are able to apply
what they are learning in the classroom to
practical actions in society.
The Centre for Peace Studies organizes
international conferences, sponsors lecture
series and has initiated a wide number
of publications and projects for peace.
McMaster’s combined Honours B.A. in
Peace Studies, is one of the few programs
of its kind to be offered in Canada.
Choice of Programs Combined Honours in Peace Studies
and Another Subject
Minor in Peace Studies
Upper Year Courses Include
Conflict Transformation:
Theory and Practice
Human Rights and Social Justice
Globalization and Peace
Peace-Building Through Health Initiatives
Introduction to the Study of War
International Law, Peace and Ecology
Possible Careers Graduates of the Peace Studies program
may find employment in a wide variety of
educational and practical peace-building
forums, as:
development workers
civil servants
teachers
social activists
research fellows
mediators
consultants to governmental and
non-governmental bodies.
Focus of Study Peace studies is concerned with war and
peace, violence and nonviolence, conflict and
conflict transformation. Peace researchers
also study concepts of justice and the ways in
which people organize and wage conflict to
achieve what they perceive as just ends.
By focusing attention on problems of
conflict, particularly those of a violent nature,
researchers attempt to improve our methods
of analyzing and dealing with these problems.
Peace studies is an interdisciplinary field,
encompassing subject areas from the
Faculties of Humanities, Science and
Social Sciences.
We need only look around us to see the negative
impact of human conflict on an international
and national scale, as well as within our own
communities. Peace studies is an internationally
recognized and growing field of study, which
seeks to understand the reasons for confrontation
and violence on all levels and to find ways to
transform or prevent destructive conflicts.
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pHilosopHy
As a discipline, philosophy has many divisions.
These include ethics, logic, metaphysics,
theory of knowledge, aesthetics, political
philosophy, and the philosophy of language,
religion, law, science and history.
Philosophy also has a practical side,
contributing to the ethical debates surrounding
corporate responsibility and controversial
medical and scientific developments.
Focus of Study McMaster’s Department of Philosophy offers
instruction in all main areas of Western
philosophy. Areas of specialization include:
theoretical and applied ethics
(e.g. medical and business ethics)
social, political and legal philosophy
continental philosophy (e.g. hermeneutics,
phenomenology and existentialism)
ancient Greek philosophy.
Choice of Programs Honours Philosophy
Combined Honours in Philosophy
and Another Subject
Honours Philosophy and Biology
Honours Philosophy and Mathematics
B.A. Philosophy
Minor in Philosophy
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic achievement.
Honours Philosophy, Combined Honours
in Philosophy and Another Subject,
B.A. Philosophy: The minimum requirement
is any Level I program, including at least
six units of Level I Philosophy courses*.
Honours Philosophy and Biology:
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, including at least six units of Level I
Philosophy courses*, in addition to Biology
1A03 and 1AA3 (or 1M03), and six units of
Level I Mathematics.
Honours Philosophy and Mathematics:
The minimum requirement is any Level I
program, including at least six units of
Level I Philosophy courses*, in addition to
six units of Math 1B03, Math 1A03 or 1X03,
and Math 1AA3 or 1XX3.
* if no such courses were taken, six units of work
acceptable to the Department of Philosophy.
Facilities The N.L. Wilson Library is reserved
for exclusive use of students in
philosophy courses.
Mills Memorial Library houses the archives
of one of the 20th-century’s most influential
and profound philosophers, Bertrand
Russell. In 2000, the Bertrand Russell
Research Centre was established to
highlight this unique resource.
Upper Year Courses Include Introductory Logic
Moral Issues
Philosophy of Science
Advanced Bioethics
Philosophy of Law
Philosophies of War and Peace
Possible Careers Our graduates go on to pursue careers in the
following areas:
Philosophy is used to clarify and interpret
important concepts such as truth, God, morality,
beauty, knowledge and reality. These concepts
play an important role in our self-understanding
and our interpretation of the world. Philosophy
demands the use of argument and valid
reasoning to arrive at any conclusion.
hospital ethics
social work
law
computer industry
business
government
diplomacy
journalism
medicine.
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tHeatre & Film stuDies
Choice of Programs
Honours Theatre & Film Studies
Combined Honours in Theatre &
Film Studies and Another Subject
B.A. Theatre & Film Studies
Minor in Theatre & Film Studies
Admission to Level II Selection is based on academic
achievement. The minimum requirement
is any Level I program which must include
Theatre & Film Studies 1T03.
Upper Year Courses Include Italy Through the Camera Lens
Theatre and Society:
A Performance Project
Organizing the Performance Space
Music For Film and Television
Cinema and Society
Major Production Workshop
Possible Careers Theatre & Film Studies graduates go into many
different areas of employment, among them:
performance
publishing
sales
teaching
drama therapy
advertising
public relations.
Facilities The brand new state-of-the-art McMaster
Performance Lab allows Theatre & Film
students to create original performance
works that seamlessly integrate voice,
movement, sound effects, lighting design
and video projection.
Robinson Memorial Theatre provides an
ideal setting for theatrical performances.
The fully-equipped proscenium theatre
comfortably seats 180 and creates
an intimate atmosphere between
performers and the audience.
Additional community resources include
the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Film Series,
Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton’s
professional theatre company located
downtown) and Hamilton Place, an
exceptional facility that hosts musical
theatre, ballet, plays and concerts.
McMaster’s location in the Golden
Horseshoe allows for easy access to
the Stratford Festival, the Shaw festival
in Niagara-on-the-Lake and to a range
of theatres, cinemas and festivals in
the Toronto area.
The Theatre & Film Studies program encourages
students to: explore these questions by providing
them with the tools to analyze performances
from a range of media, cultures and historical
periods; to choose the forms of dramatic
performance that are most effective for engaging
in the social and cultural debates of the world
around them; and to consider the challenges
they pose for contemporary audiences.
Focus of Study Theatre & Film Studies at McMaster offers a
broadly based program of study in the history,
theory and critical understanding of dramatic
performance in both live and recorded media.
Experiential learning in the program centres
on devising, an approach that allows students
to learn multiple methods for building a live
performance work by taking up a broad range
of cultural experiences. In addition to core
courses (such as Culture and Performance
and Acting as Devising), students take both
analysis-centered and creation-centered
courses. Analysis-centred courses include
Cinema History from World War 2, Modernist
Drama in Europe and Local and Global Spaces
in Cinema. Creation-centred courses include
Organizing the Performance Space and
Scripting the Devised Performance.
How do actors, designers, film makers,
videographers and other performance artists plan
and produce their work? What are some of the
traditions and techniques that influence the way
different artists create performances? Why do
different audiences react the way they do?
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music
The study of the arts, including music, affords us
a direct experience of patterns of thought and
feeling and provides concrete evidence of the
course of civilizations over the centuries.
McMaster’s Music Program boasts faculty expertise which covers the entire musical
literature and is housed in the Faculty of Humanities within the School of the Arts.
This offers students access to a rich variety of experience in which the view of the scholar
and the artist may be explored, compared and contrasted.
Focus of Study All Music programs at McMaster involve performance, both solo and ensemble. There are
many opportunities to perform in public, such as the Student Concert Series for soloists
and chamber groups. All students receive private lessons in their principal instrument or
voice, and must also participate in one of the seven important ensembles sponsored by
the School of the Arts:
Admission to these ensembles is by audition and is open to music and non-music students.
All Honours degree programs begin with two years of foundation courses that provide
students with a thorough grounding in the four fundamental areas of music instruction:
theory, general musicianship, history and performance. The program is structured to allow
students to focus on music education or history and theory in upper levels depending on
their interests.
Music students who have taken the required Psychology courses in Level I may choose
to enter honours B.Mus (Music Cognition) in Level II. This program allows students to
explore fascinating new research into how music is perceived in the brain and how it
intersects with other aspects of intellectual development. The educational applications of
these discoveries are also considered.
Those wishing to focus on performance can take the Diploma in Music Performance
concurrently with their degree.
McMaster Chamber Orchestra
McMaster Concert Band
McMaster Flute Ensemble
McMaster Jazz Band
McMaster Percussion Ensemble
McMaster University Choir
McMaster Vocal Ensemble.
Choice of Programs Honours Bachelor of Music
Honours Bachelor of Music (Music Cognition)
Combined Honours B.A. in Music and
Another Subject
B.A. Music
Minor in Music
Facilities Computer-assisted and electronic music facilities
are provided for the technical needs of students in
these increasingly important and dynamic areas,
including a variety of music notation programs
and an advanced midi lab with recording booth.
Students studying music also have access to:
an on-campus concert hall with a
world-class Steinway piano
large rehearsal rooms
practice rooms
seminar rooms, several equipped with
two grand pianos
multimedia classrooms
a multimedia classrooms large instrument
collection, including string, wind, brass and
percussion instruments
Mills Memorial Library’s extensive music section
Music Cognition Laboratory
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Students are interviewed by a faculty member
in the School of the Arts, and are tested
on their aural skills (e.g. chord and interval
recognition, sight-singing). The level is
approximately equivalent to the ear-training
required in Royal Conservatory of Music
Grade 8 exams on any instrument or voice.
Students are asked to perform two or three
varied pieces of their choice, including one
from the 20th or 21st century (approximately
20 minutes of music in total) in order to
demonstrate technique. The minimum
performance level required equates to
that of Honours Grade 8 of the Royal
Conservatory of Music.
The written theory exam is equivalent to
the Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 2
Rudiments exam. It is waived for those who
have achieved a grade of at least 80% (first
class honours) in RCM Grade 2 within the
past two years. A copy of the grade statement
must be provided before the audition.
The audition consists of three parts:
1 2 3The Interview and Ear-Training Test
Performance Theory
auDition requirements
Students who wish to study Music at McMaster must come to the University for an audition before they can be offered a place in the program. Special arrangements may be possible for students living 300 km or more from McMaster University. Please see www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/ audition for details or contact the School of the Arts ([email protected]).
Experiential Learning With a ratio of approximately one professor to every 15 students
and private lessons in the student’s principal instrument or voice,
the Music program offers an exceptional level of faculty contact
within the conventional classroom.
Our program also emphasizes learning outside the classroom.
There are several ways in which music students at McMaster are
exposed to a wide range of world-class artists. These include free
lunchtime concerts and the Celebrity Concert Series (to which
Music students receive free admission). The series brings top
calibre international musicians to McMaster, whose musical styles
range from the standard repertoire to recent music, jazz, early
music and world music.
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Possible Careers Graduates from McMaster’s Music program have pursued exciting
careers in many different areas, including:
Diploma in Music Performance The Diploma recognizes a concentration in the area of music
performance and can be completed concurrently with a Music
degree or with a degree in another subject. Students who are not
in the Music program must complete an audition before being
admitted to the Diploma.
Students select courses concentrating on performance,
such as solo and ensemble performance, jazz improvisation,
accompanying and chamber music, leading up to the special
solo performance course Music 4E09. This culminates in a recital
presentation of approximately forty minutes duration. Because
Music 4E09 may not be used for credit towards any McMaster
degree, students pursuing the Diploma must plan their work to
accommodate nine extra units.
Award Value Number Available
Criteria
Joan Frances Bowling Entrance Scholarship
$1,600 2 Excellence in classical music
The Merrill Francis Gage Entrance Scholarship
$900 1 Outstanding musical proficiency (keyboard)
The Frank Thorolfson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 2 High scholastic achievement and musical proficiency
The Victor Wilson Scholarship $1,000 2 Excellence in Music and strength of character. One award to a piano student and one to an orchestral student.
Music Scholarships The following scholarships are available to students entering Music I in addition to the Honour Awards.
They are based on academic achievement and the audition. No additional application is required.
The competition for the Reginald Bedford Award for Excellence in Piano Performance takes place each
May and is open to incoming and in-course Music students. The prize includes a medal and up to $2,500.
music education
performance
music business management
musicology
music therapy
publishing
law
government service
human resources.
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Note: The last digit of the course code indicates the unit value of a particular course (e.g. 1B03 = 3 units). A six-unit course runs for two terms and a three-unit course generally runs for one term. However, some three-unit Music courses (1CC3, 1D03, 1G03) run for two terms.
Music 1B03 History of Western Music: Classical and
Romantic (1770-1890)
This survey of Classical and Romantic music
includes consideration of performance
practices, influences of the other arts and
socio-political developments.
Music 1BB3 History of Western Music: Baroque (1580-1770)
This survey of Baroque music includes
consideration of performance practices,
influences of the other arts and
socio-political developments.
Music 1CC3 Harmony
An introduction to the analysis and writing
of functional harmony. Most of the examples
and exercises relate to music from the 18th
century. Students learn basic harmony and
melodic analysis and apply this knowledge to
create short excerpts in four parts.
Music 1D03 Aural Skills
This is an intensive course focusing on
sight-singing and ear-training (dictation).
It is intended to develop sensitivity to music
played and listened to. Both elements
explore intervals, scales, modes, harmonic
progressions and form, in the context of jazz
and rock, as well as classical music.
Music 1E06 Solo Performance
Students attend a weekly one-hour lesson on
their principal instrument or voice and work at
repertory under the direction of their private
instructor. Students are required to perform
for a jury at the end of the year.
Music 1G03 Ensemble Performance
Students participate in any McMaster
ensemble approved by the Music Program.
Auditions for each ensemble are held at the
beginning of Term I.
Note: The above courses are only open to
students registered in a Music program
or to students with permission of the
School of the Arts.
Level I Program Total = 33 Units
Required: 21 Units
Music 1B03, 1BB3, 1CC3, 1D03, 1E06, 1G03
Electives: 12 Units*
Can be chosen from a wide range of courses
offered by the faculties of Humanities,
Social Sciences and Science.
* Students who plan to enter the B.Mus (Music
Cognition) program must include Psych 1X03
(Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience &
Behaviour) and Psych 1XX3 (Foundations of
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour) in their
Level I program. Those without Grade 12 Biology U
must also take Biology 1P03 (Introductory Biology).
level i course Descriptions
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Typical Timetable – Term I
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:30 am Music 1B03 – History of Western Music
(lecture)
Inquiry 1HU3 – Inquiry in the Humanities
(seminar)
Inquiry 1HU3 (lecture)
Music 1CC3 (seminar)
10:30 am Music 1CC3 – Harmony (lecture)
Music 1B03 (lecture)
11:30 am English 1C06 (tutorial)
12:30 pm Music 1B03 (lecture)
Inquiry 1HU3 (lecture)
1:30 pm Music 1E06(Solo Performance)
2:30 pm English 1C06 – A History of English Literature
(lecture)
English 1C06 (lecture)
Music 1D03 (lecture)
3:30 pm Music 1D03 – Aural Skills (lecture)
4:30 pm Music 1D03 (lab)
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Music 1G03 – Ensemble Performance
(Concert Band)
Upper Year Courses Include
Music of the World’s Cultures
Elementary Music Education
Brass Methods
Orchestration and Arranging
Jazz Improvisation
Special Studies in Chamber Music
or Accompanying
Advanced Digital Audio
Sensory Processes
Neuroscience of Music Cognition
Cognitive Development and Music Education
Introduction to Music Therapy
Topics in Harmony and Counterpoint
Popular Music: Post World War II
Advanced Conducting
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