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Faculty of Humanities McMASTER UNIVERSITY

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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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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.


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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


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.



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



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).


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



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



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


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


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:


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:


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


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).


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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)


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)


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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