The Advanced Certificate in Hebrew & Jewish Studies is for Jewish Teacher Education (JTE) students in the Direct Entry Concurrent Model BA-BEd and is open to additional students who elect to earn this Certificate. Its 36 credits include 24 credits in Jewish Studies and 12 credits in modern Hebrew language. Quick Links Notes for Jewish […]
How do IS students find their way to a big project? First, they do a few years of college or university studies. Others arrive from the work world. Nobody comes straight in from high school because it pays to know your way around a university, and to know your skills and goals. Students start with […]
The Specialized Honours BA program in Individualized Studies is designed for students wishing to pursue an interdisciplinary topic that requires courses from different areas across York. Students will be asked to prepare a statement describing their desired subject. They will also be asked to identify a set of relevant courses from LA&PS and other faculties. […]
In Indigenous Studies, cultural experience is imbedded in coursework from the introductory level to fourth year. Our courses address the unique lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. We also explore the valuable perspectives of Indigenous communities and the lasting impact of settler-colonial violence. Other areas include relations between Black and Indigenous communities. Students will get to […]
Our program offers a range of courses combining an experiential education emphasis on First Nations including Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Wendat, Metis and Inuit. Our core courses address colonial history, spirituality, Indigenous protocols and methodologies, Metis perspectives and Indigenous theory. We also feature courses that enable students to explore Indigenous literatures, cinema and music, as well as […]
The humanities program allows you to study the breadth and diversity of human experience drawing on literature, history, philosophy, religion, the arts and related areas. Humanities emphasize the analysis of cultural texts and practices, and presupposes values that support the dignity and integrity of all human beings. Changes to Major Requirements Quick Links Bachelor's (BA) […]
The Hellenic Studies program helps combine your interest in the ancient and modern world; to study Ancient Greek language and history; and learn about modern Greek history from Ottoman times until today. You will improve your Greek language skills, and read and discuss modern Greek literature. The program also treats defining Greek societal issues such […]
The East Asian Studies Program offers a broad approach to studying the peoples and civilizations of East Asia. It is a rich and flexible program bringing together courses from the humanities, social sciences, languages, literatures and fine arts. Most of the existing courses focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean societies past and present. New courses […]
Doing Culture: Narratives of Cultural Production is a designated placement course and one of our capstone courses for the core major. You will discover how cultural production is fostered and disseminated in Canadian society. The cultural sector is critical to Canadian identity. It is shaped by creators, audiences and the prevailing political climate. In this […]