Getting involved with your program’s student association is a great way to connect with like-minded peers. Through guest lectures, seminars, career workshops and social events, you’ll get to network and enrich your education experience. Scroll down to see the various student associations affiliated with the humanities department. Quick Links Humanities Students' Association The Humanities Student Association […]
We want you to take your studies out of the classroom and into the community. You’ll find many opportunities to get practical work training, meet peers in and outside your program, learn new skills and just have fun. Whether you choose to engage on campus, in the community, or abroad, you’ll gain valuable experience. LA&PS […]
Our top-notch researchers excel in grant funding competitions. Grants help us continue creating value for students and communities, and improve the quality of teaching and learning at York. These funds are also a vote of confidence in our research from third-party experts in government, industry and academia. We look forward to passing on the benefits […]
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Humanities is the oldest area of study in the world. It originated when humans first began considering our origins, identity, purpose and values. As such, the discipline includes religious studies, ethics, aesthetics, and the relationships among the personal, social and political. By analyzing our significant texts, myths and images, the humanities seek to understand the […]
Our department is home to faculty engaged in world-class research and winning major awards and accolades for their achievements. Such accomplishments in scholarship are also reflected in the intellectually engaging classroom experiences they provide for our students. Our Faculty Get to know our faculty members and their academic areas of interest. Our Research Our faculty […]
How can we support your studies? Here you’ll find the most commonly used student services, such as academic advising, tools for managing online learning, GPA calculator, and help with academic decisions and petitions. We can also direct you to funding options, including scholarships and awards. Courses Browse our course offerings to find the right fit […]
The department is home to eleven undergraduate degree programs giving students the flexibility and diversity to pursue a range of subjects in the humanities or to focus in more concentrated thematic, regional or cultural areas. Quick Links Black Canadian Studies Learn and examine histories of Black Canada. Discover people of African descent in the Americas […]
Our department is the only one in Canada offering interdisciplinary programs and courses providing a comprehensive introduction to the humanities as an integrated field of study. We are informed by a powerful vision of interdisciplinary study and research that few departments in North America can match. Undergraduate Programs Pursue a range of subjects in one […]
Connect with the Department of Humanities to learn more about our program offerings or to receive academic support. Quick Links How to Reach Us Department of Humanities 262 Vanier College, 4700 Keele StreetToronto, ON M3J1P3 416-736-5158 lapshuma@yorku.ca Office: Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on statutory holidays and during winter break. Academic Advising […]