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 […]
The Black Canadian Studies Certificate includes a practicum in the HUMA 4305 3.0 course. This placement is intended for students to turn their understanding of Black Canadian cultures into careers in the public or not-for-profit sectors. Please contact the coordinator if you are interested. Placement options are currently available with a TDSB School Trustee and […]
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 […]
Be inspired, learn and connect with our faculty's award winning research. Make sure to keep up with all the latest material from our talented faculty. Feel free to reach out if you would like to explore opportunities for collaboration. We hope our work inspires your own research and benefits your career whether its inside or […]
Humanities faculty are distinguished and award-winning interdisciplinary scholars working across multiple geographic and historical fields. All of our faculty are dedicated to providing an innovative learning environment that advances knowledge, and promotes diversity and inclusion. Use the links below to learn more and get in touch with our faculty members. Quick Links Full-Time Faculty Our […]
Meet our passionate, accomplished alumni. We are proud of the positive impact our humanities graduates are making in their communities and around the world. Find out all the ways our alumni are providing inspiration, bringing about change and providing mentorship for students. Quick Links Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026 York University has announced […]