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Action taken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate 

Studies at its meeting of 3 June 1980 gives rise to the 

following motion: 

MOTION 

That Senate approve and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in S80-86, 

the proposed requirements for the Extended Studies 

Diploma - Humanities. 

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At the time the requirements for an Extended Studies 

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Diploma were approved it was recognized that many students 

would undertake individually approved programs and that 

specific program requirements would be identified when it 

was anticipated that such requirements would be appropriate 

for a number of students. This is such a program. If it is 

feasible to do so this program will be initiated in the Fall 

semester 80-3. 

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Secretary, 

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Extended Studies Diploma 

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The Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee, at its meeting of May 

approved the Extended Studies Diploma - Humanities. Would you please place 

this program on the agenda of the next meeting of S.C.U.S. 

Thank you. 

S. Roberts 

c.c. W. Cleveland 

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Attached is a proposal for an Extended Studies Diploma in 

the Humanities. On behalf of the Committee on the Humanities, I am 

seeking its approval by. the F.A.C.C. 

The proposal has been developed by the Committee on the 

Humanities and the office of Continuing Studies. It incorporates in 

its core requirements the courses from the regular Humanities Minor 

which was approved by Senate in January 1980. It makes use of existing 

courses and requires no special funding, faculty, or scheduling. 

When the Extended Studies Diploma was originally approved, 

it was intended to serve as a general framework within which specific 

programs could be developed. To my knowledge, this is the first such 

program in the Faculty of Arts. I would appreciate it if you would take 

the necessary steps to place the proposal on an upcoming F.A.C.C. 

agenda. As HUM. 302 is scheduled to be offered in. 80-3, it would be 

useful to have the Diploma program approved as soon as possible so 

that potential students could be informed of its existence and given 

an opportunity to enrol in the Fall semester. 

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EXTENDED STUDIES DIPLOMA PROGRAM 

IN THE HUMANITIES 

The humanities are broadly understood to be the integrated 

study of human creativity and culture. The humanities study 

those aspects of human endeavour that characterize given cul- 

tures or historical periods - Philosophy, Art, Literature, Re- 

ligion, Politics - and a comparative approach to these aspects 

is central. Through the study of civilization the humanities 

raise critical questions about the complex body of feelings, 

attitudes and ideas that define and express the human condition. 

This program is presented with the belief that adults should 

have the opportunity to explore these critical questions in a 

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university environment which will encourage them to rethink the 

ways in which the past has fashioned the present and to redefine 

their sensibility to literary and aesthetic achievements. 

Special Features 

special core program with individual options designed by 

the Humanities Program Steering Committee 

• consists of third and fourth year courses and graduate 

level courses if appropriate 

• part-time evening study to facilitate completion by students 

with commitments to daytime employment 

interdisciplinary in nature 

Program Requirements 

• 30 credit hours of third and fourth year or graduate level 

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Program Requirements (continued) 

(if appropriate) 

14 of the above 30 credit hours would be selected from the 

courses currently required to obtain, a minor in the Human- 

ities 

three courses chosen from: 

HUM. 302-3 The Golden Age of Greece: An Integrated 

Society 

HUM. 304-3 The Judeo-Christian Tradition in Western 

Culture 

HUM. 306-3 The Philosophical Questl'on of the Humanities 

HUM. 308-3 The Humanities and Critical Thinking 

HUM. 400-5 Humanities Pro-seminar (normally taken only 

after completion of 25 hours toward this 

diploma) 

A minimum of 16 credit hours to be chosen with the assis- 

tance of an advisor in a discipline or subject area which 

most closely fits the learning goals of the student. For 

example, specific sets of courses concentrating on themes 

such as those given below could complete the diploma. 

Background in History and Philosophy 

Man and Society 

Thematic Studies in Literature: Writing and Civilization 

Arts, Music and Culture 

Science, Communication and Culture 

Religion and Culture 

Philosophy and Conceptual Analysis 

Ancient Cultures 

Middle Ages 

Renaissance and Enlightenment 

19th and 20th Century 

Drama in the Greek, Elizabethan and Contemporary Periods 

Morality in the Ancient, Medieval and Modern Worlds 

With the approval of an adviser, sets of thematic concentrations 

other than those listed above may be developed to complete the 

requirement of 16 hours of electives. 

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Program Requirements 

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Program 

completion 

within five years of admission 

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(most 

students will probably finish within two to three years) 

A grade point average of 2.5 on courses used for the 

Diploma 

Admission Requirements 

A bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average 

of 2.0 from a recognized university or the equivalent 

A statement of objectives in undertaking the Diploma Program 

Program Planning and Approval 

If you are ready to begin developing a program of study in 

the Humanities, the initial step is to contact the Extended Studies 

Diploma Adviser in the Faculty of Arts, 

Mr. K. Conibear 

Room 6163 

Academic Quadrangle 

291-4414 

The adviser will work with you directly or refer you to a 

Humanities adviser in a specific department depending on your 

interests and goals. These advisers will assist you in planning 

your program and In forwarding it to the Coordinator of the Com- 

mittee on the Humanities for approval. 

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