Multidisciplinary Humanities
What is Multi-Disciplinary Humanities at Grenfell? Multi-Disciplinary Humanities seeks a rounded perspective on the development of culture in Europe and Noth America. In Multi-Disciplinary Humanities we so not just think about history, philosophy, fine art or religion as specialized disciplines but consider them in relation to each other. It takes a special breadth and flexibility of mind to see the deep interconnections between science, music, philosophy, theology or literature yet throughout western culture these endeavors have mutually influenced each other. Thus, our program offers us a more rounded picture than any specialized discipline can give on its own for it allows us to take an extra step in reflection that asks how the arts disciplines can contribute to the larger whole which is human self-understanding. Thus, it is both a satisfying study in itself and a discipline which provides students with a solid knowledge base in a variety of areas.
Requirements
Students completing a minor in multidisciplinary humanities must complete 24 credit hours in HUMN courses, including HUMN 1001 and HUMN 1002, as well as six credit hours from HUMN 2001, HUMN, 2002, and HUMN 2010.
HUMN 1001 Humanities and the Contemporary World
studies the interaction of traditional humanities disciplines and texts with contemporary conversations and practices in a range of popular art forms and cultural activities, such as music, books, films, television, video games, social media, etc. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 1002 Texts That Changed the World
is a study of epochal or transformative texts, events and movements. The course examines how developments in the understanding of what it means to be human inform the intellectual, social and political world. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 2001 The Ancient World
is a study of major cultural developments and achievements in art, literature, religion, philosophy, and science in the ancient Mediterranean during the period 4000 BCE to 400 CE. The course explores the great ancient civilizations of the Near East and their influence on the shaping of Greece, Rome, and subsequent Western culture and society. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 2002 Thought and Society in the Medieval World
this course examines the development of medieval civilization through the consideration of thought, art, spirituality and politics. Medieval culture will be examined largely through primary texts centered on a series of key themes and historical-cultural watersheds. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 2010 Themes in Humanities (Multidisciplinary Seminar)
is a seminar course in which a chosen broad theme of common interest to the Humanities, such as love, evil, God, war, sexuality, scepticism or others, will be considered through works selected from across the Humanities disciplines. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
CR: the former HUMN 3000
Students must also complete 15 credit hours in the following courses:
HUMN 2100 Indigenous Health, Healing, and Wellness
examines health and wellness from a variety of Indigenous perspectives. The course will explore several key issues: the history of the ongoing impact of colonization on the health of Indigenous people in Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador; underlying cultural and spiritual practices that frame Indigenous understandings of health and healing; and strategies for enhancing the health and well-being of Indigenous people through culturally appropriate, safe, competent approaches grounded in cultural humility.
EQ: Nursing 2100
HUMN 3001 The Early Modern Period
is a study of the major cultural developments and achievements in art, literature, religion, philosophy, and science in Western Europe during the period 1450-1650. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 3002 The Modern World
examines emerging conceptions of the modern self and its expression in philosophy, science, political revolution and constitution, visual art and literature during the period 1650-1850. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 3010 Interpretation and Method
introduces students to central concepts and debates concerning the sorts of interpretation that distinguish Humanities as a discipline. Students gain familiarity with contemporary and historical approaches. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
HUMN 3100-3109 Special Topics
has a range of special topics in Multidisciplinary Humanities.
HUMN 4001 The Postmodern World
is a study of major developments in the evolution of culture, thought, arts, science, and beliefs in the Western world from the nineteenth century to the present day. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
PR: HUMN 1001, 1002 and at least 6 credit hours in other Humanities
HUMN 4010 Authors, Events, and Texts
is a seminar course which focuses on a single author, text or event of common interest to the Humanities. Discussion and interpretation of the specific subject chosen will be intensive and distinct from theme-oriented courses in Humanities. The course is a designated writing (W) course.
CR: the former HUMN 4000
PR: 60 credit hours with at least 9 credit hours in Humanities courses
HUMN 4020-4029 Special Topics
has a range of special topics in Humanities.
PR: HUMN 1001, 1002 and at least 6 credit hours in other Humanities
HUMN 4950 Independent Project (Directed Research)
will complete an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member or members. Topics must have the approval of the Program Chair of Multidisciplinary Humanities.
PR: 60 credit hours with at least 12 credit hours in Humanities courses