Introduction to Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
AMNE 160
keyboard_arrow_downAn overview of the foundational texts, histories, and contemporary expressions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Key concepts and approaches used in the study of religion. Credit will be granted for only one of RELG_V 101, AMNE_V 160, or RGST_V 160. Equivalency: RELG_V 101 or RGST_V 160.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoo, Philip | Public Notes** This course has TWO required sections: a lecture and a discussion.** This lecture section only meets MW. Please register for the LEC section as well as one of the following DISC section:
Please visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. | ||
| L2B | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Public Notes**AMNE 160-002 and RGST 160 201 Discussion Group** Please visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. | |||
| L2A | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Public Notes**AMNE 160-002 and RGST 160 201 Discussion Group** Please visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. | |||
| L2C | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Public Notes**AMNE 160-002 and RGST 160 201 Discussion Group** Please visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Beginning Classical and Quranic Arabic I
ARBC 101
keyboard_arrow_downClassical Arabic, with an introduction to vocabulary and grammar and the reading of simple Qur'anic texts and wisdom sayings in the original.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Ghazi, Bushra Seemi Yasmin | ||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Nahri, Syed | ||||
| WL1 | 1 | Waiting List | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Ghazi, Bushra Seemi Yasmin | ||||
| WL2 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 15:00 - 16:00 |
World Art and Architecture Before 1800
ARTH 102
keyboard_arrow_downIntroduction to the histories of art and the built environment in a global context.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M | 14:00 - 16:00 | Makris, Georgios | Public NotesSelected case studies over the term will be used to explore key themes and debates associated with art, architecture, and material culture in a range of world regions and communities. The purpose of the course is not to attempt a survey of world art. Rather, the goal is to examine the ways in which a range of historical factors—issues of gender and social hierarchy, economic and religious transformations; changing social and political institutions; imperial and colonial expansion; the emergence of new technologies, and shifting definitions of patrons and viewing publics—have shaped imagery, objects, buildings, and monuments, as well as those who view and use them. Within this frame, particular themes will be stressed (for example: “the body,” “identity,” “religion and ritual,” “power,” “social space,” “vision and the visual,” “viewers and publics,” and relations of “form and content”). The exchange, adaption, and appropriation of visual forms, media, and technologies across geographical areas and cultural or religious divides will also be emphasized. | ||
| L05 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | Th | 12:00 - 13:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. | |||
| L06 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | Th | 13:00 - 14:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. | |||
| L04 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | W | 16:00 - 17:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. | |||
| L01 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | T | 09:00 - 10:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. | |||
| L03 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | W | 15:00 - 16:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. | |||
| L02 | 2 | In-Person | Discussion | T | 10:00 - 11:00 | Public NotesThis is a tutorial section for the lecture ARTH 102 001. |
Asian Architecture: Sacred and Urban Spaces
ARTH 253
keyboard_arrow_downSelect built forms in Asia, such as temples, tombs, palaces, cities and gardens, and their relations to cultural, social and political systems.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 | Adriasola Munoz, Ignacio Alberto | ||||
| 01W | 2 | Waiting List | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 |
Introduction to Traditional Asia
ASIA 100
keyboard_arrow_downA survey of the histories and cultures of Asia before 1600 and the coming of the Europeans. Emphasis will be given to parallel themes in the development of the civilizations of South, Southeast and East Asia.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | 1 | Online | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:30 | Orihara, Minami | Public NotesDelivery Mode - This is a synchronous online course. Students are expected to meet online using Zoom on the days and times listed. Waitlist Policy -All waitlists follow a first come, first serve policy, unless specified otherwise. Once a course is full, its status will be changed to “Waitlist” and students who register will be automatically added to the waitlist. Waitlists will be maintained until the week before term starts. For more information, please see the Asian Studies website. |
Premodern Japan
ASIA 314
keyboard_arrow_downJapanese history (political, economic, social and cultural) to 1600.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Greenstein, Elijah | ||||
| 021 | 2 | Lecture | W, F | 11:00 - 12:30 | Orihara, Minami | ||||
| W11 | 1 | Waiting List | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Greenstein, Elijah | ||||
| W21 | 2 | Waiting List | W, F | 11:00 - 12:30 | Orihara, Minami |
Traditional Korean Literature in Translation
ASIA 347
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to Korean literature from ancient times to 1900.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 15:30 - 17:00 | Fulton, Bruce | Public NotesDelivery Mode - This is an in-person course. Students are expected to meet in-person on the days and times listed. All courses labelled as ‘in-person’ are fully in-person for the entire term, including exams, and require in-person attendance to complete. Waitlist Policy - All waitlists follow a first come, first serve policy, unless specified otherwise. Once a course is full, its status will be changed to “Waitlist” and students who register will be automatically added to the waitlist. Waitlists will be maintained until the week before term starts. For more information, please see the Asian Studies website. |
Witches: Myth and Reality
CENS 307
keyboard_arrow_downExamination of the cultural, social, and historical construction of the witch in central and northern Europe with comparisons to recent history, current events, and popular culture.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | In-Person | Lecture | Frackman, Kyle | Public NotesWitches: Myth and Reality Examines ideas of the witch, witchcraft, and magic from their early historical constructions to recent cultural adaptations. Following these ideas and their relationship to the creation of outsiders, our main topics will be early pagan and Christian religious beliefs; the conflict and overlap of these beliefs in the medieval and early modern periods, including the height of the witch hunts; images of witches in folklore and fairy tales; recent representations of witchcraft in literature, film, and other media; and contemporary witchcraft. Reading/viewing assignments consist of witch-related materials, including historical records; literary, film, and other media representations; scholarly analyses; and other work examining witches, witchcraft, and magic from numerous perspectives. Additional course information can be found here. This lecture section requires registration to a discussion section, as well. If the lecture becomes full, you can add yourself to the lecture section waitlist and you will be offered a seat for all the required activities if one becomes available. | |||||
| 201 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Frackman, Kyle | Public NotesWitches: Myth and Reality Examines ideas of the witch, witchcraft, and magic from their early historical constructions to recent cultural adaptations. Following these ideas and their relationship to the creation of outsiders, our main topics will be early pagan and Christian religious beliefs; the conflict and overlap of these beliefs in the medieval and early modern periods, including the height of the witch hunts; images of witches in folklore and fairy tales; recent representations of witchcraft in literature, film, and other media; and contemporary witchcraft. Reading/viewing assignments consist of witch-related materials, including historical records; literary, film, and other media representations; scholarly analyses; and other work examining witches, witchcraft, and magic from numerous perspectives. Additional course information can be found here. This lecture section requires registration to a discussion section, as well. If the lecture becomes full, you can add yourself to the lecture section waitlist and you will be offered a seat for all the required activities if one becomes available. | ||
| D01 | In-Person | Discussion | Public NotesDiscussion section for CENS 307-101. Please make sure to register for both CENS 307-101 and this discussion section. CENS 307 examines ideas of the witch, witchcraft, and magic from their early historical constructions to recent cultural adaptations. Following these ideas and their relationship to the creation of outsiders, our main topics will be early pagan and Christian religious beliefs; the conflict and overlap of these beliefs in the medieval and early modern periods, including the height of the witch hunts; images of witches in folklore and fairy tales; recent representations of witchcraft in literature, film, and other media; and contemporary witchcraft. Reading/viewing assignments consist of witch-related materials, including historical records; literary, film, and other media representations; scholarly analyses; and other work examining witches, witchcraft, and magic from numerous perspectives. | ||||||
| D02 | In-Person | Discussion | Public NotesDiscussion section for CENS 307-201. Please make sure to register for both CENS 307-201 and this discussion section. CENS 307 examines ideas of the witch, witchcraft, and magic from their early historical constructions to recent cultural adaptations. Following these ideas and their relationship to the creation of outsiders, our main topics will be early pagan and Christian religious beliefs; the conflict and overlap of these beliefs in the medieval and early modern periods, including the height of the witch hunts; images of witches in folklore and fairy tales; recent representations of witchcraft in literature, film, and other media; and contemporary witchcraft. Reading/viewing assignments consist of witch-related materials, including historical records; literary, film, and other media representations; scholarly analyses; and other work examining witches, witchcraft, and magic from numerous perspectives |
Late Republican and Early Imperial Rome
CLST 111
keyboard_arrow_downThe history and culture, values, and achievements of Late Republican and Early Imperial Rome.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 1 | Lecture |
Literature in English to the 18th Century
ENGL 220
keyboard_arrow_downA survey of prose, poetry and drama to the 18th Century. For ENGL courses at the 200- or 300- level, prior completion of at least one 100- level ENGL course is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Fox, Lorcan Francis | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Potter, Tiffany |
History of the English Language: Early History
ENGL 318
keyboard_arrow_downPrinciples of language change and language typology. The development of the English language from its Indo-European origins to the end of the Anglo-Saxon period. For ENGL courses at the 200- or 300- level, prior completion of at least one 100- level ENGL course is recommended.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Dollinger, Stefan |
Arts, Cultures and Society from the Middle Ages to the Revolution
FREN 331
keyboard_arrow_downExploration of early French culture and literature from the Middle Ages to the close of the Early Modern period and the French Revolution; the impact of society on the arts and vice versa. Prerequisite: One of FREN 311, FREN 321 and one of FREN 224, FREN 401.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Castonguay-belanger, Joel | Public NotesCe cours explore la culture et la littérature françaises du Moyen Âge à la Révolution française à travers des thèmes comme la satire sociale, la condition humaine, la quête de savoir, le pouvoir et la critique des institutions. View full description. If you encounter any difficulties with course registration, please submit a request using the following link: https://fhis.ubc.ca/undergraduate-advising-contact-form/ Waitlists for Term 2 courses will close on Monday, January 5, 2026. After that, you will be removed and must register yourself into course sections. |
Medieval French Literature
FREN 407
keyboard_arrow_downAesthetic and ideological trends of French-language literature of the Middle Ages (11th-15th centuries) in their historical context Prerequisite: Either (a) all of FREN 311, FREN 321 or (b) all of FREN 328, FREN 329 and one of FREN 225, FREN 402.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:30 | Moran, Patrick | Public NotesWhat did it mean to be an outlaw in medieval France? This course explores criminal figures in medieval French literature—lovers, tricksters, rebels, and real-life rogues—through tales of Tristan and Iseut, Renart, Villon, and more. Discover life on the wrong side of the law. View full description. If you encounter any difficulties with course registration, please submit a request using the following link: https://fhis.ubc.ca/undergraduate-advising-contact-form/ Waitlists for Term 1 courses will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2025. After that, you will be removed and must register yourself into course sections. |
Greek Prose - Greek Prose
GREK 401A
keyboard_arrow_downStudies in history, philosophy and/or oratory. A maximum of 12 credits can be granted for either one of or any combination of GREK_V 401, GREK_V 501. Prerequisite: One of GREK_V 351, GREK_V 352.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 09:00 - 10:00 | De Angelis, Franco | Public NotesGreek Prose. Course Topic: Herodotus and Thucydides: The Origins of Greek Historiography This course will focus on translating selections from the historians Herodotus and Thucydides, who, as Leslie Kurke has put it, were responsible for “charting the poles of history” for ancient, and by extension modern, historiography (in O. Taplin [ed.], Literature in the Greek World [Oxford 2000], p. 115). The course will be evenly divided between these two historians, with the first six and one-half weeks devoted to Herodotus and the second six and one-half weeks devoted to Thucydides. Students will also be introduced to recent trends in modern scholarship on Herodotus and Thucydides, as well as to interpreting these historians, particularly through understanding the cultural backdrop against which they were writing and the possibilities and limitations of using them in modern historical reconstructions. Instead of just seeing differences between the approaches of Herodotus and Thucydides, as is usually done, we will also investigate whether any similarities in their approaches existed and whether they may have been contemporaries during the first part of the Peloponnesian War. Please visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Studies in Ancient Greek Prose and Verse - Studies in Ancient Greek Prose and Verse
GREK 403C
keyboard_arrow_downThematic studies using both Greek prose and Greek verse. A maximum of 12 credits can be granted for either one of or any combination of GREK_V 403, GREK_V 503. Prerequisite: One of GREK_V 351, GREK_V 352.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 09:00 - 10:00 | Yoon, Florence | Public NotesStudies in Ancient Greek Prose and Verse. Texts/topic will be selected in consultation with students, taking into account what texts have been read previously. We may focus on a theme (recent examples include competition and spies) or a figure (e.g. Helen, Prometheus) or an author (e.g. Hesiod and his reception). Registered students will be contacted in July, or you may get in touch with the instructor directly with questions. For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
World History to Oceanic Contact
HIST 101
keyboard_arrow_downOrigins and diffusion of the world's great religions; cultural contact along overland trade routes; emergence of civilizations such as the Inca, Chinese, and Christian European; ordering of societies and their political development.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1-2 | Lecture | M, W | 9:00 - 10:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L01 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L02 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L03 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L04 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L05 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Knutson, Sara | ||||
| L06 | 1-2 | Discussion | F | 15:00 - 16:00 | Knutson, Sara |
Beginning Latin I
LATN 101
keyboard_arrow_downClassical Latin, Part I.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture | Backhouse, George | |||||||
| 002 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Gorrie, Charmaine | ||||
| 003 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | Lewis, Gwyneth | ||||
| 004 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Lewis, Gwyneth | ||||
| 005 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | Huemoeller, Katharine | ||||
| WL1 | Waiting List | ||||||||
| WL2 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 | |||||
| WL3 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 12:00 - 13:00 | |||||
| WL4 | 1 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | |||||
| WL5 | 2 | Waiting List | M, W, F | 10:00 - 11:00 |
Intermediate Latin II: Beginning Reading
LATN 301
keyboard_arrow_downCompletion of the grammatical foundations of classical Latin, Part II; an introduction to the reading of unadapted passages of Latin literature and discussion of their cultural contexts. Credit will be granted for only one of LATN_V 202 or LATN _V 301. Pre-requisites: LATN _V 201. Equivalency: LATN _V 202.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Recht, Tom | Public NotesPlease visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. | ||
| 002 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Erskine, Margaret | Public NotesPlease visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Advanced Latin: Readings
LATN 350
keyboard_arrow_downReadings in Latin. Prerequisite: One of LATN _V 301, LATN _V 202, LATN _V 200.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Recht, Tom | Public NotesPlease visit https://amne.ubc.ca/courses/ for full course descriptions.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Studies in Latin Prose and Verse - Studies in Latin Prose and Verse
LATN 403A
keyboard_arrow_downThematic studies using both Latin prose and Latin verse. A maximum of 12 credits can be granted for either one of or any combination of LATN_V 403, LATN_V 503. Prerequisite: One of LATN_V 350, LATN_V 351.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A_001 | 1 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 13:00 - 14:00 | Mcelduff, Siobhan | Public NotesStudies in Latin Prose and Verse. Cross-listed with LATN_V 503-A_001 . Course Topic: Latin Biography: Suetonius. We would read a life of Suetonius in Latin (most likely Nero) along with others in English, as well as other ancient biographies in English.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Studies in Latin Prose and Verse - Studies in Latin Prose and Verse
LATN 403B
keyboard_arrow_downThematic studies using both Latin prose and Latin verse. A maximum of 12 credits can be granted for either one of or any combination of LATN_V 403, LATN_V 503. Prerequisite: One of LATN_V 350, LATN_V 351.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B_001 | 2 | In-Person | Seminar | M, W, F | 14:00 - 15:00 | Philbrick, Rachel | Public NotesStudies in Latin Prose and Verse. Cross-listed with LATN_V 503-B_001. Topic: Vergil Vergil is the ultimate ‘Classic’, and this course will offer a survey of his poetry. We will read selections from all three of Vergil’s works (Eclogues/Bucolics, Georgics, and Aeneid) to develop an understanding of Vergil’s poetic style, career trajectory, and the genres he composed in. Additional primary texts will be assigned (in English translation) that will help us to see how Vergil engaged with his poetic predecessors, as well as how his work was received by his successors. The reading schedule will incorporate the preferences and interests of the class.
For guidance on our departmental waitlist policy, please see: https://amne.ubc.ca/undergraduate/courses-old-undergraduate/departmental-waitlist-policy-procedure/ . For registration assistance or other course-related questions, please email amne.undergrad@ubc.ca. |
Introduction to Medieval Studies
MDVL 210
keyboard_arrow_downA survey of the study of the medieval period in Western Europe (400-1550), integrating history, literature, and the arts; topics vary from year to year; interested students should consult the Medieval Studies Advisor.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Partridge, Stephen |
Introduction to Medieval Studies
MDVL 210
keyboard_arrow_downA survey of the study of the medieval period in Western Europe (400-1550), integrating history, literature, and the arts; topics vary from year to year; interested students should consult the Medieval Studies Advisor.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 11:00 - 12:30 | Makris, Georgios | Public NotesStudents will also need to register in the discussion section MDVL_V 210-L01. There are no scheduled meetings for the L01 discussion section. The world of the Middle Ages has been the quintessential background for widely popular novels turned into films and TV series, such as The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. This course examines, among other things, common medieval storylines, such as the increasingly central role of religion in human history (which still drives politics today), the emergence of powerful women in patriarchal societies, dynastic wars among noble families to control the imperial throne, the flexibility of human identity as well as multiethnicity through the study of art, architecture, and material culture. Our setting is the medieval world of Byzantium, one of the world’s most multi-ethnic and longest-lived empires that was the continuator of the Roman empire in the eastern Mediterranean fostering a rich and complex artistic culture from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries CE. At its apogee, the empire covered lands across three continents, from Italy and North Africa to the Black Sea and the Middle East. Introducing a diverse range of buildings, mosaics, frescoes, illustrated manuscripts, icons, textiles, jewelry, and ivories, the course considers the role of different social groups in the making of art with the aim of understanding some of the most important themes of Byzantine daily life. | ||
| L01 | In-Person | Discussion |
European Literature from the 5th to the 14th Century
MDVL 301
keyboard_arrow_downSelected works from the 5th to the 14th centuries in their cultural and social contexts. Recommended pre-requisites: Third-year standing or above in the Faculty of Arts. Credit will be granted for only one of RMST_V 321 or MDVL_V 301. Equivalency: RMST_V 321.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | M, W | 09:30 - 11:00 | Moran, Patrick | Public NotesCourse description: What is the Grail? Where does it come from, and what does it represent? This course explores the origins and evolution of the Grail legend by studying some of the earliest Grail Quest stories from medieval France and Wales, tracing how the myth transformed through the ages.
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History of Music I
MUSC 120
keyboard_arrow_downAn overview of Western music from antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, providing a framework for understanding musical styles and practices, and examining selected compositions in greater analytical and historical depth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 9:30 - 11:00 | Fisher, Alexander |
History of Music I
MUSC 120
keyboard_arrow_downAn overview of Western music from antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, providing a framework for understanding musical styles and practices, and examining selected compositions in greater analytical and historical depth.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 10:00 - 11:30 | Hutten, Christina | Public NotesThis course is intended for BMUS students |
Norse Mythology
NORD 339
keyboard_arrow_downThe pagan mythology of pre-Christian Scandinavia and its later appropriations and recycling.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 101 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Winthrop-young, Geoffrey | Public NotesThe course studies the basic features of Norse Mythology, from the very beginning of creation all the way to Ragnarök, the violent end of the world. While the main focus is on the surviving stories about gods and giants, there will be special classes on 'lesser' beings such as trolls and elves, an analysis of dragons and berserks, issues of comparative mythology, and the recycling of Norse material up to the present age. | ||
| 201 | 2 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 11:00 - 12:30 | Winthrop-young, Geoffrey | Public NotesThe course studies the basic features of Norse Mythology, from the very beginning of creation all the way to Ragnarök, the violent end of the world. While the main focus is on the surviving stories about gods and giants, there will be special classes on 'lesser' beings such as trolls and elves, an analysis of dragons and berserks, issues of comparative mythology, and the recycling of Norse material up to the present age. |
Greek Philosophy I: Socrates and Plato
PHIL 211
keyboard_arrow_downThe Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Sophists; Plato. Recommended as preparation for PHIL 310. Credit will only be granted for one of PHIL 211, CLST 211 or AMNE 235. Equivalency: CLST211, AMNE235
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Kraal, Anders | Public NotesPHIL211 is cross-listed with AMNE235. Please register in AMNE235 if PHIL211 is full. Both courses are identical and fulfilling the same requirements. Philosophy students may register in either PHIL or AMNE. Course Description A close look at the philosophies of Socrates and Plato as reflected in some of the chief canonical texts. Course syllabus: https://phil.cms.arts.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2025/06/PHIL211.001_A.Kraal_2025WT1.pdf |
Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 313
keyboard_arrow_downSurvey of Western European thought from Augustine to the 14th century. Possible topics and authors include: Augustine; Abelard; the influence of Islam; the rediscovery of Aristotle; Aquinas; Scotus; Ockham.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 001 | 1 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Kraal, Anders | ||||
| 002 | 2 | Lecture | M, W, F | 11:00 - 12:00 | Kraal, Anders |
Introduction to Literatures and Cultures of the Romance World I: Medieval to Early Modern
RMST 201
keyboard_arrow_downAn introduction to the main themes that shaped the Romance World as its different national identities emerged in the Mediterranean sphere.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 101 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 12:30 - 14:00 | Piechocki, Katharina | Public NotesThis interdisciplinary course explores literary works from the Romance world (13th–18th c.) across five continents. Through texts, maps, music, and art, we examine themes like travel, colonization, gender, race, nature, and identity, with a focus on cross-cultural exchange. View full description. Waitlists for Term 1 courses will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2025. After that, you will be removed and must register yourself into course sections. |
Tradition and Diversity in Spanish History and Culture
SPAN 321
keyboard_arrow_downConservation and progress on the Iberian Peninsula, from the Middle Ages to the present. Includes the first modern European state and its diverse cultures. Prerequisite: One of SPAN 202, SPAN 203 or successful completion of language placement exam or an assessment interview.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 101 | 1 | In-Person | Lecture | T, Th | 09:30 - 11:00 | Fernandez Utrera, Maria Soledad | Public Notes
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The Golden Age of Peninsular Literature and Culture
SPAN 357
keyboard_arrow_downTradition, faith, conflict, prosperity, and decadence in literature and everyday life from the Middle Ages to 1700.
| Section | Term | Delivery Mode | Format | Day(s) | Time(s) | Instructor(s) | Syllabus | Details Data | Details |
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| 101 | 1 | Lecture | T, Th | 14:00 - 15:30 | Alvarez Moreno, Raul |