Academic Calendar - 2025

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025

Courses


Course Numbering, Suffixes and Glossary

Course Numbering

0001-0999* Pre-University level introductory courses
1000-1999 Year 1 courses
2000-4999 Senior-level undergraduate courses
5000-5999 Professional Degree courses in Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine and Theology (MTS, MDiv)
6000-6999 Courses offered by Continuing Studies
9000-9999 Graduate Studies courses

* These courses are equivalent to pre-university introductory courses and may be counted for credit in the student's record, unless these courses were taken in a preliminary year. They may not be counted toward essay or breadth requirements, or used to meet modular admission requirements unless it is explicitly stated in the Senate-approved outline of the module.


Suffixes

no suffix 1.0 course not designated as an essay course
A 0.5 course offered in first term
B 0.5 course offered in second term
A/B 0.5 course offered in first and/or second term
E 1.0 essay course
F 0.5 essay course offered in first term
G 0.5 essay course offered in second term
F/G 0.5 essay course offered in first and/or second term
H 1.0 accelerated course (8 weeks)
J 1.0 accelerated course (6 weeks)
K 0.75 course
L 0.5 graduate course offered in summer term (May - August)
Q/R/S/T 0.25 course offered within a regular session
U 0.25 course offered in other than a regular session
W/X 1.0 accelerated course (full course offered in one term)
Y 0.5 course offered in other than a regular session
Z 0.5 essay course offered in other than a regular session

Glossary


Prerequisite

A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course.

Corequisite

A course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.

Antirequisite

Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.

Essay Courses

Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. To recognize student achievement, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses and will be identified on the student's record (E essay full course; F/G/Z essay half-course).

Principal Courses

A first year course that is listed by a department offering a module as a requirement for admission to the module. For admission to an Honours Specialization module or Double Major modules in an Honours Bachelor degree, at least 3.0 courses will be considered principal courses.


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School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities

 

Special topics in Arts and Humanities. See program website for details.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 1000E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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A combined historical and thematic survey of select fields that comprise the Humanities and the various approaches and methods they employ in furthering our understanding of the human experience. The various forms of communication used in the arts will also be examined.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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This course addresses contemporary theories and historical approaches currently used in the Arts and Humanities. The course aims to provide practice in the application of critical thought by exploring how different disciplines understand and interpret texts, objects, and historical contexts.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 2200E.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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This course examines the critical forms and strategies of writing and speaking in the Arts and Humanities by studying the principles and practices of rhetoric, argumentation, stylistic clarity, editing/rewriting, with an eye to students' professional as well as academic development.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course examines the evolution of information systems and the impact of digital technologies on research in the Arts and Humanities through a hands-on examination of databases, search engines, and online archives; text mining and analysis tools; visualization, bibliography and citation software; social media, blogging, and website design and creation.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course offers an introduction to major strands of cultural, aesthetic, and social theory as applied to topics in Arts and Humanities. It will include classical thinkers as well as theoretical schools such as psychoanalysis, feminist theory, postcolonial theory, and critical race theory.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of scholarly methods applied to a specific research topic or area.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of scholarly methods applied to a specific research topic or area.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of scholarly methods applied to a specific research topic or area.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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An examination of scholarly methods applied to a specific research topic or area.

Prerequisite(s): 75% or higher in SASAH 1020E or the former Arts and Humanities 1020E.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This online course introduces students to the critical and research skills and practical tools required to 1) engage in experiential learning, 2) comport oneself in a professional manner in preparation for the job market and related contexts, and 3) plan a community-based project and the presentation of its outcomes.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 3380Y.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: This course is online asynchronous. Estimated 1.5 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course offers students an intensive and engaged learning experience by focusing on the research expertise of one of the School's Fellows. Students will study the practical issues and approaches to research in the Arts and Humanities. The course encourages self-directed study, and may include travel to an international location.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Please consult the Faculty for current course offering.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course offers students an intensive and engaged learning experience by focusing on the research expertise of one of the School's Fellows. Students will study the practical issues and approaches to research in the Arts and Humanities. The course encourages self-directed study, and may include travel to an international location.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Please consult the Faculty for current course offering.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course offers students an intensive and engaged learning experience by focusing on the research expertise of one of the School's Fellows. Students will study the practical issues and approaches to research in the Arts and Humanities. The course encourages self-directed study, and may include travel to an international location.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Please consult the Faculty for current course offering.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course offers students an intensive and engaged learning experience by focusing on the research expertise of one of the School's Fellows. Students will study the practical issues and approaches to research in the Arts and Humanities. The course encourages self-directed study, and may include travel to an international location.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. Note: Please consult the Faculty for current course offering.

Course Weight: 0.50
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This capstone seminar centres on a specific theme or hot topic, chosen by a specific Visiting Fellow, to be examined from various disciplinary and methodological perspectives in the Arts and Humanities. Students can expect to travel to a national or international site to undertake intensive fieldwork.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4410E.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 1.00
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This course focuses on the advanced development of critical and research skills to prepare students for postgraduate study. Consult the Faculty for current offerings. Students can also elect to undertake a research, teaching, or unpaid internship in a professional field to prepare for jobs in the private and public sectors.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4490F/G.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the advanced development of critical and research skills to prepare students for postgraduate study. Consult the Faculty for current offerings. Students can also elect to undertake a research, teaching, or unpaid internship in a professional field to prepare for jobs in the private and public sectors.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4491F/G.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the advanced development of critical and research skills to prepare students for postgraduate study. Consult the Faculty for current offerings. Students can also elect to undertake a research, teaching, or unpaid internship in a professional field to prepare for jobs in the private and public sectors.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4492F/G.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the advanced development of critical and research skills to prepare students for postgraduate study. Consult the Faculty for current offerings. Students can also elect to undertake a research, teaching, or unpaid internship in a professional field to prepare for jobs in the private and public sectors.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4493F/G.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the advanced development of critical and research skills to prepare students for postgraduate study. Consult the Faculty for current offerings. Students can also elect to undertake a research, teaching, or unpaid internship in a professional field to prepare for jobs in the private and public sectors.

Antirequisite(s): The former Arts and Humanities 4494W/X.

Prerequisite(s): SASAH 2200E (or the former Arts and Humanities 2200E) and 1.0 course from SASAH 2220F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2220F/G), SASAH 2230F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2230F/G) and SASAH 2240F/G (or the former Arts and Humanities 2240F/G).

Course Weight: 1.00
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