Foundations in The New Liberal Arts
Foundations in The New Liberal Arts is an interdisciplinary approach to first-year studies that lets you explore the traditions of Western Civilization from three perspectives, all at the same time: History, Literature, and Philosophy. You'll study the great events that have shaped the world, the great ideas that have changed how we think, and the great books that have defined the human experience. You'll learn all those things you always wanted to know, and what you need to know to succeed.
Foundations in The New Liberal Arts is for motivated students who want to spend their entry-year reading, writing, thinking, and talking about what it means to be human. Above all, it's for someone like you: someone who has high expectations of yourself and of your school, who values small classes where you know everyone's name, and who is looking for an intensive and challenging learning experience. It's for those who want to improve not just themselves but the world.
Foundations students apply to King’s Arts (EKA). For Ontario high school students a minimum 80% final entrance average is required. Averages are calculated on the top six 4U or 4M credits including English 4U. Thought and Civilization program is small and limited to 25 students
ENGLISH 1024E - Forms of Fiction
Course Description: An introduction to the study of a selection of fiction ranging from the Greek epic to the modern novel, including both short and longer forms, and a variety of fictional modes and narrative techniques. Major authors studied include Homer, Swift, Austen, Dickens, Dostoevsky, and Virginia Woolf.
Antirequisite(s): English 1027F/G, English 1028F/G, English 1036E. Extra information: 3 hours.
HISTORY 1801E: Blood, Sweat and Gold: Controversies in Global History
Course Description: Designed to provide a broad historical background and to develop analytical skills, this course examines several themes underlying the development of the modern world.The course further emphasizes historical debates about these themes and seeks to familiarize students with the concept of historiography.
Extra information: 3 hours.
PHILOSOPHY 1300E - Introductory Philosophy
Course Description: A survey of selected philosophical problems, with reference to both classical and contemporary philosophers. Specimen topics include: the mind/body problem, the existence of God, perception and matter, freedom and determinism.
Antirequisite(s): Philosophy 1100E. Extra information: 3 hours.
It provides a solid foundation for an undergraduate degree that could position you to go on to any number of careers: teaching, writing, law, policy, journalism, politics, and publishing, to name only a few.
Approximate Costs
Fee details and schedules are available at www.kings.uwo.ca/fee-schedules/