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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Art History

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Offered by: Art History & Communications     Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Program Requirements

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (3 credits)

  • ARTH 600 Advanced Professional Seminar (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : A seminar course for M.A. and Ph.D. students dealing with methodological issues in Art History.

    Terms: Fall 2020

    Instructors: Hilsdale, Cecily (Fall)

  • ARTH 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Compulsory examination for all doctoral candidates.

    Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

Revision, June 2020. Start of revision.

Four courses chosen from the following:

  • ARTH 501 Advanced Topics in Art History and Visual Culture (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Art History : Focused investigation of a special topic in the history of art and visual culture.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    • Restriction: Open to graduate students at the MA and PhD levels and advanced undergraduates.

  • ARTH 502 Advanced Topics in Art and Architectural History (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Overview

    Art History : Focused investigation of a special topic in the history of art and architecture.

    Terms: Fall 2020

    Instructors: Hunter, Matthew (Fall)

    • Restriction: Open to graduate students at the MA and PhD levels and to advanced undergraduates.

  • ARTH 714 Directed Reading 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Directed reading.

    Terms: Winter 2021

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 715 Research: Modern Architecture - 1750 to Present 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Research seminar on aspects of modern architecture from 1750 to present.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 719 Seminar in Urban Planning and Topography 3 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Seminar in urban planning and topography.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 723 Art Criticism 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Topics in art criticism.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 724 Art Criticism 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Topics in art criticism.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 725 Methods in Art History 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Critical examination of art historical methods.

    Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021

    Instructors: Bell, Gloria (Fall) Hilsdale, Cecily; Hunter, Mary (Winter)

  • ARTH 730 Current Problems in Art History 1 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Current problems in art history.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • ARTH 731 Current Problems in Art History 2 (3 credits)

    Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

    Administered by: Graduate Studies

    Overview

    Art History : Current problems in art history.

    Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

    Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

or from the 600-level complementary courses listed for the M.A.

Alternatively, up to 3 of the 12 credits may be from other disciplines, as approved by the Department.

Revision, June 2020. End of revision.

Language Requirement

Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English that is related to their dissertation research, as determined by their supervisor. Certain areas of study may require more extensive language training, which will be determined by individual supervisors. In cases where dissertation research does not require non-English proficiency, Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in French.

Faculty of Arts—2020-2021 (last updated Mar. 27, 2020) (disclaimer)
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