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We welcome you!
Welcome to McMaster’s Faculty of Humanities. Our students gain the knowledge, skills and world-class connections they need to succeed in a wide range of careers or further studies. We take pride in cultivating the next generation of thoughtful, empathetic and effective citizens and leaders who will make the world a better – and brighter – place.
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NEWS & STORIES
October 28, 2024
Wilson College leads discussion on U.S. election and its impact on Canadians
Joined by a sold-out in-person audience and nearly 300 online viewers, an expert panel explored bilateral trade, the role of the media, political integrity and other key topics....
October 21, 2024
Grad Student Guide: Getting started as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
With the right preparation, working as a teaching assistant during your graduate studies is a great opportunity to gain teaching experience and learn new skills. Humanities graduate students Sarah Perry (History), Braulio Lopes (Linguistics and Languages), and Julia de Milliano (Greek and Roman Studies) share their advice. Cover the basics Complete mandatory training. … Continued
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 7, 2024
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
November 8, 2024
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
The “soft skills” we learn from a Humanities degree are incredibly versatile, and while we may not be specialized in one domain, we can adapt our knowledge to the job market.
If you're looking for a program that gives you flexibility to think with both literature and culture while growing your close reading skills, this might be the one for you!
I was well-positioned to begin my career upon graduating from my program.
