The Liberal Arts College offers a unique multidisciplinary Core curriculum designed to provide the foundations of an education for life. The small community of fellows and students provides a unique “Great Books” emphasis within the Faculty of Arts and Science. Built on a core of eight courses (with Major, Minor and Honours options), the multidisciplinary, textually disciplined curriculum is designed to guide students in exploring the foundations and development of western civilization and culture.
The College Core may be taken on its own as a Major or as a component of the Honours in Western Society and Culture. However, students may alternately choose to combine the Core as a Major or Minor with an Honours, Specialization or Major in another department within the Faculty. The Core curriculum, required of all students regardless of disciplinary focus or departmental affiliation, comprises carefully constructed and interrelated seminars normally available only to College students. Core seminars stress work in the major areas of human knowledge and understanding: the Humanities, Social Sciences, Art, Music, and scientific thought. Given in a set sequence, they are bound by a common concern with the nature and development of Western Society and Culture, from antiquity to the present. Core courses stress writing and research skills, and the use of a second language. They involve work in major primary and interpretive materials and the development of sophisticated analytic approaches. A high level of performance is required to be admitted to and remain in the Honours program.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
Quebec CEGEPS applicants must have completion of a two-year pre-university program or a three-year professional DEC (Diplôme d'études collégiales). For students from other provinces, Concordia requires a high school diploma and between four and five Grade 12 subjects. Please see http://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements/ for details.
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
