Do you live on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES), Downtown South or somewhere nearby?
Would you like to learn more about Writing, Critical Thinking, Philosophy, Music, Art, Sociology, Popular Culture, First Nations Studies, Literature, History, Politics, Gender Studies, Law, Architecture and more?
Humanities 101 offers three non-credit university-level courses at UBC for people living on the DTES and surrounding areas who are passionate about learning and knowledge, especially those whose economic situation, academic experience, financial and social well-being are compromised. With respect to their low incomes, all students receive course materials, bus tickets, meal vouchers and childcare, as well as student cards which give access to UBC amenities.
Please see the section called How to Apply for information on dates and locations of application sessions for these courses. To find out how to apply for Writing 101 in November, 2009 (the course starts in January 2010) please follow the link - Writing101 intake 2009/10
You must attend one of these sessions to apply for the courses, and we do not accept applications online.
Students study a different area each week, taught by excellent teachers in a respectful environment.The courses focus on critical and creative thinking in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and take place from 7-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays:
- Humanities 101: an eight month course in the Humanities (Tues & Thurs)'
- Writing 101: a three month writing course twice yearly (Tues) which focuses on academic, business and creative writing
- Humanities 201: an eight month course for grads of both Hum101 & Writing 101
Many people are involved in the Humanities 101 community, for along with these courses we also hold public events on the DTES which are open to everyone: reading and writing groups, lectures, discussions, workshops and an alumna-led weekly Documentary Film Series. All past and current students are invited and welcome to participate in these ongoing public programmes, and are especially encouraged to give their crucial input and feedback at the regular meetings of the Steering Committee which guides all aspects of the Programme.
Now in its eleventh year and with over 400 graduates, Hum101 engages students, faculty and community members alike in a vibrant exchange of ideas, supporting an active sense of citizenship and a lifelong commitment to learning and critical, creative thinking. Part of an international movement of similar programmes (and the first of its kind in Canada), our students are people from around the world with diverse backgrounds and knowledge, and of many ages and strengths.
The Programme is supported by residents of the Downtown Eastside and surrounding areas, and sponsored by the University of British Columbia’s Office of the Dean of Arts and private donations.
To find out more about Humanities 101 – to apply for a course, volunteer to teach or tutor, to donate – or for any information about courses or Public Programmes please contact us.