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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)
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ARTH 600 Advanced Professional Seminar (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : A seminar course for M.A. and Ph.D. students dealing with methodological issues in Art History.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Hunter, Mary (Fall)
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ARTH 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Art History : Compulsory examination for all doctoral candidates.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
Four courses chosen from the following:
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ARTH 714 Directed Reading 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Directed reading.
Terms: Winter 2017, Summer 2017
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 715 Research: Modern Architecture - 1750 to Present 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Research seminar on aspects of modern architecture from 1750 to present.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 719 Seminar in Urban Planning and Topography 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Seminar in urban planning and topography.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 723 Art Criticism 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Topics in art criticism.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 724 Art Criticism 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Topics in art criticism.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 725 Methods in Art History 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Critical examination of art historical methods.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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ARTH 730 Current Problems in Art History 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Current problems in art history.
Terms: Fall 2016
Instructors: Rentschler, Carrie (Fall)
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ARTH 731 Current Problems in Art History 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Art History : Current problems in art history.
Terms: Fall 2016, Winter 2017
Instructors: Straw, William O (Fall) Sterne, Jonathan (Winter)
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.
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—2016-2017 (last updated Aug. 26, 2016) (disclaimer)