Teaching and Learning

New books by Arts faculty to add to your reading list

This year, Arts scholars have explored diverse topics in their publications, from posthumanism and critical race theory in classic films to medieval French literature and the changing landscape of queer nightlife. Dive into these thought-provoking works for fresh perspectives on culture, history, society, and the environment.

Bridging cultures: Exploring Asian heritage in the classroom

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the passionate professors behind two Arts courses that delve into the rich tapestry of Asian identity, history, and culture.

Announcing the Arts recipients of the 2023/24 Killam Teaching Prize

Six Arts faculty members have been awarded the Killam Teaching Prize for 2023/2024. This prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

Ways of Knowing Spotlight: Insights on climate change and sustainability

From climate justice to sustainability efforts, how can the Ways of Knowing breadth requirements help you to gain more insight? Four Arts faculty members from Creative Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Information Studies shared what you can expect from their areas of study on climate change.

Collage of varying images and illustrated flourishes that relate to Ways of Knowing. This includes images of students having a conversation in nature, faculty members engaging in classroom activities, and the like.

Why does Ways of Knowing matter? A Q&A with Dr. Tara Mayer and Dr. Andrew Owen

The Ways of Knowing breadth requirement empowers students to design their own personalized program of study and encourages interdisciplinary learning. Arts faculty members Dr. Tara Mayer and Dr. Andrew Owen share the process behind its development and why the new requirement and its components are beneficial for students.

Meet the recipients of the 2024 Dean of Arts Mentorship Award

Congratulations to Dr. Anita DeLongis and Dr. Christopher Rea on receiving the 2024 Dean of Arts Mentorship award! This award celebrates the generativity of exceptional mentors within the Faculty of Arts. It recognizes faculty members with an outstanding commitment to promoting the academic and personal growth of junior colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, and […]

Beyond words: Learning Swahili as a path to global understanding

This Spring, Arts Multilingual Week returns to celebrate multilingualism through a series of events, performances, and showcases featuring students, scholars, and community members. Following its successful run of events in October 2022, Arts Multilingual Week makes a comeback with its most anticipated events and more!