Faculty of Arts
Our mission is to reflect on the world and our place in it through critical inquiry, creative practices and collaborative exploration.
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Statement on former Kamloops residential school burial site
June 1, 2021
We send our condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nations for the tragic loss of their children as a result of a policy that can only be labelled cultural genocide.
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Teaching excellence and expertise
We promote, celebrate and reward innovations in teaching practices. We prepare our students for a variety of academic and non-academic careers.
Internationalize your degree
Study at a partner university or take part in an international field school organized by the University of Calgary. Work for a vetted international organization. Or take part in a research placement at a partner institution.
Embracing equity, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to understanding cultural and social differences both locally and globally, and to promoting equal rights and opportunities across our constituencies.
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In the media
In the News: Lisa Young, Political Science, in Toronto Star
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Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month
Anthropology and Archaeology
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Department Head: Dr. Peter Dawson
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Art and Art History
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Department Head: Denis Gadbois
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Classics and Religion
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Department Head: Dr. Marica Cassis
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Communication, Media and Film
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Department Head: Dr. Charles Tepperman
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Creative and Performing Arts (School of)
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School Director: Bruce Barton
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Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)
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School Director: Dr. Mark Conliffe
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Political Science
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Department Head: Dr. Antonio Franceschet
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