The University of British Columbia
Vancouver campus
Meet Your Profs
Wish you could know more about your profs? Here are some videos which will introduce you to your profs and everything you have to look forward to in Arts One this year.
50 YEARS OF ARTS ONE
2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Arts one, and we are preparing to celebrate this important milestone. Whether you are an alumni, a current student or a professor, help us in this celebration. Click on the above link to watch our 50th anniversary video.
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Arts One attracts intellectually adventurous students and instructors who enjoy challenge and innovation. Arts One alumni include Rhodes Scholars, recipients of Governor General’s Medals for academic excellence, a BC Supreme Court Justice, and several UBC instructors.
A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COHORT
If you are looking to experience a small and supportive learning cohort in the heart of one of Canada’s largest and most progressive universities, one of the few programs where instructors from different disciplines teach and learn together, ArtsONE could be your gateway.
THEMATIC RESEARCH
Guided by an organizing theme, Arts One provides a solid foundation in Philosophy, History and English, while preparing its students to major in a wide range of subjects. Enjoy an integrated approach to the humanities that focuses on and builds critical thinking, writing skills and class participation.
STUDY GREAT BOOKS & MODERN CLASSICS
Encounter the “great books” of the humanities and social sciences alongside modern works of philosophy and literature, in an atmosphere freed from the constraints of disciplinary boundaries.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
One of UBC’s oldest, most innovative, and enticing gateways, combining the advantages of a small, nurturing community of learners with the amenities of a large and thriving urban campus.
