Appendix A - Courses
History
| HIST*6000 HIST*6000 Historiography I F [0.50] |
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| This course will introduce students to some of the essential components of the historical process as exemplified by the literature produced prior to 1914. It will also assess history as a cognitive discipline in contemporary society. While the scope of the course will extend from ancient times to the eve of World War I, emphasis will be placed on 19th-century historiography. |
| HIST*6020 Historiography II W [0.50] |
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| An examination of major examples of recent historical methodology, including works in cultural and social history. The student is also expected to develop and present a thesis proposal. |
| HIST*6040 Special Reading Course U [0.50] |
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| Students selecting this course should speak to individual instructors to arrive at appropriate topics. |
| HIST*6140 Topics in British History Since 1688 U [0.50] |
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| Although topics vary with the expertise of individual instructors, this course encompasses the British Isles. |
| HIST*6141 British History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6140 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6150 Scottish Archival Research U [0.50] | |
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| This course wil comprise of classroom teaching, practical instruction and work-placement within the Scottish Collection of the University of Guelph's Archives. It will introduce students to basic skills in the digitization of sources and teach competence in conservation, record creation and archival research. | |
| Restriction(s): | Student numbers are limited by the number of placements available in the University Archives. |
| HIST*6190 Topics in Scottish History I U [0.50] |
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| This course will introduce students to selected aspects of medieval and early modern Scottish history and historiography, including the use of source materials, and practical training involving manuscripts in the University Archives. |
| HIST*6191 Scottish History I Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6190 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6200 Topics in Scottish History II U [0.50] |
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| This course will introduce students to selected aspects of modern Scottish history and historiography, including the use of source materials, and provide practical training involving manuscripts in the University Archives. |
| HIST*6201 Scottish History II Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6200 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6230 Canada: Culture and Society U [0.50] |
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| A course that examines the current historiography of selected aspects of Canadian history. Topics will vary with the expertise of individual instructors. |
| HIST*6231 Canada: Culture and Society Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6230 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6280 Canada: Community and Identity U [0.50] |
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| A course that examines the current historiography of selected aspects of Canadian history. Topics will vary with the expertise of individual instructors. |
| HIST*6281 Canada: Community and Identity Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6280 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6290 Topics in North American History U [0.50] |
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| Depending on the expertise of the instructor, this course may concentrate on either the United States or Canada, or it may select an historical theme or themes common to the larger continent. |
| HIST*6291 North American Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6290 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6300 Topics in Modern Europe I U [0.50] |
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| This seminar course will focus on selected aspects of the political and social history of Europe between 1789 and 1989. Topics to be examined will vary according to the expertise of the faculty and the interest of the students. |
| HIST*6301 Modern Europe I Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6300 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6310 Topics in Modern Europe II U [0.50] |
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| This seminar course will focus on selected aspects of the political and social history of Europe between 1789 and 1989. Topics to be examined will vary according to the expertise of the faculty and the interest of the students. |
| HIST*6311 Modern Europe II Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6310 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6350 History of the Family U [0.50] |
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| This course will cover a broad range of historical developments within the family, all concentrating on the interaction between the family (or elements within it) and outside authority (both formal and informal). |
| HIST*6351 Family History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6350 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6360 History of Sexuality and Gender U [0.50] |
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| This course will provide a thematic approach to the foundations of Western attitudes towards sexuality and gender, especially as they developed in premodern Europe. The complex interweaving of medicine, Christian law and theology, and popular practices and beliefs will be explored. |
| HIST*6361 Sexuality History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6360 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6370 Topics in Cultural History U [0.50] |
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| History 6370 investigates the practices of cultural history and the utility of the cultural history paradigm in the investigation of topics including politics and power, religion, war, empire, gender, class, 'race', ethnicity, the environment, and consumption. |
| HIST*6371 Cultural History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6370 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6380 Topics in Early Modern European History U [0.50] |
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| This seminar course examines current issues in early modern European history as selected by instructor(s). Participants review current research and historiography, discuss the principal debates, and develop their own perspectives through encounter with primary source materials. |
| HIST*6381 Early European Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6380 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6400 Major Paper U [1.00] |
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| This is to be a major piece of research, based on the extensive use of primary sources. An oral examination of this work is required. |
| HIST*6450 Quantitative Evidence and Historical Methods U [0.50] |
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| An overview of the use for historical research of quantitative evidence and methodologies. |
| HIST*6500 Topics in Global History U [0.50] |
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| This is a topical course, that explores the history of processes that take place on a worldwide scale. These may include social, cultural, economic, or environmental processes. |
| HIST*6501 Global History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6500 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6520 Topics in Latin American History U [0.50] |
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| In-depth study of a particular event or process in Latin American history. Topics may include: religions, women, race and ethnicity, environment issues, intellectual history, or have a regional or temporal focus. |
| HIST*6521 Latin American Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6520 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*6540 Topics in South Asian History U [0.50] |
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| Topics in South Asian History will examine the history and historiography of imperialism and nationalism in India from 1757 to 1947. |
| HIST*6541 South Asian History Research U [0.50] |
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| Continuation of HIST*6540 in which students prepare an indepth research paper based on primary sources. |
| HIST*7000 Professional Development Seminar U [0.00] |
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| All doctoral students attend the professional development seminar in their first year of the program. The seminar is designed to prepare students for success as a PhD student for their future careers. |
| HIST*7010 Qualifying Examination U [1.00] |
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| This oral examination is designed to assess 1) the student's knowledge of the subject matter and ability to integrate the material read and 2) the student's ability and promise in research. |
| HIST*7030 Language Requirement U [0.00] |
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| A written demonstration of the student's knowledge of written French (or other appropriate second language). |
| HIST*7040 Major Field U [1.00] |
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| The examination written following completion of the major field seminar and before the oral qualifying examination. |
| HIST*7070 Thesis Proposal U [0.00] | |
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| A written (up to 2,000 words, including citations) and oral demonstration of the proposed dissertation. The proposal will include a statement of the overall thesis of the dissertation, a description/discussion of the major research question(s), a review of the principal primary/archival sources being used, a chapter or topic outline, and a clear explanation of the originality of the thesis. Graded SAT/UNS. | |
| Restriction(s): | For PhD students only. |
| HIST*7080 Colloquium U [0.00] | |
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| The colloquium is a public presentation of original research, normally a chapter, significant portion, or summary of the student's thesis. Graded SAT/UNS. | |
| Restriction(s): | For PhD students only. |
| HIST*7990 Doctoral Thesis U [2.00] |
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| Students are required to write and successfully defend a thesis of such cogency and originality as will represent a significant contribution to knowledge. The thesis will normally be between 50,000 and 90,000 words in length. Univeristy of Guelph regulations and procedures govern this process. |