HIST 1101
The West and the World from Feudalism to Globalism
1.0 unit
An introduction to the history of Western civilization from the early Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with particular attention to its relation to other civilizations and cultures of the world.
HIST 1120
Canada
1.0 unit
A survey from the founding of New France to the present. Special emphasis will be placed upon political, economic, and some social factors which have contributed to the growth of the Canadian nation and a national identity. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 1130
World History1.0 unit
An introduction to narratives of world history from China, India, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Different cultures’ understandings of the past will be compared with modern Western histories, which have emphasized race and class struggles and the changes wrought by global commerce and empire.
HIST 2200
History of Greece0.5 unit
A survey of the history of Greece including the Minoan-Mycenaean civilizations, the development of political institutions including democracy, the Persian wars, Periclean Athens, the rise of Macedon and the achievement of Alexander the Great.
HIST 2201
History of Rome0.5 unit
A survey of the history of Rome including the Etruscans, the unification of the Italian peninsula, the conquest of the Mediterranean, Julius Caesar and the Roman revolution, the Augustan principate, the life and times of the emperors, the rise of the Christian church and the fall of Rome.
HIST 2202
Medieval History1.0 unit
An examination of the people and institutions of the Middle Ages. Political, economic, and social history will be augmented by examinations of medieval art, literature, and philosophy in an attempt to understand medieval civilization as a whole.
HIST 2203
Europe from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution1.0 unit
An examination of the major political, social, and cultural developments in early modern Europe. Topics covered include the Renaissance, humanism, the rise of centralized states, overseas expansion, the impact of printing, the emergence of capitalism, the Reformation and religious wars, absolutism and constitutionalism, and the Scientific Revolution.
HIST 2204
Europe in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries1.0 unit
An examination of the political, social, and cultural developments among the major European powers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Topics may include the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, the age of Revolutions, and the formation of nation-states.
HIST 2205
Europe in the Twentieth Century1.0 unit
An examination of the political, social, and cultural developments among the major European powers in the twentieth century. Topics may include the two World Wars, the Great Depression, Fascism, Communism, the Cold War, the Welfare State, European Union, the Fall of the Wall, Nationalism, Globalization, and the women’s and ecology movements.
HIST 2206
Social History of European Women from the Classical World to the Reformation0.5 unit
An historical analysis of attitudes towards women from the classical period to the Reformation. Topics include speculation on the organization of the earliest societies; women in Greek, Roman and Feudal societies, their legal and economic status; women in the Humanist movement and the Reformation. (Also listed under Women's Studies)
HIST 2207
Social History of European Women from the Reformation to the Modern Day0.5 unit
An historical analysis of attitudes toward women from the Reformation to the modern day. Topics include historical demography of women, family life, different religious viewpoints, family law, birth control, witchcraft, education, women in revolutionary movements and the rise of the feminist movement. (Also listed under Women's Studies)
HIST 2217
Canadian-American Relations: The Formative History 0.5 unit
A study of Canadian-American relations from the American Revolution to the establishment of bilateral relations. Topics covered include the founding of separate American and provincial societies, the tensions of continental and nationalist identities, and the evolution of a North American economy and culture. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2218/POLS 2218
Canadian-American Relations: Continental Nations0.5 unit
A study of themes and policies in the modern Canadian-American relationship. Topics covered include policy making and bilateral relations in a variety of agencies, such as NATO and the UN, and complementary and conflicting national interests in political, military, economic, social and cultural issues in the modern era. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2219/POLS 2219
Canadian Foreign Policy 0.5 unit
An examination of Canada's role in the global order and Canada's attempt to regulate that order. Topics will include the principal institutions and actors in the foreign-policy making process, international institutions and organizations through which Canada works, and critical assessment of the contemporary challenges facing Canada's traditional commitments, including trade and defence policy, peacekeeping and international development. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2222
Canadian Women in Historical Perspective
0.5 unit
An examination of the participation and contribution of women in Canadian history from the sixteenth century to the modern feminist movement. Topics may include earlier forms of sexual stereotyping, famous Canadian women, women at work in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and Nova Scotian women. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Women's Studies)
HIST 2227
The Origins of Canadian Political Culture, 1760-1849
0.5 unit
A study of the emergence of a distinctive Canadian political culture and the ideas, practices, and institutions that shaped it. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2228
The Canadian Culture of Politics, 1849-1918
0.5 unit
A study of Canadian politics in its social, economic, and cultural setting, and of its decisive role in the making of the Dominion of Canada. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2230
History of the Maritime Provinces to Confederation
0.5 unit
A survey of the formation and growth of colonies in the Maritime region to Confederation and the emergence of three distinctive provincial societies. The political, economic, social, and cultural development of each colony will be considered within the context of region, empire, and finally, nation. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2231
History of the Maritime Provinces since Confederation
0.5 unit
A survey of the history of the Maritime provinces since Confederation, this course focuses on the integration of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island into the Canadian nation, and their subsequent political, economic, social, and cultural development. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 2233/RELS 2233
Christian Tradition(s)
0.5 unit
An historical overview of the development of Christianity as a world religion, using both primary and secondary materials on Christianity’s western traditions.
HIST 2234
Women’s History: The American Experience
0.5 unit
The role of women in America examined in historical context and from the perspective of ordinary women. Journals, diaries, letters of women as well as lectures and writings of reformers reveal the positive role women played in society. Feminism will be seen as part of the struggle for human liberation. (Also listed under Women's Studies)
HIST 2235
United States to 1877
0.5 unit
An introduction to the economic, social, political and intellectual history of the United States from colonial times to 1877. Topics include the American Revolution, the new republic, westward expansion, slavery, industrialism and reform, and the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HIST 2236
United States from 1877
0.5 unit
An introduction to the economic, social, political, and intellectual history of the United States from 1877 to the present. Topics include the emergence of monopoly capitalism, reform movements, the Jazz Age, the Depression and the New Deal, and American foreign policy in the twentieth century.
HIST 2240
Revolution in North America
0.5 unit
A comparison of the American and Canadian founders, patriots, and loyalists in the context of revolution and war 1763-1788. Political, military, diplomatic and social themes will be examined using a variety of sources, including documents and visual materials.
HIST 2250
History of Science
0.5 unit
An examination of the major developments in the history of science, including the emergence of science in antiquity, medieval science, the Scientific Revolution, the expansion of science in the modern world, the relation between science and society, the cultural significance of science and technology, and the role of women in science.
HIST 2260
Cultural Encounters in the Modern World
1.0 unit
An exploration of the history of the modern world, from the fifteenth century to the Second World War. The course will focus on the convergence of different civilizations during the major epochs of change, such as the age of exploration, contact with the Americas, and the age of revolutions.
HIST 2265
An Introduction to African Civilizations
0.5 unit
An introduction to human experiences in Africa and the African Diaspora, including discussions about African culture, society, economies and politics from a continental and global perspective. Students will learn about African history, literature, music and art from a critical perspective that asks if there are ideas or concepts that are essentially African in origin.
HIST 2281
History of Childhood: The European Experience
0.5 unit
An examination of the changing attitude toward children in western civilization: the evolution of family relationships, the concept of childhood, the development of educational thought. Such problems as infanticide, child labour, penal practices, dependency and children’s rights legislation are also considered.
HIST 2282
History of Childhood: The North American Experience
0.5 unit
An examination of the changing attitude toward children as revealed in educational, social and religious institutions, in literature and art, in legislation and in practice. The evolution of child welfare programs, children’s rights legislation and family relationships will also be considered.
HIST 3304
Gender in Historical Perspective0.5 unit
HIST 3305
Gender in Historical Perspective0.5 unit
HIST 3306
Gender in Historical Perspective1.0 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on a selected topic in gender history. Course content will vary from year to year, depending on the faculty member who is teaching the course. (Also listed under Women's Studies)
HIST 3312
Centuries of Change: Western Europe in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
The course focus reflects the important events of the 18th and 19th centuries and their effects on European society and culture both on the continent and in England. These were the centuries of the English Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, the Enlightenment and the “World of the Victorians.”
HIST 3313
Culture, Society and Belief in Early Modern Europe 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on issues in the cultural, social, and intellectual history of Europe from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution.
HIST 3321
Social and Cultural History of Canada1.0 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
An examination of major themes in the social and cultural history of Canada. They include the impact of Europeans on native society; economic and social change, especially industrialization and urbanization; cultural and political perceptions of Canada; and the rise of the social welfare state. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 3322
Maritime Women’s History0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
An exploration of the changes and continuities in all aspects of women’s lives in the Maritimes from the 19th century to the present. In addition to examining women’s economic roles and the legal regulation of women, the course will place particular emphasis on the feminist and reform movements. Students will have the opportunity to work with primary documents. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Women's Studies)
HIST 3325
Selected Topics in the History of Atlantic Canada0.5 unit
HIST 3326
Selected Topics in the History of Atlantic Canada0.5 unit
HIST 3327
Selected Topics in the History of Atlantic Canada1.0 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on a selected topic in the history of Atlantic Canada. Course content will vary from year to year, depending on the faculty member who is teaching the course. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 3329
Modern Canada0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
Particular emphasis will be placed on the vagaries of the concept of the Canadian nation in response to the aspirations of Quebec, regional tensions, charter groups, and globalization. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)
HIST 3330
The Historical Development of Multicultural Canada0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit at the 2000-level or permission of the instructor
One of the most distinguishing features of modern Canada is its multicultural character. How did we get to where we are today? How does the Canadian experience compare with that of other nations? And what do we mean when we use the term multiculturalism? These will be the central issues examined in a lecture-seminar format.
HIST 3337
Revolution, Reform, Reaction: Protest Movements in the United States0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
An examination of the social, economic, religious or political discontent that led to such movements as abolition, socialism, anarchism, utopianism, feminism, and pacifism and the reaction to these movements in the United States.
HIST 3338
Canadian-American Relations: Advanced Study0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit at the 2000 level or permission of the instructor
An examination of familiar and historical understanding of the northern United States and Canada that explores continental themes. This course uses multi-disciplinary scholarship to explore shared historical experiences from colonial to modern eras. Among the subjects considered are colonial and national founding, continental expansion, shared culture and social mingling, transportation and economic development, and the issue of cross-border integration.
HIST 3345
Afro-North American History1.0 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
An exploration of major themes in Black history featuring in-depth examination of the institution of slavery, the post-slavery origins and development of institutionalized racism, and patterns of Black accommodation and resistance to oppression over time in varied circumstances.
HIST 3352
War and the USA in Modern Times0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
An examination of America’s experience with war and peace making in the modern era. America’s conflicts in global and theatre arenas will be examined in light of their foreign policy objectives and historical contexts.
HIST 3360
Selected Topics in World History0.5 unit
HIST 3361
Selected Topics in World History0.5 unit
HIST 3362
Selected Topics in World History1.0 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on a selected topic in World history. Course content will vary from year to year, depending on the faculty member who is teaching the course.
HIST 3382
European Nationalism0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A study of nationalism in Europe from the eighteenth century to the present. This course deals with the history and theory of the concept of the nation and its many political, cultural and social manifestations in a European context.
HIST 3385
Selected Topics Twentieth-Century History0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on a selected topic in twentieth-century history. Course content will vary from year to year, depending on the faculty member who is taeching the course.
HIST 3386
Selected Topics in Twentieth-Century History0.5 unit
Prerequisite: 1.0 unit of 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on a selected topic in twentieth-century history. Course content will vary from year to year, depending on the faculty member who is teaching the course.
HIST 3389
The World Since 19450.5 unit
Prerequisites: 1.0 unit in 2000-level history or permission of the instructor
A combined lecture-seminar course on selected topics in world history since the end of the Second World War. Course content will vary from year to year, focussing on crucial events, changes and processes of the period, such as the Cold War, the Chinese or Cuban Revolutions, the conflict in Palestine/Israel, decolonization, the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, and dictatorship and democracy in Latin America.
HIST 3390
Historiography0.5 unit
Prerequisite: written permission of the instructor or department chair
An examination of questions concerning the nature and value of historical inquiry and historical writing.
HIST 3391
Historical Methodology0.5 unit
Prerequisite: written permission of the instructor or department chair
An examination of contemporary approaches to history and the practical problems of historical research and analysis faced by professional historians and students alike. Designed principally for history students, its purpose is to teach basic historical research and writing skills.
HIST 4480
History Seminar0.5 unit
HIST 4481
History Seminar0.5 unit
Prerequisite: written permission of the instructor or department chair
The topics for research and discussion will be determined by the professor and students in the seminar.
HIST 4482
Directed Study0.5 unit
HIST 4483
Directed Study0.5 unit
Prerequisite: permission of the department
A course designed to encourage the student to do independent work in a particular area of history. The outline is worked out by the student(s) and professor involved. Departmental approval is required before registering. (Also listed under Women's Studies)
HIST 4499
Honours Thesis1.0 unit
Prerequisites: HIST 3391 and written permission of the department chair
A course intended to give practice in independent research, requiring an extended piece of writing.