Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2015 - HIST 101 D100

Canada to Confederation (3)

Class Number: 5787

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2015
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of Canadian history to 1867. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines social, economic, political and cultural themes in the history of Canada from before European contact with First Nations in North America to Confederation in 1867. The course presents information about Canada before Confederation through lectures, videos, readings, and in-class activities. Assignments encourage students to evaluate readings, present information to each other, and practice the reading, writing, and research skills of the historical profession. Students are required to participate in discussions and activities.

Grading

  • Participation/Reading Notes 20%
  • Annotated Bibliography 5%
  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Primary Source Paper 20%
  • Final exam 30%
  • Class Participation: Regular attendance, regular participation and evidence of regular reading and understanding the basic issues are the criteria for the participation grade. As well, we will be doing a number of skill building exercises throughout the semester. Through a series of short assignments, you will learn the skills needed by historians to practice their craft, including: how to read critically, how to take notes, how to research, and how to document sources.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Conrad, M and Finkel A. History of the Canadian Peoples: Beginnings to 1867. 6th edition (Toronto: Pearson Longman, 2014) (5th edition works too but not perfectly)

J.M. Bumstead et al. Interpreting Canada’s Past: A Pre-Confederation Reader 4th edition (Oxford University Press, 2011)

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS