Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2015 - HIST 102W D900

Canada since Confederation (3)

Class Number: 5944

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2015
    Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Canadian social, political, and economic history from 1867, examining aboriginal/settler relations, immigration, regionalism, foreign policy, economic development, culture, and political movements. Students with credit for HIST 102 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will cover selected events and issues in Canadian history from Confederation to the present. Emphasis is placed upon the political developments that occurred over that time period but consideration is also given to such themes as nationalism, regionalism, imperialism, continentalism, industrialization, urbanization, pluralism, labour, and gender. Students will have the opportunity to explore specific topics further on an individual basis in their seminar discussions and in their research essays. The course aims to expand student’s understanding of the political, social, cultural and economic aspects of Canada’s development and Canada’s growth and continual role in an international context.

Grading

  • Tutorial Participation 20%
  • Critical Article Review 20%
  • Obituary Assignment 15%
  • Research Essay 20%
  • Final Exam 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Finkel, Alvin and Conrad, Margaret. History of the Canadian People’s 1867 to the Present, Volume 2. 5th Ed. Toronto: Addison Wesley Longman. 2009.

Finkel, Alvin and Conrad, Margaret. Nation and Society: Readings in Post-Confederation Canadian History, Vol 2. Toronto: Pearson Education. 2007.

A reading outline will be provided

Registrar Notes:

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