Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2017 - HIST 102W D100

Canada since Confederation (3)

Class Number: 3926

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 10, 2017
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

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 in Post-Confederation Canadian History examines social, economic, political and cultural themes in the history of Canada from 1867 to the present. The course presents information about Canada after Confederation through lectures, videos, readings, and in-class activities. As this year is the 150th Birthday of modern Canada we will critically examine the framework of the 150th celebrations and the ways in which Canadian History is framed.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Assignments encourage students to evaluate readings and present information to each other, with the goal of providing practice in the reading, writing, and research skills of the historical profession. Understanding the context of Canadian history post confederation and being able to apply this to understanding their larger world is an additional goal as the History department is committed to having students learn how to understand the past, to make sense of the present, and to shape the future.

Grading

  • This class is designated as a (W) writing class and counts towards SFU’s Writing and Breadth requirements. As such the tutorials will often have writing assignments that will be done in tutorial. Regular attendance, regular participation, completion of writing assignments and evidence of regular reading are the criteria for the participation grade. If you come to every tutorial but do not participate, the best grade you can expect is a C-. All work done in tutorials must be done at the time. There is no way to make up in class assignments if you are not there.
  • Participation 15%
  • Research Project 40%
  • Mid-term Exam 20%
  • Final exam 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Conrad, M and Finkel A.  History of the Canadian Peoples: 1867 to the Present Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, 2015, Vol. 2  6th edition.

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