Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - HIST 101 J100

Canada to Confederation (3)

Class Number: 4658

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

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

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a survey of Canadian history from the sixteenth century to 1867.  Major themes we will explore include: interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers and colonizers, French and British imperial struggles, economic and social developments, and the political crises leading up to Confederation. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of Canadian history as well as introducing them to the practice of history.  The class lectures will provide an understanding of many important events in Canadian political, economic, and social history.  The reading materials and tutorial discussions will build on the themes from the lectures and highlight the role that historians play in interpreting and understanding Canada’s past.  The associated writing assignments are designed to help develop critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills.

Grading

  • Tutorial participation 15%
  • Comparative analyses (3 x 15%) 45%
  • Midterm test 15%
  • Final examination 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

P.E. Bryden, et. al., Visions: The Canadian History Modules Project, Pre-Confederation, Second Edition, Toronto: Nelson Education Ltd., 2015

Registrar Notes:

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