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A study of the most pertinent aspects of the late Medieval World from about the year 1000 A.D. until the Italian Renaissance. Special attention will be given to the development of institutions and ideas in this period, particularly the twelfth century revival of learning and its aftermath.

This course is a continuation of HIST 1114, extending from the mid-18th century to 1900. Special attention is given to the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the American and French Revolutions, and the major social and intellectual developments of 19th century Europe. These are the forces...

The social, political, and economic growth of Canada since Confederation. This course will consider such topics as 19th century economic policy, the relationship between First Nations and the emerging Canadian state, the place of Quebec in Canada, women's historical experience, the impact of...

The coming of age of a great power. This course explores the history of American people as they recover from the trauma of the civil war and incorporate new lands, resources and floods of immigrants to become the world's most powerful economy. In two world wars, the U.S. takes on global...

This course examines world history in the aftermath of World War II. Students examine the rise and course of the global Cold War struggle between the US and the USSR and the many regional conflicts in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East that it spawned. They will also explore the rise of Communist...

An introduction to the changing role of the family in Western society from the pre-industrial past to the 20th century. The course will focus on changes in the way the Western family served its members at various stages of their lives from childhood to old age as the family adapted to changes in the...

Selected issues in Canadian history.

This number is reserved for history courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College history faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest; or b) visiting history lecturers.

This course focuses on the British Columbia historical experience from the time of contact between First Nations and European people until BC joined Confederation in 1871. Themes of particular interest include First Nations-European relations, colonial settlement, the structure of BC's society and...

Greece in the Bronze Age; the evolution of government and society; the rise and fall of the Athenian Empire; Macedon and Alexander the Great; how the Greeks remembered their past. This course is taught at a second year level, but there is no prerequisite.