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A topical survey of British Columbia history since Confederation in 1871 with special attention to the structure of B.C.'s economy, the ethnic make-up of the province, First Nations' issues, industrial relations, urbanization, environmental questions and provincial politics. In addition, this course...

World War II had a decisive impact on the twentieth century, moving from discrete causes in Asia and Europe to affecting the course of world history. Students analyze and discuss the military, economic, geopolitical, and moral consequences of the greatest war ever fought. They debate whether major...

This course looks at the various decisions made by the great powers which turned a deaf ear to the postwar Vietnamese desire for independence and instead ushered in a period of unrelenting turmoil and suffering. France's attempt to re-establish her colonial overlordship in Vietnam ended in failure...

This course charts the rise and transformation of social and political protest in Western Europe and North America since 1945. It pays particular attention to the ways in which consumer society, the welfare state, and new forms of popular culture were important in shaping student protest, youth...

Discontinued as of Summer Semester 2025. This course examines post-war Canada. It is designed to introduce some of the major themes and events that have shaped this country's recent past since 1945. The course highlights such topics as Canada's role in the Cold War, immigration policy and debates...