History
These courses are reading and writing intensive.
Indicates course will meet liberal education elective requirements for Bachelor Degrees
HIST 1101 cr-3
Europe in the Middle Ages
Students will examine the evolution of medieval society and its institutions from the end of the Roman Empire to the late Middle Ages. They will evaluate the contributions made by the medieval world to the modern era, and will challenge traditional assumptions about the “Dark Ages” and the superstitious medieval world. Students will learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
HIST 1102 cr-3
Europe 1450-1789
Students will survey the major political, social, economic and cultural trends in European history from the Renaissance to the French Revolution, focusing on some of the main issues that emerged during this period. They will consider the rebirth of humanism during the Renaissance, religious reform, and the development of Western influence in the world. By examining the material thematically, they will be able to identify the links between the early modern period and our own time. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
HIST 1113 cr-3
Canada to 1867
Students will be introduced to the political, social and economic history of pre-Confederation Canada. They will examine topics such as native-white relations, imperial rivalries, the role of colonies, political reform and social conflict. Students will gain an understanding of Canada’s past as well as an appreciation of how historical forces have shaped our society.
HIST 1114 cr-3
Canada since 1867
Students will examine some of the most significant social, cultural, political, and economic developments in modern Canadian history from Confederation to the late 1990s. They will examine change and conflict in a variety of areas including government policies, native rights, social welfare, Canadian-American relations, cultural nationalism, women's roles, international affairs, Quebec separatism, labour relations and multiculturalism. Students will examine a variety of perspectives on each of these topics through selected readings and will gain an understanding of Canada's past as well as an appreciation of the role of historical forces in shaping our society. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument.
HIST 1119 cr-3
Europe 1789-1914
Students will examine the disturbances that began in France in 1789 and which signified the beginning of a new era where tradition and stability gave way to revolution and questioning. They will also study the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the ways in which it rewrote Europe’s socio-economic history, creating new challenges for its political system. Students will examine the revolutionary changes that dominated the era 1789 to 1914, while at the same time identifying those elements of tradition that transcended the constant upheavals of this period. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
HIST 1120 cr-3
Europe 1900 - 1939
Students will study the major political, social, economic and intellectual currents in European history from the beginning of the twentieth century to 1939. They will also learn to construct and develop historical arguments and to critically assess primary and secondary sources.
HIST 1121 cr-3
Europe since 1939
Students will examine the major political, social, economic and intellectual currents in European history from 1939 to the present. They will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
HIST 1130 cr-3
Twentieth Century World I: 1900-1945
Students will examine the major global trends that have characterized the first half of the Twentieth Century. They will explore the impact of modernization and westernization, the nature and consequences of imperialism, the reasons for and consequences of the rise of totalitarianism, and the growing trend towards global inter connectedness.
HIST 1131 cr-3
Twentieth Century World II
Students will examine some of the major global issues of the latter half of the twentieth century, including the devastating impact of the Second World War, genocide, the Atomic Bomb, and the nature of the world which emerged in the wake of the War. They will also examine the development of the bipolar world and its impact, decolonization and the roots of neo-colonialism, the fall of Soviet-style communism, and the apparent homogenization of global culture. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
HIST 1145 cr-3
American History 1607-1865
Students will examine the development of the United States from the colonial era to the post-Civil War years. They will study the origins of the Thirteen Colonies, the impact of the Revolutionary War, the development of the early Republic, slavery, the origins of the Civil War and early industrialization. Students will pay special attention to the evolution of American politics, economic and social trends, race relations and westward expansion. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay.
HIST 1146 cr-3
American History 1865 -1974
Students will examine the major political, economic and social developments in the United States from 1865 to the 1970s. They will study the growth of the United States into a superpower and the accompanying changes in domestic society which have taken place since the Civil War era. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay.
HIST 2300 cr-3
History of World Civilizations
Students will examine several of the great civilizations of the world, with emphasis on China, India, Africa, Islam and the civilizations of Mesoamerica. Students will examine the cycles of rise and decline that these civilizations have experienced. They will examine the rise of the West and its impact on established civilizations.
HIST 2304 cr-3
Canadian-American Relations
Students will examine the major events and themes which have shaped the Canadian-American relationship from the American Revolution to the present. They will identify how this relationship has affected culture and the mass media, trade and investment, resource policies, defence, external affairs and trade unionism. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay/case study.
HIST 2305 cr-3
British Columbia
Students will examine the social, economic, and political history of British Columbia. They will focus on aboriginal societies, the fur trade, gold rushes, settlement patterns, racism, the development of fishing and lumber industries, the evolution of transportation systems, the growth of metropolitan centres, the labour movement, environmentalism, native rights and federal-provincial relations. They will examine a variety of perspectives on each of these topics through selected readings. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument.
Prerequisites: Any introductory level Canadian HIST recommended.
HIST 2307 cr-3
Twentieth Century Britain
After a brief introduction to the guarded optimism of the Edwardian Age, students will thematically examine the socio-political impact of the First World War; the inter-war period and the rise of leftist politics; the impact of the decline of the British Empire; the trauma of the Great Depression; appeasement and the Second World War; post-war recovery and Britain under the American shadow; the social upheaval of the sixties; and the gradual swing to the right under Margaret Thatcher. They will conclude this course with an examination of Britain in the new Europe.
Prerequisites: (HIST 1119 or 1120 or 1121 recommended)
HIST 2310 cr-3
Germany 1870-1945
Students will examine some of the key developments in Germany’s recent history, beginning with the process of unification and the state which Bismarck created. Students will also study German political, economic, social and cultural development after Bismarck in the years leading up to the First World War. The war years will provide the backdrop for students to understand the crucial Weimar era and its role in the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. Students will then be able to identify the events which led Germany into the Second World War and the creation of the Holocaust. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
Prerequisites: Any European or World HIST 1000 level course recommended.
HIST 2312 cr-3
Quebec in Canada
Students will examine the sometimes stormy relationship between French and English Canadians within modern Canada and the tensions within Québec society since the Conquest of 1760, particularly since Confederation in 1867. Students will apply an historical perspective in order to understand competing views and to evaluate the role of compromise and accommodation in this relationship. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a written research paper and final research essay.
Prerequisites: Any Canadian
HIST 1000 level course recommended
HIST 2327 cr-3
History of Russia to 1917
Students will examine the major developments in, and individuals who shaped, pre-Bolshevik Russia. They will focus upon political, cultural, and social themes, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the autocratic state and Russian society. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument.
HIST 2328 cr-3
History of the Soviet Union
Students will examine the main events in Soviet history from 1917 to 1991, including the revolutionary era, the New Economic Policy, Stalinism and its implications, de-Stalinization under Khrushchev, and the Brezhnev era. They will conclude by examining the Gorbachev era and the eventual disintegration of the Soviet Union. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument.
HIST 2335 cr-3
War in the Modern World
Students will examine several of the formative military conflicts in modern history in order to understand the interaction between war and society. They will begin with an examination of war and its role in human history and then move on to study the Thirty Years War and the Treaty of Westphalia, examining the crucial role that these events played in the emergence of Modern Europe. Students will also look at some of the major conflicts which have occurred between the seventeenth century and the twenty-first, in order to determine their impact on global development. Students will also learn how to assemble evidence in order to produce and present an historically sound argument through a major essay and oral presentation.
Prerequisites: Any
HIST 1100 level course required
HIST 2345 cr-3
Introduction to Chinese History
Students will study the social, cultural, economic, intellectual, and political history of China from earliest recorded times up to the beginning of the Late Imperial period (roughly circa 1800). They will study key personalities, events, and philosophical concepts of China’s past, as well as the major schools of interpretation of Chinese history.
HIST 2350 cr-3
An Introduction to Modern Chinese History
Students will identify and analyze the main trends in Chinese political, economic, social, cultural and intellectual history in the Late Imperial Era (1800-1911), the Republican Period (1911-1949), and the Communist People’s Republic (1949 to the present), by examining the role of key personalities and ideas, the effects of social disintegration, foreign imperialism, and the struggles between traditional and modern forces.
Prerequisites:
HIST 2345 strongly recommended.
HIST 2360 cr-3
Origins of Modern India
Students will examine developments in Indian society and culture under the British Raj, the origins and growth of the independence movement and the emergence of post-colonial independent states on the sub-continent.
Prerequisites: None, however any one or more of the following courses is recommended: HIST 1119, 1120, 1121, 1130, 1131
HIST 2370 cr-3
The United States Since 1945
Students will examine and analyze key developments in the history of the United States from 1945 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on the Cold War, reform movements, cultural trends, national politics, and global relations. Students will develop critical intellectual skills that enable them to learn from the past
Implementation: September 2004
The Balkans from 1543-1918
Students will examine the history of the Balkan Peninsula and its peoples from the period of Ottoman domination to the establishment of independent states. They will focus on the impact of Ottoman domination, on the forces that led to its disintegration and the subsequent struggle to achieve independence.
Prerequisites: C+ in any first year HIST course
HIST 3310 cr-3
The Fibre of Society: Textile Production in History
Students will learn how textile production has shaped the world, from the Paleolithic era to the post-industrial world. They will examine key eras in historical development and study the ways in which the production of textiles has enhanced, shaped and transformed global development.
Prerequisites: Completion of 60 hours of Kwantlen credit.
History Faculty
Abbott, Frank - B.A. (St.M.), M.A. (Br.Col.)
Bolz, Cedric - Cert Teaching (S.Fraser), B.A. (S.Fraser), M.A. (S.Fraser)
Dyrkton, Joerge - B.A.(Hons) (Trent), M.A. (Sus.), Ph.D. (Sus.)
Frohn-Nielsen, Thor - B.A. (Hons) (Vic.B.C.), M.A. (Br.Col.)
Fuhr, Robert - B.A. (Hons) (Br.Col.), M.A. (McG.)
Kinney, Tracey - B.A. (Vic.B.C.), M.A. (Vic.B.C.), Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
McLagan, Jean - Cert. Teach. (Lon.), B.A. (Hons) (McM.), M.A. (Tor.)
Newton, Jake - B.A. (Hons) (Vic.B.C.), M.A. (Vic.B.C.), Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
Patterson, Michelle - B.A. (S.Fraser), M.A. (S.Fraser), Ph.D. (ABD) (Tor.)
Popovich, Alex - B.A. (Hons) (McM.), B.Ed. (Tor.), M.A. (McM.), Ph.D. (ABD)((York) (Canada)
Schutts, Jeff - B.A. (Boston), M.A. (Georgetown, Wash.)
Thomson, Gerald - Cert. Teaching (S.Fraser), B.A. (S.Fraser), M.A.Sc. (S.Fraser), Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
Thorner, Thomas - B.A. (Br.Col.), M.A. (Calg.)
van Drongelen, Peter - Cert. P.D.P. (S.Fraser), B.A. (S.Fraser), B.Sc. (Br.Col.), M.A. (S.Fraser), Ph.D. (Br.Col.)
