Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.
These courses are reading and writing intensive.
HIST 1101 cr-3
Europe in the Middle AgesStudents 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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1102 cr-3
Europe 1450-1789Students 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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1114 cr-3
Canada 1867 -1982: Development and CompromiseThe first century of development of the world's second largest nation was not without challenges, difficulties and triumphs. Neighbour to the most powerful nation on earth, member of the disintegrating British Empire and tested by its own internal problems, Canada developed from the uncertain steps of the Riel rebellion and the creation of Manitoba, through the trial by blood of World War One, to the signing of the Constitution Act of 1982. This course stresses the examination of internal and external political, social, and economic forces that shaped Canadian history. Student participation and involvement are emphasized.
Prerequisites: HIST 1113 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1119 cr-3
Europe 1789-1914Students 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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1120 cr-3
Europe 1900 -1939: Illusion and DisillusionThis course is a general survey of the major political, social, economic and intellectual currents in European history from the beginning of the twentieth century to 1939.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1121 cr-3
Europe Since 1939: From Destruction to RejuvenationThis course is a general survey of the major political, social, economic and intellectual currents in European history from 1939 to the present.
Prerequisites: HIST 1120 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1130 cr-3
Twentieth Century World I: 1900-1945Students 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 interconnectedness.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1131 cr-3
Twentieth Century World II: 1945 to the PresentThis course will examine some of the major global issues of the latter half of the twentieth century. The course will consider the origins of the Cold War, the development and impact of a bipolar world, decolonization and the roots of dependence, the fall of the Soviet empire and the homogenization of global culture.
Prerequisites: HIST 1130 or HIST 1120 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1145 cr-3
American History 1607-1876This course examines the development of the United States from the colonial era to the post-Civil War years. Major topics include the origins of the Thirteen Colonies, the Revolutionary War, the early Republic, slavery, the Civil War and early industrialism. Special attention is paid to the evolution of American politics, economic and social trends, race relations and westward expansion.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 1146 cr-3
American History 1877-1989This course surveys the major political, social and economic developments in the United States since 1877. Readings and lectures concentrate on the growth of the United States into a global superpower and the accompanying changes in domestic society which have taken place since the 1870's.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2300 cr-3
History of World CivilizationsStudents will examine several of the great civilizations of the world, with emphasis on China, India, Africa, Islam and the civilizations of Mesoamerica. They will examine the rise of the West and its impact on established civilizations.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2304 cr-3
Canadian-American RelationsThis course will examine the major events and themes that have shaped the Canadian-American relationship from the American Revolution to the present. Specific bilateral topics will include culture and mass media, trade and investment, resource policies, defense policies, external affairs, and trade unionism.
Prerequisites: HIST 1114 or HIST 1140 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2305 cr-3
History of British ColumbiaThis course is designed to introduce students to the political, social and economic history of British Columbia. Topics will include aboriginal culture, the fur trade, the gold rush, settlement and immigration patterns, ethnic relations, the development of fish and lumber industries, the evolution of transportation systems, the growth of metropolitan centres, the labour movement and federal-provincial relations.
Prerequisites: HIST 1113 or HIST 1114 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2307 cr-3
Britain in the Twentieth CenturyAfter a brief introduction to the guarded optimism of the Edwardian age, the course will thematically examine: the socio-political impact of the First World War; the inter-war period and the rise of leftist politics; 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. The course will end with an examination of Britain in the new Europe.
Prerequisites: Any 1100 level European history course recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2310 cr-3
Germany 1870-1945: from Bismarck to HitlerThis course focuses on some of the key developments in Germany's recent history. Beginning with an overview of the process of unification, the course examines the state which Bismarck created and then considers the transitional period from Bismarck to Kaiser Wilhelm II. Germany's role in the First World War will provide another major theme in this course, as will the crucial post-war Weimar Era. The course concludes with an examination of the rise of Hitler and the National Socialist Party, and the events which led to the Second World War and the Final Solution. In addition, this course focuses on some of the major historical debates concerning Germany's historical development: the idea of the uniqueness of German history, the complicity of Germany in the outbreak of the First World War, the "inevitability" of Nazism, and the ongoing debate concerning the origins of the Final Solution.
Prerequisites: Recommended: any 1100 level European or World History
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2312 cr-3
Quebec in CanadaThe sometimes stormy relationship between the French and English Canadians from the British Conquest to the present forms the basis of this course. The challenge for compromise and accommodation is examined from the historical perspective.
Prerequisites: HIST 1113 or 1114 recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2327 cr-3
History of Russia to 1917This course will examine the major developments and individuals that shaped pre-Bolshevik Russia. The main focus will be on political, cultural and social themes with particular emphasis on the relationship between the autocratic state and Russian society.
Prerequisites: Any 1100 level European history course recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2328 cr-3
History of the Soviet Union: 1917 TO 1991This course provides a critical examination of the main themes in Soviet history from 1917 to 1991.
Prerequisites: Any 1100 level European history course recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2335 cr-3
War in the Modern WorldThis course studies the relationship of war and political, economic, social and cultural aspects of world history since the Thirty Years War. This course will meet the needs both of students seeking a general introduction to modern history and of students wishing to take more advanced courses in strategic studies or military history after completion of this course.
Prerequisites: Any 1100 level History course recommended
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2345 cr-3
Introduction to Chinese HistoryStudents 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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2350 cr-3
An Introduction to Modern Chinese HistoryStudents 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.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 2360 cr-3
Origins of Modern IndiaStudents 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
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)HIST 3310 cr-3
The Fibre of Society: Textile Production in HistoryStudents 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.
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