2002-2003 Undergraduate Calendar

Historians explore changes in past societies, cultures and peoples. They examine cultural, artistic, political, economic, intellectual, as well as military and national history. Their interests range from the history of individuals and local communities to studies of nations and international relations. They analyse the causes and consequences of significant change over time. They seek to illuminate the past.

The study of history involves surveying and gathering evidence and evaluating, interpreting and refining it by constructing clear and logical arguments on the basis of that evidence.

Within the requirements indicated under the honours program and pass program the department allows students considerable flexibility in the selection of HIST courses. There are no mandatory courses and only a few upper-level courses have prerequisites.

The department normally offers about four to six one credit and 30-35 half-credit courses, both lecture and seminar courses, in any one year. Courses not offered in one year are normally offered the following year, so that a two-year rotation pattern is in operation.

To assist students in refining their analytical and critical skills, weekly seminars are a crucial part of every history course. In many courses individual students are given the responsibility of organizing and leading discussions on particular topics.

The Department of History recommends combining History with other disciplines, such as Child and Youth Studies, Classics, Communication Studies, Community Health Sciences, Economics, English Language and Literature, Geography, Labour Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies and languages.

Latin America Study Abroad

This annual program, co-sponsored with Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, offers students an opportunity to study for the month of May somewhere in Latin America (e.g., Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Costa Rica). Participants earn a credit in Spanish from beginner to advanced (as appropriate) as well as one-half credit from HIST (SPAN) 2V90-2V99. See the departmental website for more details.

Language Requirement for Humanities Majors

HIST majors are required to complete one credit in one language other than English to fulfill the Humanities language requirement. Where half credit courses are used to satisfy the requirement, both half credits must be in the same language. The History department recommends a 1(alpha)00 level credit in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian or Spanish.

Program Notes

1.	History majors must take one credit outside of History to satisfy their Social Science context requirement.
2.	Courses numbered 3(alpha)90 or above are restricted to students with a minimum of three credits numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99 or permission of the instructor.
3.	Students in the honours and pass programs in History have the option of fulfilling one of their required History credits by taking two half or one full course(s) from those listed under the heading "Departmental Offerings which are Approved History Credits". Students choosing this option must meet all prerequisites for the course(s) selected.
4.	The courses chosen must be approved by the department Chair or Undergraduate Officer, as comprising an acceptable program.
5.	In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all 15 credit degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

Honours Program

Eleven HIST credits are required for an honours degree.

Year 1

	HIST 1F95, 1F96 or HIST 1P92 and 1P93
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit (see program note 1)
	two elective credits

Years 2 and 3

	Six HIST credits numbered 1(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	four elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 4

	One HIST credit
	one HIST credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two HIST credits numbered 4(alpha)00 to 4(alpha)99
	one elective credit

Pass Program

Seven HIST credits are required for a pass degree.

Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the honours program entitles a student to apply for a pass degree.

Combined Major Programs

The Department of History participates in combined major programs. Students take seven HIST credits for an honours degree and five HIST credits for a pass degree.

History and Great Books/Liberal Studies (honours only)

Consult the Great Books/Liberal Studies entry for a listing of the course requirements.

Minor in History

Students in other disciplines can obtain a minor in history within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average.

	One HIST credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99
	two HIST credits
	two HIST credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above

Approved History Courses Offered by Other Departments

Students in the pass and honours programs in History have the option of fulfilling one of their required History credits by taking two half or one full course(s) from those listed below. Students choosing this option must meet all prerequisites for the course(s) selected.

ABST 2M90-2M95

Studies in Iroquois History

CANA 2F91

Culture and Power in Canada

CLAS 2P30

Origins of Human Culture

CLAS 2P91

The History of Early Greece

CLAS 2P92

The History of Classical Greece

CLAS 2P98

History of the Roman Republic