Fall/ Winter of 2024-2025
HIST 5F90: MA Thesis
An extended research project (of approximately 80-100 pages) which meets the conditions specified in the description for HIST 5F80 but involves a higher level of research and a fuller treatment of the selected subject. The thesis will be examined by an external reader and will have a public defense.
HIST 5P01: Introduction to Historiography
Dr. Elizabeth Neswald
Examines debates about the nature of history and provides an overview of contemporary historiographic controversies.
HIST 5P02: Research Methods
Dr. Michael Driedger
Practical applications of historiographical theory to specific research projects, in planning for major research papers and theses.
HIST 5F80: Major Research Paper
Dr. Michael Driedger & MA Supervisor
A major research project (of approximately 35 pages), the topic of which shall be chosen by the student in consultation with the Supervisory Committee. The major research paper must demonstrate the student’s ability to conduct original research with primary sources and a mastery of relevant historiography.
HIST 5P80: Directed Reading in History
Dr. Michael Driedger & MA Supervisor
Directed individual or group reading in a specified area of historical study. Restriction: permission of the Graduate Program Director.
HIST 5V02: Ethnicity and Identity in Africa
Dr. Olatunji Ojo
Explores concepts of ethnicity and the ways in which concepts of African identity and community changed under shifting imperial, political, economic, ecological, and demographic pressures. Contrasts Euro-centric perspectives with the “silent” voices of subaltern Africa.
HIST 5V51: Comparative Slavery
Dr. Murray Wickett
Development of slave societies from Roman times to the present day. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of slave cultures and forms of slave resistance.
Fall/Winter 2025-2026
HIST 5F90: MA Thesis
An extended research project (of approximately 80-100 pages) which meets the conditions specified in the description for HIST 5F80 but involves a higher level of research and a fuller treatment of the selected subject. The thesis will be examined by an external reader and will have a public defense.
HIST 5P01 : Historiography
Dr. Elizabeth Neswald
Examines debates about the nature of history and provides an overview of contemporary historiographic controversies.
HIST 5P02 : Research Methods
Dr. Michael Driedger
Practical applications of historiographical theory to specific research projects, in planning for major research papers and theses.
HIST 5P03 : The History Seminar
Dr. Jessica Clark & MA Supervisor
Introduction to professional skills relevant to graduate students in history. Topics may include graduate life, advanced research skills, grant writing, presenting at conferences, scholarly writing, and career preparation. Includes opportunities for interaction among MA students, and practical steps toward successful proposals for major research papers and theses.
HIST 5P80 : Directed Reading in History
Dr. Jessica Clark & MA Supervisor
Directed individual or group reading in a specified area of historical study.
HIST 5V55 : Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide in the 20th Century
Dr. Gregor Kranjc
Comparative examination of ethnic cleansing and genocide, focusing on various 20th-century case studies from across the globe. Explores the historical backgrounds, perpetration and terrifying results of ethnic cleansing and genocide. Themes include: changing international legal definitions and norms; the search for justice; shifting memories.
Faculty & Teaching Staff – History