Fall/ Winter of 2024-2025

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

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.

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.