HIS 2201E: Canada: Origins to the Present

This course surveys the social, cultural, economic, and political history of Canada from its beginnings to the present. Professor MacEachern will lecture on the period up to the mid-1880s; Professor Vance will cover the mid-1880s to the present. Students will write two essays and two examinations. Tutorial participation is mandatory.

Required Texts

Francis, Jones, and Smith, Origins: Canadian History to Confederation, 6th edition (2009)

Francis, Jones, Smith, and Wardhaugh, Destinies: Canadian History since Confederation, 7th edition (2011)

Bryden et al, Visions: The Canadian History Modules Project, Pre-Confederation (2011)

Bryden et al, Visions: The Canadian History Modules Project, Post-Confederation (2011)

Evaluation

Document Analysis            15%        (due week of 31 October 2011

Mid-year examination        15%

Research Essay Proposal    5%        (due week of 13 February 2012)

Research Essay                  20%       (due week of 12 March 2012)

Tutorial Participation          20%

Final examination               25%

 

 

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