History (HIST)
History (HIST) Courses
HIST 5002 [0.5 credit]
Historical Practice
Topic selection, thesis and research essay proposals, and practical skills development.
Historical Practice
Topic selection, thesis and research essay proposals, and practical skills development.
HIST 5003 [0.5 credit]
Historical Theory and Method
An examination of the meaning and use of historical theory.
Historical Theory and Method
An examination of the meaning and use of historical theory.
HIST 5006 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in Medieval History
Selected problems relating to medieval history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Seminar in Medieval History
Selected problems relating to medieval history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4006, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5008 [0.5 credit]
The Early Modern World
An overview of the history of the early modern world.
The Early Modern World
An overview of the history of the early modern world.
HIST 5009 [0.5 credit]
Seminar in Early Modern History
A selected topic in the history of the early modern world.
Seminar in Early Modern History
A selected topic in the history of the early modern world.
HIST 5100 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in Early Modern European History
A selected problem in the history of Europe during the early modern period.
Seminar in Early Modern European History
A selected problem in the history of Europe during the early modern period.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4100, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5200 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in European History
A selected problem or period in the history of Europe.
Seminar in European History
A selected problem or period in the history of Europe.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4200, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5310 [1.0 credit]
Canada: Culture and Ideas
A seminar in the history of Canadian culture and ideas. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Canada: Culture and Ideas
A seminar in the history of Canadian culture and ideas. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4302, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5311 [1.0 credit]
Canada: Politics and Diplomacy
A seminar in the history of Canadian politics and diplomacy. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Canada: Politics and Diplomacy
A seminar in the history of Canadian politics and diplomacy. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4304, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5312 [1.0 credit]
Canadian Social History
A seminar in Canadian social history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Canadian Social History
A seminar in Canadian social history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4306, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5313 [1.0 credit]
Canadian Regional History
A seminar in Canadian regional history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Canadian Regional History
A seminar in Canadian regional history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4302, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5400 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in U.S. History
Research seminar in American history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Seminar in U.S. History
Research seminar in American history. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4400, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5506 [1.0 credit]
Historical Perspectives on Power
Historical Perspectives on Power
HIST 5508 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in British History
Selected problems relating to the history of Britain in the early modern or modern period. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Seminar in British History
Selected problems relating to the history of Britain in the early modern or modern period. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4500, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5509 [1.0 credit]
Seminar on Women and Gender
Selected problems relating to the history of women and gender. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Seminar on Women and Gender
Selected problems relating to the history of women and gender. The themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4505, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5600 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in Russian History
An examination of primary sources available for research on revolutionary Russia, 1898-1921. A sound reading knowledge of Russian is required for admission.
Seminar in Russian History
An examination of primary sources available for research on revolutionary Russia, 1898-1921. A sound reading knowledge of Russian is required for admission.
HIST 5603 [0.5 credit]
Imperial and Soviet Russia
Legacies of the tsarist empire and the Soviet Union that influence the region today. Topics discussed include political culture, empire, socialism, class, gender, and non-Russian peoples.
Imperial and Soviet Russia
Legacies of the tsarist empire and the Soviet Union that influence the region today. Topics discussed include political culture, empire, socialism, class, gender, and non-Russian peoples.
Also listed as EURR 5203.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4603, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4603, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5604 [0.5 credit]
Central Europe, Past and Present
Evolution and current status of Central Europe, from periods of foreign control in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries to independent statehood. Emphasis on national accommodations and conflicts.
Central Europe, Past and Present
Evolution and current status of Central Europe, from periods of foreign control in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries to independent statehood. Emphasis on national accommodations and conflicts.
Also listed as EURR 5204.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4604, for which additional credit is precluded.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4604, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5700 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Public History
Introduction to critical thinking about history's place in the public sphere, including history and popular culture, exhibiting history, the politics of the past, historical presentation and impact of digitization and other new information technologies, through lectures, readings, and field trips.
Introduction to Public History
Introduction to critical thinking about history's place in the public sphere, including history and popular culture, exhibiting history, the politics of the past, historical presentation and impact of digitization and other new information technologies, through lectures, readings, and field trips.
HIST 5701 [0.5 credit]
Archival Theory and Practice
Theories, methodologies and problems relating to archives and records management including principles and concepts guiding the work of archivists; records appraisal, collection, arrangement, description; special attention to archival communities including Library and Archives Canada.
Archival Theory and Practice
Theories, methodologies and problems relating to archives and records management including principles and concepts guiding the work of archivists; records appraisal, collection, arrangement, description; special attention to archival communities including Library and Archives Canada.
HIST 5702 [0.5 credit]
Public History Special Topics
Theoretical and practical instruction in topical areas such as digitizing history, oral history, local history, photography, material history, performance, etc.
Public History Special Topics
Theoretical and practical instruction in topical areas such as digitizing history, oral history, local history, photography, material history, performance, etc.
HIST 5704 [0.0 credit]
Internship in Public History
Placement for a term, normally over the summer following the first year of study, to put into practice the precepts learned in course work. Students will be jointly supervised by their employers and a faculty member. A written report on work will be required from the student and an assessment from the employer.
Internship in Public History
Placement for a term, normally over the summer following the first year of study, to put into practice the precepts learned in course work. Students will be jointly supervised by their employers and a faculty member. A written report on work will be required from the student and an assessment from the employer.
HIST 5705 [0.5 credit]
Museums, National Identity and Public Memory
Explores how national museums and similar institutions construct narratives and represent histories through processes of collection, preservation and exhibition. Topics include memory and identity; theory of museums; contestation; inclusivity and authority; cultural politics and heritage.
Museums, National Identity and Public Memory
Explores how national museums and similar institutions construct narratives and represent histories through processes of collection, preservation and exhibition. Topics include memory and identity; theory of museums; contestation; inclusivity and authority; cultural politics and heritage.
HIST 5708 [1.0 credit]
Seminar in World History
A selected problem or period in the history of Asia-Oceania, Africa, or Latin America.
Seminar in World History
A selected problem or period in the history of Asia-Oceania, Africa, or Latin America.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4700, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5800 [1.0 credit]
International History
A seminar in international history; the themes and historical period will be specified each year.
International History
A seminar in international history; the themes and historical period will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4802, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5802 [1.0 credit]
Selected Topics: Transnational or Thematic
A seminar on a transnational or thematic topic. The particular topic will be specified each year.
Selected Topics: Transnational or Thematic
A seminar on a transnational or thematic topic. The particular topic will be specified each year.
Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different requirements, as HIST 4308 or HIST 4805, for which additional credit is precluded.
HIST 5803 [0.5 credit]
History of Women, Gender and Sexuality: Foundations
Selected problems in the historiography of women, gender and sexuality.
History of Women, Gender and Sexuality: Foundations
Selected problems in the historiography of women, gender and sexuality.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 5807 (no longer offered).
HIST 5804 [0.5 credit]
Problems in the History of Women, Gender and Sexuality
Selected problems in the historiography of women, gender and sexuality, focusing on a topic to be announced annually.
Problems in the History of Women, Gender and Sexuality
Selected problems in the historiography of women, gender and sexuality, focusing on a topic to be announced annually.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 5807 (no longer offered).
HIST 5805 [0.5 credit]
Historiography of Canada I
A seminar primarily for graduate students in Canadian history, which examines the trends and methods of Canadian historical writing and the influences upon it.
Historiography of Canada I
A seminar primarily for graduate students in Canadian history, which examines the trends and methods of Canadian historical writing and the influences upon it.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 5808 (no longer offered).
HIST 5806 [0.5 credit]
Historiography of Canada II
A seminar primarily for graduate students in Canadian history, which examines the trends and methods of Canadian historical writing and the influences upon it.
Historiography of Canada II
A seminar primarily for graduate students in Canadian history, which examines the trends and methods of Canadian historical writing and the influences upon it.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 5808 (no longer offered).
HIST 5809 [1.0 credit]
Historiography: Directed Studies
Selected problems in the historiography of a geographical or thematic area not covered by a scheduled course.
Historiography: Directed Studies
Selected problems in the historiography of a geographical or thematic area not covered by a scheduled course.
HIST 5810 [0.5 credit]
Medieval and Early Modern European Historiography
An introduction to trends and methods in the writing of medieval and early modern European history, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
Medieval and Early Modern European Historiography
An introduction to trends and methods in the writing of medieval and early modern European history, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
HIST 5811 [0.5 credit]
Modern European Historiography
Trends and methods in the writing of modern European history, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
Modern European Historiography
Trends and methods in the writing of modern European history, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
HIST 5812 [0.5 credit]
Non-Western Historiography
Selected problems in the historiography of geographical and thematic areas of the Non-Western world. An introduction to trends and methods in Non-Western history exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
Non-Western Historiography
Selected problems in the historiography of geographical and thematic areas of the Non-Western world. An introduction to trends and methods in Non-Western history exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
HIST 5813 [0.5 credit]
Historiography of the United States
An introduction to trends and methods in the writing of the history of the United States, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
Historiography of the United States
An introduction to trends and methods in the writing of the history of the United States, exploring the major schools of historical scholarship and thought through the study of selected problems.
HIST 5900 [0.5 credit]
Directed Research
A course designed for students and supervisors to confer regularly in preparation for the research essay. Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory upon a written report from the supervisor.
Directed Research
A course designed for students and supervisors to confer regularly in preparation for the research essay. Graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory upon a written report from the supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): open only to students enrolled in the Resarch Essay option of the regular M.A.
HIST 5901 [1.0 credit]
Directed Studies - Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
Directed Studies - Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
HIST 5902 [1.0 credit]
Directed Studies - Non-Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
Directed Studies - Non-Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
HIST 5903 [0.5 credit]
Directed Studies - Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
Directed Studies - Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
HIST 5904 [0.5 credit]
Directed Studies - Non-Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
Directed Studies - Non-Canadian
A program of supervised reading and preparation of written work in an area not covered by an existing graduate seminar.
HIST 5905 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics - Canadian Field
A seminar in an area not covered by an existing graduate course.
Selected Topics - Canadian Field
A seminar in an area not covered by an existing graduate course.
HIST 5906 [0.5 credit]
Selected Topics - Non-Canadian Field
A seminar in an area not covered by an existing graduate course.
Selected Topics - Non-Canadian Field
A seminar in an area not covered by an existing graduate course.
HIST 5908 [1.0 credit]
M.A. Research Essay
An examination of an approved topic in an area of departmental specialization or in an appropriate area of Public History.
M.A. Research Essay
An examination of an approved topic in an area of departmental specialization or in an appropriate area of Public History.
HIST 5909 [2.0 credits]
M.A. Thesis
A substantial historical investigation. The subject will be determined in consultation with the Department, and a supervisor will be assigned. The candidate will be examined orally after presenting his/her thesis.
M.A. Thesis
A substantial historical investigation. The subject will be determined in consultation with the Department, and a supervisor will be assigned. The candidate will be examined orally after presenting his/her thesis.
HIST 6100 [1.0 credit]
Modern Europe Minor
A program of supervised reading in modern European history leading to a minor field examination.
Modern Europe Minor
A program of supervised reading in modern European history leading to a minor field examination.
Offered in the winter and summer terms.
HIST 6200 [1.0 credit]
Early Modern Europe Minor
A program of supervised reading in early modern European history leading to a minor field examination.
Early Modern Europe Minor
A program of supervised reading in early modern European history leading to a minor field examination.
Offered in the fall and winter terms.
HIST 6400 [1.0 credit]
Directed Studies - United States
Supervised reading in American history leading to a minor field examination.
Directed Studies - United States
Supervised reading in American history leading to a minor field examination.
HIST 6500 [1.0 credit]
Directed Studies - British
Supervised reading in British history leading to a minor field examination.
Directed Studies - British
Supervised reading in British history leading to a minor field examination.
HIST 6600 [1.0 credit]
Directed Studies - Transnational or Thematic
Supervised reading in a transnational or thematic topic leading to a minor field examination.
Directed Studies - Transnational or Thematic
Supervised reading in a transnational or thematic topic leading to a minor field examination.
HIST 6601 [0.5 credit]
Transnational or Thematic History
A program of supervised reading in a transnational or thematic topic leading to an examination.
Transnational or Thematic History
A program of supervised reading in a transnational or thematic topic leading to an examination.
HIST 6602 [1.0 credit]
Public History
A program of supervised reading in public history leading to an examination.
Public History
A program of supervised reading in public history leading to an examination.
HIST 6701 [0.5 credit]
Directed Studies ~- History and Political Economy
A program of supervised readings in political economy and history. When taken in conjunction with PECO 6000, will be considered as the second minor field of the student.
Directed Studies ~- History and Political Economy
A program of supervised readings in political economy and history. When taken in conjunction with PECO 6000, will be considered as the second minor field of the student.
HIST 6808 [1.0 credit]
Historical Theory and Method
A course primarily for doctoral candidates in history, offered in alternate years, in which trends in historical theory and methodology will be examined.
Historical Theory and Method
A course primarily for doctoral candidates in history, offered in alternate years, in which trends in historical theory and methodology will be examined.
HIST 6901 [1.0 credit]
Canadian History Minor
A program of supervised reading in Canadian history leading to a minor field examination.
Canadian History Minor
A program of supervised reading in Canadian history leading to a minor field examination.
HIST 6903 [1.0 credit]
Women, Gender, Sexuality Minor
A program of supervised reading in History of Women, Gender and Sexuality leading to a minor field examination.
Women, Gender, Sexuality Minor
A program of supervised reading in History of Women, Gender and Sexuality leading to a minor field examination.
HIST 6906 [0.5 credit]
Ph.D. Tutorials
A program of supervised reading in preparation for the Ph.D. oral examination in the student's field. Students must enrol in the appropriate course section and complete three terms (fall, winter, summer) of this course before sitting the oral comprehensive examination.
Ph.D. Tutorials
A program of supervised reading in preparation for the Ph.D. oral examination in the student's field. Students must enrol in the appropriate course section and complete three terms (fall, winter, summer) of this course before sitting the oral comprehensive examination.
HIST 6907 [0.5 credit]
Ph.D. Comprehensive
Ph.D. oral comprehensive examination in the student’s field. The exam is undertaken in the student's fourth term.
Ph.D. Comprehensive
Ph.D. oral comprehensive examination in the student’s field. The exam is undertaken in the student's fourth term.
HIST 6909 [5.0 credits]
Ph.D. Thesis
Ph.D. Thesis
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca