Department of History

Faculty of Humanities

Undergraduate Courses

*Please see the History Dept. website at <web.uvic.ca/history> for additional variable topics courses.

HIST 245   Units: 1.5   Schedule

The Second World War

A general survey of the military, diplomatic, economic, social and political aspects of this global conflict. The causes and ramifications of the war will also be considered.

Note: Not open to students registered in or with credit in 392. Strongly recommended for students wishing to take advanced courses in military history.

HIST 318*   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Topics in American History

An intensive study of selected aspects of American history. Students are advised to consult the department for an outline of the topics to be considered.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with permission of the department.

HIST 339*   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Topics in British History

An intensive study of selected aspects of British History. Students are advised to consult the department for an outline of the topics to be considered.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with permission of the department. 120 recommended.

HIST 358*   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Topics in Canadian History

An intensive study of selected aspects of Canadian history.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with permission of the department.

HIST 373   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Weimar and Nazi Germany

An examination of the principal themes and developments in German history between the end of World War I and the collapse of the Third Reich in 1945.

Note: 105 or 140 recommended.

HIST 376   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Also: SLST 362

Formerly: SLAV 376

The Soviet Union and its Successor States, 1917-2000

A history of the Soviet Union and its aftermath. Examines political, economic, social and cultural transformations that shaped the Soviet socialist experiment, as well as the causes of its collapse and the difficulties of post-communist transition in Russia and non-Russian republics. Emphasis on social history, gender and everyday life.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 376, SLST 362, SLAV 376. No knowledge of Russian required.

HIST 388*   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Topics in European History

An intensive study of selected aspects of European history. Students are advised to consult the department for an outline of the topics to be considered.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with permission of the department.

HIST 443   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Religion and State in the Modern Middle East

Examines the historical junctures and socio-economic conditions in which modern Islamist movements have emerged. For comparative perspective, the course will study the politicization of Christian and Jewish communities in the Middle East (the Arab East, plus Iran, Israel, Turkey) and North Africa, and will also reflect on the political influence of religion in neighbouring areas.

Notes: - Credit will be granted for only one of 443, 468, 469 (if taken in the same topic).

- 105 recommended.

HIST 468*   Units: 1.5 or 3.0   Schedule

Topics in World and Comparative History

Selected topics in world history and comparative history.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics with permission of the department.

Graduate Courses

HIST 528   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Field School in Ethnohistory

A 6-week intensive community-based course where students move to the host First Nations’ community to research.

HIST 550   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Non-Thesis MA Historiography/Research Methods

HIST 598   Units: 6.0   Schedule

MA Major Research Paper

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

HIST 599   Units: 9.0-10.5   Schedule

MA Thesis

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

HIST 693   Units: 3.0   Schedule

PhD Candidacy Examinations

Students enrol in HIST 693 for the duration of their preparations for their candidacy examinations. This begins at the time a student first enrols in the PhD program and continues until candidacy requirements have been completed.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

HIST 699   Units: 30.0-36.0   Schedule

PhD Thesis

Prerequisites: 693

Grading: INP, COM, N, F.