Topics in Scottish History (HIST*4050DE)

Description

A seminar course dealing with selected aspects of Scottish social, economic and political history. The seminars are based upon an examination of primary sources from the University library's extensive Scottish Collections, as well as secondary literature. Students should consult with the department for specific offerings. (H)

Grading Scheme

Assignment Weight % Due Date
Assignment #1 Units 1-2 15% Friday of Week 3
Assignment #2 Unit 3 15% Friday of Week 5
Assignment #3 Unit 4 15% Friday of Week 7
Assignment #4 Unit 5 15% Friday of Week 9
Research Project 40% Friday of Week 12

No Final Exam

Specific due dates will be posted to the course website

Course Topics

Unit 1: Migration and Diaspora as Historical Concepts
Unit 2: Mobility and Migration in Scottish History
Unit 3: Getting to Canada
Unit 4: Life in the New World
Unit 5: Transplanting Culture?
Unit 6: The Emigrant Legacy (Research Project)

Course Prerequisites

10.00 credits including HIST*3530

Course Restrictions

Restricted to students in the B.A. Honours program with a minimum of 70% average in all History course attempts.

Materials

Required Materials Provided:

  • Research Packet

Required Materials Not Provided:

Textbooks

Topics in Scottish History Course Reader (Confirmed)
Edition: Revised November 2007
Required text

Other

For more information, Contact Info Line :
Phone: 519 824-4120 ext. 55000
Email: info@open.uoguelph.ca

These course details are based on information provided to date by the associated academic department or the course instructor. Course specific information remains subject to change until the actual date of course commencement. In the event of a discrepancy between the course information provided here and on the course website, the course website will be taken as official.

Semester

Winter 2010



Start Date:

January 11, 2010


End Date:

April 23, 2010




Outcome:
Degree Credit (.5 credit weight)
Credit Towards:


Type:
Degree Credit


Tuition Fees:


Sponsors:

College: College of Arts

Department: Department of History


Instructors:
Dr. Catherine Bourbeau