History | University of Lethbridge

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History

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Have you ever wondered what life was like in Ancient Rome or Meiji Japan? Do you want to understand why the world is the way it is today? Whether you are fascinated with past cultures and places, or curious about the deeper roots of today’s societies and politics, history is the major for you!

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We live in a world that is politically, economically and socially complex. To engage it effectively and better understand ourselves, we must understand the many historical factors that have shaped the present and sharpen society’s collective memory.

As a history student, you’ll learn about great leaders and ordinary people, large empires and small moments of profound change. You’ll have the opportunity to take thematic and regional courses from the ancient world to present-day and geographic areas that span the globe.

We are confident that our courses and diverse areas of expertise will offer something of interest to everyone studying history at the University of Lethbridge.

History Degrees. The Department of History & Religion offers a major in history for the 40-course Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree programs. Alternatively, you can choose to do a general major in the humanities and select history as one of your three streams, or choose history as your BA major for the Combined BA/BEd or BA/BMgt programs.

History Courses. The department is proud of its reputation for excellent teaching. In addition to broad introductory courses in Asian, European, North American, and world history, we offer a range of more specialized courses including:

• Greek & Roman Mythology

• Hellenistic Age

• Topics in Ancient History

• The Crusades

• Medieval Britain

• Witch Hunts In Early Modern Europe

• Imperial Russia 1694-1917

• The Soviet Union

• Britain & the First World War

• History of the Canadian West

• Canadian Women’s & Gender History

• Canada: War & Peace

• Canadian Cultural History

• Canada Since 1939

• History of Sexuality in Canada

• History of the US West

• History & Culture of the American South

• Early America (to 1877)

• United States since 1877

• Slavery & Abolition in the Americas

• Imperial China

• Japan, 1570-1890

• History of the Body

• History of Childhood

• Oral History Summer Institute

• War and Society

Minors. Adding a minor to your degree is not required but is a great way to explore academic interests beyond your major. A minor is a set of courses comprising a secondary focus of interest separate from your major, and you can add a minor in history to almost every other major in the BA, BSc and BASc.

Learn more at go.uleth.ca/minors.

Independent Studies & Honours Thesis. If there is a particular topic that you want to explore in-depth you can ask one of our faculty members to supervise a one-term independent study. You can also apply to complete a two-term undergraduate honours thesis in the last year of your program and earn the “Honours Thesis” designation on your degree.

Learn more at go.uleth.ca/history-honours-thesis.

Our Faculty & Their Research

Faculty members in the Department of History & Religion regularly involve undergraduate students in their research projects, including hiring paid research assistants. We often collaborate with other departments, community members, and employers on research projects — giving you the opportunity to get additional hands-on experience.

Ccurrent research and areas of interest include:

• Ancient History & Archaeology

• Ancient & Medieval Military History

• Ancient Sport & Spectacle

• British Social & Cultural History

• Borderlands of the North American West

• Canadian Popular Culture

• Environmental History

• Gender in the Middle Ages

• Gossip & Social Networks

• History of Childhood and Youth

• History of Sexuality & the Body

• History of the American South

• Imperial & Transnational History

• Local & Regional History

• Medical History

• Medieval Society & Politics

• Modernity in Japan

• Nationalism & Intellectual Networks

• Stalinism

• War & Society

• Women and Gender in North America

Members of the department are integral to the delivery of the m ajor in women and gender studies, the Asian studies minor, and graduate programs in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought. They are also deepl y involved in the Centre for Oral History and Tradition, the Institute for Ch ild and Youth Studies, and the Community Bridge Lab for Work-Integrated Learn ing.

Your Future Prospects

Skills Acquired. A history major will help you develop a wide range of skills that employers are looking for, including exceptional written and oral communication, research and analysis, project management, and attention to detail.

Related Fields. As a graduate of our program, you could pursue a career in a variety of fields, including:

• Archive & Museum Professionals

• City Planning

• Civil Service

• Creative Writing

• Diplomacy

• Education

• Film Production and Video Game Development

• Genealogy

• Grant Writing

• Heritage and Cultural Management

• Historical Research

• Land Use Assessment

• Market Research

• NGOs

• Oral History

• Public Relations

• Small Business

Professional Disciplines. Your undergraduate degree in history also provides an excellent foundation for law, management, information & library science, and education, with many of our graduates pursuing careers in these fields.

Graduate Studies. The University of Lethbridge’s School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines — so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge? Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at ULethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.

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“My professors have impacted my education and worldview by constantly challenging and encouraging me to think critically. It can be easy to think one way and believe it is correct, but my history classes taught me that there are many ways to see the world. Therefore, they have taught me to be open-minded and to think critically.”

- Ciara Russell-Baker

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Put Your Knowledge to Work

Whether you’re looking for a more in-depth learning experience by assisting with research projects or by testing your knowledge in a real-life setting, we can help. Combined with your required coursework, the opportunities outlined below will provide you with a solid foundation for further studies and an excellent framework for a challenging and rewarding career — whatever direction you decide to go.

Applied Studies

Earn course credit for career-related paid, volunteer or community service work experience. This program is specially designed to allow you to integrate principles learned in the classroom in a practical work setting.

For more information, visit: ulethbridge.ca/appliedstudies

Academic Advising

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

ULethbridge is proud to offer you the chance to participate in co-op. Co-op allows you to gain work experience directly related to your studies and make invaluable contacts in the workforce, all while earning a competitive salary. Completion of the program allows you to receive a co-op designation on your degree and, most importantly, a kick-start to your career the minute you graduate.

For more information, visit: ulethbridge.ca/coop

Participate in Research

In addition to your regular courses, you can contribute to departmental research activities. For example, you can complete an independent study course or gain employment as a research assistant. If your GPA is high enough, you can also enrol in undergraduate thesis-based courses where research is a component of your studies.

Contact your department to learn more!

Your decision to explore a university education is the first step toward a great future — now let us help you navigate your degree options at ULethbridge and set you on the road to success. Do you have questions about what field of study best suits you? Would you like help with program and registration planning and just can’t find the answers? If so, you should speak to an academic advisor today — advisors have the answers to these questions and many more.

To learn more about the support services available to you through our academic advisors, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

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