| source University of Toronto, Mississauga (X) |
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department History (X) |
Introduces students to historical thinking and writing in the humanities and social sciences and explores the emergence of Classics, History, and Religion as fields of academic inquiry. [
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An introduction to the history of Islamic culture from its beginnings to modern times. [
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This course provides an overview of the history of the Ottoman Empire, the longest lasting Muslim superpower and a major player in world history, from its inception in 1299 until its dissolution after World War I. Among current members of the United Nations, close to 40 member states were, for periods ranging from 50 to 600 years, integral parts of the Ottoman state. Present-day conflicts in political hot-spots, such as the Middle East, Bosnia, Kosovo, Cyprus and the Caucasus can only be understood through exploring their origin in the Ottoman past. At the same time in many cases the Ottoman Empire was an example of tolerance and accommodation of various ethnic and religious groups. [
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An introductory survey of European history from the late Roman Empire to the fourteenth century outlining the major developments that account for the shape of medieval civilization and its influence on subsequent centuries. [
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The course will provide a historical overview of the lands, peoples and states of Eastern Europe roughly encompassing the band of countries stretching from today's Poland to the Balkans from 1815 to the present. In addition to providing insight into the major historical events and developments, it will also raise and debate some of the following larger questions: does the name Eastern Europe mean more than a geographic concept, how were its experiences different or similar to those of the rest of Europe or other parts of the world, how did the histories of the various states and communities within the region resemble or differ, and how was the region significant for European and world history. [
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European history from the late Middle Ages to the end of the Napoleonic Wars, emphasing the major political, cultural, economic and social changes that created early modern Europe. [
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An introduction to some of the major themes of British history and civilization from the late seventeenth century. This includes - the emergence of industrial society, evangelical humanitarianism, parliamentary democracy, foreign and imperial issues such as the "Eastern Question", Victorianism, the "Irish Question", trade unionism, and war and society. [
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An introduction to the principal themes of western European history from the French Revolution to the 1890's. [
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The evolution of European politics, culture, and society from 1890: the origins and consequences of the two world wars, the Bolshevik Revolution and Stalinism, Fascism and Nazism, the post-1945 reconstruction and division of Europe. This course is essentially a continuation of
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An introductory survey that examines the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped the Russian empire from the settlement of Kiev in the 9th century to the collapse of the Romanov dynasty in 1917. [
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A survey of the political, social, and economic history of Canada, topically treated from the beginning to the present. This course is intended for students from disciplines outside of History looking for a broad-ranging approach to Canadian history. [
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This is a survey of Canadian History from the first arrival of aboriginal peoples to the present day. The first half of the course examines the French colony along the St. Lawrence River and its conquest by Great Britain. How did French culture survive? Political topics include Rebellions and Confederation. The course also explores the many peoples who arrived on our shores: stone-age hunters, French soldiers and brides, white and black Loyalists, and famine Irish; as well as later waves heading to eastern cities and western prairies. Twentieth century topics include modern social movements; the nation at war; popular culture; consumer society; and issues of Canadian identity. Lectures, debates and weekly tutorials help students master historical methods. [
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A survey of the main developments and themes of U.S. history from the colonial period to the twentieth century. [
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A comprehensive survey of American history, from the pre-contact period and colonial times to the present day. Weekly tutorials help students build analytical and writing skills as they survey four centuries of American development. [
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A critical introduction to the main themes and questions defining South Asian history from its beginnings to the present. Emphasis will be placed particularly on the period after the 1750s, which saw the emergence of British imperialism, anti-colonial struggles, and the formation of new nation states after 1947. [
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This course is a survey of Southeast Asian history from the classical to the post-colonial period. It particularly explores the themes of autonomous history, European-Asian collaboration and contestation and state development in the region. [
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A survey of East Asian civilization and history from antiquity to modernity. It particularly explores the interrelations of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultural and political development. [
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An introduction to the history of Latin America from pre-conquest indigenous empires to the end of the 20th century. Lectures, films, readings, and tutorials explore a set of themes in historical context: nationalism, authoritarianism, religion, racism, patriarchy, and Latin America's multiple interactions with the outside world. [
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A survey of African civilization and history from antiquity to modernity. The course also examines the transformation of Africa from colonial domination to postcolonial states, social movements, and ideologies. [
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This courses provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See
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This course explores in some detail the specifics of Islamic civilization in the Balkans and the formation and fate of Muslim communities in the region from the Ottoman conquest until the present day. The Balkans, at one time an integral part of the longest living Islamic Empire, the Ottoman state, are nowadays the home of more than 6.5 million Muslims of various ethnic backgrounds. In spite of the growing body of scholarly literature on the subject and the significance of the region, the Balkans still remain marginalized or neglected in the context of both European history and the study of Muslim societies, while local Muslim communities have drawn popular attention primarily in connection to recent conflicts, such as the violent break-up of Yugoslavia. The course seeks to correct this imbalance and bring deeper and more nuanced understanding of how Islam and Muslims contributed to shaping Balkan society, demography, culture and politics, and their relationship to Europe and the larger Muslim world. [
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This course will review the alliance systems and conflicts that dominated international relations in the period 1945-1991. It will examine specific incidents such as the Berlin Blockade and Airlift of 1948-49, the Hungarian uprising of 1956, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the Prague Spring, as well as the broader strategies and tactics that followed by the two superpowers and their allies. Particular attention will be given to the documentary evidence that has been declassified in the past two decades, and the light it sheds on earlier developments. [
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The fall of the Romanovs and the coming to power of the Bolsheviks have been controversial. This course examines interpretations of the 1917 events using original sources from 1917 in English. [
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A selection of topics relating to the history of women in European society from ancient to early modern times. [
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Political, institutional and social history of England from the fifth to the eleventh centuries. [
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