HIST 254Canada Since 1867: A New Nation

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: History

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines Confederation, the rise of political parties, Canadian external relations, western discontent, the impact of both World Wars, and political and economic changes in Canada since 1867.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	3499	0 / 30	MW 10:30–11:20
LEC 701	1331	15 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
DIS 101	3764	0 / 30	W 11:30–12:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

60% liked it56% easy80% useful

From 5 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

The course (when Ryan Touhey is teaching) is set up with 25% participation in discussion groups, a final, an annotated bib, and a research paper. I recommend the course!

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This course is overall a great summary of Canadian history. Prof Touhey made it enjoyable and fun! Lectures feel long sometimes but he often let us leave a bit before the end of class. There is a bi-weekly seminar where you have to read 1-3 texts and be ready to speak about them with your peers. There is one big term essay (10-12 pages), an annotated bibliography and an exam. Overall would recommend this course.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

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Spring 2021

Jul 29, 2021 [deleted by user] 1 point, 12 comments

u/Deputy_Dan: “Which ones are you thinking? (Look at my flair 😉)”

u/Deputy_Dan: “… History and Film (great way to learn history, easy grade, can find torrents easily online) HIST 254: Canada Since 1867: A New Nation (a bit more difficult but establishes fantastic context for understanding contemporary Canada) HIST 257: The United States through the Civil War …”

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Spring 2014

Aug 3, 2014 MSCI 211 Online. Easy course? 1 point, 2 comments

[deleted]: “… to be announced Sociology: SOC 101 Humanities-based Courses English: ENGL 105A History: HIST 253, 254, 275 Philosophy: PHIL 250A, 250B, 315 (GENE 412) Thanks in advance!”