HIST 256Murder in Canadian History
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- History
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course examines several major murder cases in Canadian history in order to provide insight into Canada's history and explore how the nation has developed legally, politically, economically, and socially.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4056 | 73 / 75 | MW 11:30–12:50 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it90% easy55% useful
From 7 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Interesting content and easy assignments. TAs in the course offer nit-picky feedback but that depends who you get as a TA in the course. 5 in class discussions easy 100%. Three 3 page papers after the first three discussions and one final 8 page paper. Everything is clear and given to you and no need for outside research to complete assignments.
Nov 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
This course was very easy and not time consuming. No exam, just a final paper. There were bi-weekly discussions in class but if you did the readings they are a breeze. Content is interesting but prof Briggs just read almost directly off the slideshows while lecturing so I would just work on other schoolwork every class.
Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
A very interesting course talking about Canadian history through flashpoints of murder, massacres, and revolts. Learned a lot about Canadian history and it's evolution.
Aug 2019 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention HIST 256, September 2020 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
Has anyone else taken HIST 256 - Murders in Canadian History? 2 points, 1 comment
u/sarahp124lr: “Love true crime and think the course could be fascinating but couldn't find any reviews. Has anyone else taken the course? If yes, what was the workload like and how was Dr. Brigg's teaching style? Reviews from other courses seem to indicate she's a bit dry.”
Spring 2021
[deleted by user] 1 point, 12 comments
u/cribblindepression: “… I found HIST256 (Murders in Canadian History) to be very interesting too. Grades were weighted between weekly discussion posts and 5-6? …”
Fall 2020
Syllabus for any of these courses currently? 4 points, 0 comments
u/New_99: “I'm still on the fence about deciding between which of these courses I want to add/drop, Does anyone have the syllabus currently (Fall 2020 online) for any of these courses that they would be willing to share? Courses: Biol 225, Japan 101r, Clas 252, Hist 210, Hist 256, Clas 104”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them