HIST 342Cold War Canada

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 explores the Cold War through a Canadian perspective, highlighting and studying the political and cultural dynamics of the period and their implications for the state and ordinary citizens. Students will use historical research to evaluate and analyze how the Canadian state and public responded to the ever-changing political, military/strategic, cultural, economic, and social experiences of the period. Course assignments will cultivate interpretive reading, writing, and oral presentation skills.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- HIST391
- HIST422

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	3873	0 / 15	M 14:30–16:20
LEC 701	1502	18 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Seminar-style class, super engaging. Grade based on participation (45%), essay proposal (15%) and final research paper (40%)

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