Explore the past with history at òòò½ÎÑ!
History courses at òòò½ÎÑ are designed to engage learners with fascinating stories, in-depth analysis, and evocative multimedia presentations.
From ancient societies to recent space exploration, you¡¯ll be introduced to alternative social and political possibilities, gain a new understanding of current events, and rethink the way you approach your studies in every other discipline. Are you most interested in psychology, gender studies, business, law or medicine? Talk to your professor. Chances are good that you can write a history paper on a topic that excites you. Everything has a history!
What skills will you gain from studying history?
Students in our classes have the opportunity to discuss and analyze human behaviour, develop evidence-based arguments, and craft compelling narratives. We¡¯ll help you to become better at research, analysis, writing and public speaking.
What about jobs?
History majors may go on to careers as teachers, professors, librarians, museum directors, archivists, researchers, lawyers, policy analysts, police officers, intelligence analysts, military officers, foreign service specialists, public administrators, writers (technical and literary), editors, journalists, and broadcasters. Yet regardless of the discipline and career path you choose, taking history courses as part of your studies can help you to better understand your chosen field and improve your research and writing skills. Add a history course to your schedule today!
Courses
A variety of courses are offered in Canadian, American, European, Asian, Global, and Indigenous history.
Faculty
Dr. Chris Clarkson
I was raised in Northern BC and worked as a coal miner prior to attending university. Since arriving at òòò½ÎÑ in 2003, I have taught courses in Canadian, Indigenous, American, Chinese, Japanese, and World history. My research focuses on legal and penal history and my published work includes Domestic Reforms: Political Visions and Family Regulation in British Columbia, 1862-1940 (UBC Press, 2007), and (co-authored with Professor Melissa Munn, Criminology and Sociology) Disruptive Prisoners: Resistance, Reform and the New Deal (University of Toronto Press, 2021).
Credentials:
PhD, History, University of Ottawa
MA, History, UVic
BA, History and English, UVic
Dr. Shao Kang Chu
My primary research interests include the life and career of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the Chinese Nationalist Movement, and China¡¯s role in the Second World War. I enjoy teaching history, especially that of the modern world and modern China, from a non-Western perspective. Of all genres of history, I particularly enjoy military and political history. History, I believe, has always been the epitaph for the rich and powerful, and will remain so in the future.
Credentials:
PhD, History, University of British Columbia
MA, History, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
BA, History, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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