445 Historiography
This is a seminar in theories and methods in the discipline of history, with corresponding readings in the related historiography. Combining a survey of historiography across time with writing and research projects, the seminar will introduce students to key concepts, methods, and interpretations of history. The subject matter will emphasize 20th century historiography, including the impact that diverse approaches have had on the discipline today. This course is mandatory for all advanced major and honours students. Majors may take this course with the
permission of the instructor. Three credits.
Senior Seminar Notes:
a) Seminars are open to advanced major and honours students. Majors may take a seminar with the permission of the instructor. Advanced majors complete a senior research paper in the context of a senior seminar.
b) Seminars will be offered on a rotating basis depending on faculty resources and student demand, normally three per year; the department will make every effort to ensure that honours students will have the opportunity to study their chosen field of history at an advanced level.

401 Senior Seminar in Canadian History
This course examines important themes and interpretations in Canadian history. The specific focus of the seminar will reflect the interests of the professor and the students. Three credits.

455 Senior Seminar in Medieval European History
This course examines important themes and interpretations in Medieval European history. The specific focus of the seminar will reflect the interests of the professor and the students. Three credits.

457 Senior Seminar in American History
This course examines important themes and interpretations in American history. The specific focus of the seminar will reflect the interests of the professor and the students. Three credits.

461 Senior Seminar in Modern European History
Explores major developments in 19th- and 20th-century European history. The specific focus of the seminar will reflect the interests of the professor and the students. Three credits.

462 Senior Seminar in Latin American History
This course examines important themes and interpretations in Latin American history. The specific focus of the seminar will reflect the interests of the professor and the students. Three credits.

490 Thesis
Each student works under the supervision of a chosen professor who guides the selection of a thesis topic, use of resources, methodological component, quality of analysis and execution, and literary calibre of the final version. Required for all honours students. Six credits.

499 Directed Study
Under the direction of a faculty member, students may pursue an individual program of study in an area of history not available in the course offerings. For eligibility, see section 3.5. Three or six credits.