HSTR 517

Cultural History and Theory

Units: 1.5

Formerly: HIST 517

Explores the theory and practice of cultural history, focusing on culture as topic and as methodology. Students examine the approaches of cultural historians who either seek out new sources, or read traditional sources against the grain to provide answers to new questions. Themes may include: ritual, symbolism and meaning; objects and representation; colonialism and difference; popular culture, storytelling and language. Time period and geographical focus vary with the research area of the instructor.

Note:

Credit will be granted for only one of HSTR 517, HIST 517.

Graduate course in the History program offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Schedules:

Summer 2019

Fall 2019

Spring 2020

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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