Program Overview

College of Arts

The College of Arts at the University of Guelph offers a diverse range of programs and research opportunities.

Departments and Schools

The College of Arts comprises several departments and schools, including:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes and Labs

The College of Arts is also home to several research centres, institutes, and labs, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection

Hockey in Canadian History (HIST*2280)

Course Synopsis

Hockey provides a valuable prism through which major cultural, socio-economic, and even political developments within Canada can be reflected. This course reviews the considerable role that hockey has played in Canada's post-Confederation history. From the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, hockey has helped to inform the nation's sense of self and has also reflected prevailing social attitudes and cultural values within Canada.

Method of Evaluation and Weights

The course will be evaluated based on the following components and weights:

• Quizzes (5 @ 2% each) - 10%
• Unit Discussions - 10%
• Mid-Term Test - 15%
• Research Paper Proposal - 15%
• Research Paper (full paper) - 25%
• Take-Home Final Exam - 25%

Required Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for the course:

• Hockey Night in Canada: Sports, Identities, and Cultural Politics (Second Edition) by Richard Gruneau and David Whitson
• Coast to Coast: Hockey in Canada to the Second World War edited by J. C.-K. Wong
• Blood, Sweat, and Cheers: Sport and the Making of Modern Canada by Colin D. Howell
• Artificial Ice: Hockey, Culture, and Commerce edited by Richard Gruneau and David Whitson

Recommended Textbook

The following textbook is recommended for the course:

• Canada's Game: Hockey and Identity edited by Andrew C. Holman