Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Guelph offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate studies, distance education, and open learning. The university is comprised of several colleges, including the College of Arts, College of Biological Science, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences, and more.

College of Arts

The College of Arts is one of the largest and most diverse colleges at the University of Guelph. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as history, English, fine art, music, and more.

Departments and Schools

The College of Arts is home to 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

Course Details: Invitation to History

The course "Invitation to History: Coffee and Globalization" (HIST*1050) is an undergraduate course offered by the Department of History.

Course Synopsis

This course introduces students to the basics of the historian's craft, including interpreting primary sources, locating and critically analyzing secondary sources, and writing for history. The course will explore coffee's journey from a minor forest plant to a global commodity, considering the globalization of coffee production, trade, and consumption over the past 500 years.

Methods of Evaluation and Weights

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

• Short Written Assignment: 15%
• Essay Proposal: 10%
• Research Essay: 25%
• Midterm Exam: 20%
• Final Exam: 20%
• Class Participation: 10%

Texts and/or Resources Required

The course requires the following texts and resources:

• Mark Pendergrast, Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed the World (Basic Books, 2010)
• William Kelleher Storey and Towser Jones, Writing History: A Guide for Canadian Students (Oxford University Press, 2016)
• Other primary and secondary readings, available on CourseLink