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 Celts

Course Synopsis

This course introduces students to the basics of the historian's craft, including interpreting primary sources of evidence, locating and critically analyzing secondary sources of information, and writing for the discipline of History. The course utilizes small classes and highlights the tools students will need for success in a History major, minor, or area of concentration.

Course Details

• Code and section: HIST105001
• Term: Fall 2017
• Instructor: James Fraser

Required Texts and Other Resources

• Textbook: TBD

Methods of Evaluation and Grade Weightings

• Website Critique: 10%
• Proposal/Library Assignment: 10%
• Midterm Test: 25%
• Paper: 30%
• Final Exam: 25%

Note

This is a preliminary web course description only. The Department reserves the right to change without notice any information in this description. The final, binding course outline is distributed in the first class of the semester.