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Course Details

Hockey in Canadian History (HIST*2280)

Code and Section

HIST2280DE

Term

Winter 2017

Instructor

Jason Wilson

Details

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.

Research Areas

• 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

University Information

The University of Guelph is located in Guelph, Ontario, and has various campuses, including the Ridgetown Campus and the University of Guelph-Humber. The university offers a range of services, including athletics, bookstore, campus safety office, and student housing services.