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HISTORICAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(BA)
Historical studies is more than learning facts, dates
and lists of events. It’s an intriguing, challenging,
creative and inspiring form of intellectual and practical
exploration. At its essence, it helps everyone make
better sense of the moments, years and centuries
which have led to today’s world.
STUDYING THE PAST HELPS US
UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT,
AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.
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To understand the past, you must begin by learning from
whence we came. You must understand what it was like
when European powers encountered native peoples, why
wars were fought over religion, trade and power, and what led
to key political and diplomatic decisions. History addresses the
differences which surround us, such as between countries like
Canada and the United States, places like Newfoundland and
Labrador. It also provides different ways of looking at
the past, the many viewpoints of history’s rulers, artists,
philosophers, scholars and just plain folk.
Our historical studies faculty bring to life the study
of Greek, Roman, Medieval, European, North
Atlantic, Newfoundland and Canadian history. Their
specializations and interests encompass art, national
and colonial history, military history, the history of ideas,
social/cultural history women’s history, gender history
and environmental history. What we teach also links
to related areas of historical studies, including literary
and theatre history, history of science, and social
and cultural studies.
Carolynne Gabriel, BA