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HIS-449 Social Justice in Nineteenth Century Imperial Britain *
Previously offered as HIS-471. This course explores the topic of
social change and reform in nineteenth century Imperial Britain by
addressing a number of interrelated questions. What factors enabled an
island nation of sheep farmers and shopkeepers to eventually become a
leading world power, in both political and economic terms What was
the relationship between economic change, reform, and the formation
of class and gender identity What was the role of monarchy, and how
did it change and adapt Students will be encouraged to think about
the discipline of history and the nature of historical enquiry. Through a
study of how historians have formulated and deployed their arguments,
students will begin to learn to shape their own historical understanding.
Prerequisite: HIS-241 or 242; acceptance into the Honours program or permission of
the department
HIS-459 Religion, Culture and Conflict in Modern Africa
(W)*
A study of the role that religion has played in the conflicts which
have troubled Africa in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with
an emphasis on the difficulties of co-existence between Islam and
Christianity in the modern nation states of the continent. Students will
meet in a seminar format to be introduced to the secondary literature
and to present the results of their individual research on topics chosen in
consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisite: HIS-105 and HIS-107/109; acceptance into the Honours program or
permission of the department
Recommended: HIS-351
HIS-469 Kosovo *
A seminar course examining the 1999 NATO intervention in Kosovo
and its aftermath, in light of the historical background and the
competing claims to the region. Topics to be discussed include the
tensions leading up to the intervention, the history of the region (from
the medieval period to the present), the competing claims to hegemony
over the region, Kosovo in the two Yugoslavias, Kosovo from the
death of Tito to 1999, NATO involvement and the Rambouillet Treaty,
NATO bombardment and ethnic cleansing, Yugoslavian surrender, UN
peace-keeping, and Kosovo’s declaration of independence.
Prerequisite: HIS-261 or 262; acceptance into the Honours program or permission of
the department
HIS-470-479 Special Topics
This course offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies
in various areas of history: Western European, Eastern European,
North American, and World. Seminars will be offered on topics in
which faculty or students have indicated interest. Examples of such
course topics include: Popular Religion in Late Medieval and Early
Modern Europe, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Settling the
Canadian West, and Post-Colonial African History. The topics for such
courses, and consequently their content, would vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honours program or permission of the department
HIS-485-86 Honours Independent Study
For information on setting up an independent study see page 51.
Horticulture
This is a combined program which provides students with the opportunity to
complete the program concurrently with Ridgetown College or with the Niagara
Parks School of Horticulture three-year Diploma. Contact Dr. Berkelaar for more
information on the scheduling of courses for this program. The requirements
for the Horticulture Program may change depending on Ridgetown College or
Niagara College requirements.
Redeemer-Ridgetown College Horticulture Program
*Pending review of requirements
Honours Major: (16 courses, 5 years)
• BIO-121; 122; 225; 235; 322;
• One of BIO-252 or 315;
• HRT 480;
At Ridgetown College: (Redeemer course equivalent codes are in brackets)
• DAGR 1300 (HRT-115); DHRT 1050 (HRT-215); DHRT 2200 (HRT-250); DHRT
3050 (HRT-315); DHRT 4000 (HRT-415) and thirteen of the following:
• DHRT 1000 (HRT-205), DHRT 2000 (HRT-230), DHRT 2100 (HRT-240), DHRT
3010 (HRT-310), DHRT 3090 (HRT-325), DHRT 3100 (HRT-340), DHRT 3150
(HRT-343), DHRT 3160 (HRT-348), DHRT 3170 (HRT-350), DHRT 3300 (HRT-
355), DAGR 3210 (HRT-358), DAGR 3250 (HRT-360), DAGR 3260 (HRT-361),
DAGR 3300 (HRT-365), DHRT 4010 (HRT-420), DHRT 4050 (HRT-430), DHRT
4100 (HRT-440), DHRT 4300 (HRT-450)
See course descriptions for prerequisites and restrictions.
Cognate Requirements:
• GEO-121; CHE-121; PHL-366
Recommended:
• ENV-101; CSC-121
• Students may decide to complete their internship (HRT 480) while at
Ridgetown College or through Redeemer University College during a spring/
summer term.
General Major: (12 courses, 4.5 years)
• BIO-121; 122; 225; 235; 322;
• One of BIO-252 or 315;
At Ridgetown College: (Redeemer course equivalent codes are in brackets)
• DAGR 1300 (HRT-115); DHRT 1050 (HRT-215); DHRT 2200 (HRT-250);
DHRT 3050 (HRT-315); DHRT 4000 (HRT-415) and seven of the following:
• DHRT 1000 (HRT-205), DHRT 2000 (HRT-230), DHRT 2100 (HRT-240), DHRT
3010 (HRT-310), DHRT 3090 (HRT-325), DHRT 3100 (HRT-340), DHRT 3150
(HRT-343), DHRT 3160 (HRT-348), DHRT 3170 (HRT-350), DHRT 3300 (HRT-
355), DAGR 3210 (HRT-358), DAGR 3250 (HRT-360), DAGR 3260 (HRT-361),
DAGR 3300 (HRT-365), DHRT 4010 (HRT-420), DHRT 4050 (HRT-430), DHRT
4100 (HRT-440), DHRT 4300 (HRT-450)
See course descriptions for prerequisites and restrictions.
Cognate Requirements:
• GEO-121; CHE-121; PHL-366
Recommended:
• ENV-101; CSC-121
Redeemer-Niagara Parks School of Horticulture
Honours Major: (minimum of 25 courses (5 terms) at Redeemer and 3 years
at Niagara Parks)
• Three-year Niagara Parks Diploma with a minimum average of 75%
• BIO-121; 122; 225; 235; 322;
• One of BIO-252 or 315
Cognate Requirements:
• GEO-121; CHE-121; PHL-366
Recommended:
• ENV-101; CSC-121
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