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44.22 History
The degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts are offered in History by full-time or part-time study.
44.22.1 Program of Study
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The Ph.D. Degree in History is offered in accordance with General Regulations and current department strengths.
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An applicant must hold either a Master's Degree in History or a Bachelor's Degree in History with first-class Honours or their equivalents as determined by the Head of the Department and the Dean.
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During the first semester, a Ph.D. student must successfully complete History 7000 and 7001 if these courses (or their equivalents) have not been included in the student's Master™s program. The Supervisory Committee may require the student to complete additional graduate courses.
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A student must demonstrate in accordance with regulations established by the School of Graduate Studies a reading knowledge of French before taking the comprehensive examination. On the recommendation of the Supervisory Committee a modern language other than French may be substituted. In addition, the Supervisory Committee may require a demonstrated reading knowledge of a second language other than French or English (or the substitute language).
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A student will undertake supervised reading in fields prescribed by the Department. The Supervisors of these programs of reading, along with the thesis Supervisor, will comprise the student's Supervisory Committee.
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In the second year of the program, after the successful completion of all required courses, a student must take a Comprehensive Examination, which will have both written and oral components.
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Following successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination, a student must submit a thesis proposal, deemed acceptable by the Supervisory Committee, to the Department.
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An interested applicant is urged to consult with the Head of the Department on these prerequisites and other requirements before filing an application for admission.
44.22.2 Courses
A selection of the following graduate courses will be offered to meet the requirements of students as far as the resources of the Department will allow.
- 6000 Advanced Studies in Newfoundland History
- 6010 Advanced Studies in Canadian History
- 6020 Advanced Studies in the History of the United States
- 6030 Advanced Studies in French History
- 6040 Advanced Studies in British History
- 6050 Advanced Studies in German History
- 6060 Advanced Studies in North Atlantic History
- 6070 Advanced Studies in Social History
- 6075 Advanced Studies in Labour and Working Class History
- 6080 Advanced Studies in Intellectual History
- 6090 Advanced Studies in Women's History
- 6095 Advanced Studies in Ethnohistory
- 6100 Advanced Studies in Military History
- 6105 Advanced Studies in Diplomatic History
- 6110 Advanced Studies in Maritime History
- 6120 Advanced Studies in Economic and Business History
- 6125 Medical Science and Social Responsibility in Health Care: Aspects of Medical History (Cross-listed as Medicine 6420)
- 6130 Quantification and Measurement in History
- 6140-59 Research in Special Topics
- 6160-79 Reading Courses (Special Topics)
- 6190 Theory and Method
- 6200 Masters Seminar I
- 6999 Masters Research Paper (12 credit hours)
- 7000 Ph.D. Seminar I
- 7001 Ph.D. Seminar II
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