Senior electives

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In this course we study the history of Canada through the history of sport. The course is designed especially for students with no background in History: it is an introduction to the history of sports in Canada, to the history of Canada, and to the study of history in general. How did specific sports interact with changes in capitalism, culture, media, and ethnicity in Canada? What does the evolution of games and sports in Canada tell us about class, gender, and race in Canada’s history? The focus will be on historical change from pre-industrial times to the late 20th century. Sports to be studied include Aboriginal games, lacrosse, ice hockey, baseball, football, track and field, and others. The course will include the viewing and analysis of high-quality documentary films on the history of sport in Canada.