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Section Menu
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- Communication and Visual Arts
- Major in Public Relations
- Major in Media Studies
- Major in Digital Journalism
- Minors in Communication
- Visual Arts
- Student Success
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Media Information Centre
- Our Faculty
- Contact Us
- Environment, Culture and Society
- Literatures, Languages, and Performing Arts
- Philosophy, History and Politics
- Chair's Message
- History
- Degree Options
- Courses
- Student Success
- Awards and Scholarships
- Handbook for History Students
- Introduction - Handbook
- Why Study History?
- Varieties of History
- Historian's Work
- Pros, Amateurs and others
- Careers
- Libraries and Research
- Taking Notes
- Formulating a Topic
- Compiling a Bibliography
- Primary Sources
- Secondary Sources
- Need for Recent Sources
- Where to Start
- Note-taking
- Shape of the Essay
- Style of the Essay
- Checking the Essay
- Documentation
- Bibliographies and Footnotes
- Plagiarism
- Writing Essay Examinations
- Title Pages and Formatting
- Citation Generators
- Examples
- Citation Formatting
- History Links
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Our Faculty
- Contact Us
- Psychology
- Communication and Visual Arts
History
History is the study of humanity's recorded past. It encompasses virtually all aspects of human activity and behaviour. The arts and sciences, technology and economics, ideology and social attitudes are all as much as part of history as politics and war.
Why take history at TRU
As a TRU History student, you will have the opportunity to study many things including the American Civil War, the history of British Columbia, the concentration camp within global context, religion in Canada and Medieval Europe. Rather than just memorizing facts and time lines, you will experience the past brought to life through dynamic lectures, historical reconstruction, role-playing games, unique research projects, and small group seminars. You will learn to critically assess historical evidence, to weigh competing interpretations, and to develop your own analysis of the past.
Opportunities for students
Beyond the classroom, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Philosophy, History and Politics Undergraduate Conference, and in the many events organized by the History Club. TRU History majors not only learn about the past, they develop exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills — skills that are in top demand by today’s employers.
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Program Details
- Delivery: Campus
- Length: 4 years
- Credential: Degree
- Faculty: Arts