Geographic Areas, Divisions and Thematic Streams

Geographic Distribution

Please Note: Geographic Distribution are for students entering into a History Program (Specialist or Major) in 2021-2022 and onward.

History courses are grouped into three Geographic areas as outlined below. Specialist and Majors are required to choose courses from each of the three areas to fulfill geographic breadth requirements. In order to help students with planning their studies, courses have been listed according to their Geographic area.

Geographic Area a): Africa/Asia/Middle East

Geographic Area b): Canada/United States/Latin America/The Caribbean

Geographic Area c): Europe

Divisions

Please Note: Divisions are for students you entered into a History Program (Specialist or Major) in 2020-2021 and prior.

History courses are grouped into three divisions as outlined below. Specialist and Majors are required to choose courses from each of the three divisions to fulfill geographic breadth requirements. In order to help students with planning their studies, courses have been listed according to their divisions.

Division I: Asia, Africa, Middle East

Division II: The Americas

Division III: Europe

Thematic Streams

Although thematic streams are not an official program requirement, you may find it enriching to follow a particular theme across different time periods or geographical divisions.

The following thematic streams indicate a few well-defined areas, but other thematic possibilities exist as well, such as "Race" and Ethnic Relations, or Popular and Material Culture. For further information, consult the Associate Chair, Undergraduate.