Dalhousie University offers a Master's degree program in History. Here is a generalized example of a potential curriculum for the Master of Arts (MA) program in History at Dalhousie University:
Core Courses:
Historiography and Research Methods
Advanced Studies in [Specific Historical Period or Theme]
Seminar in Historical Theory and Interpretation
Seminar in Special Topics in History
Graduate Colloquium in History
Specialization Courses:
Elective Courses (related to specific historical periods, themes, or regions)
Thesis or Major Research Paper:
Thesis Proposal and Research (for MA with Thesis)
Major Research Paper (for MA without Thesis)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in historical research, historiography, historical theory, and interpretation. The core courses cover essential topics such as historiography and research methods, advanced studies in a specific historical period or theme, seminar in historical theory and interpretation, seminars on special topics, and a graduate colloquium to facilitate scholarly discussions and exchange of ideas.
Students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of history through elective courses. These courses can be chosen based on the student's research interests and may cover topics such as Canadian history, European history, global history, social history, cultural history, or specific historical periods, themes, or regions.
For the Master of Arts (MA) program, students may have the option to complete a thesis or a major research paper. Students pursuing the thesis option will develop a research proposal and conduct original research, while students pursuing the major research paper option will work on an in-depth research paper focused on a specific historical topic.
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