HIST 470

Population and the Family in the Past (HUM/SS) (3,0,0) 3 credits

Historical demographic ideas, methods, and phenomenon are examined and applied. The ways in which population factors have affected the family, government policy, and society as a whole will be emphasized, largely within a Canadian context. The construction of censuses and databases will be considered.

Prerequisites: No fewer than 12 credits in recognized lower level History courses. No fewer than 3 credits in 300-level History courses.