Session

Fall 2022

 Term

Y

Format

SEMR

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

This is a research course, which examines the social history of homicide in Ontario from 1815 to 1982. Each student is required to write a major research paper on a homicide occurring within the Province of Ontario. This paper is based principally on printed and archival sources. In order to assist this research, students are instructed on using online sources as well as archival repositories in the GTA and surrounding area. In the first term, students meet with the Instructor and are given weekly assignments, which will form the basis for in class discussions. These assignments provide students guidance on using various types of quantitative and qualitative sources. Quantitative sources, such as the federal census of 1871, provincial vital statistics, and parish registers are used. Qualitative sources, such as newspapers, benchbooks, and coroner's inquests are also used. In the second term, the class moves to the Archives of Ontario where students research their essay and where the Instructor assists in deciphering and interpreting documents. Though students are not required to use other repositories in the GTA, such as the United Church Archives and the City of Toronto Archives, they are encouraged to do so. Note: Priority is given to History Honours Majors and Minors who have successfully completed at least 84 credits.

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