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The Department of History

Why study history?

The world around us right now is the product of history.

Tracing the turning points and individual actions that built the present helps make sense of the world around us and points to ways that we can make a difference in the future.

History students develop practical, marketable skills that transfer into a wide range of workplaces. 

Our classes focus on how to:

  • find and make sense of data ;
  • apply critical thinking to that information;
  • and effectively communicate an analysis to a broad audience.

Research, analysis and communication are in-demand skills.

Your history degree applies to a career in education, business, journalism, government, law and the non-profit sector.

For more information about career opportunities, see: What Can I Do with My History Degree? and our Alumni page.


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Leslie Kawamura at the Confluence of Transnational Buddhism and Buddhist Studies

Confluence of Transnational Buddhism and Buddhist Studies

Learn Leslie Kawamura’s role in fostering transnational networks and navigating global currents in Buddhism and its study.

Feb. 27, 3 p.m.
Social Science 527

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Please reach us at hist@ucalgary.ca