Dr. Hal Goldman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hal Goldman is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University. His academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College, followed by a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. He further pursued his education with a Master’s degree from the University of Vermont and culminated with a Doctorate from the University of Massachusetts. His teaching and research focus primarily on Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century U.S. History, including Social and Cultural History, Gender Studies, Women's History, and the History of U.S. Legal and Constitutional Systems. Professor Goldman is also interested in U.S. Foreign Policy and Western Civilization, as well as the Holocaust. He teaches a variety of courses, delving into topics like American Constitutional History, the impact of war on society, and feminist perspectives. His contributions to academic excellence have been recognized with multiple teaching awards and nominations, illustrating his commitment to education and student engagement.

Research Interests

Nineteenth-Century U.S. History Twentieth-Century U.S. History Social History Cultural History Gender Studies Women's History Legal History Constitutional History U.S. Foreign Policy Western Civilization Holocaust

Awards

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Carleton University Residence Favourite Faculty

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Provost’s Fellowship Teaching Award

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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award

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Capital Educators’ Award

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TV Ontario’s Lecturer Competition

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Carleton University Award for Teaching Excellence

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Charlatan: “Top Fourteen Professors Carleton” in History

Courses

HIST 1001 – Making Europe FYSM 1405 – Turning Points in History: Witchcraft, Murder, Monsters and Mayhem FYSM 1405 – Turning Points in History: Global History HIST 2401 – History of the United States 1865 HIST 2402 – History of the United States 1865 HIST 2804 – War and Society: Conflict in Vietnam HIST 3402 – Nineteenth-Century United States HIST 3404 – Twentieth-Century United States HIST 3820 – Exploration in History Theory: Witchcraft HIST 3902 – Topics in American History: U.S. Constitutional History WGST 2811A – Masculinities WGST 4812A – Feminist Perspectives on Refugees

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.