Dr. Keith Fleming

Professor

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Biography

Professor Keith Fleming specializes in Canadian history with a focus on North American business history. His research interests encompass Canadian political history, the history of Ontario, and the historical elements of business and entrepreneurship. His current projects include research on political protest and dissent in Ontario from the mid-19th century to the early 21st century, as well as an exploration of the Ontario Liberal Party's history from 1867 onward. In addition to writing monographs, he is developing a journal article about the political career of Walter Edward Harris, a former minister of finance and citizenship in Canada. Professor Fleming's teaching philosophy emphasizes the need for students to critically engage with history and to recognize the complexities of historical narratives. Over the years, he has contributed extensively to both books and refereed journal articles, examining topics such as civil disobedience in Canada and local historical narratives.

Research Interests

Courses

HIST 1707F - Making Money: History Business Capitalism HIST 2807G - Entrepreneurship United States Canada 1800 HIST 3735F - Global History Populism HIST 4703G - Canada United States

Requirements for Western 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
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.