Dr. Michael Dove

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Dove is an Assistant Professor and Director & Internship Coordinator of the M.A. Public History Field at Western University. He specializes in public history, Canadian sports history, the history of beer brewing, and business social history in the global maritime world, particularly during the Early Modern Period (circa 1500-1800). His research interests include the operations of commercial trading companies such as the Hudson’s Bay Company, and the growth and decline of piracy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Dove's current projects focus on London’s historic Labatt Memorial Park, Canada's oldest continually operating baseball grounds, and the history of hockey in Forest City, as well as the O-Pee-Chee Company. He teaches undergraduate courses related to business and maritime history, and he has held previous appointments at Huron University College. Michael also contributes to public history community projects, emphasizing experiential learning and collaborative projects with community partners. He has received awards for his excellence in teaching and contributions to local history.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaches various courses in history and serves as Director & Internship Coordinator for the M.A. Public History program.

Awards

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Local History Award

2023-01-01
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Excellence in Collaborative Teaching

2018-01-01

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.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.