Dr. Peter Gossage

Professor

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Biography

Peter Gossage is a historian specializing in 19th and 20th-century Quebec, focusing on themes of family, gender, population, and law. He arrived at Concordia University in 2009 after holding a faculty position at the Université de Sherbrooke since 1993. Gossage is the co-author of 'Une Histoire du Québec: Entre tradition et modernité' and the co-editor of 'Family Justice Archives: Historical Perspectives Intimacy Law.' As an active member of the Centre interuniversitaire d’études québécoises and the Centre d’histoire des régulations sociales, he has contributed significantly to the academic community. Gossage has served as a co-editor for the Canadian Historical Review and held visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions like the University of Victoria and the University of California, Berkeley. Anticipating retirement in 2026, he continues to supervise graduate students on topics related to Quebec society and culture, underlining his commitment to education and mentorship.

Research Interests

Family History Gender Studies Population Studies Legal History

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching and researching topics related to history, with a focus on Quebec.

Faculty Member

1993-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research on Quebec history.

Courses

HIST 205 - History of Canada: Post Confederation HIST 210 - Quebec and Confederation HIST 307 - History of Montreal HIST 313 - Quebec in the Nineteenth Century HIST 314 - Quebec in the Twentieth Century HIST 412/620/820 - Selected Topics in Canadian History: Quebec Society and Culture HIST 412/620/820 - Selected Topics in Canadian History: Family, Gender, and Community

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

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