Dr. Robert Wardhaugh

Professor

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Biography

Professor Robert Wardhaugh is a Canadian political regional historian with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly the Prairie West and the era of Mackenzie King. His research interests span federalism, World War I and II, political parties, political culture, and the dynamics of small towns and rural life in Canada. As an educator, he is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and engaging classroom environment that encourages students to critically analyze and evaluate historical subjects. His pedagogical approach emphasizes the importance of effective communication to enhance student learning and engagement in historical discourse. Wardhaugh is currently working on a significant research project detailing the history of Fielding, a village in Saskatchewan that has transitioned into a ghost town, co-authoring a book that explores the broader implications of rural community decline during the 1980s. He has published several books and articles that contribute to the understanding of Canadian federalism and the historical narratives of the Prairie region.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and supervising graduate level courses, actively involved in research and publications in Canadian history.

Awards

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SSHRC Standard Research Grant

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Margaret McWilliams Award for Scholarly Book

2011-06-01
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Award of Excellence for Undergraduate Teaching

Courses

HIST 2121A - Canada and the World Wars HIST 2174B - Hockey Time HIST 4208G - Canada in the Age of Conflict, 1896 - 1945 HIST 9804A - Canada Historians Supervision

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.