Michael Lanthier

Michael Lanthier serves as an Undergraduate Advisor and Lecturer in the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. He also holds the position of IR Co-Chair, indicating his involvement in International Relations programming. His office is located in BuTo 1106 at 1873 East Mall, Vancouver.

Dr. Lanthier specializes in modern world history, with particular expertise in 20th century global developments, international relations, and contemporary political history. His teaching focuses on helping students understand the complex interconnections between political systems, economic developments, and social transformations that have shaped the modern world.

As an active educator, he teaches HIST 103 (World History Since 1900), guiding students through critical examination of international relations, changes in the nation-state system, major political ideologies, genocide, decolonization, and globalization of trade. His teaching approach emphasizes both broad historical patterns and specific case studies that illuminate the dynamics of economic, social, cultural, and environmental change in global context.

For student support, he maintains regular office hours: advising appointments are available Fridays from 14:30-16:30 (both in-person and via Zoom), while teaching office hours occur Wednesdays 15:30-16:30 and Fridays 13:30-14:30.