Canadian Studies
Semester
specific course descriptions
Courses
101. Introduction to Canada.
This is a multidisciplinary seminar designed to provide students
with a comprehensive introduction to Canada. The course stresses the
basics of geography, history, economics, politics and culture. At the
same time, it uses contemporary events and issues (such as ongoing debate
over Canada’s constitutional and economic directions) to demonstrate
the importance of geographic fact, historical frictions and political
diversity to an understanding of the Canadian nation(s). Major consideration
is given to the ways Canada is both similar to and different from the
United States.
201. Canadian-American Relations.
This course consists of an examination of the economic, cultural,
military and environmental aspects of the Canada-United States relationship,
as well as of the public and private institutional arrangements involved
in the maintenance of that relationship. Although the evolution of the
Canadian-American interaction is dealt with, the emphasis is on the contemporary
period. Prerequisite: Canadian Studies 101 or permission of the instructor.
202. Québec.
This multidisciplinary seminar
builds on Introduction to Canada by focusing on Québec from a variety of perspectives. A distinct society with
French as its dominant language and culture, Québec is unique
within North America. Its geography, history, culture, economics, politics
and place in the Canadian Confederation are explored, as well as Québec’s
presence on the world stage as a member of LaFrancophonie. Throughout,
the French influence on the rest of North America is examined. Prerequisite:
Canadian Studies 101.
401. Junior/Senior Seminar.
This multidisciplinary seminary examines the lives and historical
significance of selected famous Canadians. These vary each time the course
is offered. Examples include Sir John A. Macdonald, Louis Riel, Wilfrid
Laurier, Emily Carr and Pierre Trudeau. Prerequisite: Canadian Studies
101 or permission of instructor.
479,480. Internship.
Prerequisite: permission of program director.
489,490. Independent Project.
Prerequisite: permission of program director.
498,499. Honors Thesis.
Prerequisite: permission of program director.
Plus offerings in several departments.
