Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.11 Canadian Studies4.11 Canadian Studies
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Canadian Studies BA in Canadian Studies with Co-operative Education BA Honours in Canadian Studies BA Honours in Canadian Studies with Co-operative Education Concurrent BA in Canadian Studies and Bachelor of Education Note: A Minor is offered in Canadian Studies. |
Introduction
The Canadian Studies program offers an introduction to Canadian literature, the arts, politics and society. It is designed for those who might wish to pursue careers in government, law, education, communications or in other areas where a thorough knowledge of Canada is necessary. The program is interdisciplinary, which allows students to benefit from exposure to faculty members and ideas and developments from different fields. First year students in Canadian Studies are encouraged to explore courses in a variety of areas. It is recommended that a first year program include: Canadian Studies 201 and at least an additional 1.5 full-course equivalents from the Faculty of Arts. Competency in a second language is highly recommended. Degree programs in Canadian Studies include optional senior-level courses offered by various Departments. It is therefore useful to take first year courses from a variety of related areas such as history and political science. Students seeking advice on first year course selection may contact the Program Information Centre (PIC). |
Admission to Major
Prospective students wishing to enter the BA in Canadian Studies must meet the criteria in the section of this Calendar on A.2 Admission Requirements at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. |
Admission to Honours
The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to Honours established in section 3.4.3 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework. Students majoring in Canadian Studies are eligible to apply for Honours by the March 1 deadline only if they will complete the program during the following academic year. In addition to completing an application in the online Student Centre by the January 15 deadline, students must submit a completed application form for Interdisciplinary Studies 590 (Honours Thesis) to the Program Co-ordinator. The application form must be signed by a thesis supervisor and include preliminary thesis proposal. To meet the May 1 deadline, it is recommended that students wishing to enrol in the Honours program obtain guidelines and an application form from the Program Co-ordinator no later than March 1. Students are strongly advised to secure a thesis supervisor by March 15. |
Field of Canadian Studies
The Field of Canadian Studies includes: Thematic Clusters 1. Canadian and American Contexts and Comparisons Strongly Recommended Courses: Canadian Studies 333, 341, 451. 2. Canada and the Urban Setting Strongly Recommended Courses: Canadian Studies 355, 361, 439, 433, 451. 3. Canadian Environmental Perspectives Strongly Recommended Course: Canadian Studies 333. 4. First Nations, Duality and Ethnicity Strongly Recommended Courses: Canadian Studies 339, 361, 433, 451. Language Courses French, Indigenous Languages, Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish (see Notes for more information). 5. Cultural Expressions Strongly Recommended Courses: Canadian Studies 337, 339, 341, 361, 433, 439, 451. 6. Health and Social Policy Strongly Recommended Courses: Canadian Studies 333, 355, 361. Additional Courses with a Focus on Canada
Methodology Courses Notes:
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