Canadian Studies (CDNST)

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Canadian Studies 300.

Canadian Studies 400.

Economics

Canadian Studies 185

Canadian Studies

The Departments of Economics, History and Political Science co-operate in the offering of a special programme in Canadian Studies designed to provide the student with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of all aspects of Canada.

Students who propose to concentrate in Canadian Studies (see the outline of the programme on P. 18 of the Calendar) complete a standard first year programme (in which French 100 is required) and then follow the Honours programme of one of the above departments, or a double honours programme with two of the above departments.

In each of Years 2, 3, and 4 the student takes the equivalent of three full courses (four if double honours) in his major departments(s) , one of which (or one each if double honours) is the department’s principal Canadian course at that level. In each year electives are chosen from among the various Canadian content courses offered by each participating department(as listed below).

The core course for each year of the programme is an interdisciplinary study of Canadian problems, offered either in a lecture/turorial format or a seminar format (depending on the number of students registered), and staffed by interested faculty members of the participating departments and of the University and by eminent scholars from other parts of Canada who will visit the University for brief or extended periods during the year.

The student is granted, upon successful completion of the 22-course programme, an Honours B.A. in his major subject with the subtitle of Canadian Studies.

Core Courses

An interdisciplinary course offered both through lectures and intensive discussion groups and designed to introduce the student to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Canada. Particular themes for the course will be announced at the time of registration.

A seminar course, staffed by at least two faculty members from different departments, in which particular themes and problems relating to Canada will be investigated. The content of the programme each year will vary according to the interest and inclinations of faculty and students.

An extensive senior research essay, supervised by a committee composed of faculty members from two or more of the participating departments.

which deals with a specific aspect of Canada utilizing material and methods from several different disciplines.

Courses Offered By The Participating Departments

1) Introductory Courses.

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