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CDNST 101Introduction to Canadian Studies

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Canadian Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A multidisciplinary overview of the broad range of topics covered in Canadian Studies including Indigenous-settler relations, Quebec and French Canada, bilingualism and multiculturalism, regionalism, Canada's place in the world, and the quest for a distinctive Canadian culture and identity in the midst of diversity.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001754050 / 75Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

50% liked it100% easy75% useful

From 2 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Took this course for spring 2026. I enjoyed it because it was a good opportunity to learn about my country, though sadly the professor (Adrian Gamble) seems very disengaged and unwilling to be helpful to his students. It also did end up being my lowest grade of the term. This is in part because Dr. Gamble seems to give high grades for discussion posts, yet low grades for the major assignments (which are worth most of your average).
    Here is how the course is broken down:
    - Each week has readings, which in total average around 30-50 pages. They're mostly taken from one textbook called "Canadian Studies in the New Millenium" by Kasoff and James.
    - There are thirteen discussion posts, and…

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Spring 2024

Fall 2023

Easy 90 GPA booster 21 points, 22 comments

“Does anyone have any suggestions for easy gps booster courses which I desperately need for my transcript. …”

u/dbifsddswxxs: “CDNST101 all online, 5 1-page reflections and 3 written assignments. no midterm/final and the prof is really friendly and an easy grader. …”

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Winter 2023

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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