COURSE CURRICULUM

The Canadian Studies program offers a diverse range of courses that explore Canada’s history, culture, politics, and society from multiple perspectives. Courses such as CDN 1000: Introduction to Canada provide a broad overview of the country, while HIST 1390: History of Colonial Canada 1500-1885 examines Canada’s early historical development. Indigenous perspectives are central to the curriculum, with courses like INDG 2220: Indigenous Societies and the Political Process highlighting Indigenous experiences and political involvement. Students can explore economic topics through ECON 2350: Community Economic Development, and delve into cultural experiences with courses such as UKRN 2410: Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience and FILM 2430: The Canadian Film. Manitoba’s local history is studied in ANTH 2640: Manitoba Archaeology, while Canadian political systems are addressed in POLS 2702: Introduction to Canadian Politics. The program also emphasizes identity and interdisciplinary approaches with CDN 3730: Canadian Identity. Language and cultural studies are supported by courses like FREN 3850: Civilisation canadienne-française and ICEL 4440: The Icelanders in Canada. Advanced students engage in in-depth research through CDN 4410: Seminar in Canadian Studies, offering a comprehensive and critical understanding of Canada’s diverse society, making the program suitable for students interested in careers related to culture, policy, education, and community development.