CANA 2001 (3CR)
CANADA AND THE MODERN AGE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN COMMUNITY
This course provides students with an introduction to contemporary Canada, with a particular focus on politics and economics. It examines the nature of the Canadian economy, the nature and organization of the Canadian state, current political issues, and Canada's place in world affairs.
Exclusion: CANA 2000

CANA 2011 (3CR)
AN INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN CULTURE
This course provides an introduction to Canadian culture and identity. It examines key Canadian symbols and myths and various forms of cultural expression, including film, the arts, literature, and music in relation to Canadian national identity.
Exclusion: CANA 2000

CANA 3101 (3CR)
NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
This interdisciplinary course examines the historical, social, and cultural development of the Indian and Inuit peoples of Canada.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 3100

CANA 3111 (3CR)
NATIVE PEOPLES OF CANADA: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
This course explores the dynamics of contemporary First Nations culture in Canada from an interdisciplinary perspective. Among the key issues it seeks to explore are: the development of Native arts and culture in modern Canada, contemporary First Nations philosophy and ethics, and the politics of self-government among various First Nations.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 3100

CANA 3121 (3CR)
MULTICULTURALISM, IMMIGRATION, AND DIVERSITY IN CANADA
This course will explore the historical development of multiculturalism, its policy framework, alternative conceptions of plurality and diversity within Canada, demographic trends, and current controversies surrounding multiculturalism. It will conclude by looking at future developments in ethno-cultural diversity within Canada and where they might take the Canadian nation.
Prereq: CANA 2001, 2011 or (CANA 2000)

CANA 3301 (3CR)
CANADIAN WOMEN: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
This course provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the role and status of women in contemporary Canada. It focuses on the history of women's political movements, the changing status of women, the impact of the "second wave" of Canadian feminism, Native women, and recent immigrants.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 3300

CANA 3311 (3CR)
CANADIAN WOMEN'S CULTURAL EXPRESSION
This course develops a critical, interdisciplinary perspective on women's cultural expression in contemporary Canada. It examines the role and status of women in contemporary Canadian culture and representations of women in the media, as well as contemporary women's literature, music, and plastic arts.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 3300

CANA 3401 (3CR)
CONTEMPORARY CANADIAN ISSUES
This course explores contemporary Canadian issues in light of the evolution and development of Canadian institutions, belief systems and social relations.
Prereq: Second-year standing, including at least 6 credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies programme.
Exclusion: CANA 3400

CANA 3411 (3CR)
SPORT IN CANADIAN SOCIETY
Sport occupies a central role in Canadian culture that extends beyond the mythological popularity of hockey. The sporting culture of Canada affects the lived experiences of Canadians in ways ranging from physical education to Canada's international reputation to gender roles. Sport has become an important part of the service sector economy and has long been a source of local community and national pride. This course explores the role of sport in Canadian society.
Prereq: CANA 2001, 2011(or CANA 2000)

CANA 4250/4251 (6/3CR)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CANADIAN STUDIES
This course allows a group of students the opportunity to pursue a topic of special interest, not covered in other Canadian Studies offerings.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

CANA 4600 (6CR)
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR ON MAJOR CANADIAN ISSUES
An interdisciplinary seminar on questions of national importance.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

CANA 4651 (3CR)
REGIONAL PROTEST IN ATLANTIC CANADA
This course explores the dynamics of political protest in Atlantic Canada as a response to regional economic underdevelopment. It looks specifically at the origins of Atlantic economic disparity, relations between Ottawa and the Atlantic region, the ways in which Atlantic Canadians have politically responded to disparity, and potential futures for the Atlantic economy.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 4650

CANA 4661 (3CR)
SELECTED TOPICS IN MARITIME CULTURE
This course examines the distinctive attributes of Maritime regional culture. It looks, in particular, at the historical development of Maritime culture, music, literature, painting and other forms of regional cultural expression, and the different cultures in Maritime Canada.
Prereq: CANA 2000 or CANA 2001 and 2011, or permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.
Exclusion: CANA 4650

CANA 4950/4951 (6/3CR)
A PROGRAMME OF INDEPENDENT STUDY
A fourth year tutorial course in a well defined subject area. The syllabus must be planned at the end of the student's third year, in consultation with the Director and, where applicable, with the professor with whom the student will work. Programmes of Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings.
Prereq: CANA 2001 and 2011 (or CANA 2000) Permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

CANA 4990 (6CR)
HONOURS THESIS
Supervised by the Coordinator and with one or more members of the faculty associated with the Programme. The subject must be approved by the Coordinator. The candidate will receive instruction in the techniques of research methods and thesis writing.
Prereq: Permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme.

The following courses also may be taken for credit in the Canadian Studies programme. Please note that courses asterisked only count for credit if the topic is Canadian in the year in which the course is completed. For further details, please contact the Coordinator of Canadian Studies.

* Acceptable when a Canadian topic involved.