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1. Welcome to Mount Allison University Glossary of Academic Terms 3.1. Contact Information 4.1. Fees and Expenses 5.1. Scholarships 6.1. Registration Procedures 7.1. General Regulations 8.1. Evening Credit Programme American Studies 10.1. The Student Union 11.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives 12.1. Officers of the University | With the establishment of the Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair of Canadian Studies in 1969, Mount Allison University developed its programme of Canadian Studies, at the time the only one of its kind in Canada. The programme was further strengthened in 1977 with the endowment of the Winthrop Pickard Bell Chair of Maritime Studies. The entire programme is designed for those students who wish to increase their knowledge of Canada, its history, institutions and culture. Unity in the Programme is achieved by concentrating on the interrelationships of disciplines within the Canadian context. Participating disciplines include Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography, History, Linguistics, Music, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology. The comprehensive nature of the Programme and its innate flexibility prepare the student for entrance to a wide range of careers and activities, in post-graduate studies in many areas of concentration, as well as in business, government, journalism, law, library science and social work.
Courses chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor Note: The listing of a course in the calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year. Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department or Programme Coordinator must be obtained. CANA 2001 (3CR) 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. CANA 2011 (3CR) 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. CANA 3101 (3CR) 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 CANA 3111 (3CR) 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 CANA 3121 (3CR) 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) 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 CANA 3311 (3CR) 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 CANA 3401 (3CR) 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 CANA 3411 (3CR) 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) 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) 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) 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 CANA 4661 (3CR) 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 CANA 4950/4951 (6/3CR) 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. Prereq: CANA 2001 and 2011 (or CANA 2000); permission of the Coordinator of the Canadian Studies teaching programme CANA 4990 (6CR) 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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