Canadian Studies
Program Coordinator: Royce Koop
Program Office: 531 Fletcher Argue Bldg.
Telephone: 204 474 8949
E-mail: Royce.Koop@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/canadian_studies/
Program Information
This is an interdisciplinary program that offers a comprehensive and focused approach to the study of Canada. Students will examine Canadian politics, economics, society and culture within a national and international context. A knowledge of French is an asset but it is not required.
The “List of Approved Courses in Canadian Studies” below identifies courses that may be used toward partial fulfillment of the requirements for Canadian Studies. These courses are also identified on Aurora Student with the course attribute of “Canadian Studies Requirement.”
For entry, continuation and graduation requirements for the General Degree, Advanced Degree and Honours Degree, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Program.
Major Program
For entry to the Major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in six credit hours from the list of approved courses in Canadian Studies.
A minimum "C" average in all courses that comprise the Major is required to graduate including the higher grade of repeated courses and excluding failed courses.
Minor (Concentration) Program
For entry to the Minor (Concentration), the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in a six credit hours from the list of approved courses in Canadian Studies.
Honours Program
For entry to the Honours program, see: Basic Faculty Regulations for the B.A. General, Advanced and Honours Degree Programs.
A reading knowledge of French, while not required, is recommended. Students should note that, for certain specific Honours courses in the Canadian field, a reading knowledge of French is, in fact, a prerequisite.
Each of the participating departments is represented by at least one member on the Canadian Studies Program Committee. The initial academic advisor for the program is the committee as a whole or any one of its members. Students who are interested in Canadian Studies may obtain further information from the Canadian Studies Program Coordinator. Students should consult the appropriate department upon entering the program regarding prerequisites for specific courses.
Programs
| Degree/Diploma | Years to Completion | Total Credit Hours | Has Co-op Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree/Diploma Canadian Studies, B.A. Double Honours | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Canadian Studies, B.A. General | Years to Completion 3 | Total Credit Hours 90 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Canadian Studies, B.A. Single Honours | Years to Completion 4 | Total Credit Hours 120 | Has Co-op Option no |
| Degree/Diploma Canadian Studies, Minor (Concentration) | Total Credit Hours 18 | Has Co-op Option no |
Courses
Canadian Studies
A multidisciplinary introduction to the main political, economic, social, cultural and geographic features that have shaped Canada’s past and current realities. May not be held with the former CDN 1130.
Mutually Exclusive: CDN 1130
Attributes: Humanities, Recommended Intro Courses
An interdisciplinary lecture/seminar (art, economics, history, literature) course which will explore Canadian identity. Themes to be studied include the Aboriginal past, French/British colonization, land/regions and ethnic diversity.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: a minimum of 24 credit hours of courses at the 1000-level or above.
Attributes: Humanities
A seminar course whose content may vary from year to year. The course content may vary. Students can earn multiple credits for this course only when the topic subtitle is different.
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Attributes: Humanities