Program Coordinator: Royce Koop
Program Office: 531 Fletcher Argue Bldg.
Telephone: 204 474 8949
E-mail: Royce.Koop@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/arts/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

Courses

Canadian Studies