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Canadian Studies Courses

CNS 160 - The Social Background of Canada (3)

This course analyses the foundations and attributes of modern Canadian society using an interdisciplinary approach. As an introduction to Canadian Studies, the major themes of the course are social conflict and social change. Topics include French-English relations, Canada and the United States, ethnicity and multiculturalism, industrialism, regional conflict, social movements, nationalism and Canada's social structure, classes and elites. Breadth-Social Sciences. Breadth-Social Sciences.

CNS 210 - Foundations of Canadian Culture (3)

An introductory study of Canada, which uses a variety of disciplinary methods to understand and assess Canada's unique culture. The course draws on material from history, law, literature, politics, sociology and the fine arts in order to explore regional diversity and national needs and the nature of Canada as a bilingual and multicultural state. Breadth-Humanities. Breadth-Humanities.

CNS 250 - Perspectives on the Environment in Canada (3)

Environmental issues and attitudes toward the environment in Canadian society and thought, drawing on a variety of interdisciplinary sources. Students who have taken CNS 391 under this topic may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences. Breadth-Social Sciences.

CNS 260 - Screening Canadian Experience (3)

Explores the Canadian experience through film and text. Breadth-Humanities.

CNS 280 - Canadian Political Economy (3)

An introductory study of Canada's political economy, stressing the interrelated nature of Canada's economic and political life. The course focuses on current economic problems and policies, taking into account the geographical, historical and political environments. Topics include the resource and industrial structures, research and development, the public sector, fiscal and monetary policy, the role of the state, trade and foreign ownership, energy, regional disparity, corporate concentration and the political economy of federalism. This course is identical to POL 223 and students cannot take both courses for credit. Equivalent Courses: POL223.

CNS 360 - Interdisciplinary Readings in Canadian Studies (4)

Allows students to pursue in depth a particular Canadian problem from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: 60 units. Please refer to course outline before enrolling.

CNS 391 - Special Canadian Topics (3)

An intensive interdisciplinary exploration of particular topics that illustrate aspects of the Canadian reality. Prerequisite: 60 units.

CNS 393 - Popular Culture in Canada (3)

Examines selected structures of Canadian popular culture focusing on specific theme(s) such as humor, popular literature, music, entertainments, culture and economy, etc. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students who with credit for CNS 391 with same title may not take this course.

CNS 481 - Special Regional Topics (3)

The role of the regions of regionalism in Canada is increasingly problematical, as the burden of the unity debate extends outwards from the Ontario/Quebec divide. This seminar will provide students with a grounding in interdisciplinary readings pertaining to the topic and an opportunity to pursue directed research on a specific topic of their choice. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students with credit for CNS 481 Special Topics may not take CNS 481 for further credit.

CNS 485 - Contemporary Canadian Thought (3)

Selected issues in contemporary Canadian thought. Prerequisite: 60 units.

CNS 490 - The Canadian Intellectual Tradition (5)

An interdisciplinary seminar examining some of the major forces that have shaped and continue to shape Canadian thought, expression and society. Materials and theories will be drawn from historiography, history, philosophy, religion, politics, political economy, policy studies, literature, art and sport. Prerequisite: REQ-At least 60 units. Equivalent Courses: CNS491.

CNS 495 - Canadian Studies Honors Essay (5)

An essay required of each honors student in Canadian Studies, based on a substantial interdisciplinary research effort by the student under the supervision of Canadian Studies faculty in the appropriate disciplines. A paper based on the essay must be presented in a Canadian Studies seminar. Prerequisite: Enrolment as honors student in Canadian Studies.