Canadian Studies (BA, iBA)
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Gain an understanding of the diverse and contested ideas of what it means to be Canadian.
Canadian Studies is the in-depth study of the Canadian experience. Understand the country in its various dimensions – its history, its political and legal systems, its languages and cultures, its geographical location, its regions and other unique features. You’ll consider how all of this shapes Canada’s place in the global arena.
If you're looking to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Canadian problems and issues, then York's program is for you. It is designed to provide you with a good grasp of a major subject chosen from the departments of Anthropology, Economics, English, French Studies, Geography, History, Humanities, Political Science and Sociology. By integrating these disciplines, you are able to focus on the cultural and social make-up of the country in an inclusive way. This enables you to gain a unique and revealing perspective of Canada, its people and its future. Take courses from three areas:
- Canada: Time and Place investigates issues such as Canadian history and the immigrant experience.
- Canada: Society examines various aspects of Canadian society through courses in political science, sociology and social science.
- Canada: Culture examines Canadian culture through courses in English, creative arts and cultural expression and the humanities.
You'll acquire a comprehensive understanding of Canadian issues while preparing for a career in communications, research, teaching, writing, tourism, in all levels of government, and other areas. You will also be well prepared for graduate studies and law school.
This program is also offered on the Glendon Campus.
York’s Glendon Campus is the only fully integrated bilingual Faculty of its kind in Canada and one of the only university campuses in Canada to specialize in liberal arts education. Students take courses in English and French and often learn a third language. Study this program at Glendon.
Ce programme est aussi offert sur le campus Glendon de York.
Glendon est la seule faculté entièrement bilingue au Canada et l’un des seuls campus universitaires canadiens spécialisés dans l’étude des arts libéraux. Les étudiants suivent des cours en anglais et en français et apprennent souvent une troisième langue. Suivez ce programme à Glendon.
What makes this program unique:
- Learn from experienced faculty who enliven the classroom by connecting their ongoing research to course material. Their research on Canada covers virtually every topic imaginable, including politics at home and abroad; women and healthcare reform; families and changing trends; Canadian and Québecois literature and culture; political fictions and realities; art; music; poetry; the history of labour; renewable energies; religion; and Indigenous relations.
- You will acquire the knowledge and expertise needed to address complex issues such as multiculturalism in Canada and the role Canada plays internationally.
- Explore ideas and issues that are rooted in the past and uncover how they are relevant to Canada's international role today.