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Instruction offered Faculty of Arts.
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Canadian Studies
201
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Introduction to Canadian Studies
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An interdisciplinary examination of the nature of Canadian nationalism and regionalism in their developmental and contemporary contexts. The political, economic and cultural dimensions of Canadian identity will be a central focus.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
309
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Development of the Canadian North
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Deals with a number of topics relating to the development and habitation of the Canadian north, including history, government, resources, transportation, communication, environmental design, recreation and culture.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
311
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Native Peoples of the Canadian Plains
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History and culture of the Plains First Nations, with emphasis on the impact of changes from prehistoric to post-contact, nomadic to sedentary, and the impact of reserve and modern life upon traditional culture. Interdisciplinary approach with a strong emphasis on historical events that have affected the Plains peoples.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
313
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Canadian Native Art and Cultures
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An interdisciplinary study of the intercultural relationships between Native and settler cultures. The focus will be on Native arts and cultural traditions, with an emphasis on contemporary issues.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
315
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Native Education in Canada
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A study of the development and present form of Native education in Canada from traditional times to the present day, including an examination of the impact of residential schools and local control of First Nations' schools. The course will focus on the history, value systems and traditions of Canadian Plains First Nations and Metis people.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Educational Policy and Administrative Studies 519.04, 529 or General Studies 301.10.
Notes:
This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
331
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Studies in Canadian Film Culture
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An introduction to key historical and theoretical aspects of Canadian film. Attention will be given to production, policy, distribution, and use. Topics will include the study of Canadian film auteurs, documentary and social change, feature film genres, and the role of government regulation. Students will explore the central themes and issues facing Canadian film makers and audiences.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
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Canadian Studies
333
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A Comparison of Canadian and American Cultures
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An interdisciplinary comparison of Canadian and American cultures and cultural assumptions. A variety of issues and contexts will be dealt with from historical and contemporary perspectives.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
337
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Introduction to Folklore: The Canadian Context
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Introduction to the academic study of folklore: basic terminology, folk groups, performance and applications with examples taken from the Canadian and Albertan context. Introduction to traditional genres of folkloristic expression and analyses of current folk groups and their folklore.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
339
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Canadian Humour and Culture
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An examination and evaluation of the traditions and techniques of Canadian humour and humorists in a variety of media. Examples will be drawn from newspaper humorists, oral folk humour, legend, essays and other literary humour, animated and other films, radio and television, and political cartoons. Humour will be analyzed as a means of communicating cultural values, traditions, and mythology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
341
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Canadian Animation
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The history, techniques, and themes of Canadian animation from the early days to the present. The relationship between animation and Canadian culture, including traditions, values, and motifs will be studied.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
351
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Literature and Identity: Aboriginal Peoples and Early Canadian Immigrants
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An introduction to the multicultural foundations of Canada through a study of the folklore, literature and patterns of adaptation of Canada's indigenous peoples and earliest settlers such as the Acadians, immigrants from the British Isles, Scandinavia and Ukraine.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
353
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Literature and Identity: Immigrant Experience in Canada Since World War II
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An introduction to the cultural and social impact on Canada of Post World War II immigration through a variety of texts, including folklore, fiction and poetry. Focuses on the experiences of peoples from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
355
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Canadian Cities and Canadian Identity
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Canadian urban life from an interdisciplinary perspective. The contribution of urban life to Canadian identity and to national, regional and provincial development and awareness.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
361
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Gender, Race and Ethnicity in Canada
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An interdisciplinary introduction to gender, race and ethnicity in Canada to provide an understanding of race, ethnicity and gender as simultaneous and intersecting systems of relationship and meaning.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
401
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Special Topics in Canadian Studies
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An examination of selected topics in Canadian Studies. See the Schedule of Classes for current topic(s).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Canadian Studies
417
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Native Culture and Heritage Institutions: Critical Issues
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A study of key issues facing museums, archives, parks, and other heritage institutions that research, interpret and protect the material culture of Native peoples.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Previous knowledge in Native Studies highly recommended. This course may not be offered every year.
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Canadian Studies
419
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The Metis People of Canada
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An interdisciplinary study of the Metis people of Canada, with special emphasis on the social, economic, and political factors influencing their emergence and continued survival as a distinct indigenous group in Canada.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Canadian Studies 419 and 401.04 will not be allowed.
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Canadian Studies
421
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Canadian Documentary
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The course explores the contributions of Canadian filmmakers, photographers and writers to the development of documentary genres. Particular emphasis will be given to the history and evolution of films produced by the National Film Board.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
433
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The Arts and Popular Culture in Canada
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An interdisciplinary study of cultural production in Canada, including both popular and fine arts. Topics may include the contribution of particular artists, arts organizations and institutions to Canadian Culture, as well as cultural industry formation, identity development through the arts, the impact of technology and globalization on cultural production, and Canadian cultural production in an international context.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Students may be required to attend off-campus events outside of class time.
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Canadian Studies
439
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Approaches to Canadian Heritage
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This course examines the presentation, preservation and commemoration of heritage. Topics may include research approaches; methods of presentation; the place of oral, artifactual and other evidence in heritage; policy and planning issues, and the cultural, social, political, and ecological dimensions of heritage.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
451
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The Culture of the Calgary Stampede
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A particular phenomenon of Calgary - and western Canadian culture - is the Calgary Stampede. In this interdisciplinary course, students will gain an understanding of the rich and complex history, vision and operation of this major western festival.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Canadian Studies 451 and 401.05 will not be allowed
Notes:
Students may be required to attend off-campus events outside of class time (e.g. the Stampede grounds).
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Canadian Studies
457
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Canadian Visual Culture
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Students will explore the production and reproduction of nation and place through the critical study of Canada's visual culture. Examples span domestic and public spheres and include public museum displays and collections, representations in popular media, amateur photography and folk art. The course emphasizes everyday uses of visual culture in the negotiation of identity and place.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Canadian Studies
501
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Research in Selected Topics
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Supervised individual study of a topic in Canadian Studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs).
Notes:
Students should contact the office of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes to arrange an independent study course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Canadian Studies
527
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Activism and Protest in Canada
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An examination of interdisciplinary theoretical and practical applications of activism and protest as dynamic processes of change and transformation in Canada. Contextual definitions of nationalism and cultures will be examined through contemporary and historical social movements. The shaping of individual, community, and institutional voices and identities will be seen to have an integral impact on social equality and interpretations of citizenship in Canada and globally.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of eight full-course equivalents, including one half-course equivalent of Canadian Studies, or consent of the Faculty.
Also known as:
(formerly Canadian Studies 401.11)
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Canadian Studies
591
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Senior Seminar in Canadian Studies
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Advanced level seminar(s) in Canadian Studies, for examination of particular topics of special interest to senior students.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Canadian Studies Major program and completion of at least twelve full-course equivalents, or consent of the Faculty.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Canadian Studies 591 and 505 will not be allowed.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION