Canadian Studies, Minor

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Canadian Studies involves an interdisciplinary examination of the history, culture, society, politics, economy and art of Canada. Canadian Studies spans a diverse number of topics and seeks to understand important issues about Canada and Canada’s place in the world both past and present. This minor is of relevance to virtually every program at Mount Royal University, particularly so in the areas of business, history, politics, literature, economics and education.

Required courses

CNST 1131 - Introduction to Canadian Studies
CNST 3730 - Canadian Issues in Context
Six courses from the following list, with at least one course from each of groups 1, 2, and 3. At least four of these courses must be at the 2000 level or higher.

Group 1: Artistic and Literary, at least one of:

Group 2: Historical and Political, at least one of:

Group 3: Cultural and Societal, at least one of:

CRJS 1003 - Introduction to the Justice System
CRJS 1013 - Diversity Issues and the Criminal Justice System
CRJS 2004 - Issues and Trends in Canadian Policing *
GEOG 2225 - Regional Geography of Canada
HIST 3306 - Racism and Immigration in Canada
HIST 3319 - Conflict and Violence in Canadian History
HIST 3345 - First Nations in Canada: Co-operation, Coercion and Confrontation
HIST 3383 - Sin, Vice, and Religion
HIST 4406 - Gender, Sexuality and the Body *
INST 1101 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: the Canadian Context
INST 2730 - Topics in Indigenous Studies
SLGY 2265 - Social Stratification and Inequality *
WGST 2221 - Women and Health
*Students should be aware registration in senior-level courses may require successful completion of specific prerequisite courses.

Note

A maximum of four courses at the 1000 level may be counted as part of this minor.