In
1964 the College of Arts & Sciences of the University of Vermont
established the first comprehensive Canadian Studies Program in the
United States. Today, 14 faculty associates and staff members are
active in teaching, research and outreach.
One of the area study programs within International Studies, the
Canadian Studies Program offers undergraduate major and minor plans
designed to give students a multidisciplinary perspective of Canada.
Over 400 students enroll in Canadian Studies courses each academic
year.
Faculty from throughout the College of Arts &
Sciences offer Canadian Studies courses covering a wide range of
disciplines: anthropology, Canadian and Québecois literature,
economics, geography, geology, history, political science, Québec
studies, and sociology.
The Canadian Studies Program is very active on
and off campus. Each year the Program sponsors a series of special
events to broaden our understanding of Canada, not only for UVM
students but for the general community as well. Student activities
include visiting lecturers, field trips to Canada, and film festivals.
The Program also sponsors cultural events, public lectures and forums
on current events, and conferences for the academic and business
communities.
The Canadian Studies Program has been funded, in
part, by the Governments of the United States, Canada, and Quebec to
facilitate special activities and development, promote new courses,
augment library collections, and assist faculty research projects.
THE CANADIAN STUDIES MAJOR AND MINOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The Canadian Studies major consists of at least 30
credit hours. Undergraduates majoring in Canadian Studies must meet the
requirements from categories A, B and C listed below:
A. Three core courses (9 credits):
International Studies 91: Introduction to Canada
History 66: Canadian History
International Studies 291: Seminar on Modern Canada
B. Seven additional Canadian Studies courses (21 credits), of which at least 6 must be at the 100-level or higher, and of which
C. Students must study French at least through the intermediate level (French 052) or higher.
THE DOUBLE MAJOR
Canadian Studies majors are strongly encouraged to complete a double
major, which combines an interest in Canada with a second pursuit such
as History, Geography, International Business, or Political Science.
Majors are strongly encouraged to acquire an intermediate/advanced
proficiency by completing at least FREN 201 or higher. Majors pursuing intermediate/advanced proficiency should consult with the Canadian Studies faculty of the Romance Languages Department to determine an appropriate plan of study.
MINOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minors must complete 18 credit hours as outlined below:
A. Six courses (18 credits) chosen as follows:
One required core course (3 credits), either:
AIS 91 Introduction to Canada
or
HST 66 Canadian History
B. Five additional Canadian Studies courses (15 credits) to be
chosen from the
Canadian content list (see major listing for approved courses). At
least 12 hours must be at the 100 level or above. Students will fulfill
the language requirement with French.
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