Okalik credits his studies at Carleton with developing a foundation and allowing him to learn more about Canada and his cultural history. In the first year of Canadian Studies, you have the choice of two first-year seminar courses. You will also have the option of taking an introductory course designed to provide you with an overview of the field. The course allows you to examine the fundamental political, judicial, and administrative institutions that make Canada a unique nation and consider how government institutions deal with the preservation and maintenance of cultural identities and social values. Field trips to the House of Commons, the Senate, the Supreme Court, Rideau Hall, the National Gallery, the Museum of Civilization, and the National Arts Centre are an integral part of the course.
Emphasis is on the acquisition of skills in writing, research, and analysis.
Class size is restricted to 30. This course is an interdisciplinary examination of contemporary movements involved in social change. Topics include assessment of opportunities and constraints for political activism in Canada today with a focus on movements involving the environment, labour, feminism, gay and lesbian rights, racism, poverty, and peace. In a small group setting and under the direction of an experienced faculty member, you ll acquire skills in writing, research, and analysis, as well as oral presentation. This course will introduce you to the interdisciplinary study of Canadian society and culture.