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SISCA 308 Canada: A Geographic Interpretation (5) I&S
Examines the overlapping economic, cultural, and political geographies shaping life in contemporary Canada. Topics include: free trade, constitutional crisis, feminism in Canada, aboriginal politics, and border region phenomena. Attention paid to how specific geographic interpretations of Canada by Canadians actually play a part in national life. Offered: jointly with GEOG 308.
SISCA 341 Government and Politics of Canada (5) I&S
Critical analysis of parliamentary institutions, political parties, and the federal system in Canada. Offered: jointly with POL S 341.
Instructor Course Description:
W A Douglas Jackson
SISCA 356 Canadian Society (5) I&S
Origins to the present in its North American setting; political development, cultural evolution, and emergence of multinationalism; economic base; arts and literature; problems of the environment; Canadian foreign relations.
Instructor Course Description:
Anthony B. Chan
SISCA 377 History of Canada (5) I&S
General survey and analysis of political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of Canadian history from the foundation of New France to present; Canadian-American relations, the rise of Quebec nationalism, and the development of the Canadian West. Offered: jointly with HSTAA 377.
SISCA 399 Study Abroad: Canadian Studies (1-5, max. 15) I&S
For participants in study abroad program. Specific course content varies. Courses do not automatically apply to major/minor requirements.
Instructor Course Description:
Anthony B. Chan
SISCA 400 Canadian Values and Symbols (5) I&S
Overview of the ideas, events, and activities which help define Canadians as a people. Examines the "national" expression of these values and symbols, as evidenced in historical experience, a physical environment often harsh and unyielding, a diverse people and cultures, and a pride in achievement that is frequently slow to surface.
Instructor Course Description:
W A Douglas Jackson
SISCA 430 Canadian Documentary Film Traditions (5) I&S/VLPA
History and development of non-fiction film documentary traditions, especially in Canada, the first institutionally defined area in which documentaries became prominent through the National Film Board and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Discussion of Flaherty, Greirson, and independent network producers who developed present-day style of documentaries. Offered: jointly with COM 430.
Instructor Course Description:
Anthony B. Chan
SISCA 441 Quebecois Literature (5) VLPA Delcourt
Readings of novels, plays, and occasionally, poetry. Special attention paid to how Quebecois authors represent in their works the complex socio-political reality of their culture. Conducted in French. French majors required to read and write in French; all others may read and write in English. Prerequisite: FRENCH 303; either FRENCH 304, FRENCH 305, FRENCH 306, or FRENCH 307. Offered: jointly with FRENCH 441.
SISCA 490 Special Topics (1-5, max. 15)
Content varies.
Instructor Course Description:
Albert L Sampson
Anthony B. Chan
Charlotte Cote
Kim V.L. England
Kieran D. O'Malley
Nadine C. Fabbi
W A Douglas Jackson
SISCA 495 Multiculturalism in Canada (5) I&S
History of the multi-racial and multi-ethnic character of Canadian society. Impact of federal policy of bilingualism and multiculturalism. Current issues of language rights, retention of cultural heritage, self-government for aboriginal peoples, and improving race and ethnic relations.
SISCA 498 Seminar: Canadian Problems (5) I&S
Major issues pertaining to Canadian society, government, and economic development.
Instructor Course Description:
Julia N. Eulenberg
SISCA 499 Undergraduate Research (1-5, max. 15)
SISCA 507 Research Seminar: Canadian Problems (5, max. 10)
Consideration of the spatial dimensions of Canadian socioeconomic, cultural, and political development, with emphasis on resource potentials and relations with the United States, Japan, and other important trading partners. Prerequisite: GEOG 308 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with GEOG 507.
Instructor Course Description:
Anthony B. Chan
SISCA 590 Special Topics (2-5, max. 10)
Offered occasionally by visitors or resident faculty. Course content varies.
Instructor Course Description:
Edward Taylor
SISCA 600 Independent Study (*)
