Introduction to Canadian Studies
This course explores the many facets of Canadian society through its history, literature, and culture. From the legacy of French and British colonization to the rise of Indigenous resurgence and multiculturalism, Canada is a place where bilingualism, diversity, and national myths collide.
We’ll look at how Canadian writers, artists, and thinkers challenge dominant narratives, how the country positions itself between Europe and the U.S., and how its political choices — from environmental policy to cultural funding — reflect both resistance and proximity to its powerful neighbour.
Whether you're intrigued by Québec separatism, reconciliation politics, or why so many Canadians end their sentences with “eh,” this course will give you tools to critically understand one of the world's most quietly complex societies.
To have an overview on the course content, feel free to visit:
https://doi.org/10.17045/sthlmuni.15329100.v1
The course is a series of six seminars (three hours) where students have the possibility to discuss the course literature. The focus is interdisciplinary with inputs from literature, political science, history and discourse analysis. The seminars are held in English.
Teaching Format
The course is a series of seminars held in English and given by experts from Baltic and Nordic countries on Canadian studies.
If you want to have a look on some possible presentations that will be given in the seminars, you can download a presentation here
Assessment
A written paper (1.500 words) and an oral presentation
Examiner
Student Affairs Office - Greek (ancient) & latin (Classical Languages)
Study Counsellor French
Director of Studies first and second level
