Canadian Studies University of Prince Edward Island

Overview

The goal of the Major in Canadian Studies at University of Prince Edward Island is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Canadian society and culture. A student may major in Canadian Studies, may double major in Canadian Studies and another discipline, or may minor in Canadian Studies.

Goal

• Students pursuing a Major in Canadian Studies must complete 42 semester hours (14 courses) in the Canadian Studies Program. These semester hours must be composed of the two required core courses in Canadian Studies (CST 1020 and CST 4110); one course in research methods (one of English 2040, History 2110, or Sociology 3310); eleven courses from Option Lists A, B, C, and D, with at least two courses from each option list and at least three 3000 level courses and three 4000 level courses.

• Students are required to maintain an average of 65% in the Canadian-area courses.

• There is a French Language co-requisite of three semester hours in French. Students must achieve a level of comprehension, writing and speaking at the level of French 2120 - French VI. To take the French Placement Test, please contact the First-Year Advisement Centre in Student Services, in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre. During the summer months, the French Placement Test is available through the Department of Modern Languages’ website. Shortly after completion of the Placement Test, the student will be contacted by the Department of Modern Languages and notified of the appropriate course in which to enrol. Students are strongly urged to consider additional work in French.

• Students should consult with the coordinator of the program when registering, in order to better plan an individual program suitable to their needs and interests.