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Cities and Canadian Culture

University of Guelph
Guelph , Canada
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Bachelors
Major
Cultural Studies | History
Area of study
Social Sciences | Humanities
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the College of Arts

The College of Arts at the University of Guelph offers a diverse range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students. The college is comprised of several departments and schools, including the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, the School of Fine Art and Music, the School of Languages and Literatures, the Department of History, the Department of Philosophy, and Interdisciplinary Programs.


Departments and Schools

  • School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
  • School of Fine Art and Music
  • School of Languages and Literatures
  • Department of History
  • Department of Philosophy
  • Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes and Labs

  • Centre for Scottish Studies
  • Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
  • Interdisciplinary Design Lab
  • The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
  • The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
  • The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection

Program Details: Cities and Canadian Culture (HIST*4220)

Course Description

Reflecting the fact that Canada's population has been predominantly urban for a century, this seminar explores the role of urban centres in shaping Canadian cultural identity. Particular focus will be placed on the ways that city living and city form have affected the expression of Canadian identity through such topics as spectator sports, uses of public spaces, and metropolitan control of print and broadcast media.


Course Details

  • Code and section: HIST422001
  • Term: Winter 2016
  • Instructor: Alan Gordon

Syllabus

The syllabus for the course is available as an attachment: Web 4220 W16.pdf, sized 64.21 KB.


Research Areas

The College of Arts is involved in various research areas, including but not limited to the study of Canadian culture, history, languages, literatures, fine arts, and music. The research is conducted through different centres, institutes, and labs, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and exploring the arts and humanities.


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