The Canadian Studies (BA) at Brock University invites you to explore the multifaceted nature of the Canadian experience, examining how national identity is constructed and contested across time, space, and diverse social contexts. This undergraduate program is ideal for students eager to understand Canada through rigorous engagement with its histories, texts, and practices, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences. You will develop critical thinking skills to analyse the creation, consolidation, and contestation of meanings of Canada, preparing you to engage thoughtfully with complex societal issues.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is structured over four years, guiding you through foundational and advanced Canadian Studies courses alongside your chosen co-major discipline and elective credits. You will engage with specific Canadian content, historical periods, and critical methodologies, culminating in a significant final-year project. Throughout your studies, you will work alongside faculty and peers, developing analytical abilities and a nuanced understanding of Canadian society. You will graduate with a comprehensive perspective, ready for further academic pursuits or careers in public service, cultural institutions, education, or policy analysis.