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NEW COURSE PROPOSALS CANADIAN 

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S.71-87 

R. C. BROWN 

From.....................................................................................

ACTING DEAN/GENERAL STUDIES 

Date...........14, -.19.17.1 

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MOTION: 

"That the new course proposals for Canadian 

Studies 

200-3, 

400-5, and 401-5 as outlined 

in Paper 5.71-87 be approved." 

If approved, the following motion will be made; 

"That Senate suspend its rules with regard 

to the two semester time lag requirement 

for the offering of new courses in order 

that Canadian Studies 200-3 may be first 

offered in the Fall semester, 1971, and 

that Canadian Studies 400-5 may be first 

offered in the Spring semester, 1972." 

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

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Canadian Studies 

400-5; 401-5; 200-3

The new course proposals for the Canadian Studies Program have 

been recommended by the Canadian Studies Steering Committee and have 

been approved by me. They are submitted to Senate for its consider- 

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ation. 

If the courses are approved, I would make the? 

"That Senate suspend its rules with regard to? 

time lag requirement for the offering of new cour? 

Canadian Studies 200-3 can be offered in the Fall? 

that Canadian Studies 

400-5

can be offered in the 

following motion: 

the two semester 

ses in order that 

semester 1971, and 

Spring 1972." 

RC B/lbs 

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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Enclosed are the new course proposals related to the Canadian 

Studies Programme to be implemented in the Fall of 1971 and the 

Spring of 1972. Would you consider these courses for submission 

to Senate? 

PMK/ lbs 

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DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES 

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL 

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION 

Program. Canadian Studies 

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Course Number: 200-3 

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Title: Introduction to Canadian 

Society and Culture 

Sub-title or Description: ? 

A lecture course, taught cooperatively by the 

Canadian Studies Prograimne faculty. Through the traditional disciplines of the 

faculty of arts and education various interpretive approaches will be 

utilized to examine the development and the associated problems of Canadian 

society and culture. 

Credit Hours: 

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3

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Vector Description: 2-1-0 

Pre-Requisite(s): None 

2.

ENROLiNT AND SCHEDULING 

Estimated Enrolment: 150 

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every 

Spring, twice

yearly, Fall and 

Spring): 

Fall and Spring 

When will course first be offered? 

Fall 1971 

3.

JUSTIFICArION 

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including 

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses 

in the same department, and from courses in other departments 

in the University? The course is an interdisciplinary introudction to the 

Canadian Studies Programme. It is meant to provide the student with an 

integrated overview of Canadian society and culture in its broadest scope. 

At the same time it will permit the student to see in some detail the way 

in which each of the traditional 

disciplines

deals with Canadian questions. 

No similar course is offered at SFU. 

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course? 

The course is organized into 4 ? 

3 week sections, in each of which distinct 

subject matter - history, economics, english, geography - will be covered. 

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This approach will alternate periodically with discussion led by multi- 

disciplinary panels of professors, in which the integral characteristics 

of Canadian society and culture will be stressed. 

2.

C.

How does this course fit the goals of the program? 

The course is the 

necessary 

introduction to the programme. It provides 

the student with an insight into the complexities of Canada and the ways 

in which the various disciplines approach the problems of the area. 

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements? 

This course is required for a minor in Canadian Studies. 

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition 

of this course? 

It will be added with other new programmes under the Division of General 

Studies. 

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if 

this course is approved? 

None 

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course? 

There is evidence of substantial demand among students in English, 

Geography, History and Economics. 

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course. 

None 

4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which faculty will be available to teach this course? 

Faculty currently participating in the Steering Committee and Associated 

faculty, Canadian Studies Programme (see attached list) 

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements 

for this course? 

None 

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course: 

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None 

Approval: 

Dean of 

Division:

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Senate: 

DIVISION OF GENERAL STUDIES 

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL 

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION 

Program. Canadian Studies ? 

Course Number: 

400-5 ? 

Title:Inter_Disciplinary Seminar 

401-5 

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in Selected Canadian Subjects 

Sub-title or Description: 

An inter-disciplinary upper levels seminar taught co-operatively by the 

Canadian Studies faculty and visiting Canadian scholars on selected themes 

pertinent to Canada. 

Credit Hours: 5 

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Vector Description: 400 0-5-0 

401 0-5-0 

Pre-Requisite(s): 

2.

ENROLiNT AND SCHEDULING 

Estimated Enrolment: 25 

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring, twice yearly, Fall and 

Spring): 

Spring and Fall 

When will course first be offered? 

Spring 

1972

3. JUSTIFICArION 

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including 

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses 

in the same department, and from courses in other departments 

in the University? 

Each semester members of the Canadian Studies faculty will choose a topic which 

can be examined profitably from the perspective of two or more disciplines. 

It will be a true inter-disciplinary seminar, in that it will be taught 

co-operatively by specialists from these disciplines. No similar course 

is offered at SFU. 

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the course? 

The range of topics that may be dealt with in an interdisciplinary mode 

include: One Prairie Province? A Question for Canada; The Quiet Revolution 

in Quebec; The Silent Surrender of Canadian Industry; Regional Consciousness 

and Canadian Identity, etc. This list could obviously be extended indef- 

initely. 

2.

C.

How does this course fit the goals of the program? 

It will permit students to integrate topics and approaches which they 

will have studied in discrete units within the traditional disciplines, 

and will allow them to try and practice the interdisciplinary techniques 

which have been developed by professional faculty in the Canadian Studies 

Programme. 

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements? 

This course is required for a minor in Canadian Studies. 

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition 

of this course? 

It will be added with other new programmes under the Division of General 

Studies. 

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if 

this course is approved? 

None 

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course? 

There is evidence of substantial demand among students in English, 

Geography, History and Economics. 

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course. 

MOTIR 

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4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS 

A.

Which faculty will be available to teach this course? 

Faculty currently participating in the Steering Committee and Associated 

faculty, Canadian Studies Programme. (see attached list) 

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements 

for this course? 

None 

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course: 

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None 

Approval: 

Dean of Division: 

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C

Senate: 