Charles F. Doran, Director The Canadian Studies Program (CSP) examines Canada from the perspective of trade, financial and commercial relations as well as from the perspective of unique political and cultural institutions, comparing the nation with other middle-sized open economies and other industrial democracies. As the largest trading partner of the United States and the locus of the greatest amount of U.S. foreign investment, Canada is a superb focus for studying trade policy and equity markets. Immigration policy and energy policy are also highlighted. Canada’s relations with Latin America and with Europe are featured throughout. Donner Fellowships are available to students who plan to concentrate in Canadian Studies. Campus Options Students studying at the Bologna Center may concentrate in Canadian Studies. Those students should try to take the courses in Western Hemisphere Studies offered there (the equivalent core course plus the Latin American Studies course offered in the spring semester) as well as courses that will assist in meeting the general economics requirements. Internships To qualify for Western Hemisphere Studies summer internship opportunities in Latin America, CSP students must do the following prior to commencement of the internship: (1) take the Western Hemisphere Studies core course (or its equivalent in Bologna), (2) take the second Latin American Studies course and (3) pass the Latin American history exam. Bologna students can take their Canadian Studies courses in Washington, D.C. Click here for more information on internships. Co-curricular Activities Informal lectures are given throughout the semester by academics, diplomats and business professionals on varied topics related to Canadian policy. Click here for more information on activities. Other Opportunities All students in Western Hemisphere Studies are eligible to participate in the biennial trip to Canada if they have taken at least one Canadian Studies course. A week-long trip to Western Canada to study oil sands extraction and refining and oil, natural gas and uranium production in Alberta and Saskatchewan will take place in spring 2011. Click here for more information on previous trips. Ph.D. Program The Canadian Studies Program accepts Ph.D. students. Typical Canadian Studies Courses Click here to view full course descriptions - Canada and Comparative Democracy
- Canadian Economic Development
- Comparative and International Political Economy: Mexico, Canada and the United States
- Dynamics of Commodity Economies
- The Economics of Immigration
- Facing the Oil Problem: The United States, Canada, OPEC and the World
- U.S. and Canadian Public Policy
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