Courses

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Summer 2023 Courses

C/AM 200 - Intro to Canadian Studies (5 credits)
- Online ASYNC
- CRN 30407
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- Course flyer

For other C/AM Studies program classes (listed under other department rubrics) please reference the WWU course catalog and WWU Classfinder.

Fall 2023 C/AM Courses

C/AM 277 - Canada: A Historical Survey (5 credits)
- MWF 2:30-4:50 pm
- CRN 43145
- Instructor: Madison Heslop

C/AM 302 - History of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
- MWF 11:30 am-12:50 pm
- CRN 43147
- Instructor: Madison Heslop
- Course flyer

C/AM 368 - Decolonizing Across the Medicine Line (4 credits)
- TR 10:00-11:50 am
- CRN 42698
- Instructor: Tuti Baker
- Course flyer

C/AM 397M - Can/Am Media Systems (4 credits)
- TR 12:00 pm-1:50 pm
- CRN 44094
- Instructor: Derek Moscato
- Course flyer

C/AM 400 - Directed Independent Study (1-15 credits)
- in consultation with instructor
- CRN 40195

C/AM 401 - Research Problem Identification and Development (3 credits)
- In consultation with instructor
- CRN 40068
- Instructor: Christina Keppie

C/AM 402 - Research Analysis and Writing (3 credits)
- in consultation with instructor
- CRN 40069
- Instructor: Christina Keppie

For a complete list of C/AM Studies program classes please reference the WWU course catalog and WWU Classfinder.

Spring 2023 C/AM Courses

C/AM 302 - Confronting Settler Colonialism in Canadian History (5 credits)
- MWF 10:00-11:20am
- CRN 10286
- Instructor: Dr. Madison Heslop
- Course flyer
C/AM 302 - Columbia River Treaty (5 credits)
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 23522
- Instructor: Dr. Tuti Baker
- Course flyer
C/AM 302 - US/Canadian Immigration and Border Policies (4 credits)
- TR 2:00-3:50pm
- CRN 23523
- Instructor: Edward Alden
- Course flyer
C/AM 369 - Settler Cities (4 credits)
- TR 10:00-11:50am
- CRN 23525
- Instructor: Dr. James Miller
C/AM 397M - C/AM Media Systems (4 credits)
- MW 10:00-11:50am
- CRN 23976
- Instructor: Dr. Derek Moscato
- Course Flyer
C/AM 400 - Directed Independent Study (variable credit)
- Times TBA
- CRN 20181
C/AM 401 - Research Problem Identification and Development (3 credits)
- Times TBA
- CRN 20058
C/AM 402 - Research Analysis and Writing (3 credits)
- Times TBA
- CRN 20059
C/AM 406 - Canadian Government and Politics (4 credits)
- TR 10:00-11:50am
- CRN 21833
- Instructor: Butch Kamena

For other C/AM Studies program classes (listed under other department rubrics) please reference the WWU course catalog and WWU Classfinder.

Winter 2023 C/Am Courses

C/AM 200 - Introduction to Canadian Studies (5 credits)
- MWF 10:00-11:20a.m.
- CRN 10286
- Instructor: Butch Kamena
- Course Info Flyer
C/AM 277 - Canada: A Historical Survey (5 credits)
- MWF 1:00-2:20p.m.
- CRN 12333
- Instructor: Madison Heslop
C/AM 302 - Canadian-American Relations (5 credits)
- MWF 10:00-11:20a.m.
- CRN 13714
- Instructor: Madison Heslop
C/AM 302 - Reconcili-Action in the North Salish Sea (4 credits)
- TR 10:00a.m.-11:50p.m
- CRN 13715
- Instructor: Nick Stanger
- Course Info Flyer
C/AM 331 - Canada: Society and Environment (4 credits)
- TR 12:00-1:50p.m.
- CRN 11651
- Instructor: David Rossiter
C/AM 375 - Indigenous Placemaking (4 credits)
- TR 2:00-3:50p.m.
- CRN 13725
- Instructor: James Miller
- Course Info Flyer
C/AM 400 - Directed Independent Study (variable credits)
- CRN 10149
- Instructor: Staff
C/AM 401 - Research Problem Identification and Development (3 credits)
- CRN 10065
- Instructor: Christina Keppie
C/AM 402 - Research Analysis and Writing (3 credits)
- CRN 10066
- Instructor: Christina Keppie
C/AM 430 - Borderlands: Resource Management (4 credits)
- WF 3:00-4:50p.m.
- CRN 13734
- Instructor: Patrick Buckley
C/AM 497E - Western Reads Canada (1 credit)
- T 4:00-4:50p.m
- CRN 13740
- Instructor: EJ Colen
- Course Info Flyer

For other C/AM program classes please reference the WWU course catalog and WWU Classfinder.

Fall 2022 C/AM Courses

C/AM 277 – Canada: A Historical Survey (5 credits)
- Instructor: Madison Heslop
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- Also offered as HIST 277
- CRN 43992
PLSC 250 – American Political System (5 credits)
- Instructor: Rudy Alamillo
- MWF 8:30-9:50pm
- CRN 41307
  OR
- Instructor: Debra Salazar
- MTWT 12:00-12:50pm and W 2:00-2:50pm
- CRN 41852
  OR
- Instructor: Debra Salazar
- MTWT 12:00-12:50pm and R 1:00-1:50pm
- CRN 41853
  OR
- Instructor: Debra Salazar
- MTWT 12:00-12:50pm and W 1:00-1:50pm
- CRN 41854
  OR
- Instructor: Todd Donovan
- MWF 10:00-11:20pm
- CRN 42942

C/AM 368 – Decolonization across the Medicine Line (3 credits)
- Instructor: Mary Tuti Baker
- TR 2:00-3:15pm
- Also offered as FAIR 368
- CRN 43120

C/AM 441 – Society, Space and Natural Resources (4 credits)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- Also offered as ENVS 441
- CRN 43995

ECON 361 – Introduction to International Econ and Business (4 credits)
- Instructor: Edward Alden
- TR 2:00-3:50pm
- CRN 42419

ECON 389 – Economies of the Pacific Rim (4 credits)
- Instructor: Tom Roehl
- MW 12:00-1:50pm
- CRN 42541

HIST 391 – History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Seltz
- MWF 1:00-2:20pm
- CRN 43166

C/AM 368 – Decolonization across the Medicine Line (3 credits)
- Instructor: Mary Tuti Baker
- TR 2:00-3:15pm
- Also offered as FAIR 368
- CRN 43120
ENG 216 – American Literature (5 credits)
- Instructor: Pam Hardman
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 44083
ENG 235 – Native/Indigenous Literatures (5 credits)
- Instructor: Lee Gulyas
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- CRN 41856
ENG 334 – Texts in North America and Europe (5 credits)
- Instructor: Kathryn Trueblood
- TR 1200-1:50pm
- CRN 41859
HIST 391 – History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Seltz
- MWF 1:00-2:20pm
- CRN 43166

FREN 201 – Intermediate French (5 credits)
- Instructor: Scott Taylor
- MWF 10:00-11:20 pm
- CRN 40067
  OR
- Instructor: Cecile Hanania
- MWF 01:00-02:20 pm
- CRN 42930

FREN 314 – Phonetics (5 credits)
- Instructor: Christina Keppie
- TR 10:30am-12:40pm
- CRN 41886

C/AM 302 – History of the Salish Sea (5 credits)
- Instructor: Madison Heslop
- MWF 2:30-3:50pm
- CRN 43994

C/AM 368 – Decolonization across the Medicine Line (3 credits)
- Instructor: Mary Tuti Baker
- TR 2:00-3:15pm
- Also offered as FAIR 368
- CRN 43120

C/AM 400 – Directed Independent Study (1-15 credits)
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)
C/AM 401 – Research Problem Identification and Development (5 credits)
- Pre-req: C/AM 200; C/AM 277 or HIST 277; C/AM 331 or ENVS 331 or director’s permission
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)
C/AM 402 – Research Analysis & Writing (5 credits)
- Pre-req: C/AM 401
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)
C/AM 444 – Canadian Studies Internship (5 credits)
- Remote ASNC

C/AM 441 – Society, Space and Natural Resources (4 credits)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- CRN 43995

ECON 361 – Introduction to International Econ and Business (4 credits)
- Instructor: Edward Alden
- TR 2:00-3:50pm
- CRN 42419

ENG 216 – American Literature (5 credits)
- Instructor: Pam Hardman
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 44083

ENG 235 – Native/Indigenous Literatures (5 credits)
- Instructor: Lee Gulyas
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- CRN 41856

ENG 334 – Texts in North America and Europe (5 credits)
- Instructor: Kathryn Trueblood
- TR 1200-1:50pm
- CRN 41859

ENVS 463 – Native American Planning/Natural Resource Policy (3 credits)
- Instructor: Nicholas Zaferatos
- TR 2:00-3:20pm
- Also offered as UEPP 463
- CRN 42224

ESCI 360 – Natural History of the Pacific Northwest (4 credits)
- Instructor: John McLaughlin
- W 2:00-2:50pm and F 1:00-3:50pm
- CRN 40626
  OR
- Instructor: Staff
- W 3:00-3:50pm and R 1:00-3:50pm
- CRN 41921

FREN 101 – Elementary French (5 credits)
- Instructor: Aude Jehan
- MWF 10:00-11:20am
- CRN 4006
  OR
- Instructor: Scott Taylor
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 41885
  OR
- Instructor: Scott Taylor
- MWF 01:00-02:20 pm
- CRN 42930

FREN 201 – Intermediate French (5 credits)
- Instructor: Scott Taylor
- MWF 10:00-11:20 pm
- CRN 40067
  OR
- Instructor: Cecile Hanania
- MWF 01:00-02:20 pm
- CRN 42930

FREN 314 – Phonetics (5 credits)
- Instructor: Christina Keppie
- TR 10:30am-12:40pm
- CRN 41886

HIST 391 – History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Seltz
- MWF 1:00-2:20pm
- CRN 43166

PLSC 271 – Introduction to International Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Bidisha Biswas
- MWF 11:30-12:50pm
- CRN 42622

PLSC 291 – Introduction to Comparative Politics (5 credits)
- Instructor: Yuliya Tverdova
- TBA
- CRN 40947
  OR
- Instructor: Michael Jerome Wolff
- MWF 2:30-3:50pm
- CRN 41863

PLSC 301 – British Parliamentary System (5 credits)
- Instructor: Butch Kamena
- MWF 8:30-9:50am
- CRN 43432

Summer 2022 C/AM Courses

C/AM 200 - Introduction to Canadian Studies (5 credits)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- ONLINE/ASNC
- CRN 30533
- Course flyer
C/AM 397B - Settler Cities (4 credits) - CANCELLED; offered again in Spring 2023
- Instructor: James Miller
- MW 9:00-11:50 a.m.
- CRN 31137
- Course flyer
C/AM 397M - Can/Am Media Systems (4 credits) - CANCELLED; offered again in Spring 2023
- Instructor: Derek Moscato
- T 10:00-11:50 a.m. + ASNC
- CRN31080
- Course flyer

Spring 2022 C/AM Courses

C/AM 277 - Canada: A Historical Survey (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Bonder
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- online/sync
- CRN 22013
C/AM 302 - Canadian-American Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Bonder
- TR 8:00-9:50am
- online/sync
- CRN 23741
C/AM 406 - Canadian Government and Politics (4 credits)
- Instructor: Butch Kamena
- TR 8:00-9:50am
- CRN 22014
- course flyer
C/AM 442 - Colonial Landscapes in the Pacific Northwest (4 credits) (crosslisted as ENVS 444)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- TR 1:00-2:50pm
- CRN 23742

ECON 361 - Intro to Intl Econ & Business (4 credits)
- Instructor: Ted Alden
- TR 2:00-3:50pm
- CRN 22499
HIST 379 - Canadian-American Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Bonder
- TR 8:00-9:50am
- CRN 23751

HIST 391 - History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Daniel Chard
- MWF 10:00-11:20am
- CRN 23572

ANTH 361 - American Indian Perspectives (5 credits)
- Instructor: Christopher Moreno
- online/async
- CRN 22805
ANTH 462 - Critical Issues in Indigenous Northwest Studies (5 credits)
- Instructor: staff
- MW 1:00-2:50pm
- CRN 23840
C/AM 442 - Colonial Landscapes in the Pacific Northwest (4 credits) (crosslisted as ENVS 444)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- TR 1:00-2:50pm
- CRN 23742
ENG 216: American Literature
- Instructor: Tony Pritchard
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 23672
ENG 334 - Literary and Creative Expression Across North America and Europe (5 credits) (under advisement)
- Instructor: Dawn Dietrich
- T 2:00-3:50pm + arranged
- CRN 21912
ENG 338 - Women and Literature in North America and Europe (5 credits) (under advisement)
- Instructor: Allison Giffen
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 20435
HIST 379 - Canadian-American Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Bonder
- TR 8:00-9:50am
- CRN 23751
HIST 391 - History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Daniel Chard
- MWF 10:00-11:20am
- CRN 23572

FREN 203 – Intermediate French (5 credits)
- CRN 20511
- Instructor: Lindsey Smith
- MWF 10:00-11:20pm
- CRN 20841
- Instructor: Cecile Hanania
- MWF 1:00-2:20pm
FREN 385 – Culture and Conversation (under advisement) (5 credits)
- Instructor: Aude Jehan
- MW 11:30-12:50pm + arranged
- CRN 22422

Capstone courses and Electives under advisement (14-18 credits)

C/AM 401 – Research Problem Identification and Development (5 credits)
- Pre-req: C/AM 200; C/AM 277 or HIST 277; C/AM 331 or ENVS 331 or director’s permission
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)

C/AM 402 – Research Analysis & Writing (5 credits)
- Pre-req: C/AM 401
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)

C/AM 444 – Canadian Studies Internship (5 credits)
- Remote ASNC

Electives

ANTH 361 - American Indian Perspectives (5 credits)
- Instructor: Christopher Moreno
- online/async
- CRN 22805
NEW C/AM 397B - Settler Cities (5 credits) (crosslisted with UEPP 397B)
- Instructor: James Miller
- TR 10:00-11:50am (and required all-day fieldtrip April 23)
- CRN 24045
ANTH 462 - Critical Issues in Indigenous Northwest Studies (5 credits)
- Instructor: staff
- MW 1:00-2:50pm
- CRN 23840
C/AM 400 – Directed Independent Study (1-5 credits)
- Contact Director Christina Keppie for more information (christina.keppie@wwu.edu)
C/AM 442 - Colonial Landscapes in the Pacific Northwest (4 credits) (crosslisted as ENVS 444)
- Instructor: David Rossiter
- TR 1:00-2:50pm
- CRN 23742
C/AM 444 – Canadian Studies Internship (5 credits)
- Remote ASNC
ECON 361 - Intro to Intl Econ & Business (4 credits)
- Instructor: Ted Alden
- TR 2:00-3:50pm
- CRN 22499
ENG 216: American Literature
- Instructor: Tony Pritchard
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 23672
ENG 334 - Literary and Creative Expression Across North America and Europe (5 credits) (under advisement)
- Instructor: Dawn Dietrich
- T 2:00-3:50pm + arranged
- CRN 21912
ENG 338 - Women and Literature in North America and Europe (5 credits) (under advisement)
- Instructor: Allison Giffen
- MWF 11:30am-12:50pm
- CRN 20435
ENVS 332 - The Pacific Northwest: Society and Environment (3 credits)
- Instructor: Zander Albertson
- MWF 9:00-10:20am
- CRN 23852
ESCI 330 - Natural History of the Pacific Northwest (4 credits)
- Instructor: Thomas Lloyd
- T 9:00-9:50am + arranged
- CRN 20853
FREN 203 – Intermediate French (5 credits)
- CRN 20511
- Instructor: Lindsey Smith
- MWF 10:00-11:20pm
- CRN 20841
- Instructor: Cecile Hanania
- MWF 1:00-2:20pm

FREN 385 – Culture and Conversation (under advisement) (5 credits)
- Instructor: Aude Jehan
- MW 11:30-12:50pm + arranged
- CRN 22422
HIST 379 - Canadian-American Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Jennifer Bonder
- TR 8:00-9:50am
- CRN 23751

HIST 391 - History of the Pacific Northwest (5 credits)
- Instructor: Daniel Chard
- MWF 10:00-11:20am
- CRN 23572
HIST 475 – Topics American Indian History (5 credits)
- Instructor: Chris Friday
- MWF 2:30-3:50pm
- CRN: 23364
HIST 478 - History of Nationalism in French Canada (5 credits)
- Instructor: staff
- TR 4:00-5:50pm
- CRN 23752
PLSC 271 - Introduction to International Relations (5 credits)
- Instructor: Yuliya Tverdova
- TR 12:00-1:50pm
- CRN 21173

PLSC 291 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (5 Credits)
- Instructor: Yuliya Tverdova
- TRF 10:00-11:50am
- CRN 21298

Summer Travel Courses

Summer field courses are run annually by Center faculty and staff. Currently, offerings are available which explore the peoples and places of Southwestern British Columbia (particularly the Salish Sea) and Montréal, Québec.

C/AM 410 (3)

Across the Salish Sea: Canada-US Connections in the Pacific Northwest
Upcoming dates TBA

Program and Travel Dates

TBA

The U.S. Department of Education designated Pacific Northwest National Resource Center on Canada offers the STUDY CANADA Summer Institute for K-12 Educators annually to provide American educators with an excellent foundation for teaching about our vital political, economic, environmental and cultural relationships with Canada. For more than 35 years, teachers from every state have learned about core social studies topics related to Canada—such as geography, history, government, and economics—from university faculty and other experts. Important outcomes have always included gaining global perspectives of civic issues, receiving numerous resources for classroom use, and developing curricula that meet Common Core, C3 and state standards.

Learn more about Study Canada Summer Institute

FREN 301 (5) & FREN 385 (5)

Pre-requisite: FREN 203 or equivalent (contact instructor if unsure)
Program dates: Summer 2022 - cancelled
Travel dates: TBA

5 weeks of French immersion! Obtain 8 required credits for a French major/minor (the equivalents of FREN 301 and FREN 385) in Montréal, Québec, the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world. Language classes are held in the morning followed by daily group activities in the afternoons and evenings. Classes are conducted in French with a focus on Canadian French and culture (language, food, ideology, summer events, etc.). Hosted by the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) with weekend excursions. Students will create a ‘virtual scrapbook’ or blog (in French) documenting their experiences abroad as part of their course work for FR 385.

The 2022 program has been cancelled. Check back for future dates! See other Study Abroad options here.

ENVS 482 (5), ENVS 498C (3) & ENVS 498D (4)

Program Dates: TBA
Travel Dates: TBA

The Redfish School of Change: Sustainability in the Salish Sea will bring together nine Canadian and nine American students in a learning experience unlike any other. Join us for an extraordinary six-week field course as we cycle, kayak, boat and walk, visiting the coastal communities of the Salish Sea in British Columbia and Washington State. Explore strategies for creating ecological sustainability and social equity with passionate educators and other inspiring change-makers on both sides of the international border. Then get ready to take effective action in your community.

Take part in an immersive fieldwork opportunity focused on Salish Sea biodiversity, conservation biology and ethnoecology to experience the rich array of diversity in our own backyard. This four-week program, run in partnership with InPlace Ecocultural Learning Institute, includes three weeks of outdoor, field-based study and a week of travel in First Nation, Native American, and Settler communities in the inland marine waterways of Washington and British Columbia. We will meet with NGOs and public and Indigenous land managers engaged in the stewardship of biodiversity and cultural heritage.

You will learn how biodiversity is defined, measured, mapped, and conceptualized by biologists and other scientists. A primary focus will be on how communities continue to depend on biodiversity despite shifts in land management, climate, and economic needs. In exploring both threats to biodiversity and how people and institutions are attempting to conserve it, we will examine underlying assumptions about globalization, sustainability, and environmental preservation.

Program Highlights

Hike, kayak, and explore the natural wonders of the Salish Sea bioregion, while working alongside resource managers, conservationists, and traditional knowledge holder to better understand indigenous and settler-colonial histories and conservation efforts.
Discuss parallels between bioregional and cultural diversity while engaging in intercultural dialogue locally.
Put the principles of ethical and responsible travel into action while visiting indigenous lands in the Salish Sea Bioregion in Washington State and British Columbia, Canada.

Program dates

June 20, 2023 - September 07, 2023

Application Deadline: June 15, 2023