Introduction
Canadian Studies Programme (CSP) of the School of International Studies (SIS) at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is a full-fledged Area Studies programme on Canada. The first of its own kind, CSP is a taught-cum-research programme at the Masters' and Doctoral level on contemporary Canada.
CSP was formally launched in the academic year 2001-02. Together with US and Latin American Studies Programmes, CSP constitutes the Centre for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies in SIS. In brief, CSP is one among the several premier area study programmes in SlS.
Objectives of the CSP
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To develop and expand inter-disciplinary studies in Canadian Studies including facilitating research and scholarly activity on Canada and contribute further to the tradition of Canadian Studies in India.
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To provide an outreach programme to the wider community including scholarly conferences/ workshops, field trips and developing curricula for post-graduate studies on Canada in order to raise awareness about Canadian affairs in India.
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To foster productive exchanges between Indian and Canadian scholarship on themes of mutual interest with a view to improving India-Canada bilateral relations.
In consonance with the objectives of JNU, the CSP aims at developing a pool of scholarly expertise on the foreign policy dynamics and international relations of Canada; and to the extent necessary on the history, society, economy and politics of contemporary Canada.
Teaching and Research Programme at CSP
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Canadian Studies is an eight-semester programme spread over four academic calendar years for the completion of thesis work and one year course work.
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Besides Ph.D., CSP also offers an elective course at the Master's level for students doing post-graduate studies across the University.
List of MA Courses
Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits | Name of Faculty |
1. | IS 585 N | Canada in World Affairs | Winter | 4 | Dr. Sneha Bhagat |
List of PhD Courses
Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Semester | Credits | Name of Faculty |
1. | AW 650N | Multiculturalism, Indigenism and Diasporic Aspects of Canadian Society | Winter | 2 | Prof. Priti Singh |
2. | AW 651N | Political Economy of Canada | Winter | 2 | Dr. Sneha Bhagat |
3. | AW 648 | Foreign Policy of Canada | Monsoon | 3 | Dr. Sneha Bhagat |
4. | AW 649 | Government and Politics in Canada | Monsoon | 3 | Dr. Sneha Bhagat |