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Equity Studies
The Equity Studies program focuses on
social justice theories and practices in
a variety of local and global contexts. In
addition to core course offerings, students
are required to take equity courses from
other programs and departments across
the University. Areas of emphasis include
disability studies, global food equity and
social advocacy.
Admission category: Jointly listed under
Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Estonian
Estonian studies are concerned with
the language, literature and culture of
Estonia. The language courses will be of
interest to those wishing to improve their
language skills, as well as to students of
general linguistics who desire to acquire
a knowledge of a non-Indo-European
language.
Admission category: Humanities
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Ethics, Society, & Law
Ethics, Society and Law examines ethical
and legal issues in various social and
political formations.
Admission category: Jointly listed under
Humanities and Social Sciences.
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European Studies
The European Studies program focuses
on the study of Europe and particularly
the community known as the European
Union, the largest and strongest trading
bloc in the contemporary world. Students
in the program acquire a fluency in one
of the major official languages of the
European Union and study the politics
and economics of the region.
Admission category: Jointly listed under
Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Finnish Studies
Finnish studies focus on teaching the
Finnish language in a three-year
sequence and in offering other courses
on the literature and culture of Finland.
Admission category: Humanities
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Forest Conservation
Forest conservation programs combine
traditional ecological and physical
sciences with social sciences to address
issues of forest conservation such as
biodiversity conservation, ecological
sustainability, protection of wildlife and
other habitats, biofuels and biomaterials
and economic sustainability. Forest
Conservation also offers programs leading
to an Hon. BSc degree.
Admission category: Social Sciences
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French Studies
French is not only one of the official
languages of Canada, it is also one of the
world’s major international languages.
French studies provide varied and flexible
approaches to the French language and
the diversity of cultures it expresses. The
skills and knowledge acquired will lay
the groundwork for careers in teaching,
journalism, translation, publishing and
government service, as well as research
in a variety of fields. In the Canadian job
market, command of the French language
is a definite asset. The department offers
students an integrated curriculum which
brings together courses in language,
linguistics, literature, French culture and
didactics. Unless specified otherwise, the
language of instruction is French.
Admission category: Humanities
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Geography
Geography is the study of the
environments created on the earth’s
surface by nature and people. The
physical and biological elements of
these environments, as well as their
economic and social structure, historical
development, spatial organization,
interrelationships, management and
planning form the subject matter of
geography. Geography also offers
programs leading to an Hon. BSc degree.
Admission category: Social Sciences
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