Canada Since 1945

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the history of Canada since the Second World War with an emphasis on political history. Topics include the post-World War II economic boom, the social transformations of the long 1960s, Quebec and English Canadian nationalism, Americanization, and the policies of key prime ministers including St. Laurent, Diefenbaker, Pearson, Trudeau, and Mulroney. Mandatory weekend retreat/workshop. Prerequisite: 14.0 university credits. Students may take only one of CAST-HIST 4970Y or 4971H for credit.