Canadian Studies Ph.D.

learning to make a worlD of DifferenCe.TM

Life at Trent UniversityTrent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment.

Admission Requirements Applicants to the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Canadian Studies or a related discipline with a high honours standing. A detailed Research Statement and Plan of Study (500 – 600 words) is required to specify your overall expectations of the program, including a description of the proposed dissertation topic, a justification for why this research is worthy of pursuit, as well as a brief account of other work that has been done in this area. Prior to graduation students must demonstrate an understanding of a language other than English, and while French is preferred, the choice may reflect a relevant area of study. Applications are due by February 1.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the Ph.D. program in Canadian Studies, a list of the faculty members, and admission requirements, please check our departmental web site at www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd.

The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. Students are based at one of the two universities, but the program is structured to foster regular contact and interaction between students and faculty from both institutions. Students thus have rich and diverse resources to draw on during their program of study.

Options to ExploreCombining the strengths of two universities, their respective faculties and resources, the program of study includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation based on a body of original interdisciplinary research.

The Canadian Studies doctoral program has as its focus five areas of concentration:

Culture,Literature,andtheArts EnvironmentandHeritage Policy,EconomyandSociety

Identities Women’sStudies

Living in Peterborough Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario on the banks of the Otonabee River just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation and easy access to the surrounding Kawartha Lakes region.

To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca

Canadian Studies Ph.D. Suite 103, Kerr House, Traill CollegeTrent University 299 Dublin Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7P4Tel: (705) 748-1750 Fax: (705) 748-1801 E-mail: frostcentre@trentu.cawww.trentu.ca/frostcentre

Students enjoy the benefits of working in close collaboration with faculty, while enhancing their knowledge of the field through the collegiality of student peers, research fellows, visiting speakers and invited guests.

innovative.}learning to make a world of difference

Canadian Studies Ph.D. at Trent UniversityThe Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent, the first of its kind in Canada, is a program designed for students keen to pursue research in an interdisciplinary context. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the program draws Canadian and international students from the social sciences, the humanities and interdisciplinary backgrounds.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e S a t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t yTest the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.

Canadian Studies Ph.D.

learning to make a worlD of DifferenCe.TM

Life at Trent UniversityTrent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment.

Admission Requirements Applicants to the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Canadian Studies or a related discipline with a high honours standing. A detailed Research Statement and Plan of Study (500 – 600 words) is required to specify your overall expectations of the program, including a description of the proposed dissertation topic, a justification for why this research is worthy of pursuit, as well as a brief account of other work that has been done in this area. Prior to graduation students must demonstrate an understanding of a language other than English, and while French is preferred, the choice may reflect a relevant area of study. Applications are due by February 1.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the Ph.D. program in Canadian Studies, a list of the faculty members, and admission requirements, please check our departmental web site at www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd.

The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. Students are based at one of the two universities, but the program is structured to foster regular contact and interaction between students and faculty from both institutions. Students thus have rich and diverse resources to draw on during their program of study.

Options to ExploreCombining the strengths of two universities, their respective faculties and resources, the program of study includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation based on a body of original interdisciplinary research.

The Canadian Studies doctoral program has as its focus five areas of concentration:

Culture,Literature,andtheArts EnvironmentandHeritage Policy,EconomyandSociety

Identities Women’sStudies

Living in Peterborough Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario on the banks of the Otonabee River just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation and easy access to the surrounding Kawartha Lakes region.

To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca

Canadian Studies Ph.D. Suite 103, Kerr House, Traill CollegeTrent University 299 Dublin Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7P4Tel: (705) 748-1750 Fax: (705) 748-1801 E-mail: frostcentre@trentu.cawww.trentu.ca/frostcentre

Students enjoy the benefits of working in close collaboration with faculty, while enhancing their knowledge of the field through the collegiality of student peers, research fellows, visiting speakers and invited guests.

innovative.}learning to make a world of difference

Canadian Studies Ph.D. at Trent UniversityThe Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent, the first of its kind in Canada, is a program designed for students keen to pursue research in an interdisciplinary context. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the program draws Canadian and international students from the social sciences, the humanities and interdisciplinary backgrounds.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e S a t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t yTest the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.

Canadian Studies Ph.D.

learning to make a worlD of DifferenCe.TM

Life at Trent UniversityTrent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment.

Admission Requirements Applicants to the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Canadian Studies or a related discipline with a high honours standing. A detailed Research Statement and Plan of Study (500 – 600 words) is required to specify your overall expectations of the program, including a description of the proposed dissertation topic, a justification for why this research is worthy of pursuit, as well as a brief account of other work that has been done in this area. Prior to graduation students must demonstrate an understanding of a language other than English, and while French is preferred, the choice may reflect a relevant area of study. Applications are due by February 1.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the Ph.D. program in Canadian Studies, a list of the faculty members, and admission requirements, please check our departmental web site at www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd.

The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. Students are based at one of the two universities, but the program is structured to foster regular contact and interaction between students and faculty from both institutions. Students thus have rich and diverse resources to draw on during their program of study.

Options to ExploreCombining the strengths of two universities, their respective faculties and resources, the program of study includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation based on a body of original interdisciplinary research.

The Canadian Studies doctoral program has as its focus five areas of concentration:

Culture,Literature,andtheArts EnvironmentandHeritage Policy,EconomyandSociety

Identities Women’sStudies

Living in Peterborough Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario on the banks of the Otonabee River just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation and easy access to the surrounding Kawartha Lakes region.

To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca

Canadian Studies Ph.D. Suite 103, Kerr House, Traill CollegeTrent University 299 Dublin Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7P4Tel: (705) 748-1750 Fax: (705) 748-1801 E-mail: frostcentre@trentu.cawww.trentu.ca/frostcentre

Students enjoy the benefits of working in close collaboration with faculty, while enhancing their knowledge of the field through the collegiality of student peers, research fellows, visiting speakers and invited guests.

innovative.}learning to make a world of difference

Canadian Studies Ph.D. at Trent UniversityThe Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent, the first of its kind in Canada, is a program designed for students keen to pursue research in an interdisciplinary context. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the program draws Canadian and international students from the social sciences, the humanities and interdisciplinary backgrounds.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e S a t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t yTest the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.

The Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Trent’s Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies is celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies. It serves as the base for students and faculty in the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program. Located at Trent’s historic Traill College, close to downtown Peterborough, the College has recently been converted to a graduate college. It also serves as the home for three other graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Here Canadian Studies Ph.D. students are afforded excellent office and social space, as well as a limited amount of accommodation.

Research Excellence at Trent University As one of the foremost institutions advancing scholarly research in Canadian Studies, Trent University has earned a reputation for developing some of the leading academics in the field. In continuing this tradition of excellence, the following illustrate the variety of research currently underway in the program:

Financing Your Future at Trent:

Grants, Scholarships and SupportTrent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have the proper funding in place to ensure their main focus is on graduate work. Doctoral students receive a minimum of $18,200 per year for the first four years of study. This amount is based on a research fellowship, a scholarship and a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which involves teaching for a maximum of ten hours a week over the course of the academic year. Students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), SSHRC, the Trudeau Foundation, and the Vanier Scholarships. As well, all applicants to the program are automatically considered for a number of internal scholarships. To learn more about processes and potential for additional funding, visit the web site: www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies

Dr. keith waldeninvestigatesToronto’shighsocietyfromthe1880sto1914,studyingthewaysinwhichthiselitetriedtomaintainsocialhegemonyasanolder‘local’culturegavewaytoamorenationalandinternationalcultureofconsumption.

Dr. Stephen Bockingstudiesenvironmentalhistoryandenvironmentalpolitics,withspecialattentiontotherolesandmeaningsofscientificandpublicknowledge.HehasprojectsunderwayinnorthernCanada,BritishColumbia,andsouthernOntario.

Dr. Deborah white’sresearchfocusesonthemedico-legalresponsestorape,notablytheusesandimpactsofforensictechnologies,andthesocialconstructionofexpertsandexpertiseattheintersectionofmedicine,science,lawandgenderedsexualviolence.

Some samples of work that Ph.D. candidates have undertaken include: Progressive.Canadian Studies at Trent University Trent University has a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation in the field of Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is embedded in that legacy, drawing on faculty from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields. The richness that such diversity provides fosters the interdisciplinarity that lies at the heart of the program. Trent University prides itself on developing a collegial and collaborative atmosphere between students and faculty, something readily fostered by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, which draws together scholars and students from the local, national and international community.

One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive UniversitiesTrent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period and the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for post-secondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.

Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e Sa t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t y

} Collaborative. meaghan Beaton-Canada’s1967CentennialCelebrations:AStudyofStateCulturalPolicy,

Commemoration,andIdentityinNovaScotia

Caroline langill-ShiftingPolarities:CanadianElectronicMediaArtandInstitutionalSpace,1970-1990

molly Blyth-“TrickyStoriesaretheCure”:ContemporaryIndigenousWritinginCanada

Brian thorn-“VisionsOfTheNewWorldOrder”:WomenAndGenderInRadicalAndReactionaryMovementsInPost-WorldWarIiWesternCanada

The Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Trent’s Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies is celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies. It serves as the base for students and faculty in the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program. Located at Trent’s historic Traill College, close to downtown Peterborough, the College has recently been converted to a graduate college. It also serves as the home for three other graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Here Canadian Studies Ph.D. students are afforded excellent office and social space, as well as a limited amount of accommodation.

Research Excellence at Trent University As one of the foremost institutions advancing scholarly research in Canadian Studies, Trent University has earned a reputation for developing some of the leading academics in the field. In continuing this tradition of excellence, the following illustrate the variety of research currently underway in the program:

Financing Your Future at Trent:

Grants, Scholarships and SupportTrent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have the proper funding in place to ensure their main focus is on graduate work. Doctoral students receive a minimum of $18,200 per year for the first four years of study. This amount is based on a research fellowship, a scholarship and a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which involves teaching for a maximum of ten hours a week over the course of the academic year. Students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), SSHRC, the Trudeau Foundation, and the Vanier Scholarships. As well, all applicants to the program are automatically considered for a number of internal scholarships. To learn more about processes and potential for additional funding, visit the web site: www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies

Dr. keith waldeninvestigatesToronto’shighsocietyfromthe1880sto1914,studyingthewaysinwhichthiselitetriedtomaintainsocialhegemonyasanolder‘local’culturegavewaytoamorenationalandinternationalcultureofconsumption.

Dr. Stephen Bockingstudiesenvironmentalhistoryandenvironmentalpolitics,withspecialattentiontotherolesandmeaningsofscientificandpublicknowledge.HehasprojectsunderwayinnorthernCanada,BritishColumbia,andsouthernOntario.

Dr. Deborah white’sresearchfocusesonthemedico-legalresponsestorape,notablytheusesandimpactsofforensictechnologies,andthesocialconstructionofexpertsandexpertiseattheintersectionofmedicine,science,lawandgenderedsexualviolence.

Some samples of work that Ph.D. candidates have undertaken include: Progressive.Canadian Studies at Trent University Trent University has a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation in the field of Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is embedded in that legacy, drawing on faculty from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields. The richness that such diversity provides fosters the interdisciplinarity that lies at the heart of the program. Trent University prides itself on developing a collegial and collaborative atmosphere between students and faculty, something readily fostered by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, which draws together scholars and students from the local, national and international community.

One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive UniversitiesTrent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period and the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for post-secondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.

Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e Sa t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t y

} Collaborative. meaghan Beaton-Canada’s1967CentennialCelebrations:AStudyofStateCulturalPolicy,

Commemoration,andIdentityinNovaScotia

Caroline langill-ShiftingPolarities:CanadianElectronicMediaArtandInstitutionalSpace,1970-1990

molly Blyth-“TrickyStoriesaretheCure”:ContemporaryIndigenousWritinginCanada

Brian thorn-“VisionsOfTheNewWorldOrder”:WomenAndGenderInRadicalAndReactionaryMovementsInPost-WorldWarIiWesternCanada

The Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Trent’s Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies is celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies. It serves as the base for students and faculty in the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program. Located at Trent’s historic Traill College, close to downtown Peterborough, the College has recently been converted to a graduate college. It also serves as the home for three other graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Here Canadian Studies Ph.D. students are afforded excellent office and social space, as well as a limited amount of accommodation.

Research Excellence at Trent University As one of the foremost institutions advancing scholarly research in Canadian Studies, Trent University has earned a reputation for developing some of the leading academics in the field. In continuing this tradition of excellence, the following illustrate the variety of research currently underway in the program:

Financing Your Future at Trent:

Grants, Scholarships and SupportTrent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have the proper funding in place to ensure their main focus is on graduate work. Doctoral students receive a minimum of $18,200 per year for the first four years of study. This amount is based on a research fellowship, a scholarship and a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which involves teaching for a maximum of ten hours a week over the course of the academic year. Students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), SSHRC, the Trudeau Foundation, and the Vanier Scholarships. As well, all applicants to the program are automatically considered for a number of internal scholarships. To learn more about processes and potential for additional funding, visit the web site: www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies

Dr. keith waldeninvestigatesToronto’shighsocietyfromthe1880sto1914,studyingthewaysinwhichthiselitetriedtomaintainsocialhegemonyasanolder‘local’culturegavewaytoamorenationalandinternationalcultureofconsumption.

Dr. Stephen Bockingstudiesenvironmentalhistoryandenvironmentalpolitics,withspecialattentiontotherolesandmeaningsofscientificandpublicknowledge.HehasprojectsunderwayinnorthernCanada,BritishColumbia,andsouthernOntario.

Dr. Deborah white’sresearchfocusesonthemedico-legalresponsestorape,notablytheusesandimpactsofforensictechnologies,andthesocialconstructionofexpertsandexpertiseattheintersectionofmedicine,science,lawandgenderedsexualviolence.

Some samples of work that Ph.D. candidates have undertaken include: Progressive.Canadian Studies at Trent University Trent University has a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation in the field of Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is embedded in that legacy, drawing on faculty from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields. The richness that such diversity provides fosters the interdisciplinarity that lies at the heart of the program. Trent University prides itself on developing a collegial and collaborative atmosphere between students and faculty, something readily fostered by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, which draws together scholars and students from the local, national and international community.

One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive UniversitiesTrent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period and the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for post-secondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.

Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e Sa t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t y

} Collaborative. meaghan Beaton-Canada’s1967CentennialCelebrations:AStudyofStateCulturalPolicy,

Commemoration,andIdentityinNovaScotia

Caroline langill-ShiftingPolarities:CanadianElectronicMediaArtandInstitutionalSpace,1970-1990

molly Blyth-“TrickyStoriesaretheCure”:ContemporaryIndigenousWritinginCanada

Brian thorn-“VisionsOfTheNewWorldOrder”:WomenAndGenderInRadicalAndReactionaryMovementsInPost-WorldWarIiWesternCanada

The Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies Trent’s Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies is celebrated for its role in developing the field of Canadian Studies. It serves as the base for students and faculty in the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program. Located at Trent’s historic Traill College, close to downtown Peterborough, the College has recently been converted to a graduate college. It also serves as the home for three other graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Here Canadian Studies Ph.D. students are afforded excellent office and social space, as well as a limited amount of accommodation.

Research Excellence at Trent University As one of the foremost institutions advancing scholarly research in Canadian Studies, Trent University has earned a reputation for developing some of the leading academics in the field. In continuing this tradition of excellence, the following illustrate the variety of research currently underway in the program:

Financing Your Future at Trent:

Grants, Scholarships and SupportTrent University recognizes how vital it is for students to have the proper funding in place to ensure their main focus is on graduate work. Doctoral students receive a minimum of $18,200 per year for the first four years of study. This amount is based on a research fellowship, a scholarship and a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which involves teaching for a maximum of ten hours a week over the course of the academic year. Students are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), SSHRC, the Trudeau Foundation, and the Vanier Scholarships. As well, all applicants to the program are automatically considered for a number of internal scholarships. To learn more about processes and potential for additional funding, visit the web site: www.trentu.ca/graduatestudies

Dr. keith waldeninvestigatesToronto’shighsocietyfromthe1880sto1914,studyingthewaysinwhichthiselitetriedtomaintainsocialhegemonyasanolder‘local’culturegavewaytoamorenationalandinternationalcultureofconsumption.

Dr. Stephen Bockingstudiesenvironmentalhistoryandenvironmentalpolitics,withspecialattentiontotherolesandmeaningsofscientificandpublicknowledge.HehasprojectsunderwayinnorthernCanada,BritishColumbia,andsouthernOntario.

Dr. Deborah white’sresearchfocusesonthemedico-legalresponsestorape,notablytheusesandimpactsofforensictechnologies,andthesocialconstructionofexpertsandexpertiseattheintersectionofmedicine,science,lawandgenderedsexualviolence.

Some samples of work that Ph.D. candidates have undertaken include: Progressive.Canadian Studies at Trent University Trent University has a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation in the field of Canadian Studies. The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is embedded in that legacy, drawing on faculty from the humanities, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields. The richness that such diversity provides fosters the interdisciplinarity that lies at the heart of the program. Trent University prides itself on developing a collegial and collaborative atmosphere between students and faculty, something readily fostered by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, which draws together scholars and students from the local, national and international community.

One of Canada’s Most Research Intensive UniversitiesTrent University has consistently been recognized as a centre of high calibre research and scholarship. The total research funding to Trent has more than doubled over a five year period and the success of Trent faculty in attracting research funding from diverse sources continues to be remarkable. Trent’s ten Canada Research Chairs cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s careful balance between research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. As federal and provincial governments continue to make knowledge transfer and outreach a priority for post-secondary institutions, Trent will continue to draw on its key strengths to further its research accomplishments and reputation nationally and internationally.

Our programs offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in their fields, inspiring new understanding while pushing the boundaries of academic possibility and discovery.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e Sa t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t y

} Collaborative. meaghan Beaton-Canada’s1967CentennialCelebrations:AStudyofStateCulturalPolicy,

Commemoration,andIdentityinNovaScotia

Caroline langill-ShiftingPolarities:CanadianElectronicMediaArtandInstitutionalSpace,1970-1990

molly Blyth-“TrickyStoriesaretheCure”:ContemporaryIndigenousWritinginCanada

Brian thorn-“VisionsOfTheNewWorldOrder”:WomenAndGenderInRadicalAndReactionaryMovementsInPost-WorldWarIiWesternCanada

Canadian Studies Ph.D.

learning to make a worlD of DifferenCe.TM

Life at Trent UniversityTrent University has earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and innovative research activity. The University as a whole nurtures a collaborative atmosphere in which students from across the country and around the world are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary learning while enjoying a variety of social and cultural activities. For graduate students in particular, Trent affords a rich research and learning environment.

Admission Requirements Applicants to the Canadian Studies Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Canadian Studies or a related discipline with a high honours standing. A detailed Research Statement and Plan of Study (500 – 600 words) is required to specify your overall expectations of the program, including a description of the proposed dissertation topic, a justification for why this research is worthy of pursuit, as well as a brief account of other work that has been done in this area. Prior to graduation students must demonstrate an understanding of a language other than English, and while French is preferred, the choice may reflect a relevant area of study. Applications are due by February 1.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the Ph.D. program in Canadian Studies, a list of the faculty members, and admission requirements, please check our departmental web site at www.trentu.ca/canadianstudiesphd.

The Canadian Studies Ph.D. is offered jointly by the Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies at Trent University, and the School of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. Students are based at one of the two universities, but the program is structured to foster regular contact and interaction between students and faculty from both institutions. Students thus have rich and diverse resources to draw on during their program of study.

Options to ExploreCombining the strengths of two universities, their respective faculties and resources, the program of study includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and a dissertation based on a body of original interdisciplinary research.

The Canadian Studies doctoral program has as its focus five areas of concentration:

Culture,Literature,andtheArts EnvironmentandHeritage Policy,EconomyandSociety

Identities Women’sStudies

Living in Peterborough Trent University is located in Peterborough, Ontario on the banks of the Otonabee River just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. A friendly, mid-sized city, Peterborough boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a varied selection of restaurants, cafés and pubs, and a full complement of services combined with affordable accommodation and easy access to the surrounding Kawartha Lakes region.

To view this document in an accessible format, please visit www.trentu.ca

Canadian Studies Ph.D. Suite 103, Kerr House, Traill CollegeTrent University 299 Dublin Street Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7P4Tel: (705) 748-1750 Fax: (705) 748-1801 E-mail: frostcentre@trentu.cawww.trentu.ca/frostcentre

Students enjoy the benefits of working in close collaboration with faculty, while enhancing their knowledge of the field through the collegiality of student peers, research fellows, visiting speakers and invited guests.

innovative.}learning to make a world of difference

Canadian Studies Ph.D. at Trent UniversityThe Canadian Studies Ph.D. program at Trent, the first of its kind in Canada, is a program designed for students keen to pursue research in an interdisciplinary context. With Canada as both a subject and context for inquiry, the program draws Canadian and international students from the social sciences, the humanities and interdisciplinary backgrounds.

g r a D u a t e S t u D i e S a t t r e n t u n i v e r S i t yTest the limits of conventional disciplines, and participate in a culture of intellectual questioning and exchange – explore your graduate studies options at Trent.