Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies offers eight courses in 2005-2006 (07/17/05)

Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies offers eight courses in 2005-2006

WINNIPEG - The Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies exists to create, preserve and communicate knowledge that deals with Ukrainian Canadians. Established in 1981, it provides undergraduate courses and interdisciplinary programs of study in areas relating to Ukraine and to the life of Ukrainians in Canada. The center also encourages and promotes research and scholarship in all areas relating to Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies.

The center will offer eight challenging courses in the 2005-2006 academic year. They are as follows.

"The Ukrainian Arts in Canada" (155.310) is a three-credit-hour course taught during the first term (September-December, 2005) on campus on Wednesdays at 5-8 p.m. This is a study of varied aspects of artistic performance and production among Ukrainians in Canada, past and present: music, theater, dance, cinema, fine arts and architecture. The course will focus on crucial trends and processes, and adopt an evaluative approach in its exploration of the above artistic phenomena. The instructors will be Dr. Robert Klymasz and Dr. Denis Hlynka.
"History of Ukraine" (011.255) is a six-credit-hour course taught over both terms (September-April, 2005-2006) on campus on Mondays at 7-10 p.m. This course is a survey of Ukrainian history from the era of Kyivan Rus' to modern times. The instructors will be Dr. Stella Hryniuk and Dr. Davis Daycock.
"Issues in Ukrainian History: In Search of a National Identity" (011.303) is a three-credit-hour course taught in the second term (January-April 2006) on campus on Wednesdays at 7-10 p.m. The content of this course varies, but focuses on providing analyses of critical issues in Ukrainian history. This year's course deals with issues relevant to contemporary Ukrainian national identity, particularly in light of Ukraine's recently acquired independence. The instructor will be Dr. Oleh Gerus.
"Ukrainians in Canada" (011.391) is a three-credit course taught in the second term on campus on Tuesdays at 1-4 p.m. This course examines the history of the Ukrainian community in Canada. Topics discussed include immigration, social and political organizations, churches, cultural assimilation and Ukrainian contributions to Canada. The instructor will be Dr. Alexandra Pawlowsky.
"The Economy of Ukraine" (018.251) is a three-credit course taught in the first term on campus on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays at 1:30-2:30 p.m. It is a study of the Ukrainian economy in Eastern Europe; socioeconomic history, state and structure of the Ukrainian economy within the former Soviet Union; and prospects and problems of economic restructuring. The instructor will be Dr. George Chuchman.
"History of Eastern Christianity" (020.135) is a six-credit course taught over both terms on campus on Mondays/ Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. This course examines the general history of Eastern Christianity and studies the doctrines and organization of the Churches. The course will place special emphasis on the Ukrainian Eastern Christian religious tradition and its ethos in Canada and the United States. The instructor will be Dr. Roman Yereniuk.
"Eastern Christianity in North America" (020.252) is a three-credit course taught in the first term on campus, times to be announced. This course is a survey of the history and institutions of the major Eastern Christian bodies in North America. Particular reference will be made to the sociological and economic problems, the question of identity and survival, and the problems of unity. The instructor will be Dr. Yereniuk.
"Early Byzantine Art and Architecture" (054.328) is a three-hour credit course taught in the sceond term on campus on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This course is a study of the origin and evolution of early Byzantine art and architecture. The instructor will be Dr. James Bugslag.

The courses can be taken for credit or for general interest, as an option, or as a component of programs in various departments in the faculties of arts and education. The courses can be taken not only by university students, but also by members of the general public. In fact, the courses are open to anyone interested in exploring the Ukrainian Canadian heritage. Auditors, mature students and seniors are welcome. Although the University of Manitoba Undergraduate Calendar may state that prerequisites are required for many of these courses, these can usually be waived at the discretion of the instructor.

For students interested in specializing in the area, the center offers interdisciplinary programs in Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies leading to a bachelor of arts degree with a general major, an advanced major, or a minor in the field. Several awards are available for undergraduate and graduate study, as well as for highest standings in a course.

For further information readers may contact: Dr. Alexandra Pawlowsky, assistant to the director of the Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, phone, (204) 474-8905 or (204) 474-8906; fax, (204) 474-7624; e-mail, [email protected].

The center's website is located at www.umanitoba.ca/centres/ukrainian_canadian/.

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