Centre for the Study of the United States, U of T

Centre for the Study of the United States, U of T expertise in Canada’s history. With over 66 faculty affiliates, we have an unprecedented strength in U.S.

Located at the Munk School of Global Affairs, The Centre for the Study of the United States (CSUS) represents the largest collection of U.S.-focused scholars in Canada, as well as the greatest concentration of U.S. The Centre for the Study of the United States (CSUS) represents the largest collection of U.S.-focused scholars in Canada, as well as the greatest concentration of U.S. expertise and in

American Studies, both institutionally and nationally. CSUS and American Studies bridge the social sciences and the humanities in three major areas of activity: undergraduate teaching, research, and programming for the University community and beyond. Located in the Munk School of Global Affairs, CSUS was established in 1999 to build and promote the University’s resources in American Studies and U.S.-focused research and teaching. Our vision is to build on its position as the nation’s premier site of interdisciplinary U.S.-focused research, teaching, and public programming. We bridge the social sciences and the humanities in our work, as well as collaborate closely with scholars in law, business, and public policy. In addition to bridging the social sciences and the humanities, we balance a focus on the U.S. as an object of study with transnational, comparative, and international approaches. In addition to its vibrant interdisciplinary undergraduate program in American Studies, the Centre boasts many exciting activities such as our graduate student research colloquium; scholarly research talks by academics from all over the world (including our F. Ross Johnson/Connaught Distinguished Speaker Series); the F. Ross Johnson/Connaught Distinguished Visitor in American Studies, who spends three weeks on campus and teaches an intensive ‘sprint’ course each year; internships and fellowships; and at least one annual conference. This Facebook group is used to promote our yearly events.

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝Explore the dynamic realm of Indigenous politics through a unique lens - land. This seminar delves...
07/18/2023

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝

Explore the dynamic realm of Indigenous politics through a unique lens - land. This seminar delves into transnational Indigenous politics by focusing on the global significance of land.

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝What is the role of America's diverse landscapes? this course delves into the cultural, political,...
07/17/2023

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝

What is the role of America's diverse landscapes? this course delves into the cultural, political, and historical dimensions of various environments, shedding light on America's intricate relationship with its ecologies and inhabitants.

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝In what ways does the United States and its people exceed their national boundaries? Take this cou...
07/17/2023

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝

In what ways does the United States and its people exceed their national boundaries? Take this course to explore the United States as a dynamic transnational space.

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝Take this course to delve into the profound history, ethical implications and societal role of inc...
07/16/2023

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝

Take this course to delve into the profound history, ethical implications and societal role of incarceration in the United States. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the rise of modern mass incarceration.

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝What are the origins of the American Studies field? Take this course to delve into a diverse array...
07/16/2023

📝 WINTER 2024 COURSE 📝

What are the origins of the American Studies field? Take this course to delve into a diverse array of theories and methodologies that have shaped this dynamic interdisciplinary discipline.

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝Want to learn about the United States' immigration history? Join this course to delve into the intri...
07/15/2023

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝

Want to learn about the United States' immigration history? Join this course to delve into the intricate patterns of inclusion, exclusion, and the ever-evolving dynamics of immigration.

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝Curious about the power of Black art in challenging and subverting racist ideologies in North Americ...
07/15/2023

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝

Curious about the power of Black art in challenging and subverting racist ideologies in North America? Take this course to uncover the connections between Black history and dynamic expression.

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝Sign up for this course to learn about captivating Caribbean literary traditions through the explora...
07/14/2023

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝

Sign up for this course to learn about captivating Caribbean literary traditions through the exploration of iconic texts!

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝What is America? Who counts as American? Discover America's identity through critical exploration of...
07/14/2023

📝 FALL 2023 COURSE 📝

What is America? Who counts as American? Discover America's identity through critical exploration of its politics, history, and culture in our transformative course!

07/14/2023

Watch this video to hear last year's students share their thoughts on AMS199: Razing the Roof and Tearing Down Monuments with Professor Alexandra Rahr!

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About CSUS

Located in the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, at the University of Toronto, the Centre for the Study of the United States (CSUS) was established in 1999 to build and promote the university’s resources in American Studies and U.S.-focused research and teaching. Our vision is to build on our position as the nation’s premier site of interdisciplinary U.S.-focused research, teaching, and public programming. We bridge the social sciences and the humanities in our work, as well as collaborate closely with scholars in law, business, and public policy. We balance a focus on the U.S. as an object of study with transnational, comparative, and international approaches.

With over 60 faculty affiliates, CSUS has a vibrant interdisciplinary undergraduate program in American Studies, with topical courses and an annual undergraduate student journal which provides our students with an opportunity to present some of their high-quality independent research to a broader audience. We also boast many exciting activities, such as our graduate student research colloquium, scholarly research talks by academics from all over the world , and at least one annual symposium. This page is primarily used to promote our events and course offerings. For more information on our undergraduate program in American Studies, please visit our website: munkschool.utoronto.ca/csus