Aims and scope

American Review of Canadian Studies (ARCS) is a refereed, multidisciplinary, quarterly journal. Published since 1971 by the Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS), American Review of Canadian Studies examines Canada and the Canadian point of view from an American perspective. Its articles - both disciplinary and interdisciplinary - explore Canada’s arts, cultures, economics, politics, history, society, and environment, recognizing Canada’s distinctive position in the world. Most issues also contain reviews of recently published books across that same broad spectrum of topics - reviews that acquaint readers with current scholarship in the field.

The editors invite article submissions in any area of Canadian studies and are receptive to a wide range of methodologies; topical pieces and responses to articles published in previous issues will also be considered. Additionally, the editors commission book reviews as new titles come to their attention. 

ACSUS, the journal’s sponsoring organization, is a multidisciplinary association of scholars, professionals, and institutions dedicated to improving understanding of Canada in the United States. Founded in 1971, ACSUS encourages creative and scholarly activity in Canadian studies, facilitates the exchange of ideas among Canadianists worldwide, enhances the teaching of Canada in the U.S., and promotes Canada as an area of inquiry. Membership includes a subscription to American Review of Canadian Studies. Please visit www.acsus.org for more details.

Peer Review Statement

All submitted research articles undergo an initial editor screening, followed by double-anonymized peer review with at least two independent referees.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.