Syllabus
Course outline: *
1. Canadian Identity *
2. Canadian historical and cultural dualism *
3. Anti-Americanism *
4. Regionalism of Canada I *
5. Regionalism of Canada II *
6. Canadian Nationalism *
7. Quebec Separatism *
8. Asymetrical Federalism *
9. Multiculturalism *
10. Bilingualism *
11. First nations *
12. Final wrap-up Course requirements:
1. Active participation in lessons. Short oral presentation of an acctual political theme in C anada, including the historical analysis of the problem. 30%
2. Seminar paper (8-10 standard pages) submitted by May 4,
2007. Theme must fit into the content of the course and should be approved by teacher by the mid april. 40%
3. Final exam. 30%
Annotation
This Courses continues the study of the Canadian History (follow-up of the course MB034), however, there are no prerequists. The Course aims to provide a comprehensive survey of major Canadian themes related to Canadian identity and its history, in order to better understand current political scene and society in Canada.