Undergraduate Course: Canadian Studies 1A: The Dynamics of a Multicultural State (CAST08004)
Course Outline
School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Canadian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/index.html |
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Course description |
Canadian Studies 1A is an interdisciplinary course that examines the dynamics of a multicultural state in the country where the term &«multiculturalism&ª was developed. The course considers spatial, historical, political and cultural dimensions of multiculturalism.
Topics include: multiculturalism in major cities; French, British and American interests in the development of Canada; nationalism and sovereignty in Quebec; language protection and promotion; island politics; Indigenous governance; traditional Inuit culture and contemporary Inuit cinema.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None required (but purchase of textbook recommended). |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. TBC |
Additional information |
Plus one tutorial weekly. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will have developed comparative perspectives on diversity and multiculturalism, a capacity to approach area studies in an interdisciplinary fashion and an appreciation of a number of different intellectual disciplines taught within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The lectures enable students to develop skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group. The tutorials enable students to work in small groups and develop transferable skills in oral presentation, interpretation and analytical debate. Individual and group projects within the course enable students to develop skills in research, writing, analysis and presentation.
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Assessment Information
Tutorial participation, presentations and analytical contribution to discussion: 20%
Essay : 30%
Final Examination (2 hours): 50%
Students who have failed to submit their essay will be permitted to sit the final examination but they will receive a mark of zero for the essay component of the course.
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Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
There will be one film showing during this course. Arrangements can be made to see the film separately if attendance at the collective showing is not possible for the student.
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
Email: directorofcanadianstudies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Chris Harper
Tel: (0131 6)51 1306
Email: Chris.Harper@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 5:39 am
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