Undergraduate Course: Canadian Studies 1B: The Politics of Identity in Contemporary Canada (CAST08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
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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/CanadianStudies1b/index.html |
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| Course description |
Canadian Studies 1B draws on visual media, literature and political analysis to explore questions of identity in contemporary Canada. It considers how Canada is shaped by film makers, writers and political activists, by its continental location, its linguistic, ethnic and religious diversity and by new questions about Aboriginal citizenship. |
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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you 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 you to develop your skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group of students. The tutorials enable you to work in small groups and develop transferable skills in oral presentation, interpretation and analytical debate. Individual and group projects within the course enable you to develop your 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
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
Email: directorofcanadianstudies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Ewan Ballingall
Tel: (0131 6)51 6449
Email: v1eballi@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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