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 8 (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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None required (but purchase of textbook recommended). |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 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. Seminar Room 2, Chrystal Macmillan Building |
| Additional information |
Plus one tutorial weekly. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Canadian Studies 1A: The Dynamics of a Multicultural State | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
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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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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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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 range of 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 allow 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 skills in research, writing, analysis and presentation that can facilitate your future entry into a wide range of careers.
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| Syllabus |
See lecture outline at
http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/LectureOutline.html
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| Transferable skills |
The lectures enable students to develop skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group. The tutorials allow 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 that can facilitate their future entry into a wide range of careers.
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| Reading list |
Provided at First Class
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Weekly attendance at lectures; Set reading and questions for weekly tutorials; One group project (role play); Broader reading and writing of 2000 word essay; Preparation for examination.
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| Keywords | Multiculturalism, Indigenous, Colonisation, Nationalism, Canada, Quebec, Inuit, Interdisciplinary |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
Email: directorofcanadianstudies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Deborah Stabile
Tel: (0131 6)51 1306
Email: v1dstabi@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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