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 examines the dynamics of multiculturalism in Canada - a country at the cutting edge of multicultural theory and practice. The course looks closely at indigenous and settler communities in Canada and explores the changing relationship between them.
Topics include:
- Aboriginal, French and British foundations of Canada;
- Indigenous and settler language politics in Canada;
- Nationalism and terrorism in Quebec;
- Referendums on Quebec sovereignty;
- Indigenous community representation in Scottish and Canadian museums;
- Inuit land claims, film, and governance in the Canadian arctic;
The course is assessed through an essay/project, tutorial participation and a knowledge mobilisation project.
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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: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 45 |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Plus one tutorial weekly. |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
165 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
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: 40% (2,000 words)
Knowledge Mobilisation Project Report: 40% (2,000 words)
Students have to complete both the essay and the Knowledge Mobilisation Project Report Exercise to pass the course. Assessment will be carried out according to the SPS Marking Criteria. |
Special Arrangements
| There will be one class visit to National Museums Scotland and the opportunity to attend the 2013 Canadian Studies Public Lecture on a topic directly relevant to the course. |
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 knowledge mobilisation exercise and 2000 word report; Non-assessed presentation of project.
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| Keywords | Multiculturalism; Indigenous-Settler Relations; Colonisation; Nationalism; Referendums; Museums; Lan |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
Email: directorofcanadianstudies@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Ewen Miller
Tel: (0131 6)50 3925
Email: Ewen.Miller@ed.ac.uk |
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