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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Canadian Studies

Undergraduate Course: Canadian Studies 1A: The Dynamics of a Multicultural State (CAST08004)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
Summary
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.

Course 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.


See lecture outline at
http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/LectureOutline.html
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None required (but purchase of textbook recommended).
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Reading List
Provided at First Class
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/index.html
Graduate Attributes and 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.
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 Class Delivery Information Plus one tutorial weekly.
KeywordsMulticulturalism; Indigenous-Settler Relations; Colonisation; Nationalism; Referendums; Museums; Lan
Contacts
Course organiserDr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
Email: directorofcanadianstudies@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elaine Khennouf
Tel: (0131 6)50 8428
Email: Elaine.Khennouf@ed.ac.uk
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