Sp. Topics 1: Canada and the US

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Special Topics 1: Canada and the US - Negotiating (Cultural) Differences
Leerdoelen	Students will get a passing grade if they can show: - a critical understanding of socio-cultural differences between Canada and the US based on historical developments. - an ability to abstract, analyze and synthesize information on Canadian and American society and history. - an awareness of the different attitudes in Canada and the US to cultural differences. - that they have made adequate contributions to in-class discussions, whether as part of a group or as an individual. - an ability to communicate and write in advanced-level academic English. - an ability to write an argumentative essay comprising a clearly formulated argument about a comparative question, based on the study and analysis of a variety of opinions found in secondary literature.
Omschrijving	In this course unit students are introduced to Canadian society from a historical and comparative perspective, focusing on transatlantic relationships with Europe as well as on the convergences and (cultural) differences between Canada and the U.S. By examining a variety of topics such as the connection between Francophone and Anglophone Canada and bilingualism, Free Trade Agreements, popular culture, media and national identity, representations of space and identity, federal and provincial politics in relation to Indigenous peoples, students will gain insight in the complexity of Canadian society and questions of identity, Canada's transatlantic allegiance, and its dynamic relationship with the U.S.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege
Toetsvorm	essay, wekelijkse opdrachten (group presentation)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	M.L. Thompson
Docent(en)	dr. J.M.L. den Toonder
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Course material will be made available prior to the course
Entreevoorwaarden	Toegang tot het tweede jaar, d.w.z. minimaal 45 ECTS behaald uit de propedeuse van de betreffende major. NB: Voor het collegejaar 2021-2022 geldt een norm van minimaal 35 ECTS.
Opmerkingen	80% Mandatory attendance in seminars. Students are expected to participate actively in discussions during seminars and to duly carry out all assignments. This module can be taken as an elective. Major students take precedence.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Course units for exchange students 2 semester II a keuze Ba American Studies 2 semester II a keuzegroep Ba Europese talen en culturen  ( Keuzevak) 1 semester II a keuzegroep