ST 4: Canada's Cultural Mosaic

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Special Topics 4: Canada's Cultural Mosaic - Diversity as Strength?
Leerdoelen	Students will get a passing grade if they can show: - awareness of the different attitudes in Canada, the US and/or Europe toward multiculturalism, national identity, minorities etc. - familiarity with the search for a Canadian (cultural) identity within a globalized world. - familiarity with the complex tensions between national borders and transnational geographical and cultural spaces. - 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 based on the study and analysis of a variety of opinions found in secondary literature.
Omschrijving	One of the most important elements of Canadian federal policy was the introduction of official multiculturalism in the 1970s. In 1988, the federal government passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. Central to this policy was the official recognition of the diverse cultures in a plural society. In understanding official multiculturalism in a broader context, it is necessary to first examine its basic values. This examination will be followed by a critical discussion of the situation of cultural and linguistic minorities within Canada, which will for example touch upon questions of liberal multiculturalism, multicultural theory and practices, postcolonialism, mixed race and so-called visible minorities. The course also includes a comparative perspective,examining immigration policies and issues of citizenship in Canada, Europe and the U.S. and discussing the Canadian mosaic in relation to the U.S. melting pot.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	werkcollege
Toetsvorm	essay, wekelijkse opdrachten (video presentation)
Vaksoort	bachelor jr 2
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
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 b verplicht Ba American Studies 2 semester II b keuzegroep Ba Europese talen en culturen  ( Keuzevak) 1 semester II keuzegroep