Course Overview
Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.
As perspectives on personal identity continue to evolve, so do understandings of nationalism and what it means to be a member of a collective, community, state and nation. This evolution is significant in the Canadian context as nationalism continues to shape visions of identity and nation. Understanding the significance of nationalism contributes to an appreciation and awareness of the interrelationships among nationalism, internationalism, citizenship and identity.
This course has one central question that students will be exploring throughout semester:
“To what extent should we embrace nationalism?”
Related Issues:
• To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity? Students will explore the relationships among identity, nation and nationalism.
• To what extent should national interest be pursued? Students will assess impacts of nationalism, ultranationalism and the pursuit of national interest.
• To what extent should internationalism be pursued? Students will assess impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in contemporary global affairs.
• To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity? Students will assess strategies for negotiating the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context.
Introductory Documents
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What do each of these sources convey about what it means to be Canadian? What about these descriptions stands out to you? What is correct? What is incorrect? What/who is missing?
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