ENG10190 Imagining Canada: An Introduction to Canadian Studies

Academic Year 2020/2021

THIS MODULE WILL BE TAUGHT BY VISITING PROFESSOR RENEE HULAN, CRAIG DOBBIN CHAIR OF CANADIAN STUDIES, 2020-21.

This interdisciplinary module introduces students to Canadian Studies by looking at how Canada has been represented and imagined in representative works of literature, historiography, and visual culture. An overview of the historical, cultural, and political issues shaping Canadian society both past and present will be illustrated using individual case studies of contemporary topics.


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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes:
At the end of this module, students have a strong understanding of critical citizenship and a good grounding in the cultural history of Canada as well as the main approaches and methods in Canadian Studies. The assignments are designed to improve writing and oral communication skills.

Indicative Module Content:

This module will cover topics in Canadian studies, such as: 19th century Roots of Nationalism; Reconciliation; Colonization and Commemoration; Borders; Canada-US relations; Immigration and Citizenship; Settler Colonialism and Decolonization; Reflections on Studying Canada.

We will use the following text as our core text:
Conrick, Maeve, Munroe Eagles, Jane Koustas, and Catríona Ní Chasaide, eds. Landscapes and Landmarks: Real, Imagined, (Re)viewed. Waterloo: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2017. [Joyce General 304.2 CON and Ebook]

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Autonomous Student Learning

88
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will engage in lectures, critical reading, writing, case-based learning; in-class exercises; critical reflective writing.

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
HIS10240 - Intro to Canadian Studies


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Mid-term test Week 6 n/a Graded No

20
Essay: 2000-word essay Week 10 n/a Graded No

20
Continuous Assessment: Students will also keep a “thought book” in which to explore their ideas about the course material. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Assignment: Mid-term, 1000-word report. Unspecified n/a Graded No

10
Examination: Final Exam. 48-hour take-home exam. Week 12 Yes Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be provided with feedback on their written work and exam, and will be invited to discuss with the instructor their performance during the semester.

Name Role
Dr Renee Hulan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer