In Search of a Canadian National Identity

20-1: To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?
20-2: Should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?

Synopsis

Many of the specific outcomes related to General Outcome 4 for 20-1 "Students will assess strategies for negotiating the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context" and 20-2 "Students will understand the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context"may be addressed by inviting students to examine various perspectives and visions of national identity in Canada.

Critical Challenges

Students might explore this overarching theme by completing these challenges:

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Reference Charts

The following charts provide a quick overview of correlations, references, and summaries for all the Critical Challenges. In the charts, the Critical Challenges are organized according to which Overarching Critical Inquiry they address.

Last updated: May 30, 2008 | (Revision History)
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