ELAU3L5 General Questions and ELAU3L6 Final Project

1. ELAU3L5 General Questionsand ELAU3L6 Final Project

2. Begin reading novel,Deathwatchby Robb White • Ben is a college student who earns money by acting as a hunting guide. He has recently been hired by a man named Madec to hunt big horned sheep in the desert mountains. While hunting, an event occurs that transforms Ben from the hunting guide into the hunted.

3. U3L5 General Questions 1. From the literary works within this unit, identity three cultural or discriminatory issues and explain how they contributed to conflicts between different societies. 1. Assimilation of First Nations – When the Canadian gov’t tried to Confederate the West… 1. Native land was taken away(Natives isolated to reserves) 2. Native children placed in Residential Schools. (abused)This contributed to mistrust of the gov’t. 2. Chinese Canadian Head Tax – 1. Chinese fortified our nation by building the railroad. Once the railroad was complete a $500 Head Tax was imposed. 3. Japanese Internment – WWII – Pearl Harbourbombing 1. Canadian Japanese citizens forced out of their Vancouver homes 2. Japanese transported to internment camps where they lost everything.

4. 2. Explain how the following poetic devices, used in "Drumming for Mandela", enhance the poem's meaning: onomatopoeia – words mimic the sound they are creating (examples within the poem imitate hard, metallic sounds, reflecting the reality of prison life)simile – a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’ (“Like after a sonic blast” infuse energy into a ‘non’ sound. This mimics Mandela and he transforms from a void to a power.metaphor – a comparison where one thing is said to be another(“an electric humming or ringing in the brain” = something with quiet energy that is forever present, this parallels with Mandela’s life)

5. 3. At the beginning of his essay, Billy and Us, the author poses the following question: "why should I care?" After reading the essay, and other works in this unit, what is your own answer to this question? (In your answer, refer to at least two literary texts, from this unit) NOTE: This is a rhetorical question, intended more to provoke thought than for a literal answer.Some thoughts…. Victims are people who might be trying to turn their lives around Victims are people’s children, grandchildren, siblings, etc., who also suffer in the loss. Economic challenges, family failure, etc. are often at the root of delinquent and criminal behaviour.

6. 4. Analyze the images in the graphic art entitled, The Trial of Duncan C. Scott. How do the images reflect the meaning of the text? • The images are historical and reflect the time when Scott was Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs (1913-1932)The images also indicate the residential school policy was implemented in religious schools that featured European beliefs, and include children who were victims of the residential school system and its policies. The policies are reinforced with the images of the ‘self assured’ men who reinforced it.The noose, next to Scott’s face, also may represent the artist’s wish that Scott be tried and convicted of murder. (Capital punishment would have been the penalty in Canada during the 1920’s)

7. 5. Identify what you believe to be productive strategies when resolving cultural conflict. Refer to two or more literary works and explain which conflict strategies were appropriate or inappropriate and explain why. Example: Indian Act (1876)First created to protect the land and rights of “Status Indians” as they are referred to in the act. In reality, the legislation controlled the lives of First Nations people (to the point of suppression and assimilation). This was destructive.Over the years, changes have been made to the Indian Act. Sometimes the changes have been beneficial and sometimes they have increased restrictions. Ultimately, First Nations have gradually gained more democratic rights.Empowering both cultural groups and engaging in discussions that allow both groups to have a voice opens the door to healing and reconciliation. As Justice Sinclair points out, both sides need to respect each other’s culture, this is “crucial to reconciliation; without respect, there cannot be a legitimate will to uphold negotiations.”

8. 6. Is there anger in any of the First Nations works that you read? Is there healing? Discuss with reference to at least two literary works. Truth and Reconciliation:Justice Sinclair discusses the meaning of truth and reconciliation and the importance of instilling a strong sense of identity and validity in First Nations, Inuit and Metis youth so that reconciliation may some day be fully achieved. Justice Sinclair admits there is anger and frustration among Native people, but says…if both parties respect one another and work collectively toward a solution, then healing can begin.

9. 7. What makes it possible for ordinary citizens to allow collective suppression, violence and genocide to occur? In other words, how do discriminatory acts such as the implementation of the Chinese Head Tax, Japanese Internment or Native Residential Schools occur? Discuss with reference to two or more literary works. The origins of discrimination lay in misunderstandingand people not taking the time necessary to understand one another’s differences.When dominant cultures do NOT take the time to discuss issues, respect one another and listen to one another, misunderstandings and acts of discrimination will quickly occur.

10. U3L6 “Conflict” Final Project Complete ONE of the following assignments outlined below.CHOICE #1  - Research and Multimedia Project One of the essential questions that arose from this unit was, what factors contribute to successful relocation of new immigrants? Thousands of immigrants continue to move to Canada annually. Some adjust quite quickly, while others experience difficulty with assimilation. Based on what you know from past multicultural immigration experiences in Canada, devise a plan to help new immigrants relocate successfully into Canada. Your plan should address housing, education, language barriers, cultural pride, job training and health care. Present your final product in a format of your choice. Possible multimedia formats include: Staged Project Go Animate Prezi

11. CHOICE #2  - Research and Interview Project Research a topic of societal conflict and, in the format of a news story, present the multiple perspectives surrounding the issue. Examples of characters to interview:Member of ParliamentFirst Nations elder Recent immigrant to CanadaUniversity studentFirst Nations business personSecond generation Canadian Dene woman living in a Dene village in the Northwest Territories, etc… Be sure to provide enough detail to adequately inform 'viewers' about the issue and the differing points of view surrounding the issue. For more direction on this, refer to the news story outline, or Interview Skeleton. Be sure to provide enough detail to adequately inform 'viewers' about the issue and the differing points of view surrounding the issue. Possible topics include:Japanese InternmentChinese Head TaxUkrainian InternmentResidential SchoolsIndian ActAfrican ApartheidGang warfareInternational protests Present your news story in a format of your choice, such as audio recording, prezi presentation, youtube posting, etc. Creating WAV files with Microsoft WindowsHow to make WAV filesPrezi

12. Final Project Evaluation This assignment is evaluated based on the following RUBRIC Create - /10Respond - /10 Communicate - /10Enhance /10Conventions /10 Total - /50 marks