Social 20-1 – Final Exam Prep

1. Social 20-1 – Final Exam Prep Course Review To what extent should we embrace nationalism?

2. Issue 1 - To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity? • Students will explore the relationships among identity, nation and nationalism. • appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve • appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation • appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world • appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism

3. Issue 1 – Key Ideas • In what ways is nationalism expressed? • Case studies (relationships to land the 13 types of nationalism) • What understandings exist concerning nation and nationalism • What is the relationship between nation and state? • How has the development of nationalism been shaped by historical, geographic, political, economic and social factors? • Case studies (Fr. Rev./Napoleonic Era and contemporary examples) • How does nationalism act as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people • Case studies (Fr. Rev/Nap Era, and nationalism involving: Canadians, Quebecois, Americans, 1st Nations/Inuit)

4. Issue 1 – Key Ideas cont’d • What is the importance of reconciling contending nationalism loyalties? • Case studies (the nationalisms of Canadians-1stNations/Inuit, Ethnic/Civic nationalism in Canada, Quebecois nationalism) • What is the importance of reconciling nationalism with contending non-nationalist loyalties? • Attn to: religion,region, culture, race, ideology, class, etc.

5. Issue 2 - To What Should National Interest Be Pursued? • Students will assess impacts of nationalism, ultranationalism and the pursuit of national interest. • Appreciate that nations and states pursue national interest • Appreciate that the pursuit of national interest has positive and negative consequences • Appreciate multiple perspectives related to the pursuit of national interest

6. Issue 2 – Key Ideas • What is the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit on national interest? • How does the pursuit of national interest shape foreign policy? • Case studies (WW1 Peace Settlements, the Interwar Period) • What is the relationship between nationalism and ultranationalism? • What has happened historically with nationalism and ultranationalism in times of conflict? • Case studies (causes of WW1 and WW2, examples of nationalism and ultranationalism from WW1 and WW2, ultranationalismin Japan, internments in Canada, conscription crisis)

7. Issue 2 – Key Ideas cont’d • How has ultranationalism been the cause of genocide? • Case Studies (the Holocaust, the Holodomor - 1932-33 famine in theUkraine, contemporary examples) • What have been the impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination? • Case Studies (successor states, decolonization, Quebecois nationalism/sovereignty movement, 1st Nations, Metis and Inuit self-government; contemporary examples)

8. Issue 3 - To What Extent Should Internationalism Be Pursued? • Students will assess impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in contemporary global affairs. • Appreciate that nations and states engage in regional and global affairs for a variety of reasons • Appreciate the impacts of nation and state involvement in regional and global affairs on individual and collective identities • Demonstrate a global consciousness with respect to the human condition and global affairs

9. Issue 3 – Key Ideas • What are motives of nation and state involvement or non-involvement in international affairs? • Attn. to:economic stability, self-determination, peace, security, humanitarianism • What understandings exist concerning internationalism? • How can internationalism be promoted through foreign policy? • Attn. to: multilateralism, supranationalism, peacekeeping, foreign aid, international law and agreements • To what extent have selected organizations promoted internationalism? • Case Studies (UN, EU, other contemporary examples)

10. Issue 3 – Key Ideas cont’d • What are the impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global issues? • Attn. to:conflict, poverty, debt, disease, environment, human rights • To what extent must nationalism be sacrificed in the interest of internationalism?

11. Issue 4 - To What Extent Should Individuals and Groups in Canada Embrace a National Identity? • Students will understand the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context. • Appreciate historical and contemporary attempts to develop a national identity • Appreciate contrasting historical and contemporary narratives associated with national identity • Respect the views of others on alternative visions of national identity

12. Issue 4 – Key Ideas • What multiple perspectives exist involving national unity in Canada? • What methods are used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a national identity? • Attn. to: symbolism, mythology, institutions, government programs, and initiatives • What historical perspectives exist concerning Canada as a nation? • Case Studies (Confederation, 1st Nations Treaties and the Indian Act, Metis and Inuit selfgovernance, French-Canadian nationalism) • What challenges and opportunities exist associated with the promotion of Canadian national unity? • Case Studies (Quebec sovereignty, federal-provincial-territorial relations, Aboriginal self-determination, bilingualism, multiculturalism)

13. Issue 4 – Key Ideas cont’d • What are the potential impacts of the various perspectives concerning future visions of Canada? • Attn. to:pluralism, multination model, separatism, Aboriginal self-determination, global leadership, North Americanintegration • What personal and collective visions of national identity exist?