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Socratic Seminar Guidelines

Explore the role of language in unifying or dividing Canadian society, focusing on terms like separatism and Quebecois. Understand the concept of Canada as a cultural "mosaic" and the United States as a "melting pot". Prepare for a seminar by reading and annotating the text and participate with courtesy, supporting opinions with evidence and pushing for deeper understanding.

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Socratic Seminar Guidelines

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  1. Socratic Seminar Guidelines World Geography: Minich

  2. As you watch the video… • What role has language played in unifying or dividing Canadian society? • What is meant by the following terms? • Separatism • Quebecois • Why is Canada a cultural “mosaic” and the United States a “melting pot?”

  3. Before the Seminar… • Read and prepare your text the night before the seminar. Make notes in the following ways: • Highlight important passages/ ideas and make notes in the margin of the text. • Mark anything you didn’t understand or have questions about

  4. During the Seminar • Rules for Participation: • Be courteous. No put-downs or sarcasm. • Allow each speaker to begin and finish his/her thoughts – don’t interrupt. • Build on what others say. • Nod, make eye-contact, provide feedback, and listen. • Support your opinions with evidence from the text. • Remember the goal is EXPLORATION – keep and open mind and push for deeper interpretations and understanding

  5. Proper Responses • I agree with…but would also like to add.. • I disagree with…and would like to add… • I am confused by… • The author has clearly stated that… • It may not say this in the text, but we can conclude… • Could you restate that? Or could you clarify that?

  6. Grade Structure • Students will be graded based on the following criteria: • Completion of the required assignments prior to class • Participation, quality of comments and courteousness

  7. Requirements • Define the terms listed Acculturation Francophone Assimilation Linguistic Bilingualism Referendum • Clarification: Identify any terms, ideas or passages that you don’t understand. • Identify two points you would like to make after reading the article and one discussion question you would like to bring up.

  8. Requirements (Discussion Topics) • Answer the following questions (provide answers and underline pertinent passages from the article) • What does the author mean by “universal nation?” • Why does the author believe that Spanish is a threat when many people in the US already speak multiple languages? Do you agree? • What does the author argue has been the value of a single language in the US? Do you agree? • Do you think the US should adopt one official language? • What can the US learn from the Canadian multicultural experience?

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