Introduction to Canadian Studies

Critical Nationalism

Framing Contemporary Aboriginal Issues

* Cal'leton qP UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 9_U BAIL9N 3 HOLJ,qS Departr-r,eir,l Name i, r-l,t-"1-e I'J uriler Course insrrLcicrrsi hCWn€D c.AN/l Dtfrrl 5iu'Dr{-1 tl rM tSL4,J flo i,i Sir;rlents /Jj lJ,. I co 4 ntrI a \r'V i ,' t {--\ ,' ./ \u't before beErnning to paget room. ,o, u/no t yes J no ty- Students MUST count ihe 'r:mbei write, and report any drscre lai-ra'/ This examinat!on c',esrri,.r .'.lDer In addition to this c.:st:on it;lei of pages ln lhis exarnination question paper to,t practor Thrs q...iestton paper has I lvl 11 Y be t3ken f rom the examination sl,idents'equire, .ln examination booklet a Scantron sheet Instructions: Please answer four questions. Eachanswer is weighted equally in the determination of your exam grade. 1. Does the concept of "critical nationalism" helpus lookat Canada? How or how not? Why or why not? 2. Miller argues that First Nations are now at the centre of Canadian consciousness and memory. Why?Will this improve the well-being of aboriginal peoples and address their claims and grievances? What can be doneto do so? 3. ls diversity the centrepiece of the Canadian identity? Do we live up to the ideals associated withthe Canadian claim thatCanada manages diversity well?ln your answer, please pay attention to issues of race, language, and ethnicity. 4. We are concerned with having a cohesive and united Canadian identity, yet Canada is marked by significant regional differences culturally, politically, economically and in termsof identity. ls this a contradiction? Should we be concerned? 5. Equality is a coreCanadian value, guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. While someclaim that Canada doeswell in thisarea, manyargue thatthe battle for equality rights mustcontinue. Explore the ideaof equality in Canada, paying particular attention to issues of sexuality and gender. 6. What internal and external pressures led to the creation of Canada? Are these pressures still evident today, or did the political and legal outcomes of Confederation (such as federalism, the BNAAct, etc.) address them?

CDNS | 1000 | Introduction to Canadian Studies | exam | * Cal'leton qP UNIVERSITY EXAM

H? qrt Carleton UNIVERSITY rN4t- EXAMINATION Aee-tu AcoS 1 DURATION: A HOURS No. of Students: +q Department Name & Course Number: C a nt S J 3co r{ Course lnstructor(s) 5 ct SAN prl toe t PS - DeS RoCAeS AUTAORIZEO MEMOFANOA f.-/ r:r'.J Z Students MUST count the number of pages in this examination question paper before beginning to write, and report any discrepancy to a proctor. This question paper has J pages. This examination question paper MfrY be taken from the examination room. In addition to this question paper, students require: an examination booklet yesf/ nof a Scantron sheet yesl nof lnstructions: This exam hastwo sections. You must answer both sections Exam is worth 30% of your final grade Answers shoulddraw upon course materials spanning the whole semester: lectures, class andtutorial discussions, videos,and readings You are expected to write organized, analytical answers. Outside materials areNOT permitted. Section1: Major Essal' Section (15 points) You should allot 50 minutes for this essay. Please answer one (1) of the followingtwo questions: l. One commentator has modifiedthe well-known "two solitudes" metaphor to describe English Canada andFrenchCanada as "twin solitudes." Discuss threeways in which FrenchCanadian nationalism is similar to, andthreeways it differs from English Canadian nationalism. Explain how these differences haveinfluenced relations between the two nationalisms, and provideexamples of these tensions z--r-) ->t/ Instructor: Susan Phillips-DesRoches CDNS 23OO A No. of Students: 49 FinalExam - n 25 April 2005 ">' Z. Sinceits inception as a nation-state, Canada hasattempted to differentiate itselffrom the UnitedStates. Discuss measures taken by English Canadian nationalists andthe federal government to 'combat' Americanization. Your answer may consider subject mattersuchas culture,public commissions, the writings of Canadian theorists (Frye, Atwood, Grant),economic and public policy. Further discuss if these efforts havebeensuccessful in creating a distinctive Canadian identity. Sg1!!on,!: Short Essays (7.5 points each) You should allot 25 minutes for each essav Please answer two (2) of the five following questions: l. Is nationalism a vehicle of heterosexual maleself-interest? Discuss the role of women and pronatalism in Canadian nationalism. 2. Discuss the legacyof PierreTrudeau in regards to multiculturalism. How has it influenced Canadian nationalidentity?What are its critiques? 3. Is continentalism a form of nationalism? 4. How hasthe role of the Canadian soldierand peacekeeper influenced Canadian nationalism and national identity? 5. Criticallyexamine the influence of the "mild west" on Canadian nationalism and regionalidentity.

CDNS | 2300 | Critical Nationalism | exam | H? qrt Carleton UNIVERSITY rN4

,W Carleton {P UNIvERsITY {1f, €tN At- EXAMINATION fr?PtL 2-L,.loos- DURATION: 3 HOURS No. of Students: lt Department Name & Course Number: COFJS ] t oO j Course Instructor(s) A . fAleC*e(*y AUTHOFIZEO MEVORANDA N oxl4 Students MUST count the number of pages in this examination question paper before beginning to write, and report any discrepancy to a proctor. This question paper has ;2 pages. This examination question paper /Y) nt/ be taken from the examination room. fn addition to this question paper, students require: an examination booklet yesd noQ a Scantron sheet yesf nof Instructions. Written examination is threehours in duration. This exam hastwo sections. You must answer both sections. Exam is worth 30olo of your final grade Answersshoulddraw upon course materials: Lectures, class and tutorial discussions, videos, andreadings. You are expected to write organized, analytical answers. Outside materials areNOT permitted. Section 1: Major Essay Section (15 points) Please answer one (1) of the following two questions: 1. Discuss how the Residential Schoolsystem and the Indian Act haveimpacted the lives of Aboriginal peoples.Specifically outline the ways in which Aboriginal communities havetakensteps to address the negative impacts of this history of colonial policy and legislation in contemporary scenarios. "{r I 2. Survey the different approaches to self-governance. Providetwo examples to i ' '- highlight different negotiated agreements that havebeenmade. Section 2. Short Essays (7.5 points each) Please answer two (2) of the following questions. l. Discuss the Ro1'al Proclamation of 1763and demonstrate how it impacts contemporary issues or dialogues. Z. Section 35 of the Constitution specifically pertains to Aboriginal peoples and their rights. Discuss the evolving nature of Aboriginal rights and how court decisions haveaffected their protection and entrenchment underConstitutional law. 3. Aboriginal languages, cultures and heritages havebeenaffected by over 100 years of colonial policy. Providetwo examples that suggest ways in which Aboriginal communities arere-claiming their right to cultural expression.

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