Канада: култура и литература / Canada: Culture and Literature (ДФО)

Aim and description:

This survey course provides an introduction to the complex cultural and socio-political mosaic of Canada. Emphasis is laid on Canadian geo-political structure, colonial and contemporary history, multilayered diversity and society-building processes, intergroup dynamics, multiculturalism and community policies, practices of bilingualism and language education policy.

During the course students read and critically discuss a variety of non-fiction texts concerning the history, political system and socio-cultural practices of Canada and its people. In this way students develop skills of selecting, contrasting and analyzing empirical evidence with the aim of shaping their communicative behavior and increasing their intercultural knowledge.

The overall course achievement is evaluated through one course assignment during the semester, participation in class discussions, a mid-term test and a final test.