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This course is an advanced introduction to the study of Canadian culture through the medium of film and the theme of identity. The key questions for the term are: "Who is a Canadian?" and "What's 'Canadian' about Canada?" The first question is about belonging and nationhood. Who does the category "Canadian" include and who does it exclude? The second question is about the shared practices that underpin what it means to be Canadian. What are those practices and how do they distinguish "Canada" from other places and identities? Canadian film is examined as a means of trying to answer these questions.
Outcomes: This course focuses on one of the outcomes for geography students at Western Oregon University, that students will: "Interpret the geographic contexts for social relations and cultures". As a Film Studies course, the focus is on demonstrating "Explain the power of visual media to shape perceptions of the world" and "Explain the relationships of moving image arts and media to the multiple contexts in which they are embedded". As part of the International Studies program, students in this course will: "Increase cross-cultural knowledge through an international experience and regional study". More particularly, students will be able to:
Format: This course is taught online. Content is managed and delivered via Moodle. Course material, including films, readings, and lessons, are organized into week to week and a half long "blocks." Each block also includes assignments and discussion fora. New blocks will be made visible by 10:00 am on Mondays or Wednesdays, as appropriate. |
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Created by Anne-Marie Deitering and Shaun Huston
Please address comments or questions to hustons@wou.edu