FJ0B772 Contemporary Questions of the First Nations in the Francophone Region of NA

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Vurm, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Vurm, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:50–12:25 G22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
- To present history and recent cultural and social issues of the First nations. - To discuss the potentialities of future development of the First nations in Canada. - Compare different approaches towards minorities in Europe and in America.
Syllabus
  • 1) History survey of the First nations in Canada, contacts with the Europeans. 2) Typology and tribes. 3) Current issues, problems of the Federal government in Canada. 4) The Huron (Iroquois), Inuit, Attkamekw, Montagnais etc tribes. 5) Territorial conflicts and court cases. 6) Literary and other cultural expresions of the First nations.
Teaching methods
Lectures, in-class discussion, student papers.
Assessment methods
In-class paper and written exam.
Language of instruction
French
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017.
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