Sumários

The Seven Years' War and the Treaty of Quebec

1 Outubro 2024, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

The Seven Years' War and the Treaty of Quebec

We looked at the historical facts but students had also read the opening letters in Francis Brooke's "The History of Emily Montague". Therefore, we were able to discuss the socio-political reality of Quebec during the period between 1763 and 1774 as it is presented in this text. 


Life in Canada from 1500s to 1650s

26 Setembro 2024, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Life in Canada from 1500s to 1650s: The First Nations perspective with a discussion of:

1. Saukampee's "Life among the Peingans" as dictated to David Thompson. 
2. The French settler perspective "The People and their Social Activities to the mid1700s" from Sports and Games in Canadian Life (Howell & Howell). 


The Canadian Political system

24 Setembro 2024, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

The Canadian Political system


Introduction to Canadian geography and demographic development

19 Setembro 2024, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Introduction to Canadian geography and demographic development 


Presentation of course program and evaluation criteria

17 Setembro 2024, 12:30 Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Introduction to opions about what it means to be Canadian:

Watched and discussed:
the excerpt on Canada from Michael Moore's film Bowling for Columbine (2002)
an extract from an interview with Joy Kagowa where she speaks about the role of Obadan in informing the Canadian public about the realities lived by the Japanese-Canadian community during and after WWII.
a Guardian video report on the housing/cost of living and immigration crises being lived in Canada at this moment. 
Presentation of course program and evaluation criteria