Nationalism Related Issue I To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity Chapter 2 To what extent have perspectives on identity nation and nationalism evolved Chapter Inquiry Questions ID: 602515
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Social Studies 20-1Nationalism
Related Issue I: To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?
Chapter 2: To what extent have perspectives on identity, nation, and nationalism, evolved?Slide2
Chapter Inquiry Questions:
What are expressions of nationalism?
Do expressions of nationalism create a sense of
nation
among
Ukrainians?
Metis?
Acadians?
Canadians?Slide3
What are Expressions of Nationalism?Slide4
Expressions of Nationalism
Nationalism
: the collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a
nation
When individuals or groups of people communicate or act on this shared sense of belonging, these communications and actions are
expressions of nationalism
Expressions of nationalism can be expressed in a variety of ways. Can you name some?Slide5
Examples of Expressions of Nationalism
Celebrations of identity
Political actions
Writing and telling history
Artwork (painting, sculpture, illustration, and graphic design)
Literature (novels, plays, and poetry)
Multimedia (television, websites, movies, animation, and video games)
Magazines and news papers
Songs, music, and speechesSlide6
Why Express your Nationalism?
People express their nationalism both consciously and subconsciously
Desire to reinforce feelings of belonging in the people of a nation
Leads to the unification of the individuals of a nation
Confirmation of a nation’s identity
Reflections on one’s own personal identity
To communicate their collective understandings of geography, culture, language, ethnicity, the land, religion and spirituality, and citizenships (facets of nationalism)Slide7
TV shows do come in handy!
Get into small groups and discuss the following (or turn to page 32)
Think of popular TV series that are set in Canadian locations (for example,
Corner Gas, Whistler, Little Mosque on the
Prairie). In what ways does the setting, or geography, of the series help to create a sense of belonging among the characters and, by extension, the viewers? How is that sense of belonging expressed?
Brainstorm some other expressions of nationalism from popular culture (for example, songs, brands of clothing, websites) and identify the various understandings of, and perspectives on, nation they convey.Slide8
Expressions of NationalismSlide9
Expressions of Nationalism among Ukrainians
?
Taras
Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet
Turn to page 33; read the poem and prepare to discuss questions 1-3
Taras
Shevchenko
to Ukraine
Fairouz
to Lebanon
Abdulhalim
to EgyptSlide10
Pause and Reflect:
Many nations use symbols in their expressions of nationalism. For example, the eagle symbolizes wisdom and strength for First Nations of North America. How does the use of symbols create connections between the people of a nation? What symbols would you use to express your identity as a member of a nation?
Creating and displaying decorated Easter eggs, or
pysanky
, is an ancient tradition and expression of cultural bond between Ukrainian people. The symbols used in the designs are culturally and religiously significant, and the eggs themselves can be used as a symbol of Ukrainian identity.Slide11
Cross-country Ukrainian Expressions of Nationalism
Can Ukrainian around the world share a sense of collective identity? Why might they relate to expressions of nationalism from the people of Ukraine? How might their expressions of Ukrainian nationalism differ from those of the people of Ukraine?Slide12
** Skill Path: Gathering and Organizing Information
Turn to page 36
You may form triads to complete this assignment
Supplies will be available in class
The assignment is due ___________Slide13
Expressions of Nationalism among Metis?
Shared history
Common culture (song, dance, dress, national symbols, etc.)
A unique language (
Michif
, with various regional dialects)
Extensive kinship connections from Ontario westward
A distinctive way of life
A traditional territory and a collective consciousnessSlide14
Expressions of Nationalism among Acadians?
Acadia aka Nova Scotia
Le
Grand
Dérangement
pour 1755
The
Congrès
mondial
acadien
(CMA) takes place every 5 years. It is a time to celebrate Acadian identity and history
Turn to Pause and Reflect #2 on page 46
What other group of people does this remind you of?Slide15
Expressions of Nationalism among Canadians
Symbols:
Canadian flag
The maple leaf
Inukshuk
Peacekeepers
Read and discuss Pause and Reflect on page 50
With Stephen Harper’s particular standing with Israel during the their Operation Protective Edge against Gaza in 2014, do you think that may have influenced the collective identity of the nation-state? How can it affect how the nation-state is viewed by other nations?Slide16
At this point, you have identified, explored, and discussed our original inquiry questions below
What are expressions of nationalism?
Do expressions of nationalism create a sense of
nation
among
Ukrainians?
Metis?
Acadians?
Canadians?