The Evolution of Nationalism
This unit looks at what nationalism means - what's the difference between a nation and a nation-state? How do we express our national identities? What influences our national identities. This unit is the foundation for the rest of the course.
Unit Overview
Use this as a reference point to discover what you already know, and what you have learned by the end of this unit. Pay attention to the key terms and issues we are focusing on.
Use this as a reference point to discover what you already know, and what you have learned by the end of this unit. Pay attention to the key terms and issues we are focusing on.
Part One - What is nationalism?
Lecture videos
(you are expected to be familiar with the information provided in these videos as the basic components of the course)
Fill in the blank notes for all video lessons for this unit
Video Lesson One - Introduction to Nationalist Ideas
Video Lesson Two - Nationalism and Identity
(you are expected to be familiar with the information provided in these videos as the basic components of the course)
Fill in the blank notes for all video lessons for this unit
Video Lesson One - Introduction to Nationalist Ideas
- Checking for Understanding (these are the same questions that are posed at the beginning of the video)
- Top Ten Notes
Video Lesson Two - Nationalism and Identity
Other resources:
Mr Korczyk's Class: What is a nation?; What Creates National Identity?; What is Citizenship?;
Mr Korczyk's Class: What is a nation?; What Creates National Identity?; What is Citizenship?;
Potential Assignments
Factors that Influence Your National Identity - this sheet will have you consider how various factors influence your personal identity.
Factors of Nationalism - using your notes you will rank the factors that influence nationalism
Loyalties worksheet - this assignment will have you reflect on your different loyalties
My Heritage project - this fun activity has students share their family ethnicity
Factors that Influence Your National Identity - this sheet will have you consider how various factors influence your personal identity.
Factors of Nationalism - using your notes you will rank the factors that influence nationalism
Loyalties worksheet - this assignment will have you reflect on your different loyalties
My Heritage project - this fun activity has students share their family ethnicity
Canadian Identity
What does it mean to be a Canadian? Why is it so hard for us to define ourselves? This part of the unit will look at how nationalism is a part of identity, and the various factors that can impact identity.
Checking for Understanding
Top Ten notes
Checking for Understanding
Top Ten notes
Potential Assignments
Canadian examples of nationalism - this assignment will have you do some textbook questions and then demonstrate your learning through creative expression
Understandings of Nationalism - this worksheet asks you to think about how nationalism is a part of various ethnic group's identities. This activity can be difficult, so talk to your peers and your teacher to help you think of some ideas.
Canadian examples of nationalism - this assignment will have you do some textbook questions and then demonstrate your learning through creative expression
Understandings of Nationalism - this worksheet asks you to think about how nationalism is a part of various ethnic group's identities. This activity can be difficult, so talk to your peers and your teacher to help you think of some ideas.
Textbook Questions
Perspectives of Nationalism - Intro to Nationalism
Understanding Nationalism - Intro to nationalism questions
Perspectives of Nationalism - Intro to Nationalism
Understanding Nationalism - Intro to nationalism questions
Tentative calendar for spring 2021 - please refer to Deadlines and Daily Events Page to see what was actually done