976602 Contemporary Canada (Quebec)

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This subject aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the history, politics, society and culture of Québec (Canada). It starts by examining the history of Québec, with a particular focus on the Quiet Revolution. It provides an overview of the economic and political development of Québec. Central themes in Québec society such as nationalism, independence movements and language are studied. Literature, cinema and other cultural works provide case studies in which these and other issues are examined. Contemporary Québec thus introduces students to Québec's diversity and heterogeneity in regional, national, continental and international contexts. Students develop critical thinking skills relevant to the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. The subject gives students the opportunity to develop a critical appreciation of societies outside Australia.

Assessment: Assessment tasks involve the writing of essays.

Texts and references

Details are available in the subject outline, distributed in class during the first week of teaching.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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