U1L1 Nation and Identity
Introduction
Foundations of Nationalism
Key Issues
To what extent should we embrace nationalism?Â
To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?Â
To what extent are nation and identity related?
How important is your nation in shaping who you are? People often think of their nation when asked where they are from or which national team they are cheering for. In your own life, do you connect strongly to one nation or to many nations?
Throughout this lesson you will inquire into the relationship between nation, nationalism, and identity by exploring the following question: To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?
Further to this, you will explore the diverse understandings of nation in response to the following question: How does my identity express the extent to which I embrace nation and nationalism? Each of the following lesson inquiries will develop understandings to help you respond to the following questions:
- How does my identity express my connections to nation?
- What is the relationship between nation and nation-state?
- How do people express their connections to nation?
Finally, this lesson will introduce students to the general concepts and understandings of the word 'nation'. Exploring this initial content will give students a better understanding how and why, Canada is considered a Civic Nation.
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