Social Studies 20-4 Key Issue

SOCIAL STUDIES 20-4: Nationalism in Canada and the World
Key Outcome: Students will understand, assess and respond to the complexities of nationalism.
Related Issues	General Outcomes
1. Should nation be the foundation of identity?	Students will explore the relationships among nation, identity and nationalism.
2 .Should nations pursue the national interest?	Students will examine the effects of nationalism, ultranationalism and the pursuit of the national interest.
3. Should internationalism be pursued?	Students will examine effects of the pursuit of internationalism.
4. Should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?	Students will examine the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context.

Overview

Students will examine various forms of nationalism and apply their perceptions to their own identity and sense of citizenship. They will investigate the influence of nationalism on historical and contemporary events. Students will explore the impacts of nationalism and internationalism. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Francophone perspectives on nationalism.

Rationale

As perspectives on nationalism evolve, so do perspectives on personal identity and on what it means to be a member of a collective, state and nation. This evolution is significant in the Canadian context as nationalism continues to shape visions of Canada and the Canadian identity. Understanding the significance of nationalism contributes to an awareness and understanding of various perspectives on the interrelationships among nationalism, internationalism, citizenship and identity.