North American Civilizations: Module 3 - Canadian Society and Institutions Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: North American Civilizations: Module 3 - Canadian Society and Institutions
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-SIK-3
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module discusses the structure and operational mechanisms of Canadian governmental, municipal and local institutions, as well as other diverse cultural and social institutions and mass media in this country. It examines the most important processes shaping Canadian identities in a multicultural society. A special focus is put on the analysis of crucial aspects of Canadian political processes and theories explaining the functioning of multicultural and monocultural societies, fundamental demographic changes occurring in Canada, as well as co-related social tensions and debates taking place Canadian society. The study of this material requires an active participation of students in locating references to intercultural and international relations.
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in sylabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the impact the structure of Canadian society and the activities of Canadian institutions have on intercultural relations and values of international community [AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_1]
 FA2_K04 [2/5]
represents the attitude of acceptance, tolerance and respect for representatives of diverse nations, ethnic and social groups [AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_2]
 FA2_K04 [2/5]
can present and analyze the historical and contemporary processes responsible for shaping Canadian identities, grounding their analyses in appropriate academic discourse, and they can place their analyses within a broader multinational and multicultural context [AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U06 [2/5] FA2_U08 [3/5]
can identify and analyze major theoretical, ideological and political positions related to the most important political and social processes in Canada, while using factual data and source materials and they can place their analyses within a broader multinational and multicultural context [AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
can analyze and interpret social, demographic and cultural phenomena, draw conclusions and use appropriate terminology and research methodology [AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
has advanced knowledge on theories related to American identities, multicultural and monocultural functioning of societies and major demographic processes taking place in the Canadian society; knows terminology concerning these theories and major research perspectives [AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_1]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W02 [2/5] FA2_W05 [2/5]
has an advanced factual knowledge related to the structure of Canadian society, its demographic aspects, social divisions, minority groups and their engagement in the life of Canadian society [AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_2]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W05 [2/5] FA2_W07 [3/5]
has a detailed knowledge on the Canadian political system, operational mechanisms of Canadian governmental and local institutions, social institutions and mass media [AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_3]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W07 [3/5] FA2_W08 [2/5]
has an advanced knowledge on the most import ideological, political, social and regional debates taking place in Canada [AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_4]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W07 [2/5] FA2_W08 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_1]
Final test assessing students’ knowledge attained from lectures
 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_3 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_3 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_4
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_2]
Individual writing assignment assessing students’ knowledge and analytical skills gained during practical classes, individual/group presentation using audio-visual techniques and assessing students’ knowledge and analytical skills acquired during practical classes
 AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_3 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_3
Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_3]
Oral assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on an ongoing basis during the semester. The evaluation may relate to the comprehension of the text assigned for the class and their knowledge of problems and issues previously discussed in class
 AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_K_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_U_3 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_1 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_2 AD-S2-CA2-SK_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [AD-S2-CA2-SK_fs_1]
Lecture with the use of audio-visual techniques, presenting the range of material as described in the module and syllabus contents A lecturer uses diverse types of source texts and materials
 15
Preparation for the test, and reading of obligatory and supplementary texts
 15 Test or tests [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_1]
practical classes [AD-S2-CA2-SK_fs_2]
Practical classes are devoted to the analysis and discussions of selected textual and critical sources
 30
Preparation for classes – reading of obligatory and supplementary texts; preparation of a writing assignment or presentation
 40 Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_2] Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-CA2-SK_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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