Introduction to Social 202

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Introduction to Social 20-2

• Exploring Nationalism

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What is Nationalism?

• The definition of Nationalism differs depending
  on your point of view.
• From where and when are you looking at
  Nationalism?
• Read page 1 and 2 in your textbook.
• Overall, Nationalism is an ideology that deals
  with the word nation and this will be explored as
  we progress through the course.

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Understanding this Textbook

• This textbook is organized to help you, the
  student, put everything into Context!
• Context means how do these ideas we are learning
  fit together.
• A key to this is looking at the Related Issue
  questions, Chapter Issue questions, and Inquiry
  questions for each section.

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The Key Issue of this Course

• Should We Embrace Nationalism?
• An issue is something that has multiple sides or
  dimensions that need to be looked at and explored
  before we make a decision.
• This course is designed to give us a better
  understanding of Nationalism so that we can try
  to answer this Key issue question.

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Issue Vs. Disagreement

• It is important to understand how an issue is
  different from a disagreement.
• Anyone can disagree on a topic but unless a
  meaningful decision is going to be reached, an
  action undertaken, or a resulting change in
  policy it is not an issue.
• Ex Climate Change vs. To what extent should we
  focus on dealing with climate change?

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Key terms (pg.5)

• Value An ethical or moral judgment. A system
  of beliefs for what is right or wrong.
• Definition The meaning of a word
• Fact What is true or correct about something.
• History A judgment, from a certain point of
  view and in context, about something from the
  past.

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Critical Thinking, Powerful Questions, and the
Inquiry Process

• Pages 6, 7, and 9 in the textbook cover this very
  well and the inquiry method is what we will use
  to explore any projects that are undertaken.
• Basically, the inquiry process is a framework to
  organize how we should go about learning an
  issue.

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More Terms (pg. 12)

• Developed (global North) Wealthy democracies of
  North America and Europe
• Developing (global South) Countries with
  economies that are not as strong as developed
  countries.
• Multiculturalism belief system encouraging
  ethnic and cultural diversity and a pluralistic
  society
• Pluralism - inclusive approach to a many cultured
  society that assumes many cultures together will
  benefit each other yet should each have autonomy.

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• Francophone's People who speak French as a
  first language. Canada is a bilingual country
  using both French and English as official
  languages.
• Aboriginal References First Nations, Métis, and
  Inuit are beginning to reclaim their traditional
  names and prefer these to the names imposed by
  European settlers. This textbook uses these
  reclaimed names and a list is on page 13.

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Related Issue 1

• To What Extent Should Nation be the Foundation of
  Identity?
• This is the first of the four overarching related
  issue questions that will help us understand the
  Key Issue of this course (remember - To What
  Extent Should We Embrace Nationalism?)
• This related issue question will cover the first
  4 chapters of this textbook.

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Chapter 1 Nation and Identity

• What are some concepts of nation?
• What are some understandings of nation?
• How can nation be understood as a civic concept?
• How do people express their identity through
  nation?

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Learning Log/Journal

• Begin Each class by taking 5 minutes to express
  your current understanding of what Nationalism
  is. Focus on the concepts discussed in the
  previous class as a way to refresh what we have
  covered, what you have learned, and whether or
  not it has affected you or changed the way you
  look at the issue?

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Country and Nation - Not synonyms!

• Nation-state means Country
• International means between countries or
  nation-states.
• But . . . Country is not the same as a Nation
  (confusing?)
• Country is where you live and everyone shares the
  same federal government
• Nation is so much more. It includes the values,
  ideals, and history associated with a country and
  it is almost always a large part of your identity
  (who you are!)

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Nation as a concept

• The nation, as a concept only began a few
  centuries ago.
• Since then, humans have tried to figure out
  exactly what it is and how it can bring us
  together or divide us.

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Pause to Check

• Go over page 22 as a class. Need three readers
  and then discuss the exploration questions.

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Collective

• Although it is hard to have one definition about
  what collectives a nation must have it is
  commonly agreed that a sense of collective
  identity is essential to a sense of nation.
• Things like language, religion, and social norms
  and customs like laws, schools, and sports are
  often very important.

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Patriotism

• Patriotism is the love ones country.
• This, as James Baldwin points out in Voices,
  does not mean blindly supporting everything your
  country does (actually a really good line in
  Harold and Kumar 2 that says just this)!
  Questioning things can be an important point of
  patriotism.

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Understandings of Nation

• Linguistic language can give a strong feeling
  of belonging. In Quebec they have a strong
  feeling of linguistic nationalism based the fact
  that over 80 of their population speak French as
  a first language.
• Ethnic Common ancestry based on race, culture
  and language can give groups a feeling of
  nationalism. Ex Many people living in the
  prairies of Canada may refer to themselves as
  Ukrainian as part of their identity because of
  their ethnic heritage.
• Cultural The way of life that people share can
  lead to different identities as well. Although
  many First Nations live in Canada they may have
  distinct cultural practices that set them apart
  from each other. Some may use totems while others
  may use dance to express spirituality.

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Understandings of Nation

• Religious This can be very important. For
  Example, the Jewish nation has existed for about
  3000 years but they did not have a geographical
  territory of their own for most of this time.
• Geographic The geography of the land can also
  help define nations (Tibet was very isolated due
  to mountains and this was a determining factor in
  the lifestyles of Tibetans). Relationship to the
  land factors into this since different lifestyles
  are supported by how the people and the land
  interact.
• Political nationalism through government and
  the self-determinacy (to control your own
  affairs) of the people within that nation.
  Sovereignty is when you actually get the
  political power to control your own affairs.

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Nation as a Civic concept

• Is Canada a Nation Discuss page 30.
• A civic nation is when citizens of a nation
  decide to live together according to shared
  principles. They agree to give up some of their
  freedoms to the government. The government then
  sets laws in order for people to live together
  peacefully.
• Is Canada a civic nation? Discuss page 31.

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Identity

• Figure 1-15
• Individual identity what makes you unique?
• Collective identity What makes you a part of
  the group?
• National identity What makes you Canadian?

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Myths and National Identity

• If we are talking about a nation that started as
  a collective then we will have a shared history
  from which our myths will originate even if they
  may change over time. (Ethnic nationalism)
• If we start with distinct groups that want to
  live together in a nation state then the myths
  may be what help to form a collective feeling.
  (Civic nationalism)
• For example, many people feel that Canadians are
  polite and funny? Do you agree with this and
  does it shape your Canadian identity? (pg 3839)

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Hockey

• We are a hockey nation!
• Need I say more. If so, refer to page 39.
• Things can change. Although hockey has long been
  thought of as an activity for young men it is
  widely becoming a something for all ages and
  genders!

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Chapter Review

• Do the think, participate, research and
  communicate questions on page 40.