From the Nipissing Calendar: "This course examines the political, economic, and social development in Canada from Confederation to the present."
What the Calendar doesn't say:This course will look at the development of modern Canada. We will examine the ways in which Canada was brought together as a country through politics, economics, culture, and technology. We will also examine the major crises of nation building and threats to Canada's survival. We will analyze changes in Canada's iternational position through discussions of imimigration and foreign affairs.
Classes will include informal lectures, but the focus will be on open discussions of the issues. Although History 1406 is not a prerequisite for History 1407, students are advized that much of the material discussed in this course will build on an understanding of the pre- Confederation history of Canada.
Texts: There are two texts for this course. The first, R. Douglas Francis and Donald B. Smith, Readings in Canadian History: Post-Confederation fourth edition (Toronto: Harcourt Brace, 1998), is a collection of articles; the second, R. Douglas Francis, Richard Jones, and Donald B. Smith, Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation fifth edition (Toronto: Harcourt Brace, 1999), is a general survey text book covering the period under study. In addition, we will examine a selection of primary documents.
Assignments: The focus will be on written assignments using primary documents (to be distributed in class). Students will be expected to produce quality written work showing critical thinking and analysis of issues. There will be a final exam in April.