HIST 415 Post-colonial Theory and French Canada Units: 3.00
An introduction to post-colonial theories through case studies from Québec, 19th-20th centuries. Exploring issues of colonialism, hegemony, decolonization, and post-colonialism, and how they apply to Québec society. Major themes: gender, language, religion, ethnicity, nationalism, discrimination, racism.
Learning Hours: 144 (36 Seminar, 108 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a HIST Specialization, Major, or Joint Honours Plan and a minimum grade of C+ in 6.0 units from HIST 300-330.
Exclusion HIST 401 (Topic Title: Post-colonial Theory and French Canada - Fall 2020).
Course Equivalencies: HIST 415, HIST 415B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and explain important events and conjectures in French Canadian and Québec history.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze primary sources related to important events and conjectures in French Canadian and Québec history.
- Identify and define the most common concepts and theories in Post-colonial theory.
- Explain how and when extent Post-colonial theory can and cannot be applied to French Canadian and Québec history.
- Recognize the colonial structures and institutions in French Canadian and Québec society and in the Québec State to today.