FR237
Québec Culture: Language, Nation and Identity
0.5 Credit
Hours per week:
- Lecture/Discussion: 3
Taught in French. An overview of Québec cultural identity in the 20th century. Grounded in key historical dates, events and ideological currents, the course traces the evolution of a province defined by history and religion towards a modern, industrial society with increasing demands for political autonomy. Topics include the Quiet Revolution, the October Crisis, language politics and contemporary cultural expression in literature, cinema, music, television, popular culture and sport.