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1、Western Canadian HistoryGRADUATE UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESFACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESOUTLINE SPRING 2011The Prof Instructor: Sean Henderson E-mail: prof_237yahoo.ca Website: http:/ OBJECTIVES This course is designed to provide students with background information on the settlement a

2、nd development of Canadas Western Provinces and Territories. Through lectures, quizzes, and a final exam, students will learn about the major events that shaped Western Canada.Mark Breakdown- Attendance 10% - Quiz 1 20%- Quiz 2 20%- Final Exam50% Total: 100% EVALUATION Attendance 10% Quizzes 1 &

3、 2 40% (20% for each quiz)The quizzes will take place at the start of class. Quizzes will be based on material covered in the lectures. Quiz 1 covers classes 1 and 2; while Quiz 2 covers classes 3 and 4. EVALUATION Final Exam 50%The last class of the semester will be used for the final exam. The exa

4、m will focus on material from classes 5, 6, & 7, but may include some material from classes 1 4. Tentative Course ScheduleClassTopic 1) June 13 Course Introduction & General Information about Canada June 15The Fur Trade and Conflict (1500 1821)June 20Quiz 1 Exploration and Formation of Briti

5、sh Columbia (1700 1863) June 22 The Northwest Rebellions (1822 1885)June 27 Quiz 2 Gold Rush, The CPR, and The Chinese (1858 1900)6) June 29Development in the West (1900 39)July 4 World War II, Alienation, and the Future (1939 Present)8) July 6Final ExamKeep in Mind Success in the course requires re

6、gular class attendance, completing all quizzes, and the final exam. ACADEMIC INTEGRITYStudents are reminded of the Universitys Regulations concerning Academic Honesty. You are responsible for knowing these Regulations. 3 Things to RememberCell phones: turn off while in classLate for class: enter qui

7、etly and find your seatVisitors/Auditors: Are welcome but, sit in the backFamous CanadiansCanada Today Canadian Facts Canada is the 2nd largest land nation Capital city: Ottawa, Ontario Largest city: Toronto, Ontario Population: 33,674,000 Official Languages: - English- French Cultural Diversity Imm

8、igrationNational Symbols National Animal: The Beaver National Emblem:The Maple LeafCanadian MoneyProvinces and Territories Canada has 10 Provinces and 3 Territories Main differences: population size, federal government input Last province added in 1949 Newfoundland and Labrador Last territory added

9、1999NunavutProvinces in Western CanadaBritish Columbia VictoriaPopulation 4,530,960 Joined Canada 1871 Alberta EdmontonPopulation 3,720,946 Joined Canada 1905Saskatchewan ReginaPopulation 1,045,622Joined Canada 1905Manitoba WinnipegPopulation 1,235,412Joined Canada 1870Territories in Western CanadaY

10、ukon Territory WhitehorsePopulation 34,525Joined Canada 1898Northwest Territories YellowknifePopulation 43,759Joined Canada 1870Nunavut IqaluitPopulation 33,220Joined Canada 1999Canadian Sports Official Lacross- Originally Native N. Am.- Developed 12th century- Olympics 1904 1948- International Leag

11、ues- Played by Men and WomenCanadian Sports Unofficial Ice Hockey- Considered “National Sport”- 6 NHL hockey teams in Canada- 3 in Western Canada- Rivalries - Edmonton and Calgary- “Hockey Night in Canada” on CBC- Winter Olympics - Road Hockey- Highest number of hockey players in the worldCanadian S

12、portsWayne Gretzky: The Great One NHL Teams in Western CanadaThe Canadian GovernmentHead of State: Queen Elizabeth II(since 1952)Governor General:David Johnston(since Oct. 2010)The Canadian Government The Cabinet Prime Minister and Ministers Bicameral 2 Part GovernmentThe Senate & The House of C

13、ommons Supreme Court of CanadaRules on contentious issuesConstitutional IssuesThe 2 Houses of Parliament House of Commons- 308 Members of Parliament (MPs)- 95 From Western Canada and Territories- Elected every 5 years (election can be early)- Can be from a party or independent The Senate- 105 Senato

14、rs- 27 From Western Canada and Territories- Not elected, appointed by the Prime Minister- Can stay until 75 years old- Contentious issueThe House of Commons Breakdown of SeatsConservatives 166New Democratic Party 103Liberals 34Bloc Quebecois 4Green Party 1Independent 0The Party Leaders Conservatives

15、Stephen Harper PM LiberalsBob Rae (Interim) Bloc QuebecoisLouis Plamondon New Democratic PartyJack LaytonNational Holidays New Years Day January 1st Various names - 2nd Monday in February Good Friday/Easter Monday varies Victoria Day 3rd Monday in May CANADA DAY- July 1st Labour Day 1st Monday in September Thanksgiving 2nd Monday in October Remembrance Day November 11th Christmas Day December 25th Boxing Day De