Chapter 1
Your name, your accomplishments and your hobbies are part of your ___________ _____________.
Individual identity
Canada's official languages are:
French and English
The latest trends in movies, music, clothes, slang and video games are examples of ________ _________.
Popular Culture
True or False?
Assimilation can be seen through the children of Indian immigrants who do not learn Hindi, but speak English instead
True
Canada has a policy of Official Bilingualism. This means that:
a) Canada has more Anglophones than Francophones
b) Canada has both Francophones and Anglophones
c) It is possible to use either English or French
d) Canada recognizes two official languages & English
d) Canada recognizes two official languages & English
What is a Francophone?
Someone who speaks French as their first language.
The mixing of cultures and identities to create a new unique identity is called ________________.
hybridization
A dominant culture making allowances for different religions, or adjustments for a minority culture is an example of_____________.
accomodation
Give 3 examples of a transnational company.
Netflix, Disney, Nike, Starbucks
What does culture mean?
The beliefs, values, traditions and attire that make a people's way of life.
How does the CRTC protect Canadian identity?
Promotes Canadian content on radio and TV.
Nunavut is largely a ______________ territory because the population is 85% Inuit.
homogenous
Tim Hortons, Remembrance Day ceremonies, playing hockey and eating poutine, are all part of the Canadian _____________ ________________.
Collective identity
What does bias mean?
a leaning toward one or another point of view.
When people are exposed to the same products, ideas, concepts no matter where they are in the world is called _______________.
Universalization of Popular Culture
Giving people the right to practice their traditions is a good example of __________.
Accomodation
What is the definition of Globalization?
The process by which the world's citizens are connected to and depend on one another.
How has globalization affected the language of Anglophone Canada.
It has made English the dominant language.
True or False?
When McDonald's add McButterChicken and Maharaja Macs to their menu is an example of Marginalization
False
The dominance of American pop culture can leave some cultures and people feeling isolated or ignore. What is the best word for this feeling?
Marginalization