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Seminar
WiSe 20/21: Constituting the Canadian State: Governance, Identity, Legitimacy.
Julie Sunday
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ONLINE COURSE. This course explores Canadian constitutional conventions and their impact on governance, identity and democratic legitimacy. The Canadian Constitution has been described as a “Living Tree” and this course will analyse discussions and debates regarding its evolving character.
The course will begin with a theoretical approach to “Constitutions” and their role in determining the boundaries of the political community – or the demos. Students will then apply this knowledge to analyse the Canadian context in two key areas:
- The impact of constitutional structures on Canadian governance models, including the relationship between Parliament, the Judiciary and the political executive;
- The impact of the Constitution on notions of identity and belonging – specifically who comprises the Canadian state and what they seek in terms of recognition.
The course will consider emerging challenges and opportunities in Canada, critically analysing implications for state/society relations and democratic legitimacy.
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15 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Tue, 2020-11-03 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-11-10 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-11-17 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-11-24 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-12-01 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2020-12-15 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-01-05 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-01-12 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-01-19 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-01-26 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-02-02 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-02-09 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-02-16 12:00 - 14:00
Tue, 2021-02-23 12:00 - 14:00