1. Expressions of nationalism
20-1: Chapters 1-2
20-2: Chapter 1

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Fw7FhU-G1_Q

3. Remind me…what is nationalism?
the collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation

4. What are expressions of nationalism?
Nationalism: the collective, shared sense of belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation
When individuals or groups of people communicate or act on this shared sense of belonging, these communications and actions are expressions of nationalism
Expressions of nationalism can be expressed in a variety of ways. Can you name some?

6. Examples of Expressions of Nationalism
Celebrations of identity
Political actions
Writing and telling history
Artwork (painting, sculpture, illustration, and graphic design)
Literature (novels, plays, and poetry)
Multimedia (television, websites, movies, animation, and video games)
Magazines and news papers
Songs, music, and speeches

7. Why Express your Nationalism?
People express their nationalism both consciously and subconsciously
Desire to reinforce feelings of belonging in the people of a nation
Leads to the unification of the individuals of a nation
Confirmation of a nation’s identity
Reflections on one’s own personal identity
To communicate their collective understandings of geography, culture, language, ethnicity, the land, religion and spirituality, and citizenships (facets of nationalism)

8. TV shows do come in handy!
Get into small groups and discuss the following (or turn to page 32)
Think of popular TV series that are set in Canadian locations (for example, Corner Gas, Whistler, Little Mosque on the Prairie). In what ways does the setting, or geography, of the series help to create a sense of belonging among the characters and, by extension, the viewers? How is that sense of belonging expressed?
Brainstorm some other expressions of nationalism from popular culture (for example, songs, brands of clothing, websites) and identify the various understandings of, and perspectives on, nation they convey.
TV shows do come in handy!

9. Promoting nationalism
Skill path: gathering and organizing information

10. Review Questions 20-1: Chapters 1-2 Explore the Issues 20-2 Chapter 1
Recall…Reflect…Respond
#1-2 p. 29
# 1 p. 33
Think…Participate…Rese arch…Communicate…
#1 p. 38