SMC228H1 Lecture 6: Lecture 6 - Modern Times
16 Oct 2018
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Book has to focus on the canadian identity (i. e. geography, history, politics, reconciliation, idea of canada as a nation) - diversity. Can be a novel; not just nonfiction. Date range will be discussed via quercus (10 groups: 10 decades) - sign up for group on. Research (author, impact of the book during its time, genre, etc. ), physical description, contents, information about that edition of the book (date, which edition), personal reflections/ interpretations about content + materiality. Catalogue in library to see books published in certain decades. Shift making book a mass medium = associated to technological shift in society (industrial revolution) Important discovery = steam power -> changed society. Factors facilitating canon of printed book as a mass medium. Mechanized printing: early 18th century (steam engine) Literacy: 18th century - modern nations/states in north america started creating system of public education + educational reforms. Became a social need (not only for the highest classes)
