EN 2220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Canadian Identity, Canadian Indian Residential School System, Terra Nullius
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Literature written by canadians whose focus is canada like its landscapes etc. that captures the essence of canada, sometimes the prominent and sometimes the hidden greatness of canada: written by canadians. Focus is on canadian history, values, ideals, landscapes. Focus is on lives of canadians prominent and/or otherwise: author. Literary canon texts chosen only to say they are important. Influenced by or canadian identity national identity: institution. The assumption that nations could be recognized by their distinctive national spirit" or genius", which is found in expression in the nations literature. No literature, no life this is an irreversible law mcgee. A nation is a group of people who regard themselves as sharing the same culture. A state is a group of people governed by the same laws and political institutions. Canada"s confederation 1867 though it may not be the start of canadian literature. Aboriginal: first nations, inuit & metis (cnd usage) Indigenous: first nations, inuit & metis (international/ un)