Canada Culture Smart

Author : Diane Lemieux,Juliana Tzvetkova,Culture Smart!
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-23
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781787023253

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Canada - Culture Smart! by Diane Lemieux,Juliana Tzvetkova,Culture Smart! Pdf

Don't just see the sights&―get to know the people. Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most multicultural societies in the world. The country's unique development through devolution, rather than revolution, affects the way Canadians view the world and their place in it, and numerous events of the last decade have challenged their self-image and tested its substance. Culture Smart! Canada takes you to the heart of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their history, describes the values that Canadians hold dear, and the attitudes that you are likely to encounter. It introduces you to the people and describes their way of life, at home, work, and play. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author : Diane Lemieux,Juliana Tzvetkova
Publisher : Culture Smart!
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1787023249

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Canada - Culture Smart! by Diane Lemieux,Juliana Tzvetkova Pdf

Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most multicultural societies in the world. The country's unique development through devolution, rather than revolution, affects the way Canadians view the world and their place in it, while numerous events of the last decade have challenged their self-image and tested its substance. Culture Smart! Canada takes you to the heart of this diverse nation. It unpacks the key chapters in their history, describes the values that Canadians hold dear, and the attitudes that you are likely to encounter. It introduces you to the people and describes their way of life, at home, work, and play. The people you will meet in Canada will more than likely be friendly and welcoming, but demonstrate an understanding of their culture and an awareness of their traditions and your time spent with them will be greatly enriched.

Author : Elspeth Cameron
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Arts
ISBN : 1551300907

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Canadian Culture by Elspeth Cameron Pdf

The surest way to the hearts of a Canadian audience is to inform them that their souls are to be identified with rock, rapids, wilderness and virgin (but exploitable) forest. Multiculturalism, feminism, postmodernism and regionalism - these and other vital movements jostle for expression in Canada. This title deals with this topic.

Author : Diane Lemieux
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Canada
ISBN : 9781857338324

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Canada by Diane Lemieux Pdf

Canada is the second-largest country in the world, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and spanning six time zones. From coast to coast lie vast forests, breathtaking mountains, flat, open plains, and thousands of lakes and rivers. It is also the world s second-most sparsely populated country. The Canadian psyche is deeply influenced by the size of the territory and the extremes of its climate. Canada s short history, and its relatively peaceful development, affects the way the Canadians view the world and their place in it. They are one of the world s wealthiest nations, with a quality of life to match, and are proud of their positive international reputation. Outsiders assume that Canadians are culturally similar to, if more modest than, their American neighbors. But Canadian society is more complex than that. This is one of the most multicultural societies in the world, due to its high level of immigration. In addition, its small population, spread thinly across a huge landmass, affects how Canadians communicate with each other. For instance, they identify more readily with their province or local community than they do with their nation. Politically and economically, the country is very decentralized. "Culture Smart! Canada" gives a broad overview of the geography, history, and politics of the land. It describes Canadian values and attitudes, how people relax in their spare time, and how you can make friends with them. There is a chapter on business for those who need to know what to expect in the corporate world. By preparing you for the reactions, emotions, and events that you will experience during your visit, it will deepen your understanding of the country. Canadians are open, friendly, and relaxed hosts. They will welcome you even more warmly if you demonstrate some depth of knowledge of their culture."

Author : D. Paul Schafer,World Culture Project
Publisher : Markham, Ont. : World Culture Project
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Canada
ISBN : 1895661064

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Canadian Culture by D. Paul Schafer,World Culture Project Pdf

Author : Jonathan Franklin William Vance
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015080863692

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A History of Canadian Culture by Jonathan Franklin William Vance Pdf

"From Dorset sculpture to the Barenaked Ladies, award-winning historian Jonathan F. Vance reveals a storyteller's ear for narrative.In a country this diverse, 'culture' has different meanings. Vance tells a story from the wind-swept Arctic where a stranded Innu woman, fighting to survive, took the time to decorate her clothing with rich designs. A British explorer was amazed at her efforts, but Vance reminds us of the inseparable connection between life and art in Inuit culture (the Innu word for 'breathe' also means 'to make poetry,' and both derive from the word for 'the soul'). No surprise that Aboriginal culture began to change irrevocably with the arrival of more Europeans (who brought their own ideas about culture). But that is another tale in Vance's fascinating History.Vance considers a range of key topics. Where, for example, is the divide between 'culture' and mass entertainment? He also considers how the hot-button issues of Canadian culture-government funding for the arts, the cultural brain drain, the drive to preserve distinctly Canadian forms of expression, concerns over copyright protection, the economic impact of cultural industries-can be traced back to previous centuries. And he shines new light on other key areas, such as the unique culture of Quebec and the CBC."--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:729992847

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History of Canadian Culture by Anonim Pdf

Author : André Lapierre,Patricia Smart,Pierre Savard,International Council for Canadian Studies
Publisher : International Council for Canadian Studies = Conseil international d'études canadiennes
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Canada
ISBN : UOM:39015038152479

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Language, Culture and Values in Canada at the Dawn of the 21st Century by André Lapierre,Patricia Smart,Pierre Savard,International Council for Canadian Studies Pdf

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Author : Victoria Kannen,Neil Shyminsky
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781773381428

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The Spaces and Places of Canadian Popular Culture by Victoria Kannen,Neil Shyminsky Pdf

An exclusively Canadian textbook, this collection investigates the relationships between identity, geography, and popular culture that are produced and consumed in this sprawling country. Expanding beyond the clichés of friendliness and snow, this text provides a fresh perspective on what it means to be Canadian, both nationally and transnationally. Scholars look at historical subjects like Québécois identity and Indigenous self-representation and explore issues in contemporary media, including music, film, television, comic books, video games, and social media. From Drake to the Tragically Hip, Trailer Park Boys to The Amazing Race Canada, and poutine to maple syrup, mainstream icons and trends are studied in the interdisciplinary context of race, gender, sexuality, politics, and patriotism. Contributing to the location of Canadian popular culture, this unique resource will engage students and scholars of communication studies, cultural studies, and Canadian studies. FEATURES - Includes key concepts and theories and a glossary - Engages students with relatable historical and contemporary examples of Canadiana through a breadth of media, including television shows, websites, journals, celebrities, newspapers, literature, comic books, video games, music, and films - Ensures equal representation of a national and transnational Canada, which includes examples of race, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity, with particular attention to geographical intricacies that contain all provinces and territories

Author : Jailan Zayan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Egypt
ISBN : OCLC:1148920057

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Egypt by Jailan Zayan Pdf

Author : Safia Haleem
Publisher : Bravo Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336788

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Pakistan - Culture Smart! by Safia Haleem Pdf

Pakistan is a land with a unique history, formed by migrating peoples who have left their footprint in its diverse cultures, languages, literature, food, dress, and folklore. The country is besieged by bad news, but despite the political turmoil the everyday life of its people is more stable, rich, and rewarding than the media headlines would lead you to believe. A myriad local festivals and celebrations and a vibrant cultural life go unremarked. Pakistan has the eighth-largest standing army in the world and is the only Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons, but few know that it is also the home of two unique schools of art. This complex nation consists of various ethnic groups, each with its own individual cultures and subcultures, but which are unified by the common values of hospitality, honor, and respect for elders. Pakistani society has extremes of wealth and poverty, and daily life for most people is full of difficulties, yet everyone knows how to cope with crises. Creative and adaptable, Pakistanis are among the most self-reliant people in the world, bouncing back after major catastrophes. Culture Smart! Pakistan takes you behind the headlines and introduces you to many of the country's little-known traditions. It describes the vitally important cultural and historical background, shows you how modern Pakistanis live today, and offers crucial advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. This is an extraordinary country of enterprising, tough, and passionate people. Earn their trust and you will be rewarded many times over.

Author : Canadian Culture Online National Advisory Board,Canada. Canadian Heritage
Publisher : Patrimoine canadien
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Arts, Canadian
ISBN : UIUC:30112069328968

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Discover Canada by Canadian Culture Online National Advisory Board,Canada. Canadian Heritage Pdf

This the report of a board established to help ensure that Canadians have increased choice in, and access to, Canadian cultural content on-line in both official languages. The report begins with a statement of the board's vision & the principles guiding its work, as well as a list of recommendations directed at achieving that vision. It then discusses issues related to creating a vibrant on-line Canadian cultural space, including: why Canadian culture must be on-line; opportunities & priorities for Canadian content on-line; funding of projects to create new content & implement innovative approaches to existing content; establishing a Canadian cultural portal on the Internet; corporate sponsorship & contributions; digital media standards; and protecting artists' rights.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hull, Quebec : Canadian Heritage
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0662643968

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Culture & Heritage : Connecting Canadians Through Canada's Stories by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brendan Edwards
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857335675

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Slovakia - Culture Smart! by Brendan Edwards Pdf

Slovakia has struggled with a low international profile. Often overlooked as the Czech Republic’s little sister, it is a young country with an old culture and history, and a people who are proudly Central (not Eastern) European. Although for much of the twentieth century Czechs and Slovaks lived together in one state, there are important differences between them, differences that ultimately contributed to separation in 1993 and the rebirth of a sovereign Slovak state.Generally speaking, the Slovaks are more “Slavic” than the Czechs—their pace of life is slower, and their spare time is more often filled with friends, family, and music. They are known to be resistant to change, yet change has been a constant in the state’s short economic and political history—from the fall of communism in the Velvet Revolution of late 1989, to the Velvet Divorce of Czechoslovakia in 1993, to widespread economic diversification, expansion, and global influence, to European Union membership in 2004, and the adoption of the euro in 2009— and they have adapted with quiet optimism.Slovakia has been referred to as the economic “tiger” of Europe, and now that it has EU membership and a healthy industrial economy, Europeans are starting to take notice. Its popularity as a tourist destination has been growing rapidly in recent years. Slovaks call their country the Heart of Europe—a term that describes not only their geography but the Slovak character, which is warm, deeply hospitable, and immensely proud. Visitors who step outside Bratislava’s Staré mesto (Old Town) and take the time to explore the country beyond will discover a landscape of plains, meadows, mountains, natural spas, and hundreds of ancient castles, and a people at once modest, stoical, humorous, and responsive.This book captures the essence of what makes the Slovak people unique and explains something of the quirks and memorable aspects of their lifestyle. It opens a window onto their inner world, their customs and celebrations, and describes what to expect and how to behave in different situations. While the country is not without its frustrations for foreigners, most visitors succumb to its charms. Few have left without yearning to return to “the little big country.”

Author : Frank Graves,Brian L. Kinsley,Canada. Dept. of Communications. Arts and Culture Branch. Research and Statistics Directorate
Publisher : Ekos Research Associates
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Art and state
ISBN : 0662120728

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Culture in Canada Today by Frank Graves,Brian L. Kinsley,Canada. Dept. of Communications. Arts and Culture Branch. Research and Statistics Directorate Pdf