1、英语国家社会与文化入门英语国家社会与文化入门(下册）下册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction(Book Two)CanadaUnit 17 The Country and its PeopleWelcome to Canada Bienvenue au CanadaGive the English for the following:加拿大特征/身份 加拿大滨海诸省 大草原区 北欧海盗 加拿大邦联QuizFocal Pointsthe Canadian identitythe r
2、egions of Canadathe Yukon and the Northwest TerritoriesBritish Columbia the prairie provincesCentral Canada-Ontario and Quebecthe Maritimes(the Atlantic regions)the First Nations(the Aboriginal people)European settlement in Canadathe Confederation the origin of the word CanadaThis Unit is Divided in
3、to Four SectionsI.A Brief introductionII.The Regions of CanadaIII.HistoryIV.Whats in a Name?I.A Brief IntroductionBasic facts about Canada:Area total 9,976,140 km2 Population-35,702,707(as of 2015)Capital-Ottawa National Day Canada Day,1 July(1867)Official Languages-English&FrenchI.A Brief Introduct
4、ionThe Canadian Identity(What makes a Canadian Canadian?)Bilingualism English and French Multiculturalism diverse cultural makeup Historical links with the Great Britain Close and intimate relations with the U.S.(difficult to generalize and define)II.The Regions of Canada the second largest country
5、after Russia 10 provinces and 3 territories“from sea to sea”(the Pacific,the Atlantic)the longest undefended national border(with the U.S.)II.The Regions of Canada The North-“the land of mid-night sun”-3 territories:the Yukon,the Northwest Territories the Nunavut-the Inuits,cold weather-traditional
6、economy(hunting and trapping animals)-“the Gold Rush”(late 1800s;the Yukon)-oil and gas depositsThe NorthThe Inuits and the iglooII.The Regions of Canada The West(British Columbia)-the Rockies-economy:hydroelectricity power;forestry industryThe Rockies and Lake LouiseII.The Regions of Canada *The pr
7、airies -Alberta,Saskatchewan,Manitoba-farming(Canadas breadbasket)-rich in energy resourcesII.The Regions of Canada *Central Canada-Ontario,Quebec-industrial heartland,most densely populated-Toronto,MontrealToronto city skyline Niagara FallsMontreal Olympic StadiumII.The Regions of Canada The Atlant
8、ic regions(The Maritimes)-New Brunswick,Nova Scotia,Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-economy:fishing,tourism,farmingPeggys Cove,Nova ScotiaIII.HistoryThe First Nations Earliest inhabitants of Canada(10,000 years ago)Different groups,different cultures,languages and lifestyle Live in harmony wit
9、h natureIII.HistoryThe European settlement Vikings around year 1000 Jacques Cartier 1534,the Gulf of St.Lawrence Samuel de Champlain 1608,1st French settlement along the St.Lawrence River,“Father of New France”;the earliest major settlements in Nova Scotia in 1604 and Quebec in 1608III.HistoryPort-R
10、oyal Habitation,the first settlement in North America Samuel de ChamplainIII.History French colonists first settled Canada.The earliest major settlements were established in Nova Scotia in 1604 and Quebec in 1608.Fur trade French Vs.English settlement;Company of New France Vs.Hudsons Bay CompanyIII.
11、History The 18th centuryEvents that affected Canadas early history-wars between Aboriginal tribes and French and English settlers-wars between Britain and France in Europe-American history(the Independence War;the United Empire Loyalists)-French RevolutionHudson Bay CompanyThen and NowHBC department
12、 store in downtown TorontoIII.History ConfederationQuebec,Ontario,New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined to form confederation(1867).Delegates met at the Quebec Conference for confederationIV.Whats in a Name?Possible origins for the name“Canada”(indication of diversity of culture)-Spanish for“nothing
13、here”(Spanish explorers)-Languages of the First Nations Cree,“clean land”;Mohawk,“castle”;Iroquois,“village”IV.Whats in a Name?Place names that reflect the history of Canada and diversity of culture:-Halifax,Victoria(English rulers and nobles)-Montreal(French translation of Mount Royal“)IV.Whats in
14、a Name?Place names that reflect the history of Canada and diversity of culture:-Medicine Hat,Moosejaw(adventures of early explorers)-Sioux Lookout(early settlers keeping watch for native Indians)-Great Bear Lake,Buffalo Narrows(different forms of wildlife Sioux Lookout,Ontario Buffalo Narrows,SaskatchewanQuestions for Discussion A.Why is Canada regularly rated as having the best standard of living in the world?B.Why do Canadians seek a national identity?What is so unique about Canadian culture?C.What are the features of each of the regions of Canada?The End高等教育出版社2015
