Immigration in 20th century Canada
Subtitle: a unit exploring the positive and negative experiences of immigrant groups and Canada's policies regarding immigration
By: authors, David [i.e. Harry] Lewis ... [et al.] ; editors, Catriona Misfeldt, Roland Case.
Contributors: Case, Roland, 1951-; Misfeldt, Catriona, 1965-; Lewis, Harry, 1951-; British Columbia. Ministry of Education.; Critical Thinking Cooperative.
Series: Critical challenges across the curriculum series
Publisher: Critical Thinking Cooperative; Ministry of Education, Province of British Columbia
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Richmond, B.C; [Victoria, BC]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 139
Subjects: Canada -- Emigration and immigration -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Canada -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Canada -- Ethnic relations -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
Other titles: Immigration in twentieth century Canada
Description: The eight critical thinking challenges in this unit explore the historical and contemporary treatment of immigrant groups.  After researching the most positive immigration stories in their own family histories, students analyze the uneven reception of immigrant groups from the early Europeans to present-day "economic" refugees.  As well, students examine racism evidenced in the Komagatu Maru incident in the early 20th century.  In studying about current immigration policies, students determine who to accept as landed immigrants, critique the current points system, establish an immigration quota and send a letter to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration presenting a balanced position on a topical issue.
Notes: Author's name incorrectly recorded on t.p.  The first author is Harry Lewis.

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