Presentation Title
Oh Canada
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Art & Letters
Major
English
Session Number
3
Location
RM 216
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jennifer Anderson
Juror Names
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Anderson
Start Date
5-18-2017 5:10 PM
End Date
5-18-2017 5:30 PM
Abstract
There are numerous perceptions of Canada and Canadian culture. This paper looks at two major perceptions and portrayals of Canada in American popular culture: Canada as being culturally backwards from American standards, or as an Elysian paradise. This adds up to an illustration of a lack of understanding of our northern neighbors. By analyzing the function of Canadians in American popular culture, we can learn how Canadians are used to reaffirm American values of America for Americans.
Oh Canada
RM 216
There are numerous perceptions of Canada and Canadian culture. This paper looks at two major perceptions and portrayals of Canada in American popular culture: Canada as being culturally backwards from American standards, or as an Elysian paradise. This adds up to an illustration of a lack of understanding of our northern neighbors. By analyzing the function of Canadians in American popular culture, we can learn how Canadians are used to reaffirm American values of America for Americans.
