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PART I: ADVANCING THE CONVERSATION

Analyzing Constructions of Polytheistic and Monotheistic Religious Traditions: A Critical Multicultural Approach to Textbooks in Quebec

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Textbooks Analyzed

  • Bélanger, D., Carrière, A., Després, P., Mainville, C., & Vachon, A. C. (2009). Living in society—Student book A. Anjou, QC: Les Editions CEC Inc.
  • Deraspe, S., Després, P., Fournier-Courcy, I., Tardif, S., & Dansereau, J. (2010). Weaving the world—Student book A. Anjou, QC: Les Editions CEC Inc.
  • Deraspe, S., Després, P., Fournier-Courcy, I., Tardif, S., & Dansereau, J. (2011). Weaving the world—Student book B. Anjou, QC: Les Editions CEC Inc.
  • Laville, C. (2008). From yesterday to tomorrow: History and citizenship education secondary cycle one, student textbook A. Montréal, QC: Graficor Chenelière éducation.
  • Lord, F., & Léger, J. (2008). History in action: History and citizenship education, secondary cycle one, textbook 1. Montréal, QC: Groupe Modulo.

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