CHC2DO – Canadian History
Course of Study
Course Description
This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I until today. Students will investigate the challenges presented by social, economic, political and technological changes in the 20th Century, and their impact of the lives of Canadians. This course emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills in order to evaluate various interpretations of issues and events, and to present their own points of view.
Course Overview
Unit I: Growth, Sacrifice, and Dreams of Peace (1896 – 1928)
Unit II: The Great Depression and Horrors of War (1929 – 1945)
Unit III: Pursuit of Prosperity, Security, and Unity (1946 – 1967)
Unit IV: North American Reality (1968 – present)
Unit V: Conclusions
Themes
Recurring topics we will study throughout the course include:
- Canada, from Colony to Nation
- The question of American Influence
- First Nations
- Technology and Progress
- Conflict between French vs. English
- Changing Role of Immigrants
Areas of Study
Communities: Local, National, Global
- Canadian participation in war and peace
- First Nations relations and identity
- French/English relations
Change and Continuity
- Scientific and technological developments and their impacts
- Canada’s international status and foreign policy
Citizenship and Heritage
- Individual Canadians and the Canadian identity
Social, Economic, and Political Structures
- Economic challenges and growth
- Social and political movements for change
- Changing role of government
- Participation in government
Student Assessment and Evaluation
Teachers will assess students` learning, but also use assessments as and for learning. All expectations of course work and evaluations are listed here and teachers will maintain constant communication with both students and parents or guardians. Assessment and Evaluation of students will spread evenly between the following categories: Knowledge and Understanding, Thinking and Inquiry, Application, and Communication.
70% Course Work
- Tests, quizzes, and assignments
- Daily work in class
- Student participation
- Learning skills
- Portfolio
- Presentation
30% Final Exam and Summative
- Final written exam during exam period (15%)
- Written essay submitted during final week before exams (15%)
Expectations
Respect: Respect each other with your language and actions. Students are encouraged to work together and cooperate.
Preparedness: Come to class on time each day, prepared with everything you need, and ready to work. In class, students are expected to participate and contribute in class discussions. Remember, we will collaborate together to achieve success.
Portfolio: Students are expected to complete all work handed out for this course, and keep all daily class work in a binder or notebook. Each student`s binder or notebook will be checked twice during the semester for neatness and completion.
Homework: Class time will always be given for class work. If a student does not complete the work assigned in class, they will have to complete it on their own time. If a student is away, or sick, they can get the notes or materials from the teacher to complete on their own time. If you know you will be away, talk to your teacher in advance so we can make arrangements.
Assignments: Students will have several assignments to complete for this course. Each will be explained and discussed in class. Though some time will be given in class, students will have to complete their assignments on their own time. If you cannot make a due date, get help from your teacher. If you still cannot make the due date, ask your teacher well in advance.
Late and Missed Assignments: Teachers will make every effort to outline due dates and expectations well in advance. It is the student`s responsibility to complete them on time. A late penalty of 5% per school day will be deducted from the assignment, up to a total deduction of 25%. If the assignment is still not handed in after 5 school days, a mark of 0% is given. Above all, talk to your teacher in order to avoid late and missed assignments. In the event of illness or family issues, talk to your teacher.
Tests and Exams: Students must write all tests. If you are going to be away, talk to your teacher in advance and schedule a new time or to make other arrangements. All students must write the final exam. No exceptions.
Plagiarism and Cheating: Plagiarism is taking any words, thoughts, phrases or ideas that are someone else`s and using them for your own. It is a serious offence! If you borrow words, phrases or even ideas from a source, you have to cite the source. If you copy and paste information for research, that is okay. But, if you copy and paste and hand that information in, that is stealing. That is plagiarism. You must put it in your own words, or cite the source in a Works Cited.
Book, one author: Mumford, Lewis. The Culture of Cities. New York: Harcourt, 1938. Print.
Book, two or more: Francis, R. Douglas, Richard Jones, and Donald B. Smith. Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation. Toronto:
Harcourt, 2000. Print.
Website: Last Name, First Name. Document title. Title of Overall Website. Publisher, publication date. Web. Date of access. http: address.
For other questions for citing, see: library.concordia.ca⁄help⁄howto⁄mla.php?guid=intro
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