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Canada In the Contemporary World 10F
Adam Shoalts wrote, “The wilderness, more than hockey or the canoe or some bland modern platitude, is the real soul of Canada.” For this reason, Canada in the Contemporary World begins by asking a simple but important question: What is Canada? The course starts by looking at the land within Canada’s borders. At the same time, Canada is more than its natural environment. Canada is a society made up of people, and each person plays a role in shaping the country.
In this course, students begin to learn what it means to be an informed and responsible citizen in a democratic society. Students explore key ideas such as pluralism, rights and freedoms, Truth and Reconciliation, treaty literacy, representative democracy, citizenship, globalization, and culture. Canada in the Contemporary World introduces big ideas that help students think more deeply, ask questions, and begin forming their own informed views about the world around them.
Coursework and Learning Expectations
Learning independently in an online course can take time and practice. For this reason, the coursework in this class is designed to support students as they develop effective strategies for learning on their own.
As students work through the lessons, they are expected to create personalized handwritten course notes. This process helps students slow down, organize ideas, and make sense of the material. Note-taking is an essential part of learning in this course as it encourages students to focus on learning and applying ideas rather than memorizing information.
Evaluation is based on the following submitted coursework:
Assignments and Discussion Forums
- A variety of assignments based on course content and selected outside research
- Discussion forum questions that invite students to connect course concepts to their own experiences, perspectives, and real-world contexts
Module Tests
- Module tests include a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer questions
Topics (Learning Modules):
- Pluralism in Canada
- Truth and Reconciliation
- Democracy and Governance in Canada
- Canada in the Global Context
- Canada: Opportunities and Challenges