Course Code: CHC2D1                                             CANADA AND WORLD STUDIES

Title: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century

Course Description:

This course explores the developing Canadian identity through participation in global events as well as changes in population, economy and technology. Students will analyze the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the stories of both individuals and communities and study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn about differing interpretations of the past and will come to understand the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause and effect relationships. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.

This course leads to further study in Canada and World Studies:

Major Units: 1. Canada and World War One 1914-1920

                        2. Canada between the Wars 1920-1939

                        3. World War Two and Beyond 1939-1957

                        4. Canada’s Global Role 1957-present

                        5. Canada at Home 1957-present

                        6. Regionalism in Canada 1957-present

Learning Outcomes:

This course provides students the opportunity to explore, analyze and reflect on history through diverse teaching and learning strategies. Critical thinking skills such as formulating a thesis, identifying bias and viewpoint, debating, analyzing primary sources and problem solving are a focus of many activities. Focused inquiry, data analysis, note taking, and internet searches are examples of the research skills students will practice. Students have multiple opportunities to develop their skills in communication through formal presentations, role-playing, oral presentations and persuasive writing. Co-operative group learning is another important active learning strategy fundamental to the course.

Literacy Focus:

This course will focus upon:

Writing skills - paragraph construction and formal essay techniques

Reading skills - reading for information (research), finding the main idea (thesis), using primary vs. secondary sources, reading graphics

Evaluation:

Students must complete course summative assignments in each unit. Summative assignments are linked to a number of course expectations. An incomplete summative assignment will result in a student not achieving the credit as the student will not be able to demonstrate those curriculum expectations.

Achievement in this course will be based upon the following categories:

Summative tasks:       Knowledge and Understanding          17.5%

                                    Thinking and Inquiry                          17.5%

                                    Communication                                  17.5%

                                    Application                                         17.5%

Culminating task:       midterm and final exams                    30%