HIST-321 - Heroes, Rebels, Villains, Folks: The People Who Shaped Canada - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course will consider some of the individuals, both historically prominent and lesser known, who have helped to shape Canada and the social and/or impact that they left behind. An examination of these figures will offer insight into Canada's evolution from a British colony to more recent constitutional challenges. Themes include race, class, gender, identity, sexuality, indigeneity, colonialism, slavery, immigration, moral regulation, and activism. A focus will be on Indigenous leaders who helped shape Canada (Frank Calder, Elijah Harper, Louis Riel.), including local leaders.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Prerequisites : 3 credits of 200 level HIST, FNWS or INST, 3rd year standing or permission of Department Head
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master’s Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- articulate a nuanced understanding of key political figures in Canada’s history and the ideas associated with them;
- demonstrate effective use of historical sources, and an ability to identify and analyze a range of sources;
- identify the challenges presented to Indigenous leaders in the continued struggle for Aboriginal rights;
- analyze differing beliefs/actions of Canadian leaders and their lasting impact on Indigenous people;
- effectively communicate ideas in writing, adhering to the disciplinary demands of History;
- engage in and develop research skills at an appropriate level;
- effectively communicate in written and oral formats;
- contextualize, assess, and critique relevant data; and
- engage in independent and collaborative tasks.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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