Course Overview
This course introduces key social-science concepts by analysing them in a Canadian context. The focus of the course is social conflict and social change in contemporary Canadian society. The historical roots of these themes will also be examined. The course is a critical introduction to the nature of Canadian society and to the use of sociological concepts. The course covers the social institutions of Canada, with special emphasis on the structure of capitalism, the nature of social class, and the role of the state. The course analyzes class structure and social inequality as based on income, race, ethnicity, and gender; the agents of socialization such as education and the mass media; and the role of the state. By the end of the course, students should have a broad understanding of key concepts and analytical tools in the social sciences, as well as a better grasp of the issues that characterize Canada's social landscape. The course will assist students to make sense of their own role in a rapidly changing society.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ENGL 1177
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to
- Define key concepts and analytical tools used in the social sciences.
- Identify major formative, historical stages and events in the development of Canadian society, pre- and post-Confederation.
- Analyse the issues that developed and now characterize Canada's social landscape.
- Produce written assignments and oral arguments in class discussion that demonstrate an in-depth understanding of some key issues in Canadian society, including social class, inequality, ethnicity, socialization, the state, and globalization.
- Identify both continuities and changes in Canadian social development.
- Apply analytical tools to historical and contemporary issues in local and national communities.
- Evaluate the social factors that contribute to their role in society.
- Apply critical thinking skills in reading, writing, and discussion when analysing Canadian social issues.
Effective as of Fall 2006
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