vcc.ca
SOSC 0751: Social Science 10
Effective date
January 2017
Department
College & Career Access
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The course examines social science topics and issues in Canadian society from 1815-1914. Students are provided with the opportunity to explore social issues from a variety of perspectives by applying analytical and critical thinking skills that encourage them to develop and revise their own points of view. Students study issues and topics related to Canadian society, culture, governance, economy, geography, and environment.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Grade 9 English or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for Intermediate level Social Science as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Total Hours: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced: One-to-one individualized instruction.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Projects, exercises on culture, immigration interactions |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Exercises, projects, writings related to Canadian governance and confederation, |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Writing, projects on National policy, Impacts of Industrialization on stakeholders in Canadian society |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Geography and Environment Assignments, map work and written asssignments. |
Course topics
- Identity, Culture and Society: Immigration and aboriginal groups and the impact of their actions and interrelations on Canadian Society.
- Governance The evolution of governance in Canada including the BNA act, Confederation, Red River and Northwest Rebellions and the structure and function of federal, provincial, and local governments. Roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches and the impact of select legislation on First Nations people.
- Economy and Industrialization Impact of MacDonald's National Policy. The development of industrialization and its impact on the Canadian and British Columbian economy and on aboriginals.
- Geography and Environment Political divisions, physiographic regions and geological processes that formed these regions. Impact of resource development in BC
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.