Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 45.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Business, General Education Electives
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190107_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is an Algonquin College course that is offered through Sheridan FCAPS. Students who register for the course through Sheridan will receive credit from Sheridan College only. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Sharpen critical thinking skills and recognize how hidden assumptions, values and biases affect decision-making. In a collaborative environment, analyze the manipulative techniques used by individuals, vested interest groups and the media. Learn how to identify false arguments and misleading arguments. Opportunities to construct and evaluate individual arguments using critical and creative thinking strategies are provided. Mandatory group work involved.

Program Context

Business	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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General Education Electives	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
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	Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
	Identify current issues in Canadian society. Research the historical origins of current social problems in Canada. List key players in significant controversies. Reframe the context and content of several current Canadian social and political issues. Define and categorize the ethical framework of of arguments related to Canadian social and political issues.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Quizzes / Tests	20.0%
	Online Assignments	15.0%
	Journal / Reflective Assignments	15.0%
	Participation	15.0%
	Debates	10.0%
	Research Assignment	10.0%
	Final Essay	15.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

EVALUATION METHODS and LEARNING ACTIVITIES can include individual activities and assignments, individual readings and research, news articles, group activities (online), case studies, mini-lectures, discussions, videos, etc.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Personal

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Textbook	Contemporary Canadian Issues, D. Scully, Nelson Canada, Algonquin College Custom Edition, 2013

Applicable student group(s): All
Course Details:

Not Available.

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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