Detailed Description
Students critically examine the history of modern global warfare from
the 18th century
to the present. In addition to identifying the central features and
military aspects of
modern war, they also analyze its broader social, cultural, political
and economic
contexts. Through a combination of group activities, discussions,
individual and
collaborative research, and interactive lectures, students investigate
the wars
associated with 18th century revolutionary France and America,
Napoleon Bonaparte,
the national unifications of 19th century Europe, imperialism, the
World Wars,
decolonization and the Cold War, as well as some of the principle
military
developments of the previous last quarter century.
Program Context
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Cross College Courses |
Program Coordinator: Sarah Sinclair |
This course is part of the
General Education curriculum
which is designed to
contribute to the development
of the students'
consciousness of the
diversity, complexity, and
richness of the human
experience; their ability to
establish meaning through
this consciousness; and, as a
result, their ability to
contribute thoughtfully,
creatively, and positively to
the society in which they
live and work. General
Education courses strengthen
students' generic skills,
such as critical analysis,
problem solving, and
communication, in the context
of an exploration of topics
with broad-based personal
and/or societal importance.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to analyze the causes, characteristics, and impact of
modern wars throughout the world in historical context.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the main characteristics of modern warfare
2. Explain the nature of modern warfare in the context of its
political, economic, social and cultural dimensions
3. Assess the relationship between technology and modern warfare
4. Determine the main causes of wars around the world from the late
18th century to the present
5. Compare Western with non-Western warfare in the modern era
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
IN-CLASS STUDENTS
Writing Logs (2@10%).......20%
Research Project:
Report.....................15%
Group Presentation.........20%
Midterm Exam...............20%
Final Exam.................25%
Total.....................100%
ON-LINE STUDENTS
Writing Logs (5@5%)........25%
Research Project:
Preliminary Report........5%
Final Report........... 25%
Tests (3@10%,1@15%)....... 45%
Total.....................100%
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TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered
within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
1. The professor will specify in writing test dates and times and
due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments
and projects.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed
tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations are
awarded a mark of zero. If an extension or make-up opportunity
is approved by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero
may be revised by subsequent performance. The penalty for late
submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up
to five business days (excluding weekends and statutory
holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business
days include any day that the college is open for business,
whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.
3. Students, who miss a test or in-class activity or assignment or
fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional
circumstances, are required to notify their professor in advance
of the class whenever possible. A make-up test may be
supplied for students who provide an acceptable explanation of
their absence and/or acceptable documentation explaining their
absence (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up tests are to
be written at a time and place specified by the professor upon
the student's return. Alternately, students may be given an
opportunity to earn the associated marks by having a
subsequent test count for the additional marks. Similarly,
exceptional circumstances may result in a modification of due
dates for assignments.
4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be
submitted at the beginning of class.
5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort
unless the professor specifies otherwise.
6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions
regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of
individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep,
and make available to their professor, if requested, a copy of
all assignments and working notes until the course grade has been
finalized.
7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been
previously agreed to or suggested by the professor.
8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical
lab and field components in order to pass the course.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
X
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Communication
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X
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
X
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
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Arts In Society
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Civic Life
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X
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Social and Cultural Understanding
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Science and Technology
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Personal
Understanding |
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
X |
X |
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Notes: N/A
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Sheridan Policies
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.
Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.
Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.
Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.
Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.
Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)
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. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. 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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