HIST 215 A History of the West Kootenay is designed to introduce students to the history of the West Kootenay from the pre-contact societies of the native peoples to the present. Relations between Europeans and First Nations, the development of the resource and agricultural frontiers, work and settlement patterns, and 20th and 21st century social and economic change are also examined within the broader Canadian and North American context. Emphasis is placed on fostering student interest in the history of the West Kootenay by examining the historical experiences of a diversity of people who have lived in the region.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand current issues and problems of the West Kootenay from a historical perspective
- Understand local and regional development and change within a broader context
- Apply critical thinking and analysis to historical writings, evidence, and interpretations
- Research and write effectively making use of on-line and print library materials
- Appraise and respectfully respond to presentations and discussions
Teaching and Learning Approach
HIST215 includes three instructional hours per week. Classes consist of a combination of lectures, small group
hands-on activities, discussion, guest lectures, and audiovisual materials.Learning Resources
Required:
Required readings will be listed on the History 215 Learn page.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Detailed course schedule will be available on the History 215 Learn page.Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Discussion Participation (X5 @ 4% | each) 1, 2, 3, 5 | 20% |
| Midterm Exam (15%) | 1, 2, 4 | 10% |
| Research Paper Proposal (5%) | 1, 2, 3, 5 | 5% |
| Oral Presentation (5%) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 5% |
| Research Paper (20%) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 25% |
| Final Exam (30%) | 1, 2 | 30% |
| Annotated Bibliography (5%) | 1, 2, 4 | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.