SOC 215 Canadian Social Structure

School of University Arts and Sciences

SOC 215 Canadian Social Structure is a macro level analysis of factors such as (but not limited to) ethnicity, region, gender and class as a basis for understanding contemporary Canadian society.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%

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Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours45
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify a contradiction in Canadian Society that is significant for you, the discipline and society
  2. Develop an analysis of this contradiction from a sociological perspective that is macro, historical, and critical
  3. Demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form
  5. Exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work
  6. Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
  7. Synthesize and summarize literature and data
  8. Demonstrate developing problem solving skills
  9. Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment
  10. Acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being
  11. Develop awareness of enviornmental issues and sustainable solutions

Teaching and Learning Approach

Through use of lectures, videos and extensive discussion students will be introduced to the theoretical approaches, methods, and debates in the area of stratification in Canadian Society.

Learning Resources

Required: Antony, J., Antony, J W., & Samuelson, L. (2022). Power and resistance, 7th Edition. Fernwood Publishing Recommended: None

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Conceptualizing Social Problems and Social Issues 2. Critical thinking about gender 3. Quiz #1 January 22 4. Prejudice, Discrimination, Racism 5. First Nations 6. Industrial Issues 7. Reading Break 8. Midterm test February 26 9. Inequalities in Healthcare 10. Inequality and Poverty 11. Crime and Control 12. Environmental Issues 13. Educational Inequalities 14. Work on Take-Home Final Test 15. Final Test Due April 16

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Mid- and Term-End Exams (2 × 25%)4, 5, 7, 850%
Quiz week 34, 5, 7, 815%
Research Paper1 â€" 920%
Journal Assignments3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 1115%
Total100%

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
DNW 0.00

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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.