Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - GEOG 162 OL01

Canada (3)

Class Number: 3885

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 9, 2024
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The geographical character of Canada; the Canadian environment; regional differences in socio-economic growth. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Canada is a vast geographical expanse, a nation state, a mosaic of First Nations, a patchwork of ecosystems and climatic zones and a concept that is understood differently depending on who and where you are. Space and geography are critical components in the formation of present day Canada. Every element of First Nations settlement, subsequent colonization and patterns of labour and resistance are influenced by the physical and human geography of this territory. In this course, we will begin to understand how this country called Canada was created and where we might be going as a nation.

Course delivery in Fall 2024
Lectures (asynchronous): Recordings of lectures (voice with PowerPoint) will be available each week. In addition, videos, books, poems and songs will be featured to accompany each lecture.

Office Hours: Meeting times are available by appointment.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learning Goal How Goal Is Assessed
Develop the ability to apply the concepts of unsettling, resistance, resilience and mapping to Canada Incorporate the concepts of unsettling, resilience, resistance and mapping into assignments
Identify and describe major human geography changes in Canada over the past 30,000 years Research Assignment, Exam
Characterize geographical regions of Canada now and in the past

 

Research Assignment, Final Exam Class Engagement Activities:

·         Be able to identify distinguishing historical, socio-economic, and physical characteristics of Canada’s regions;

·         Interpret and utilize maps to locate places, economic activity, urban areas, and geographic features of Canadian regions;

·         Review books, articles, videos songs and poems related to Canada’s geography
Critically reflect on role of colonialism in the geography of Canada, and critically evaluate narratives of Canada’s nation- building

Short written research assignments
Develop effective referencing skills to communicate research and argumentation. Short written research assignments

Grading

  • Land acknowledgement 10%
  • Mid-term film assignment 20%
  • Research Proposal 5%
  • Research Assignment 25%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.