Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions, Extended French
Course Code: HRT 3MF Ministry Guidelines:www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Grade 11
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Course Overview:
This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate
their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety
of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place
and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions
on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and
investigating world religions.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Religious Beliefs
By the end of this course, students will:
• summarize the major historical influences on and events in the development of various religions
• analyse the similarities and differences between the central beliefs of various religions
• analyse and describe the connection between the human experience and sacred writings and oral teachings
• demonstrate how practice, ritual, and symbolism are external representations of the beliefs and principles of religion
Social Structures
By the end of this course, students will:
• summarize the ways in which religions and the development of civilizations are interconnected
• analyse the influence of religion on artistic expression
• describe the influence that differing gender-role expectations have had on the development of religion
• demonstrate an understanding of religious pluralism as a defining feature of contemporary Canadian society
Religions and the Human Experience
By the end of this course, students will:
• identify the function of religion in human experience
• demonstrate an ability to recognize prejudices associated with, and misconceptions about, various religions, beliefs, and traditions
• analyse the significance of religion or other belief systems in the lives of various historical figures
• speculate on the present and future roles of religion
Research and Inquiry Skills
By the end of this course, students will:
• use appropriate theories and analyses of religion in preparing an independent study
• distinguish between fact and opinion, belief and religion, and theory and practice, as they apply to the study of religion
• identify the implications of different research methodologies in the study of religion
• employ at least one of the following research methodologies in an independent study: opinion survey, demographic study, in-depth
interview, database search, exploration of primary sources
• communicate the results of these inquiries effectively
• demonstrate effective collaborative group skills
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Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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