Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Course Name: Challenge and Change in Society
Course Code: HSB4U1
Ministry Guidelines: Social Science &
Humanities, 2013
Level: University
Teacher: Mrs. C. Kovacs
Room: Portable 1
Textbook: Transitions in Society
Replacement Cost: $80.00
The Challenge of Change
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Course Overview:
This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies to
investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society.
Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social, and behavioural patterns change over time.
They will explore the ideas of social theorists and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses
to challenges such as technological change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore
ways in which social science research methods can be used to study social change.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Social Change: Overall Expectations
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demonstrate an understanding of the major theories, perspectives, and methodologies related to
social change;
demonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of social change;
demonstrate an understanding of patterns and effects of technological change from a social
science perspective.
Social Patterns and Trends: Overall Expectations
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demonstrate an understanding of the importance of demographics as a tool for studying social
patterns and trends, both nationally and globally;
demonstrate an understanding of how forces influence and shape social patterns and trends;
demonstrate an understanding of social science theories about social deviance, and of how
various responses to deviance affect individuals and society.
Global Social Challenges: Overall Expectations
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demonstrate an understanding of how various social structures and conditions support or limit
global inequalities;
assess the impact of globalization on individuals and groups;
analyse the impact of unfair or unjust exploitation of people or resources, locally and globally.
Research and Inquiry Skills: Overall Expectations
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explore topics related to the analysis of social change, and formulate questions to guide their
research;
create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their chosen topics, using
appropriate social science research and inquiry methods;
assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information gathered through research and inquiry;
communicate the results of their research and inquiry clearly and effectively, and reflect on and
evaluate their research, inquiry, and communication skills.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
30%
Culminating Task
Part of
term
work
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
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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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