Social Science Department
St. Marguerite d’Youville S.S.
10815 Dixie Road, Brampton, Ontario. L6R 2W5
Telephone: (905) 789-5560 Fax: (905) 789-1143
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Canadian History Since World War One
CHC 2D1
Dragicevic
1, 3
207
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a nation
through the changes in population, economy, and technology from World War One to the present.
Students will analyze the elements that constitute the Canadian identity and will come to understand
and interpret the stories of both individuals and communities, and study the evolution of social and
political structures. Students will examine different interpretations of the past in order to understand
the importance of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. Students will also learn to develop
and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their
inquiries.
OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS
At the end of this course students will be able to:
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Explain how local, national and global influences have helped shape Canadian identity;
Analyze the impact of external forces and events on Canada and its policies since 1914;
Analyze the development of French-English relations in Canada;
Assess Canada’s participation in war and contributions to peacekeeping and security;
Analyze changing demographic patterns and their impact on Canadian society since 1914;
Analyze the impact of scientific and technological developments on Canadians;
Explain how and why Canada’s international status and foreign policy have changed since 1914;
Analyze the contributions of various social and political movements in Canada since 1914;
Assess how individual Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada and the
country’s emerging sense of identity;
Analyze how changing economic and social conditions have affected Canadians since 1914;
Analyze the changing responses of the federal and provincial governments to social and
economic pressures since 1914;
Formulate questions on topics and issues in the history of Canada since 1914, and use
appropriate methods of historical research to locate, gather, evaluate and organize relevant
information from a variety of sources and;
Interpret and analyze information gathered through research, employing concepts and
approaches appropriate to historical inquiry.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will be organized according to the following themes:
Unit 1
1914-1929: Forging an Identity – Growth, Sacrifice and Dreams of Peace
Unit 2
1929-1945: Values Tested – Depression and the Horrors of War
Unit 3
1945-1963: Redefining the Nation – Pursuit of Prosperity and Security
Unit 4
1963-1983: Troubles in the Family – Canada’s Identity in Crisis
Unit 5
1983-1999: Reassessing Values – The North American Reality
Unit 6
2000-Present: The Canadian Identity
EVALUATION POLICY
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work they have produced and skills they
have displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing completed assignments, tests,
co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Student marks will be determined by
assessing and evaluating process and product according to the Achievement Level Chart given below.
Grade Range
Achievement Level
Achievement Level Description
80–100%
Level 4
A very high to outstanding level of achievement.
Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70–79%
Level 3
A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the
provincial standard.
60–69%
Level 2
A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below,
but approaching, the provincial standard.
50–59%
Level 1
A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below
the provincial standard.
Below 50%
Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A
credit will not be granted.
EVALUATION STRUCTURE
Student work will be assessed and evaluated according to the four achievement categories defined in
the curriculum document (Ontario Curriculum, Canadian and World Studies, 2005).
Category and Description
Weight
Knowledge and Understanding:
 Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its
meaning and significance.
25%
Thinking:
 Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.
25%
Communication:
 Is conveying meaning through various forms.
25%
Application:
 Includes the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and
between various contexts.
25%
FINAL GRADES
The four assessment and evaluation categories are reflected in day-to-day activities, quizzes, unit
tests, culminating activities, independent study units (ISU), and on the final examination.
The final grade in the course will be based on the following:
Canadian History Since World War I
Term Work
Course Culminating Activity or ISU
Examination
Grade Distribution
70%
10%
20%
RESOURCES
Bolotta, Angelo et al. Canada Face of a Nation. Toronto: Gage, 2000.
Hundey, Ian et al. Canadian History: 1900 – 2000. Toronto: Irwin, 2000.
Other (e.g. Print Media & Internet Resources)
REPLACEMENT COST AND DAMAGE
The replacement cost for a lost, stolen, or damaged textbook which is beyond repair is $75. The cost
of repairing a damaged textbook will be paid by the student.
OTHER EVALUATION ISSUES
Please refer to the Student Agenda Handbook (2006/2007) for school policies on late assignments,
incomplete assignments, missed tests and examinations, plagiarism, absences, school suspensions and
other related issues.