Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet

Students know about the Canadian and American economies, current political issues, NAFTA, and North America's place in world affairs. Students know the culture and identity of North Americans and predicted future outcomes.
Students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

Sisältö

Contemporary North America
Historical North America
North American politics
North American economy
North American culture
North America and the future

Oppimateriaalit

- The Geography of North America: Environment, Political Economy, and Culture, Hardwick et al. 2nd Ed. Pearson Education. (2013).

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures
Independent work

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

16 hours of guided practice
65 hours of independent work.
Students are free to decide on their own and within their groups how to use the 65 hours in regards to completing the three presentations and course tasks.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Exam 100%
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites