Study Guide

Objective

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.

Content

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

Materials

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

- Material assigned by the teacher

Teaching methods

Recorded lectures
Independent work

Student workload

80 hours of independent work.
Students are free to decide on their own how to use the 80 hours in regards to completing the course tasks.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Assessment methods and criteria

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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites