Political Science 120

GCO1: Political Thought

Overall Expectations:

SCO1: Students will examine the merits and implications of various political philosophies

Specific Expectations:

  • Free Speech

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Overall Expectations:

SCO1.2: Students will examine the merits and implications of various political ideologies

Specific Expectations:

  • Ideology
  • Traditional ideologies (for example, Absolutism, Totalitarianism, Communism, Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Fascism, Imperialism, Colonialism, Fundamentalism, Anarchism)
  • Modern ideologies (for example, Feminism, Environmentalism, Cosmopolitanism, Post-colonialism)

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GCO3: Political Engagement

SCO3.1: Students will examine the rights, responsibilities, roles, and status of individuals and groups in Canada

Specific Expectations:

  • Individual Rights versus Common Good
  • UN Declaration of Human Rights
  • UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • Privilege
  • Marginalization
  • Power
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender equality
  • Responsible Citizenship

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Overall Expectations:

SCO3.2: Students will investigate methods used by media, governments, and political groups to influence public opinion

Specific Expectations:

  • Media Literacy
  • Polls
  • Propaganda
  • Bias
  • Partisanship
  • Fact/Value Distinction
  • Communication technologies

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Overall Expectations:

SCO3.3: Students will model responsible citizenship

Specific Expectations:

  • The intention of this outcome is to allow the students to take action directed by their learning. The action will be informed, ethical, and empowering.

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