AFNORTH International School

Canadian Section

Course Outline

 

CPW4U

 

 

Grade

12

Canadian and World Politics/Model United Nations

University Preparation

CPW4U

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Value:

1.0

Ontario Ministry of Education Document(s):

Canadian and World Studies

The Ontario Curriculum

Grades 11 and 12, 2005

 

 

Prerequisite(s):

Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

     Corequisite(s):

 

 

DND/DoDDS

Department:

Social Sciences

 

 

 

AFNORTH International School

Dept Head:

 

 

 

 

 

Developer(s):

 

 

Development Date:

June 2007

Revision Date:

June 2008

 

Grade

12

Canadian and World Politics/Model United Nations

University Preparation

CPW4U

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Value:

1.0

Ontario Ministry of Education Document(s):

Canadian and World Studies

The Ontario Curriculum

Grades 11 and 12, 2005

 

 

Prerequisite(s):

Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

     Corequisite(s):

 

 

DND/DoDDS

Department:

Social Sciences

 

 

 

AFNORTH International School

Dept Head:

 

 

 

 

 

Developer(s):

 

 

Development Date:

June 2007

Revision Date:

June 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

12

Canadian and World Politics/Model United Nations

University Preparation

CPW4U

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Value:

1.0

Ontario Ministry of Education Document(s):

Canadian and World Studies

The Ontario Curriculum

Grades 11 and 12, 2005

 

 

Prerequisite(s):

Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

     Corequisite(s):

 

 

DND/DoDDS

Department:

Social Sciences

 

 

 

AFNORTH International School

Dept Head:

 

 

 

 

 

Developer(s):

 

 

Development Date:

June 2007

Revision Date:

June 2008

 

 

Grade

12

Canadian and World Politics/Model United Nations

University Preparation

CPW4U

 

 

 

 

 

Credit Value:

1.0

Ontario Ministry of Education Document(s):

Canadian and World Studies

The Ontario Curriculum

Grades 11 and 12, 2005

 

 

Prerequisite(s):

Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.

     Corequisite(s):

 

 

DND/DoDDS

Department:

Social Sciences

 

 

 

AFNORTH International School

Dept Head:

 

 

 

 

 

Developer(s):

 

 

Development Date:

June 2007

Revision Date:

June 2008

 
Canadian and World Politics( CPW 4U )
Grade 12, University Preparation
 
This course examines Canadian and world politics from a variety of perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups, and states work to influence domestic and world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics, and the dynamics of international cooperation and conflict resolution. Students will apply critical thinking and communication skills to develop and support informed opinions about current political conflicts, events, and issues.

 

Overall Expectations: The curriculum expectations for Canadian and World Politics CWP 4U are organized into four strands.

 

Course Expectations

Participation in the International Community
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• explain the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens, groups, and states in the
international community;
• describe the main ways in which sovereign states and non-state participants cooperate and deal with international conflicts;
• evaluate the role of Canada and Canadians in the international community;
• describe the structure and function of international intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations;
• evaluate the role and operation of the international human rights protection system.
 
Power, Influence, and the Resolution of Differences
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• analyse the factors that determine the power and influence of a country;
• analyse how international organizations, the media, and technology are able to influence the actions of sovereign states;
• evaluate Canada’s role and influence in international relations.
 
Values, Beliefs, and Ideologies
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• explain the role and function of ideologies in national and international politics;
• analyse how social and cultural beliefs and political ideologies influence national and
international politics;
• compare the aspirations, expectations, and life conditions of people in developed and
developing nations.
 
Methods of Political Inquiry and Communication
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• use methods of political science inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and synthesize
information;
• analyse information gathered about political events, issues, and trends according to
fundamental principles of political interpretation and analysis;
• communicate knowledge, opinions, and interpretations about events, issues, and trends
relating to politics and citizenship, using a variety of forms of communication.
 
Content Summary / Unit Organization

 The Nature of Politics UNIT 1 (20 hours)

 Decision Making and Participation UNIT 2 (30 hours)

 The Politics of Internationalism UNIT 3 (30 hours)

 The Global Community UNIT 4 (30 hours)

Text book:  Canadian and World Politics  - Ruypers, Austin, Carter, and Murphy,  Emond Montgomery, 2005

Other resources:  Modern World History – Walsh, Hodder Murphy, 2006.  Media resources such as newspapers, magazines, online subscriptions, websites and the internet in general will be used to supplement core materials. Members from the local communities and experts from related disciplines will be invited to give presentations.

Important! -  CPW 4U students at Afnorth International School have unique learning opportunities because of their situation both in Europe and in an International School environment. Participation in Government Simulations, while not mandatory, is strongly encouraged: MEP, THIMUN, HMCE and NATO conference protocols as presented by the sponsors will be used as course resources.  Specific Government Simulation topics and expectations are listed below.

 

 

 

 

Learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

 

THE MODEL EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM

Students will become familiar with the history of the model European Parliament, its organs, committees, agencies and its functions and role today. Emphasis is on preparing the student for the AFNorth Model European Parliament and The Hague International Model United Nations in the first semester.

The Global Citizen: What does that mean to you?

Global citizenship is an ongoing topic which is covered through presentations of current events and formal dispute resolutions through model government simulations.

 

NON/INTER-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

Students will become familiar with the role and function of non and inter-governmental organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the major NGOS and IGOS and those relevant to the student vis-ŕ-vis country assignment and individual citizenship.

 

THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM

Students will become familiar with the history of the United Nations, its organs, committees, agencies and its functions and role today. Emphasis is on preparing the student for the AFNorth Model European Parliament and The Hague International Model United Nations in the first semester.

 

POWER BLOCS

The students will become familiar with the role, function and organization of blocs. Emphasis will be placed on the blocs relevant to the student’s country assignment

World Systems:  How are world decisions made?                            

 

COUNTRY RESEARCH

The teacher will assign each delegate one aspect of their country to research, write a report and present an oral report. Topics covered will include geography, history, economy, foreign policy and power blocs. This is conducted four times per year in preparation for and to coincide with four different government simulations. Case Studies: How are conflicts resolved internationally?              

Case studies are presented and studied either through current events presentations or referring to the textbook Canada and World Politics.

 

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE & DEBATE

The student will become familiar with both Robert’s Rules of Parliamentary Procedure but also with rules of procedure particular to the MEP, THIMUN, HMCE and the NATO conference.

 

WRITING RESOLUTIONS/COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

The student will learn the correct procedure for writing a resolution according to the Rules of Procedure for The Model European Parliament and The Hague International Model United Nations. Resolutions topics will come from the research pertaining to committee questions.

 

PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

The student will learn how to determine and employ the most appropriate techniques, procedures and formats for live presentations to audiences of varying size and political point of view.

 

 

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