The Regional Geography of Canada is a course that seeks first to emphasize students ability to utilize thinking skills , communication and ethical reasoning skills . You will be encouraged to critically analyze and problem solve and communicate ideas and opinions while recognizing multiple perspectives and a diversity of points of view. Students will have the opportunity to work and discuss selected Canadian issues in group environments where group effectiveness skills are emphasized. You will be expected to complete a group assignment. You will be encouraged to listen actively to peers and communicate your own ideas clearly and respectfully during discussions and debate.
Assignments emphasize information retrieval and organization.
Assessment is based on three lecture exams and two assignments. Basic knowledge-based skills will be assessed in questions that ask you to sort, define or classify items. The integration of communication skills with thinking skills will be assessed through comprehensive questions which require short written answers. Short written answers will include assessment of group discussion outcomes and individual ethical reasoning skills. Some assignment questions will include the manipulation of numerical data.