Welcome to African Canadian Studies 11. ACS 11 contributes the improvement of race relations, cross-cultural understanding and to students’ understanding of human rights in the community, workplace, and society at large. Learning experiences are designed to: help learners understand the legacy of slavery and the effects of colonialism on the continent of Africa and on people of African descent in the African diaspora; develop insights into the history of the African Canadian communities in Nova Scotia; understand the socioeconomic and political dynamics as they relate to the African diaspora; reflect on the contributions of African Canadians to their own community, to Canada and to the Global community. As well, it underscores the need for socio-economic and political reforms to achieve social justice for all members of the Canadian society.
The six main aspects of this course focus on the understanding of the African Canadian culture in Nova Scotia and Canada. Students will investigate and reflect on the African Canadian experience from Colonialism to modern day with emphasis on the social, political and judicial factors that have shaped this unique culture of Canadian society. In addition to the Modules the students are responsible to complete an independent Study.
Assessment and Evaluation: Students will be assessed using a variety of methods in order to accommodate a Term mark 80% Exam 20%
The term mark will be divided as follows: Module 1 25% Module 2 25% Module 3 15% Module 4 15% Independent study 20%