Course Logistics and Assessments – Critical Social Theory (Vocabulary)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, policies, and assignments from the lecture notes to prepare for the exam.

Syllabus

Document outlining the course schedule, formats (online/in‑person), and due dates; updates and corrections may be issued by the instructor.

Hybrid/Online Schedule

Plan alternating online and in‑person sessions; examples include online weeks and in‑person weeks; dates may be adjusted for clarity.

Reflection Board

In‑class reflective writing tasks worth 10% each; typically five in total; prompts guide reflections and require minimal in‑text citations.

Open-Book Reflection

Reflective writing that allows the use of the textbook; prompts are provided and questions may require time stamps from multimedia sources.

Citations in Reflections

Include in‑text citations with page numbers or time stamps from media sources to show engagement (full bibliography not required).

Two Peer Responses

Each reflection requires two brief responses to peers (roughly 50–100 words each).

Discussion Lead and Engagement

A weekly activity where a student or pair leads a discussion on a reading; includes a 20‑minute intro and about five discussion questions.

Sign‑ups for Discussion

Topics and presenter slots are managed via Google Sheets; signups may result in pairs or small groups depending on class size.

Digital Story

Final 10% project; usually two‑person groups; choose a Canadian leader or a course topic; script first, then produce a video (20–30 seconds per slide).

Digital Story Workshop

Nov. 21 online sandbox/workshop with guidance on creating the digital story. Details to be provided later.

Blackboard Grouping

Group formation for the digital story is done randomly by Blackboard; students are encouraged to work in pairs.

Textbook

The Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian Society; obtainable from the Seneca bookstore or publisher Top Hat.

Academic Integrity

Institutional policy emphasizing original work and honesty; plagiarism is discouraged and properly citing sources is required.

Grammarly Policy

Grammarly may be used for grammar checks; it should not be used to rewrite sentences or alter meaning.

Accommodations/Extensions

For extensions due to medical reasons, notify at least one week before the due date with a written request via email.

Course Topics

Core themes include forms of oppression, privilege, marginalization, race, gender, sexuality, ability, age, and related DEI/sustainability concepts.

Anti‑Colonialism/DEI Focus

Course emphasis on anti‑colonialism and DEI that goes beyond land acknowledgments to actively engage with colonialism and decolonization.

Leader/Role Possibilities for Digital Story

Students may choose Canadian leaders (e.g., Viola Desmond) or related course topics; groups can select different leaders to highlight diverse perspectives.

Location and Attendance Window

In‑person class location: Building D, Newnham Campus, Third Floor 3054; attendance window from 08:55 to 09:10; online access uses the same address.