AFRICAN CANADIAN STUDIES 11

ACS11 is a comprehensive study of the history of the African Canadian community and experience;  the important contributions of Africans and people of African descent to their own community, to Canada, to the global community; the connection between African, African-American, African-Canadian, and Caribbean history and experience.

  This course explores the personal, cultural, socio-economic, political,  journey of African-Canadian and African-Americans and their struggles for the pursuit of civil rights and equality.

        Learning experiences in this course will enable all students to develop greater knowledge and understanding of and respect for the unique nature of the African Canadian culture.”

                                                                     NS Dept of Education,2002

                                         Main Texts

  Focus on Africa

 Black Peoples of the Americas 

African Peoples of the Americas (From Slavery to Civil Rights)

Harriet Tubman and  the Underground Railroad

Two Roads to Greatness

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (biography)

The Freedom Seekers

Towards Freedom

  Note: There are many other literary and visual resources to supplement/ enrich  primary texts.        

 General Outline of Learning Experiences

 Historical texts, films, art, drama, literature, music, guest speakers/presenters

Large/small group discussions

Independent research/presentation

Reflective Essays

Employment of creative mediums to reflect specific themes/topics

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  *  “M”- Major tests which involve more critical thinking

**  “C” - Comprehension tests and quizzes