OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Contemporary Canadian Social Problems |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1027 |
| Host College |
Sault College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SA-OEL824 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$425.00 |
| Hours |
48 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
In this course, current social science paradigms and theories will be used as a framework for analysis of contemporary social issues relevant to vocations in police services. Topics such as crime, violence, abuse, social stratification, ageism, and racism will be included. The course focus will be on how individual behaviours collectively create social issues. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 55%, Tests 45% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Contemporary Canadian Social Issues |
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| Author |
Niessen, Carmen & Bromwich, Rebecca |
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| Publisher |
Emond Montgomery |
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| Edition |
2nd |
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| ISBN |
9781552392294 |
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