CIA4U – Analyzing Current Economic Issues: Course Overview

In this comprehensive course, students delve into the intricacies of current Canadian and international economic landscapes. From diverse perspectives, we scrutinize issues, developments, policies, and practices shaping today’s economic narrative. Our focus spans the spectrum, exploring individual and institutional decisions amidst globalization, trade dynamics, economic disparities, regulatory frameworks, and public expenditure strategies. Through the lens of economic thinking, inquiry processes, models, and theories, students gain insights into economic trade-offs, growth paradigms, sustainability imperatives, and related economic quandaries.

Course Scope and Overlaps

Unit 1

Unit 1 navigates through a terrain that intersects with CIE3M, enriching the understanding of foundational economic concepts.

Unit 4

Unit 4 expands horizons, touching upon themes resonant with CGW4U, as well as Unit 1 and 2 of BBB4M, fostering a holistic perspective on economic principles and applications.

Course Structure and Duration

Our journey spans 110 hours of comprehensive learning experiences. Each lesson is meticulously crafted for 100 minutes of engaging instruction, offering a deep dive into economic complexities. Additionally, allocated time for assignments, assessments, and independent study units enriches the learning journey under the guidance of educators.

Join us in CIA4U to unravel the dynamics of contemporary economic discourse, empowering you to analyze, critique, and formulate informed opinions on pressing economic challenges and opportunities.