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Grade 10
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CIVICS, OPEN - CHV20 (0.5 CREDIT)
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This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship in local, national, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making processes in Canada, explore their own and others' beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues.
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CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, APPLIED - CHC2P
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This course traces Canadian history from Wilfred Laurier's pronouncement that the twentieth century belongs to Canada to the United Nations' recognition of Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. As well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways.
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CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, ACADEMIC - CHC2D
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This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through changes in population, economy, and technology. Students will analyze the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the stories of both individuals and communities, and study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn about differing interpretations of the past, and will come to understand the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis, and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries.
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CANADIAN HISTORY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, ESL - CHC2D
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This course traces Canadian history from Wilfrid Laurier's pronouncement that the twentieth century belongs to Canada to the United Nation's recognition of Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. As well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways. This course also emphasizes essential English communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom studies, and vocabulary expansion. This course is designed to meet the overall and specific expectations of the five following Srands: a) Communities: local, national and global; b) Change and Continuity; c) Citizenship and Heritage; d) Social, Economic and Political Structures; e) Methods of Historical Inquiry.
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Grade 11
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WORLD HISTORY TO THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY - CHW3M:
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This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyze diverse societies from around the world, with particular regard to the political, cultural, and economic structures and historical forces that form the foundation of the modern world. They will examine the influence of selected individuals and groups, as well as of particular innovations, and will develop skills of historical inquiry, organization, analysis and communication.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, CHC2P or CHC2D
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UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN LAW - CLU3M:
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This course explores legal issues that directly affect students' lives. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada's legal system and learn how to analyze legal issues. They will also be given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowlege in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, CHC2P or CHC2D
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AMERICAN HISTORY - CHA3U:
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This course examines the development of American social, political, and economic structures from colonial times to the present. Students will analyze the chronology of events and evaluate the roles played by specific individuals and groups throughout American history. Students will conduct research and analysis, and communicate, in a variety of ways, their knowledge and understanding of the country that is Canada's closest neighbour and most important cultural influence and economic partner.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, CHC2P or CHC2D
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TWENTIETH-CENTURY HISTORY: GLOBAL AND REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE - CHT3O:
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This course focuses on events and issues in twentieth century world history. Students will analyze issues relating to the two world wars, the Cold War, post-1945 regional conflicts, human rights, changes in everyday life, and the problems facing developing countries. The skills and knowledge developed in the course will help studdnents understand and analyze the challenges facing peoples, both historically and at the present time, in various parts of the world.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, CHC2P or CHC2D
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WORLD RELIGIONS: BELIEFS, ISSUES, & RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS- HRT3M:
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Have you ever wondered about questions like...What is the meaning of life? Who is God? Is there a God? Why am I here? Why do we suffer? Where did this world come from? Is there a purpose for me being alive? Is there life after death? Does my soul (if it exists) come back to earth in another lifetime?
Sages, prophets and gurus throughout the ages have grappled with such questions. World Religions attempts to do likewise by studying seven major religious traditions: Native Spirituality, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sihkism. This course is both academic and practical in nature. Students will gain a good foundation into the major religious-historical traditions. Overall the course invites students to link each tradtion to their own life experience.
Reading and writing assignments are a major component, as is group work and involvment in discussion and debate. Students will also have the opportunity to experience hands on fun and creative activities. Field trips and guest speakers are also a major focus. Over-all the course should be an "enlightening" experience.
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INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND SOCIOLOGY - HSP3M:
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This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
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Grade 12
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CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LAW - CLN4U:
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This course explores elements of Canadian law and the role of law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will learn about the connections between the historical and philosophical sources of law and issues in contemporary society. They will also learn to analyze legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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CANADIAN AND WORLD POLITICS - CPW4U:
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This course examines national and international political issues from a variety of perspectives. Students will learn about the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups, and states within the international community; analyze the different ways in which Canada tries to settle its conflicts with other nations; and evaluate the role of nationalist and internationalist ideologies in shaping relations among states.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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CHALLENGE AND CHANGE IN SOCIETY - HSB4M:
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This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will analyze cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary trends.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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PHILOSOPHY: QUESTIONS AND THEORIES - HZT4U:
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This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social political philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical-thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from a variety of the world's traditions, how to develop and explain their own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas to contemporary social issues and personal experiences. The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and investigating topics in philosophy.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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WORLD HISTORY: THE WEST AND THE WORLD - CHY4U:
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This course investigates the major trends in Western civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will learn about the interaction between the emerging West and other regions of the world and about the development of modern social, political, and economic systems. The skills and knowledge developed in this course will enable students to understand and appreciate both the character of historical change and the historical roots of contemporary issues.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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CANADA: HISTORY, IDENTITY, AND CULTURE - CHI4U:
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This course examines the evolution of a Canadian national identity. Students will learn how modern Canada was shaped by the interaction among Aboriginal peoples, the French, the English, and subsequent immigrant groups. This course will enable students to evaluate major social, economic, and political changes in Canadian history form pre-contact to the present. The understanding students gain through their examination of Canada's historical and cultural roots will allow them to formulate a definition of what it means to be Canadain.
Prerequisites: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
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