Social Studies Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

History 10 — 1 credit

This course focuses on ancient history and allows students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the concept of civilization through the examination of the origins of civilization and a comparison of some civilizations that have contributed to the nature of the modern world. There are five broad chronological divisions in the course: The Evolution of Human Beings, the Birth of Civilizations, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Each of these divisions can be considered from a number of points of view including geography, archaeology, society, language, religion and politics. Development of Social Studies skills, such as researching, writing essays and analysis of documentary evidence will be emphasized.

Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 — 1 credit

Completes the Canadian History requirement

Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 is a contemporary history course that gives learners the opportunity to reflect on Canada’s changing contexts at home and on the world stage from 1945 to the present. The course explores three interrelated themes: Canadian identities, conflict and resolution, and justice and reconciliation. Learners will analyse relevant case studies through a variety of lenses inclusive of Indigenous and African Canadian perspectives. Learners will investigate major events that served as catalysts for change in relation to Canadian politics, economics, and society. Throughout the course, learners will develop skills that will allow them to implement an independent study, using the historical method, in an area of Canadian history of their choosing.

Études canadiennes contemporaines 11F — 1 credit

Completes the Canadian History requirement

Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 is a preparation course for students to gain a better understanding of the skills and knowledge required to engage in the humanities.  The goal of Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 is to examine the resilience of cultures that have widely been ignored over the past several centuries of Canada’s existence.As with its English equivalent, the main goal of the course is to examine questions or problems that have been recurring throughout Canadian history. The course follows an outcome based approach meaning that each and every assignment is important and should be given the attention it deserves. An outcome