AP SOCIAL

Social Studies 10-1 Honours (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in Grade 9 Social Studies

Students will critically examine the issue, “Should we embrace globalization?” and will study the relationships between identity and citizenship to promote appreciation for citizenship in a globalizing world. The inclusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities. Students will also research globalization and the interdependence demonstrated within the global environment, spotlighting economic growth and development.

Social Studies 20-1 AP (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in Social Studies 10-1 AP

The Social Studies 20-1 Advanced Placement program discusses the intellectual, cultural, political, diplomatic, economic, and social history of Europe from the late Middle Ages to the present. AP courses promote in-depth study of curriculum and the development of skills that will benefit future learning at the post-secondary level.

Social Studies 30-1 AP (5 credits)

Prerequisite: 75% in Social Studies 20-1 AP

The Social Studies 30-1 Advanced Placement program is a continuation and completion of the in-depth study of European history from Social Studies 20 AP. This course is to be taken in the second semester of grade 11 and, upon successful completion of the AP exam, students may be eligible for first year university credits in the Social Sciences. In addition to the AP exam, which is written in May, students will also complete the Alberta Social Studies curriculum and write the Social Studies 30-1 diploma in June of the grade 11 year. Students will have then completed their Social Studies requirements for their High School diploma.