Grade 11 Courses

Food and Culture HFC3M1

This course focuses on the flavours, aromas, cooking techniques, foods, and cultural traditions of world cuisines. Students will explore the origins of and developments in diverse food traditions. They will demonstrate the ability to cook with ingredients and equipment from a variety of cultures, compare food-related etiquette in many countries and cultures, and explain how Canadian food choices and traditions have been influenced by other cultures. Students will develop practical skills and apply social science research methods while investigating foods and food practices from around the world

Prerequisite: None

Working with Infants and Young Children HPW3C1

This course prepares students for occupations involving children from birth to six years of age. Students will study theories about child behaviour and development, and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences with young children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to working with infants and young children. They will also have opportunities to develop research and critical-thinking skills as they investigate and evaluate current research about early childhood education.

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology HSP3U1

This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

Prerequisite: The Grade 10 academic course in English or the Grade 10 academic history course

Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness

IDC 3O1

This course invites students to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL), which is the process through which human beings acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make​ responsible decisions. As well, the course will look at techniques on how to manage emotions, particularly investigating the theory and practice of Mindfulness, which is paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, without judgement. Relevant novels, articles, and films will be used to enhance the vast topics on SEL and mindfulness theory. The practical portion of the course will include learning breathing techniques and body postures; as well as, 12 Mindfulness Ambassadors Council (MAC) lessons, where students will obtain a certification from Mindfulness Without Borders. And finally, the I.S.U. will be a school-wide initiative delivered by the students, which will demonstrate the ideologies learned in this course.

Prerequisite: None

Hip Hop’s Cultural and Political Voice IDC 3O2

This course will explore hip hop in its rawest form. Students will look at the elements that make up a culture and compare them to the foundations of hip hop. This course will evaluate the roots of hip hop - from sound to meaning to where it is today. Discussions will include the formation of hip hop (both music and culture), early resistance by the dominant culture, and the controversies within (lyrics) and outside of the music (laws) - just to name a few.

Prerequisite: None