| Canadian & World Studies |
| Canadian Geography | CGC1DE |
| This course explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries . Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Academic | GRADE: 9 |
| Géographie Canadienne | CGC1DF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours fait ressortir la diversité et le caractère distinct du Canada et présente des éléments de
géographie physique et humaine. L’élève examine les interactions entre l’être humain et son environnement à l’échelle nationale ainsi que les relations du Canada avec d’autres pays sur le plan économique, culturel et environnemental. Elle ou il effectue des recherches pour analyzer des questions géographiques et présente ses conclusions. L’utilisation de diverses méthodes et technologies propres à la géographie lui permet de développer sa pensée critique et d’acquérir des habiletés en recherche et en communication. |
| COURSE NOTE: This course is taught in French and is counted as a compulsory credit for Immersion and Extended French students. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Academic | GRADE: 9 |
| Canadian Geography (Enriched) | CGC1DT |
| This course explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries . Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings. This enriched course will provide a wide variety of challenging assignments to broaden the depth and breadth of the Geography program. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Academic | GRADE: 9 |
| PREREQUISITE: 80% in grade 8 Geography and/or the recommendation of the grade 8 teacher. |
| Canadian Geography | CGC1PE |
| This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences as they learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character and the natural and human systems and global influences that shape the country. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to examine practical geographic questions and communicate their findings. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Applied | GRADE: 9 |
| Canadian History Since World War 1 | CHC2DE |
| This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. Students will investigate the challenges presented by economic, social, and technological changes and explore the contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian culture and society during this period. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Academic | GRADE: 10 |
| Histoire du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale | CHC2DF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours retrace l’évolution politique, économique et sociale du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale jusqu’à présent et souligne son rôle sur la scène internationale. L’élève prend conscience des forces internes et externes qui ont façonné le Canada et contribué au développement de son identité. Elle ou il étudie la diversification croissante de la population, la transformation de la société à la suite de l’industrialisation et de l’avènement de la technologie et la participation du Canada à des événements mondiaux et à des ententes internationales comme les deux guerres mondiales et le libre-échange. Le cours lui permet de reconnaître différentes interprétations historiques, d’établir des liens de cause à effet, de soutenir des hypothèses, de faire des recherches et d’en présenter les résultats. |
| COURSE NOTE: This course is taught in French and is counted as a compulsory credit for Immersion and Extended French students. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Academic | GRADE: 10 |
| Canadian History Since World War 1 | CHC2LE |
| This course focuses on the connections between the student and key people, events, and themes in Canadian history from World War I to the present. Students prepare for the Grades 11 & 12 Workplace Preparation History courses through the development and extension of historical literacy and inquiry skills. Students explore a variety of topics highlighting individuals and events that have contributed to the story of Canada. The major themes of Canadian identity, internal and external relationships, and changes since 1914, are explored through guided investigation. Students have the opportunity to extend analytical skills with a focus on identifying and interpreting events and perspectives and making connections. Students practice reading, writing, visual, and oral literacy skills, and mathematical literacy skills to identify and communicate ideas in a variety of forms. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Essential | GRADE: 10 |
| Canadian History Since World War 1 | CHC2PE |
| This course explores some of the pivotal events and experiences that have influenced the development of Canada's identity as a nation from World War I to the present. By examining how the country has responded to economic, social, and technological changes and how individuals and groups have contributed to Canadian culture and society during this period, students will develop their ability to make connections between historical and current events. Students will have opportunities to formulate questions, locate information, develop informed opinions, and present ideas about the central issues and events of the period. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Applied | GRADE: 10 |
| Civics | CHV2OE |
| This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them. |
| COURSE NOTE: This is a 0.5 compulsory credit and must be selected along with GLC2OE. |
| CREDIT: 0.5 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| Éducation à la citoyenneté | CHV2OF |
| This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them. |
| COURSE NOTE: This is a 0.5 compulsory credit. This course is taught in French and is counted as a compulsory credit for Immersion and Extended French students. This is a 0.5 compulsory credit and must be selected along with GLC2OF. |
| CREDIT: 0.5 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| PREREQUISITE: FEF1DF - Extended French or FIF1DF - French Immersion |
| Career Studies | GLC2OE |
| This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends,work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores post-secondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. |
| COURSE NOTE: This is a 0.5 compulsory credit and must be selected along with CHV2OE. |
| CREDIT: 0.5 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| Exploration des choix de carrière | GLC2OF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours porte sur la définition et l’atteinte des objectifs de l’élève sur le plan des études, du travail et de la vie communautaire, durant et après le palier secondaire. L’apprentissage de l’élève comprend une évaluation globale de ses connaissances, de ses habiletés et de ses capacités ainsi qu’un survol des grandes tendances économiques et sociales. L’élève étudie également l’organisation du milieu de travail ainsi que les façons d’accéder au marché du travail. La préparation d’un plan de formation détaillé et une réflexion sur la nécessité de s’adapter au changement visent à favoriser l’atteinte des objectifs de l’élève. |
| COURSE NOTE: This is a 0.5 compulsory credit. This course is taught in French and is counted as a compulsory credit for Immersion and Extended French students. This is a 0.5 compulsory credit and must be selected along with CHV2OF. |
| CREDIT: 0.5 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 10 |
| PREREQUISITE: FEF1DF - Extended French or FIF1DF - French Immersion |
| Travel and Tourism: A Regional Perspective | CGG3OE |
| This course focuses on travel and tourism as the vehicle for studying selected world regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students will conduct and present case studies that develop their understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence travel and tourism; and the impact of the travel industry on communities and environments around the world. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| American History | CHA3UE |
| This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will examine issues of diversity, identity, and culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion into a global superpower. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to determine causal relationships, evaluate multiple perspectives, and present their own points of view. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2DE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2PE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2DF - Histoire du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale |
| Understanding Canadian Law | CLU3ME |
| This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2DE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2PE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2DF - Histoire du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale |
| Leadership et entreaide | GPP3OF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours prépare et encourage l’élève à offrir son aide et à exercer un leadership dans son école et sa communauté. L’élève développe ses habiletés en matière de communication, de relations interpersonnelles, de soutien, de leadership, de travail en équipe et de résolution de conflits. Il ou elle applique ces habiletés dans des situations de mentorat et de tutorat ou en participant à des activités telles que le conseil des élèves de l’école. Ce cours lui permet de découvrir la diversité et la richesse de sa communauté. L’élève en viendra à comprendre l’importance d’aider les autres et de contribuer à la vie de sa communauté. Préalable : Exploration des choix de carrière, 10e année, GLC2O |
| COURSE NOTE: (This course is taught in French and can be counted as an optional credit for Immersion and Extended French students. This course also counts toward the Immersion and Extended French Certificates.) Additional requirement: successful completion of the OSSLT, personal entrance interview with the vice-principal. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Open | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: GLC2OF - Exploration des choix de carrière or GLC2OE - Career Studies |
| Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology | HSP3ME |
| 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 the 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2DE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2PE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2DF - Histoire du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale |
| L’introduction à l’anthropologie, la psychologie et la sociologie | HSP3MF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours permet à l’élève d’étudier les différents types d’interactions et de relations sociales qui composent et structurent l’activité humaine. L’élève acquiert des habiletés de recherche et d’analyse propres aux sciences humaines et sociales afin de mieux comprendre les influences que la société, et les groupes et institutions qui la composent, exercent sur l’individu. L’élève se familiarise avec des approches utilisées en psychologie, en sociologie et en anthropologie afin de développer une perspective critique sur certains phénomènes et problèmes sociaux. |
| COURSE NOTE: This course is taught in French and can be counted as an optional credit for Immersion and Extended French students. This course also counts toward the Immersion and Extended French Certificates. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2DE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2PE - Canadian History Since World War 1 or CHC2DF - Histoire du Canada depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale |
| The Environment and Resource Management - Outdoor Education | CGR4EE |
| This course examines the influence of human activities on the natural environment. Students will study ecosystem structures and processes, the ecological impact of human activities, and methods of responsible resource management. Students will apply geotechnologies and geographic inquiry methods to develop and present practical solutions to environmental and resource-management issues. In the process, students ’problem-solving and communication skills will be enhanced in preparation for careers and the workplace. |
| COURSE NOTE: Students selecting this course must also select PLF4CE - Outdoor Education. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: Workplace | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: CGC1DE - Canadian Geography or CGC1DF - Géographie Canadienne or CGC1DT - Canadian Geography (Enriched) or CGC1PE - Canadian Geography |
| The Environment and Resource Management - Outdoor Education | CGR4ME |
| This course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the pressures human activities place on them. Students will examine ecological processes, the principles of sustainability, and strategies for resource management, with a focus on the challenges of environmental degradation and resource depletion. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry to explain and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between people and their environment. |
| COURSE NOTE: Students selecting this course must also select PLF4CE - Outdoor Education. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: CGW4UE - Canadian & World Issues: A Geographic Analysis or CGW4UQ - Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis or CIA4UE - Economics: Analysing Current Economic Issues or CHA3UE - American History or CHW3ME - World History to the Sixteenth Century or CHI4UE - Canada: History, Identity & Culture or CHY4UE - World History: The West and the World or CHY4CE - World History: The West and the World or CLU3ME - Understanding Canadian Law or CLN4UE - Canadian & International Law or ENG3UE - English or ENG3CE - English or ENG4UE - English or ENG4CE - English or ETS4UE - Studies in Literature or EWC4UE - The Writer’s Craft or HHS4ME - Individuals & Families in a Diverse Society or HHS4MF - Individus, familles et sociétés or HSP3ME - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology or HSP3MF - L’introduction à l’anthropologie, la psychologie et la sociologie or HSB4ME - Challenge & Change in Society or HRT3ME - World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions |
| Canadian & World Issues: A Geographic Analysis | CGW4UE |
| This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any senior English or Canadian & World Studies course at the U or M level. |
| Canada: History, Identity & Culture | CHI4UE |
| This course explores the challenges associated with the formation of a Canadian national identity. Students will examine the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped Canada from the pre-contact period to the present and will investigate the historical roots of contemporary issues from a variety of perspectives. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to consider events and ideas in historical context, debate issues of culture and identity, and present their own views. Offered in 2010-11. |
| COURSE NOTE: Offered in 2010-11. This course is cycled annually with CHY4UE. (World History) |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any senior English or Canadian & World Studies course at the U or M level. |
| Canadian & International Law | CLN4UE |
| This course examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and present the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any senior English or Canadian & World Studies course at the U or M level. |
| Individuals & Families in a Diverse Society | HHS4ME |
| This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families. |
| COURSE NOTE: Not offered this year. Offered again in 2011-12. This course is cycled annually with HSB 4ME (Challenge & Change) |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any senior English or Canadian & World Studies course at the U, C or M level. |
| Individus, familles et sociétés | HHS4MF |
(Immersion & Extended French)
Ce cours permet à l’élève d’explorer le développement de l’être humain dans la famille et la société. L’élève acquiert des habiletés de recherche et de communication et développe son esprit d’analyse, ce qui lui permet de comprendre les différentes relations qu’entretiennent les individus d’une même famille et de connaître les facteurs qui contribuent au bien-être de la famille. Cet apprentissage fait appel à différentes approches du domaine de la sociologie, de la psychologie et de l’anthropologie afin de nourrir la réflexion critique de l’élève. Préalable :Tout cours des programmes-cadres de sciences humaines et sociales, de français ou d’études canadiennes et mondiales, filière préuniversitaire, préuniversitaire/précollégiale ou précollégiale. |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any University or University/College preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. |
| Challenge & Change in Society | HSB4ME |
| 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 analyse 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 social theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends. |
| COURSE NOTE: Offered in 2010-11. This course is cycled annually with HHS4ME. (Individual & Families in Society) |
| CREDIT: 1 | TYPE: University/College | GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any senior English or Canadian & World Studies course at the U, C or M level. |