Grade 11 Courses

Grade 11 Social Science & Humanities Courses

Course Title:

Raising Healthy Children

 

Course Code:

HPC3O1

 

Course Type:

Grade 11, Open

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour. Students will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving and child rearing.

 

Prerequisites:

None.


 


Course Title:

World Religions: Beliefs, Issues and Religious Traditions

 

Course Code:

HRT3M1

 

Course Type:

Grade 11, University/College Preparation

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

This course provides students with opportunities to explore various world religions and belief traditions. Students will develop knowledge of the terms and concepts relevant to this area of study, will examine the ways in which religions and belief traditions meet various human needs, and will learn about the relationship between belief and action. They will examine sacred writings and teachings, consider how concepts of time and place influence different religions and belief traditions, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expressions of belief.

 

Prerequisites:

None.


 


Course Title:

Introduction to Anthropology, Psych

 

Course Code:

HSP3U1

 

Course Type:

Grade 11, University Preparation

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

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, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.

 

Prerequisites:

The Grade 10 academic course in English or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies).