Canadian & World Studies
CHC2P1 Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Applied
This course traces Canadian history from Wilfrid Laurier's pronouncement that the twentieth century belongs to Canada to the United Nations' recognition of Canada as one of the best countries in which to live. Students will learn about various expressions of Canadian identity, the stories of individuals and communities, and changes in political and social structures. Students will discover the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause-and-effect relationships. As well, they will be given opportunities to formulate appropriate questions, develop informed opinions, and present information in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: None
CHV2O1 Civics (0.5 credit), Grade 10, Open
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy and the meaning of democratic citizenship on local, national, and global contexts. In addition, students will learn about social change, examine decision-making processes in Canada, explore their own and others' beliefs and perspectives on civics questions, and learn how to think and act critically and creatively about public issues.
Prerequisite: None
CHG381 Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Grade 11, College/University Preparation
This course investigates examples of genocide in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including the Holocaust, Armenia, and Rwanda. Students will investigate the terms genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and explore them through the lens of historical analysis. Students will examine identity formation and how “in groups” and “out groups” are created, including an analysis of how bias, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination impact on various groups. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the role of perpetrator, victim, bystander, rescuer, opportunist, and resister. As the course unfolds, students will be challenged to draw appropriate connections between the history of genocide and Canadian history.
Note: This is Ministry approved locally developed optional credit course.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
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CGF3M1 Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions, Grade 11, Open
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This course examines the main elements of the physical environment (climate, soils, landforms, oceans, vegetation), the processes that shape them, and the relationship between the environment and human beings. Students will apply a wide range of geographic tools and methods to explore the distribution and ongoing evolution of the elements of the physical environment on a variety of scales, from local to global.
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CGG3O1 Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective, Grade 11, Open
This course focuses on travel and tourism to examine the unique characteristics of selected world regions, from a geographic perspective. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which the natural environments, economics, cultures, and other aspects of world regions interact.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
CGR4M1 The Environment and Resource Management, Grade 12, University/College preparation
This course explores interactions between the natural and human environment, with a particular focus on the impact of human activity on various ecosystems. Students will explore resource management and sustainability practices, as well as related government policy and international protocols. Applying the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, students will investigate the relationship between people and the natural environment and will propose approaches for developing more sustainable relationships, including environmentally responsible actions that support stewardship.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparations course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
CLN4C1 Legal Studies, Grade 12, College
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career that requires an understanding of law. Students will explore the importance of law, analysing contemporary legal issues and their impact. They will investigate requirements for various law-related careers as well as legal responsibilities in the workplace. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to investigate the role of law in a changing society and will develop conflict-resolution skills needed for negotiation.