Course Title: English as a Second Language
Course Code: ESLCO/ESLDO
Description: This course prepares students to use English with increasing accuracy in most classroom and social situations and to participate in society as informed citizens. Students develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required for success in all subjects. Students study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts, develop oral communication skills through participation in informal debates and seminars, and extend their range of research skills. Prerequisite: ESLBO or its equivalent must be taken before ESLCO, ESLCO or its equivalent must be taken before ESLDO
Course Title: Leadership and Peer Support
Course Code: GPP3O1, GPP3O8 (for ESL)
Description: This course prepares students to act in leadership and peer support roles. They will design and implement a plan for contributing to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles – for example, as a student council member or a peer tutor. Students will examine group dynamics and learn the value of diversity within groups and communities. Prerequisite: Grade 10 Career Studies for GPP3O1, None for GPP3O8
Course Title: Sports and Society
Course Code: IDC3O
Description: This course explores the historical impact of sport upon society. It examines individual sports figures such as Wayne Gretzky, Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan, Christine Sinclair, Tom Longboat, Fanny Rosenfeld and Maurice Richard. The course analysis their contributions to athletics and their influence on society. Students will explore the origins of the Olympics, the effect of athletic events on politics and sports’ relationships to class, gender, leisure and race. Students will trace the link from amateur sports to professional sports and the impact of business upon sports. The course will examine the evolution, development and philosophical changes in sport. Prerequisite: None