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Notes on Translation
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Page Content History, Law and Politics Courses Offered by SDSS History Department
| Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic |
CHC2D1 |
| This course explores social, economic, and political developments and events and their impact on the lives of different groups in Canada since 1914. Students will examine the role of conflict and cooperation in Canadian society, Canada’s evolving role within the global community, and the impact of various individuals, organizations, and events on Canadian identity, citizenship, and heritage. They will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating key issues and events in Canadian history since 1914. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Academic |
GRADE: 10
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| Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Locally-Developed |
CHC2L1 |
| 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 and 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: Locally Developed |
GRADE: 10 |
Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
CHC2P1 |
| This course focuses on the social context of historical developments and events and how they have affected the lives of people in Canada since 1914. Students will explore interactions between various communities in Canada as well as contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian heritage and identity. Students will develop their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating the continuing relevance of historical developments and how they have helped shape communities in present-day Canada. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Applied |
GRADE: 10 |
Civics (0.5 credit ), Grade 10 Open |
CHV2O1 |
| This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. |
| CREDIT: 0.5 |
TYPE: Open |
GRADE: 10 |
American History, Grade 11 University Preparation |
CHA3U1 |
| This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will explore the historical context of key developments that shaped the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating forces in American history. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 11 |
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 -
Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
World History to the 16th Century, Grade 11 University/College Preparation |
CHW3M1 |
| This course explores the history of various societies around the world, from earliest times to around 1500 CE. Students will examine life in and the legacy of various ancient and pre-modern societies throughout the world, including those in, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when investigating social, political, and economic structures and historical forces at work in various societies and in different historical eras. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University/College |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11 University/College Preparation |
CLU3M1 |
| This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system, and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will use case studies and apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to develop legal reasoning skills and to formulate and communicate informed interpretations of legal issues, and they will develop the ability to advocate for new laws. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University/College |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations in Contemporary Society, Grade 11 College Preparation |
NBV3C1 |
| This course focuses on the diverse beliefs, values, and aspirations between First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada and the political, economic, cultural and social challenges facing Aboriginal individuals and communities from various regions and cultures. By examining their own beliefs, values and assumptions, the worldviews of others and factors that influence world views, students will appreciate how traditional and contemporary beliefs and values influence present and future aspirations of Aboriginal peoples. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: College |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations in Contemporary Society, Grade 11 Workplace |
NBV3E1 |
| This course focuses on the diverse beliefs, values, and aspirations between First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada. Students will examine issues of identity facing Aboriginal individuals and communities in connection to changing relationships with the land, nature, one another and Canada. By examining their own worldview and investigating factors that influence perspectives over time, students will develop their understanding of how traditional and contemporary beliefs and values influence present and future aspirations of Aboriginal peoples. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Workplace |
GRADE: 11 |
| PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied |
World History: The West and the World, Grade 12 University Preparation |
CHY4U1 |
| This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450. Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues and assess societal progress or decline in world history. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. |
***NEW***: World History: The West and the World, Grade 12 College Preparation |
CHY4C1 |
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This course explores key developments and events in world history since approximately
1450, with a focus on interactions within and between various regions. Students will examine
social, economic, and political developments and how they have affected different peoples.
Students will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the
historical inquiry process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, when
investigating key turning points in world history and historical forces that have shaped
our world
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Colleg |
GRADE: 12 |
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Canadian and International Law, Grade 12 University Preparation |
CLN4U1 |
| This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law. Students will develop their understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity, and environmental protection. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process when investigating these issues in both Canadian and international contexts, and they will develop legal reasoning skills and an understanding of conflict resolution in the area of international law. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. |
World Politics, Grade 12 University Preparation |
CPW4U1 |
| This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision-making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including different levels of government, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to influence domestic and international developments. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate current political policies, issues, and events, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. |
Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice |
HSE4M1 |
| This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change. Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally. They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University/College |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies. |
Interdisciplinary Studies: Hollywood versus History, Grade 12 Open |
IDC4O1 |
Our "IDC" course is a unique Film course in that it combines Media Studies with History. Students learn about cinematography and use critical thinking to become film critics. Beyond that, they study the time-period of each film and assess its historical accuracy.
This course emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Through individual and collaborative inquiry and research into contemporary
issues, real-life situations, and careers, students will apply the principles and skills derived from the complementary subjects and disciplines studied, evaluate the reliability of information, and examine how information technology can be used safely, effectively, and legally. They will also learn how to select strategies to define problems, research alternative solutions, assess their thinking in reaching decisions, and adapt to change as they acquire new knowledge. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: Open |
GRADE: 12 |
Philosophy and World Religions Courses Offered by SDSS History Department
| World Religions, Grade 11 University/College Preparation |
HRT3M1 |
| 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, considers 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. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University/College |
GRADE: 11 |
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Academic or CHC2P1 - Canadian History since World War 1, Grade 10 Applied
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| Philosophy: The Big Questions, Grade 11 University/College Preparation |
HZB3M1 |
| This course encourages exploration of philosophy’s big questions, such as: What is a meaningful life? What separates right from wrong? What constitutes knowledge? What makes something beautiful? What is a just society? Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they identify and analyse the responses of philosophers to the big questions and formulate their own response to them. Students will explore the relevance of philosophical questions to society and to their everyday life. They will develop research and inquiry skills as they investigate various topics in philosophy. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University/College |
GRADE: 11 |
| Philosophy: Questions and Theories, Grade 12 University Preparation |
HZT4U1 |
| This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
TYPE: University |
GRADE: 12 |
| PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities. |
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