Social Studies 10-1 (5 credits)

Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights and quality of life.  Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world.  The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities.

 Social Studies 10-1 AP (5 credits)

Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights and quality of life.  Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world.  The student’s attention will then turn to researching globalization and the interdependence demonstrated within the global environment spotlighting economic growth and development.

 This program is designed for students wishing to write the European History Advanced Placement exam in their Grade 11 year.  Students registering in the AP program should be highly motivated and have an interest in Social Studies as well as effective writing skills.  The course consists of Social Studies 10-1, as well as selected interdependence issues from the Social Studies 20 curriculum.  These topics will be covered at an accelerated pace.

 Études Sociales 10-1 (5 credits)

The content of the course is the same as Social Studies 10-1.  This course is only available to Extended French Program students.

 Social Studies 10-2 (5 credits)

Students will explore historical aspects of globalization as well as the effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights and quality of life.  Students will explore the relationships among globalization citizenship and identity.  The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and other locations, including the impact on Aboriginal and Francophone communities.  Students will develop skills to respond to issues emerging in an increasingly globalized world.

 Social Studies 20-1 (5 credits)

Students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts.  They will study the origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international and global relations.  The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of nationalism and how nationalism contributes to the citizenship and identities of peoples in Canada.

 Études Sociales 20-1 (5 credits)

The content of the course is the same as Social Studies 20-1. This course is only available to Extended French Program students.

Social Studies 20-1 AP (5 credits)

The Social Studies 20-1 AP program discusses the intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic, and social-economic history of Europe from the Late Middle Ages to the present.  Students benefit from taking AP courses by learning a subject in greater depth, and developing skills that will be critically important for successful study at university. 

 Social Studies 20-2 (5 credits)

Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world.  They will explore the origins of nationalism as well as the impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations.  Examples of nationalism, ultra nationalism, supranationalism and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives.  Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.

 Social Studies 30-1 Perspectives on Ideology (5 credits)

Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism.  An analysis of various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the principles of liberalism.  Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.

 Études Sociales 30-1 (5 credits)

The content of the course is the same as Social Studies 30-1. This course is only available to Extended French Program students.

 Social Studies 30-1 AP (5 credits)

The Social Studies AP program includes Topics A and B from the regular Social Studies 30 course, as well as the in-depth study of European history continued from Social Studies 20 AP.  This course is to be taken in second semester of Grade 11, and upon successful completion of the AP exam, students may be eligible for first year university credits in European history.  In addition to the AP exam, which is written in May, the students will also write the Social Studies 30 diploma in June of the Grade 11 year.  Students will have then completed their Social Studies requirements for their High School diploma.

The goals of the Advanced Placement Program in European history are:   to develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, an ability to analyze historical evidence and an ability to analyze and to express historical understanding in writing.

 Social Studies 30-2:  Understandings of Ideologies

Students will examine the origins, values and components of competing ideologies.  They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism.  An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism.  Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.

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