History
Canadian History 30S (HIS 30S)
The intent of this course is to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of the historical development of Canadian society and the major issues affecting it today. The approach is thematic in nature with an emphasis on social history. The course is divided into units with each unit focusing on a theme which is developed chronologically. (Prerequisite: GEO IC 20F/FS)
Canadian History 30G (HIS 30G)
The 30G course is similar in content to the 30S course (see 30S outline). It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of History which may not necessarily lead to further study. As a result, it focuses less on analysis and interpretation of concepts and historical events and more on factual knowledge. (Prerequisite: GEO IC 20F/FS)
History 30E (HIS 30E)
History 30E should be taken by EAL students who have completed the Geography 20E. The course will be delivered at a level which corresponds to the language abilities of the students. The material covered will parallel that in the regular Canadian History course but will be dealt with in a manner that takes into account the student’s limited background knowledge of the content and the language. (Prerequisite: GEO 20E).
American History 20G (HIS 20G)
The aim of the course is to investigate the history of the United States from 1600-2000. As our close and powerful neighbour, the United States has an incredible impact on Canada. This course will give students some insight into the historical development of the American nation and how it became the dominant country in North America and a power in the world. This course is open to all grade levels.
World Issues 40S (SS 40S)
World Issues 40S is aimed at students who have a real interest in the world around them and contemporary issues affecting the globe. The intent of World Issues 40S is to encourage students to examine and analyze major global issues with a view to developing an informed response. The course begins with an examination of the geo-political organization of the world (‘East-West’ and ‘North-South’) in the period since the end of the 2nd World War. In this section, political, economic and social institutions in Canada, the U.S.A., Russia and China are compared. This is followed by a study of Global Organizations and the impact that historical events since 1945 have had on them. This material is used to set a context to examine present world issues such as terrorism and human rights. Considerable emphasis is also placed on current events and students will be expected to follow major issues through the media. (Prerequisite: HIS 30S or written recommendation from GEO 20S teacher)
World Issues 40G (SS 40G)
The intent of World Issues 40G is to have students make informed judgments about major global issues and events in the contemporary world. The course begins with an examination of the impact of the media on the public’s perception of world issues and events in order that the students become familiar with the skills of media-literacy which can then be applied to the material covered in the course. This is followed by a study of the major events in world history since World War II. This material is used to set the context to examine current world issues and events in order that students can become active participants in an interesting, exciting, and thought-provoking study of the ongoing developments in a rapidly changing world. (Prerequisite: HIS 30G)
Western Civilization 40S (HWC 40S)
Western Civilization is a historical survey course of eras, events, people and ideas that have shaped the Western World. Through units of study spanning the Ancient to the Modern World, students are encouraged to identify patterns in historical movements and make connections between past events and present situations. (Prerequisite: HIS 30S)
The intent of this course is to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of the historical development of Canadian society and the major issues affecting it today. The approach is thematic in nature with an emphasis on social history. The course is divided into units with each unit focusing on a theme which is developed chronologically. (Prerequisite: GEO IC 20F/FS)
Canadian History 30G (HIS 30G)
The 30G course is similar in content to the 30S course (see 30S outline). It provides the student with a more general approach to the study of History which may not necessarily lead to further study. As a result, it focuses less on analysis and interpretation of concepts and historical events and more on factual knowledge. (Prerequisite: GEO IC 20F/FS)
History 30E (HIS 30E)
History 30E should be taken by EAL students who have completed the Geography 20E. The course will be delivered at a level which corresponds to the language abilities of the students. The material covered will parallel that in the regular Canadian History course but will be dealt with in a manner that takes into account the student’s limited background knowledge of the content and the language. (Prerequisite: GEO 20E).
American History 20G (HIS 20G)
The aim of the course is to investigate the history of the United States from 1600-2000. As our close and powerful neighbour, the United States has an incredible impact on Canada. This course will give students some insight into the historical development of the American nation and how it became the dominant country in North America and a power in the world. This course is open to all grade levels.
World Issues 40S (SS 40S)
World Issues 40S is aimed at students who have a real interest in the world around them and contemporary issues affecting the globe. The intent of World Issues 40S is to encourage students to examine and analyze major global issues with a view to developing an informed response. The course begins with an examination of the geo-political organization of the world (‘East-West’ and ‘North-South’) in the period since the end of the 2nd World War. In this section, political, economic and social institutions in Canada, the U.S.A., Russia and China are compared. This is followed by a study of Global Organizations and the impact that historical events since 1945 have had on them. This material is used to set a context to examine present world issues such as terrorism and human rights. Considerable emphasis is also placed on current events and students will be expected to follow major issues through the media. (Prerequisite: HIS 30S or written recommendation from GEO 20S teacher)
World Issues 40G (SS 40G)
The intent of World Issues 40G is to have students make informed judgments about major global issues and events in the contemporary world. The course begins with an examination of the impact of the media on the public’s perception of world issues and events in order that the students become familiar with the skills of media-literacy which can then be applied to the material covered in the course. This is followed by a study of the major events in world history since World War II. This material is used to set the context to examine current world issues and events in order that students can become active participants in an interesting, exciting, and thought-provoking study of the ongoing developments in a rapidly changing world. (Prerequisite: HIS 30G)
Western Civilization 40S (HWC 40S)
Western Civilization is a historical survey course of eras, events, people and ideas that have shaped the Western World. Through units of study spanning the Ancient to the Modern World, students are encouraged to identify patterns in historical movements and make connections between past events and present situations. (Prerequisite: HIS 30S)