In grades 11 and 12, level 2 courses are designed for university-bound students.  Level 1 courses are designed for students of superior ability and proven skills who have a special interest in the Social Studies.  Level 3 courses are designed for students who will probably not go on to university. 

For students interested in Social Studies, we offer a variety of optional courses.  These courses are listed below and should be seriously considered by future university students.  These include: Canadian History 122, Economics 120, Law 120, Political Science 120, Sociology 120, World Issues 120, and AP European History 120.

MODERN HISTORY 111

Prerequisite:  Social Studies 10 or F. I. Social Studies 10 and recommendation of Social Studies Teacher 

MODERN HISTORY 112 / F.I. MODERN HISTORY 112

Prerequisite:  Social Studies 10 or F.I. Social Studies 10

This is a Modern History course which covers the main political, economic, social and intellectual developments since 1789. Major topics covered include:  the French Revolution, the unification of Germany and Italy, World War I (causes, events and results), Totalitarianism (its development and consequences), World War II (causes, events, results), the Holocaust, the Cold War and post war developments in the third world.

MODERN HISTORY 113

Prerequisite:  Social Studies 10 or F.I. Social Studies 10

(Note: This course is for students who will probably not go to university.  Students who have had difficulty in Social Studies should take this course.)

This is a twentieth century history course which surveys the following topics: World Wars, the Holocaust, Europe since 1945, Russia-USSR, USA, Cold War, East Asia.

CANADIAN HISTORY 122

Prerequisite: Modern History 111 or 112 or F.I. Modern History 112

This course involves the history of Canada from “Confederation” to modern day Canada.  The course is covered by a topical approach, such as Confederation, the building of railways, the natives, gold, Canada at war, FLQ, and Foreign Policy, etc.  Topics will be covered through lectures, readings, films, and guest speakers.

ECONOMICS 120

Some of the specific areas of concentration central to the study of this course are: economic systems comparisons, surpluses and shortages, the stock market and market transactions, money and the consumer price index, labour and management and collective bargaining. This course is designed for university preparatory students, particularly those who intend to enrol in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or those who major in Economics.

LAW 120

This course provides an introduction to legal principles and concepts, both criminal and civil.  The major topics covered are:  courts, civil rights, contracts, torts, consumer protection, criminal law, charter issues and family law.  A concentrated effort is made to use as many current cases as possible to show how the law is being applied to issues relevant today. Students may be required to pay approximately five dollars for the cost of a field trip. 

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POLITICAL SCIENCE 120

The aims of this course are to provide a basic understanding of how the various governments in Canada function and to compare our governmental system with those that exist in various other nations;  make students aware of events and decisions that will influence their lives and come to an understanding of why and how these events and decisions came to be; and give students an understanding of the historical roots of political ideologies (democracy, socialism, communism, fascism, liberalism, conservatism, anarchism) and how they are reflected in present day governments and groups. Topics will be covered through lectures, films, debates, political cartoons, articles, and guest speakers.

SOCIOLOGY 120

Sociology 120 will increase students’ awareness of themselves and others as social beings and the social processes that shape the world in which they live.  Students will develop a better understanding of the ways in which attitudes and values develop and enter into individual and group action.  Students will also develop an awareness of the problems confronting contemporary society.  The basic methods of social scientific investigation and the methods of which data are presented will be examined.

WORLD ISSUES 120

Prerequisite: Modern History 111, 112 or F.I. Modern History 112; or Modern History 113 with an average of 75% and recommendation of Social Studies Teacher

This course is designed for students who are planning to attend university or community college.  It focuses on a study of how the world’s communities depend on each other and affect each other.  There are two sections: geo-political issues of peace and security such as civil war, Cold War, nuclear warfare, terrorism, United Nations; and the social-economic issues challenging the world today, such as food and hunger, population growth and movement, international trade, advances in technology, and international aid and development.

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY 120

Prerequisite:  Moderne History 111, 112 or F.I. Modern History 112 and recommendation of the Social Studies Teacher

This is a European history course that encompasses 1450 to present day.  It is a university level course that requires an independent, mature learning approach. Topics covered include the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Marxism, Liberalism, Socialism, Imperialism, etc.

Students intending to pursue university studies in History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Journalism, Women's Studies or any other Liberal Arts Education should consider taking this course.