understanding of other cultures; interactions between belief systems, social organization, and language influence artistic expressions of culture; geographic and environmental factors influenced the development of agriculture, trade, and increasingly complex cultures; value systems and belief systems shape the structures of power and authority within a culture. Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on the competencies introduced in previous years and help prepare students for post-secondary studies in the humanities. Assessment may include: research projects, written responses, DBQs, discussions and presentations.
CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS STUDIES 12
Prerequisite Social Studies 10
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based, using various modes of teaching and learning, including Harkness discussions.
This course will take a global approach to the examination of the contemporary experiences of Indigenous communities in Canada, and around the world, as a result of the historical and contemporary realities of colonialism. This course will also examine the many ways in which Indigenous communities have remained resilient and connected to tradition in the face of oppressive colonial forces. Possible topics in this course may include the impacts of cultural loss, the legacy of residential schools and other assimilation efforts, the ongoing restoration of Indigenous languages, cultural practices and tradition, and local, regional, and international governing structures. Students in this course can expect to examine the contemporary experiences of Indigenous communities in British Columbia, as well as communities from across Canada, North America, and a select number of Indigenous communities from around the world, which may include the Indigenous communities of Polynesia
( The Maori, Torres Strait Islanders, Pacific Islanders), and Latin America. This course is framed by the following Big Ideas: The identities, worldviews, and languages of Indigenous peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land; Indigenous peoples are reclaiming mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being despite the continuing effects of colonialism; Indigenous peoples continue to advocate and assert rights to self-determination; reconciliation requires all colonial societies to work together to foster healing and address injustices. Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on the competencies introduced in previous years and help prepare students for post-secondary studies in the humanities. Assessment in this course may include: student project work, debates, presentations, interactive group assignments, case analyses, class discussion, Document-Based Questions, essays, and unit tests. Please note, this course fulfills the Indigenous Graduation Requirement.
ECONOMIC THEORY 12
Prerequisite Social Studies 10
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Classroom-based, using various modes of teaching and learning, including Harkness discussions
This course provides students with opportunities to examine and analyze the effects that economic principles and theories have on society in Canada and abroad. Students will gain an understanding of basic economic principles, the evolution of economic thought, and the impact of competing economic theories in society. The course is framed by the following Big Ideas: contemporary economic theory, practice, and terminology are grounded in centuries of economic theory; observing, interpreting, and judging past economic conditions from different perspectives and worldviews gave rise to competing theoretical approaches; the implementation of economic
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