theories has profound effects on social and political decision making and movements; economic systems have underlying and often opposing ethical standards and implications. 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, including economics, business, and commerce. Assessment may include: a case study analysis, essays, document based written responses, and unit tests.
20TH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY 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
The aim of this course is to provide students with a survey-knowledge of world history in the 20th century. Students learn about the political, social and economic forces that shaped the modern world via an examination of the major historical“ landmarks” since WWI. The course is framed by the following Big Ideas: nationalist movements can unite people in common causes or lead to intense conflict between different groups; the rapid development and proliferation of communication and transportation technologies in the 20th century led to profound changes in personal and national identities; the breakdown of long-standing imperialist structures created new economic and political systems. Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on those introduced in previous years and help prepare students for post-secondary studies in the humanities. Assessment may include: student project work, debates, presentations, assignments, and unit tests.
LAW 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 uses social studies inquiry processes to foster skills and attitudes that enhance students’ abilities to address legal, social and ethical issues, and to reflect critically on the role of law in society. This course examines First Nations and Indigenous law, the foundations of Canadian law, criminal law, and civil law. This course is framed by the following Big Ideas: understanding legal rights and responsibilities allows citizens to participate more fully in society; laws can maintain the status quo and can also be a force for change; a society’ s laws and legal framework affects daily lives; laws are interpreted and these interpretations may evolve over time as a society’ s values and worldviews change. 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: student project work, presentations, interactive group assignments, case analyses, portfolios, and written responses.
SOCIAL JUSTICE 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 uses social studies inquiry processes to examine social justice issues in local, national, and global societies, understand how to act in a
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