CURRICULUM GUIDE 2014
ECONOMICS III: MACRO
(BUA3)
This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores how individuals and societies
can gain the information they need to make appropriate economic decisions. Students will learn about the principles
of macroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic information, assess the validity of
statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will use economic inquiry and communication skills to
analyze current economic issues, make informed judgements, and present their findings. Prerequisite: BUE2.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT I: TOWN
(GOV1)
Canadian Government courses begin with the smallest form of government (a small town) and move up to the
largest (our Federal government). In this course, students will become the Mayor of a fictional small town. They
will need to learn how town counsel meetings are conducted, review suggestions put forth by other members, and
learn to delegate effectively. Students will also learn the history of Canada as a series of small towns and villages,
how land disputes were decided, and what has changed in town management. Prerequisites: None. Recommended
Concurrent course: BUE1.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT II: CITY
(GOV2)
Canadian Government courses begin with the smallest form of government (a small town) and move up to the
largest (our Federal government). In this course, students will build upon what they learned in GOV1 and begin to
understand the needs of a larger city. Working within a city budget, obtaining monetary assistance from other levels
of government, running large school boards, and understanding the importance of the citizen in a city will be
discussed, as will representative democracy and the importance of city council. Prerequisite: GOV1.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT III: PROVINCE
(GOV3)
Canadian Government courses begin with the smallest form of government (a small town) and move up to the
largest (our Federal government). In this course, students will build upon what they learned in GOV2 to understand
Provincial government: where to find your MPP, how MPP’s are elected, and the roles and responsibilities of a
Provincial government. Students will learn which powers belong to the Provincial level of government as well as a
brief history of important decisions at the Provincial level. This course is taught based on the history of the Province
of Ontario. Prerequisite: GOV2.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT IIII: FEDERAL
(GOV4)
Canadian Government courses begin with the smallest form of government (a small town) and move up to the
largest (our Federal government). In this course, students will build upon what they learned in GOV3 to understand
the powers of Federal government, what is done when laws cross over two (or three) levels of government,
becoming an MP, understanding partisan politics, current affairs in government, as well as the role of grassroots
movements in a civil society. This course is recommended for students who will be taking post-secondary courses
in Political Science, Economics, or business, as well as students who will be interning with a government agency
before beginning post-secondary studies. Prerequisite: GOV3.
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