Social Studies

SOCIAL STUDIES 10-1 (5 credits)
Recommended: 65% in Social Studies 9
Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization in terms of lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality of life. Students will examine the relationships between globalization, citizenship, and identity to enhance their citizenship skills in a globalized world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, and Francophone communities.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10-2 (5 credits)
Recommended: under 65% in Social Studies 9
Students will explore the historical aspects of globalization as well as the effects of globalization on lands, cultures, human rights and quality of life. Students will explore the relationships between globalization, citizenship, and identity. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on people in Canada and other locations, including the impact on First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Francophone communities. Students will develop skills to respond to issues emerging in an increasingly globalized world.

SOCIAL STUDIES 20-1 (5 credits)
Recommended: 60% in Social Studies 10-1

Prerequisite: 50% in Social Studies 10-1
Students will explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts. They will study its origins and influence on regional, international, and global relations. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop understandings of nationalism and how it contributes to peoples' citizenship and identities.

SOCIAL STUDIES 20-2 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Social Studies 10-2

Students will examine historical and contemporary understandings of nationalism in Canada and the world. They will explore the origins of nationalism and its impacts on individuals and communities in Canada and other locations. Examples of nationalism, ultranationalism, supranationalism, and internationalism will be examined from multiple perspectives. Students will develop personal and civic responses to emergent issues related to nationalism.

SOCIAL STUDIES 30-1 (5 credits)
Recommended: 60% in Social Studies 20-1

Prerequisite: 50% in Social Students 20-1

Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. Analyzing various political and economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of liberalism's principles. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.

SOCIAL STUDIES 30-2 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in Social Studies 20-2
Students will examine the origins, values, and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, the common good, and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of liberalism's values. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.