GRADE 11 ELECTIVE COURSES CONNECTED TO CWS
“NEW” Black History: Origins and Citizenship
CHE3O1
Did you know that Canada has a history rich with the influences and contributions of its many African communities?
Before the Tuskegee Airmen helped the U.S. win World War II, Richard Pierpoint created an all-black militia to help the British win the War of 1812. Before Rosa Parks fought against Jim Crow segregation in Alabama, NovaScotia's racist bylaws were challenged by Viola Desmond. And before American Democrats debated having a woman or a black man lead their party, Canada embraced both women and Canadians of colour by appointing Mayann Francis as Nova Scotia's Lieutenant Governor.
Ask Ms. Gladman about this course which focuses on black history in Canada, including the many ways Canadians from the African Diaspora have shaped Canadian culture and heritage. TYPE: Open
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D/P
American History CHA3U1
This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will explore the historical context of key developments that shaped the United States, its identity and culture, and its role in the global community. TYPE: University
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D/P
Travel and Tourism:
A Geographic Perspective CGG3O1
This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, socio-cultural,economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will investigate the impact of the travel industry on the environment and learn how travel has changed through history. This course will take a hands-on approach with fieldtrips to tourist attractions in Toronto and possibly the natural wonder of Niagara Falls may be offered. Please see Mr. Boyce if you have any questions about this course.
TYPE: Open
PREREQUISITE: CGC1D/P
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters CGF3M1
Typhoons, flooding, ice storms, global warming --- do you want to know what is going on? Take this course.
You will learn about the Earth’s physical patterns and processes and how they create natural disasters and can contribute to human disasters. Students will explore how physical processes related to Earth’s water, land, and air, as well as interactions between these systems, can affect the planet and its people. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and inquiry, to investigate Earth’s natural processes, to make predictions related to natural disasters, and to create plans to prepare for and/or respond to them.
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: CGC1D1/P
CREDIT EQUIVALENTS: CGF3MPEnvironmental Geography and Physical and Health Education is a similar course and you will not receive credit for taking both.
Regional Geography-Eurasia
CGD3M1
This course explores interactions between the land and people in Eurasia and its interconnections with Canada and other regions of the world. Students will explore geographic issues related to the region’s physical, economic, and social/cultural characteristics, imports and exports, ethnic regions and interrelationships, and living conditions. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process to investigate current regional patterns and trends and to predict future directions for the region and its partnerships. This course will take a hands-on approach as fieldtrips to ethnic neighborhoods in Toronto and a study of some of the regional wildlife at the Metro Zoo may be offered. Please see Mr. Boyce if you have any questions about this course.
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: CGC1D/P
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World History to the Sixteenth Century
CHW3M1
In this course we study pre-history, the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, and then some of the highlights of Medieval Times. We learn about life in these worlds while studying their rise and fall. Have you seen the mini-mummies and 3D projects in room 330? Do you want to make one? If you have questions, ask Ms. S. Young about this intriguing course.
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D/P
“NEW” Gender Studies HSG3M1
Barbies, Princesses, Tiaras! …Trucks, Muscles, Action Heroes! Society continues to mold us into gender roles that promote stereotypes that are detrimental to personal fulfillment. Find out all about gender roles and norms in this brand new course on Gender Studies. We will look at sexism and power relations, the impact of representations of women and men in the media, popular culture and the arts. We will examine gender equity issues including gender violence and workplace equity.
This course will encourage students to put into action what they learn by designing and implementing a social action initiative relating to gender equity. See Ms. Lang for more information on this exciting new elective.
TYPE: University/College
The Individual and the Economy CIE3M1
This course explores challenges facing the Canadian economy as well as the implications of various responses to these challenges. Students will explore the economic role of business, labour, and government, as well as their own role as individual consumers and contributors, and how all of these influence stability and variability in the Canadian economy.
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D/P
Visual History IDC4O3
Exploring the Past Through
Film And Other Media
This course is designed for students with an interest in history, film and media. Combining the expectations of World History and Media Studies, students will study major themes in World History by examining relevant films and other media. Through individual and collective inquiry and research into historical themes using various media, students will apply the principles and skills derived from the complementary subjects and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Films may include:
Gladiator
We Were Soldiers
The Help
Zero Dark Thirty
Robin Hood
If you have questions, talk to Mr. Emes.
TYPE: Open
COURSE NOTE: This course counts as an optional credit, not a compulsory Canadian and World Studies credit, as it is an Interdisciplinary Studies course.
World Religions and Belief Traditions: Perspectives, Issues, and Challenges
HRT3M1
How did we get here? What is the meaning of this life? What happens to us when we die? These questions have always puzzled human societies and compelled us to reflect, to wonder, to look outward at our universe and to share our journey with others. This course traces the journeys of various world religions and belief traditions in contemplating these profound questions. Students will learn about theological terms and concepts, examine the ways in which religions and belief traditions meet various human needs, and explore the relationship between belief and action. They will examine sacred writings and teachings, study the historical and cultural context of various faiths, and develop research and inquiry skills related to the study of human expression of belief.
TYPE: University/College
Current Aboriginal Issues
in Canada NDA3M1
This course focuses on issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Students will analyzeperspectives from a variety of sources such as media, academic works and public opinion polls on events and developments related to land, community, governance, identity and culture. Using political thinking concepts and the political inquiry process students will explore their own and others’ ideas, investigate an issue to determine what needs to change, why and appropriate problem-solving strategies.
TYPE: University/College
PREREQUISITE: CHC2D/P