This course is designed to provide an introduction to American history. Throughout the course certain themes will predominate, including foreign policy, civil rights and Canadian and American relations. Historical research utilizing primary sources, various texts and the inquiry approach will serve as methods of studying these periods and themes. Students will learn of the main achievements, characteristics, values and outstanding individuals in at least four ancient or early modern civilizations. Students investigate the historical and philosophical traditions of law such as the criminal justice system, human rights and freedoms, law and the economy, law and the world community, and current issues in Canadian law, Issues of crime, sentencing, licensing, protection of the environment and international terrorism are examples of opportunities for detailed studies.
Students learn the complexities of balancing individual freedom and social responsibility.
One senior social science credit Global perspectives are increasingly necessary for understanding the world of the 21st century. In many parts of the world and want to have a better understanding of the causes. Issues that are both local to a country or continent, such as famine or housing, and that are International, such as nuclear disasters, will be investigated. Students are given the opportunity to explore individual interests within the curriculum. HWM4A or an advanced senior social science credit Students fascinated by names such as Goya, Napoleon, Darwin.