This course is a comprehensive study of Canada emphasizing two topics
and each topic is divided into two themes: Topic A is called Canada in
the 20th Century. Theme I, Sovereignty, provides students with a perspective
of Canada’s place in the global order of international relations.
Theme II, Regionalism, requires students to investigate regional disparity,
national unity, separatism and multiculturalism. Topic B is called Citizenship
in Canada. Theme I, Politics and Government, examines the dynamics of
government, party politics and citizen participation. Theme II, Rights
and Responsibilities, investigates human rights both on a national and
international scale.
In addition to the topics of Social 10, the honours course challenges
the students by studying required topics in greater depth and adding additional
topics to the required curriculum. A more historical focus is used in
developing the required themes. A greater degree of independent learning,
individual research and classroom participation is encouraged in the honours
classes.
This course is intended for those students who have completed year 4 of
the Middle Years Program (MYP) mathematics program and wish to obtain
their year 5 distinction. This course will meat all the requirements of
the Social Studies 10H course; however, students will achieve these requirements
by focusing on the areas of interaction, making links between curriculums
and by viewing the curriculum from an international perspective.
The first of two topics, Development and Interaction of Nations, explores
how the modern world has been influenced by major ideas and forces which
have emerged from the nineteenth century European experience. Students
will examine nationalism, industrialization and international rivalries.
The second topic, Interdependence in the Global Environment, confronts
the student with the present and future problems of famine, resource depletion,
environmental destruction, energy, overpopulation and trade imbalances.
Individual countries are used as case studies.
Topic A, Development and Interaction of Nations, follows the International
Baccalaureate model for the study of history. In addition to the case
studies of the French Revolution, Industrialization and World War I of
the matriculation program, the Social Revolution, Unification Movements
and Russian Revolution are studied. Greater historical content and analysis
is emphasized. The second topic, Interdependence in the Global Environment,
requires the student to become research orientated to discover the causes
and possible solutions to problems in the Developing World. The students
will be required to become knowledgeable about current global disparities.
In both units examinations will emphasize full written responses. Internet
research skills are emphasized.
This course fulfills the “Study of Man” component of the International
Baccalaureate curriculum and is the first course taken in the two year
I.B. program. The course is strong in its historical emphasis of the 19th
century. Students study the following topics in-depth: The Enlightenment,
French Revolution, Napoleon, Industrial Revolution, Revolutions of 1848,
Unification of Italy and Germany, Imperialism, Rise of Nationalism, Causes
and Events of World War I. The course gives the students a strong base
for historical interpretation, analysis and application.
The study of psychology is the study of ourselves - of our mind and its
various faculties. Students will look at principles of learning, thinking,
small groups, aggression, intelligence, heredity and behavioral disorders.
Topic A focuses on Political and Economic Systems. 20th Century case studies
of the Market System, Mixed Economies, Democratic Socialism, Communism
and Fascism are emphasized. The current political and economic choices
facing Canadians are detailed. Topic B presents those events in the 20th
century that illustrate Conflict and Cooperation among nations. World
War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the Cold War are some topics
to illustrate conflict. The United Nations, the SALT agreements, the Helsinki
Accords, Nuclear Disarmament and ending of the Cold War are examples of
topics studied to illustrate international cooperation. Post Cold War
developments and current political / economic situations will also be
examined.
Topic A, Political and Economic Systems is more intensive in that a significant
portion is modeled after the introductory Economics courses taken at the
University level. Case studies emphasize greater knowledge requirements
than the regular program. Topic B, Conflict and Cooperation, is based
on these International Baccalaureate topics: The Causes, Practices and
Nature of War; East-West Relations since 1945; and the Work of International
Organizations. Classroom resources used are of university calibre and
an emphasis is placed on analytical examinations.
This is the second course taken in the two year I.B. program of the “Study
of Man”. The Twentieth Century events are the main focus. Major
areas of study are: Results of World War I, the Inter-War Years in Europe,
causes and events of World War II, the Cold War, economic and political
trends of the 20th Century. Students are expected to demonstrate insightful
and mature skills when interpreting these events. World History 30 IB
offers students additional time to complete the I.B. Program. The Rise
and Role of Totalitarian States is studied through an in-depth analysis
of the following dictators: Mussolini, Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev,
Mao Zedong, Castro and Franco. Students are required to complete a major
essay which will be submitted for grading by international examiners.
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