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AUTHENTIC INDEPENDENT CONNECTED CREATIVE DYNAMIC Benefits Family Studies 40S provides students with a greater understanding of themselves, both as individuals and as members of their respective family systems. It serves as a social foundation for continued study in the Humanities, in Social Work, Psychology and Sociology, and in helping professions such as Medicine and Education. In addition, the course helps prepare students for future relationships, parenting and other life challenges. Français 40S Ce cours est destiné aux francophones et aux étudiants du programme d’immersion qui veulent approfondir leur connaissance de la langue et la littérature françaises. Les buts du cours Ce cours permettra à l’élève de perfectionner son expression orale et écrite. Il / elle sera amené/e à développer ses habiletés langagières par l’étude de la grammaire, de la littérature et des textes non-littéraires. Le cours préalable Le cours de Français 30S est le cours préalable normal. Les sujets à l’étude Ce cours a pour but de perfectionner et d’approfondir les connaissances grammaticales acquises au cours des années précédentes. Par le biais de romans, de films, de pièces de théâtre, de nouvelles, de poésie et d’une variété de textes non-littéraires, l’élève développera son esprit de synthèse et d’analyse. Les devoirs Afin de perfectionner l’écrit, l’élève fera des dictées, des exercices de grammaire et des rédactions. Pour améliorer son expression orale, il / elle devra participer aux discussions en classe, présenter des scènes ou des monologues dramatiques et faire des présentations orales sur les textes littéraires et non-littéraires à l’étude. French 40S French 40S is part of the Core French (Français de base) program beginning in grade 4. This program integrates four components—experience/communication, culture, language, and general language education—so that learners are able to apply practical linguistic knowledge at a personal level. Objectives • To improve French language skills • To increase linguistic accuracy • To expand language learning strategies • To better understand Canadian and international French language speaking cultures Prerequisite French 30S Assignments Students are evaluated on the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Assignments include workbook exercises, research, problem-solving activities, interviews, projects, presentations, and role-playing. Benefits Research shows that second language students develop greater problem-solving skills, perform better in their native language, and become more open to other cultures. This course is taught almost entirely in French. Students must be willing to participate, be resourceful, take risks, and feel frustrated - all essential aspects of acquiring a second language. Introductory Human Geography I and II - 42U: GEOG-1102/3 & GEOG-1103/3 This dual credit, university course allows Collegiate students to take the first year Introductory Human Geography course in a small and personal setting. Motivated and dedicated students can begin their study of geography and prepare for future study in the Humanities. Students will have the option of using this course as 6 credit hours of university credit and/or as a high school credit. Objectives This course will introduce students to the major themes in human geography. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of culture and its role in determining the attitudes of peoples around the world. As well, the growth, settlement and migration of populations will also be addressed in order to understand how people earn a livelihood and how that impacts our environment. Prerequisites Successful completion of Grade 11 Social Studies (or equivalent) Topics • Geography and Culture • Geography of Language and Religion • Development and Globalization • World Population Growth • Population Migration • Origins of Cities and Modern Urbanization • Environmental Ethics Assignments Course material will be addressed through reading, research, individual and group projects and seminar leadership. Formal exams will make up a significant portion of course evaluation. Benefits Students will develop a broader perspective and understanding of our past, present and future development as a global community. T H E C O L L E G I A T E 2 0 1 1 – 2 0 1 2 3 7
AUTHENTIC INDEPENDENT CONNECTED CREATIVE DYNAMIC Course Descriptions (continued) History 40S - Western Civilization History 40S - Western Civilization examines the origins and developments of Modern Western Civilization, tracing the story from approximately 1500 right into the 20th century. This course surveys the major movements and movers that have shaped the western world over the past 500 years. Objectives At the end of the course, students should have a knowledge of the political, social, religious, and economic institutions and ideas that have developed over the Modern Age. Students should have an understanding of the method of history, including such topics as the problem of causation in history and the impact of the individual in shaping historical events. Students should develop their researching and essay-writing skills. Topics • The origins of Western Civilization (WC) can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Thus, History 40S-WC begins with a survey of medieval Europe, concentrating on the predominant institution of the day, the Roman Catholic Church. • In the 16th century, the Church experienced a major upheaval known as the Reformation. The course examines the fragmentation of Western Christendom and the profound changes created by this religious upheaval. • In the 17th and 18th centuries, Europe was shaken by a series of political revolutions. This course examines the origins, developments, and repercussions of one of these upheavals — the French Revolution. • Over the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution took hold in Britain and then spread to the rest of the western world. This course examines the drastic changes that came with industrialization. • Our political, economic, and social systems, indeed even our attitudes, have been drastically altered by the major phenomena of the 20th century world war. This course focuses on the experience of World War I. Assignments Students will do a number of in-class assignments involving analysis of original sources. Students will complete at least two formal research essays over the course. In addition to the regularly scheduled exams, students can expect occasional tests. Benefits Although not a prerequisite, History 40S - WC provides a good background for study in any of the humanities at the university level - English, Philosophy, and, obviously, History. History 40S - World Issues This course examines 21st century issues. The course focus and approach will vary according to the instructor. Objectives • to develop critical and creative capacities for understanding world issues • to respect and understand different perspectives and world views • to become alert to how politics affects our lives • to develop the use of analysis to understand issues more fully Prerequisite Successful completion of Grade 11 or permission from Instructor. Topics • information literacy: the role of media in shaping our perception of the world • power in the age of corporate globalization • the interdependence of nations and societies • political and social systems • the 3rd world and the meaning of development • war culture: the growth of militarism • peace culture • genocide • gender and human rights Assignments Assignments will vary according to the instructor and may include journaling, research projects, class presentations, test and exams. Benefits When we study world issues we become more effective and enlightened citizens of our communties and of the world. Because of its interdisciplinary approach, World Issues provides useful background for university courses in economics, political science, women’s studies, history, geography, philosophy, and communications. Introduction to Conflict Resolution Studies 42U: CRS-1200/6 Introduction to Conflict Resolution is a first year university course. It provides an introduction to the roots and nature of human conflict, and to several models of constructive and appropriate ways to resolve or transform levels of interpersonal and group conflict. Important conflict factors (such as anger, violence and power) and forms of conflict resolution (such as negotiation and mediation) are examined from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will also be introduced to the skills required for analysis and resolution of various types of conflict. This course is the foundation course of the Conflict Resolution Studies (CRS) program. Through this course students can begin to explore many of the dimensions and topics covered in the rest of the courses offered by CRS. 3 8 T H E C O L L E G I A T E 2 0 1 1 – 2 0 1 2
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