We offer many exciting and different courses at the grade 11 level, in the Social Science and Humanities Department, which prepare students for college and university. Courses include: World Religions and Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology.

Both of these courses are concerned with how students view themselves, their families, their communities and society as they seek to find meaning in the world around them. Through practical experiences, discussions, debates, research, study and reflection, and other vehicles for developing critical and creative thinking skills, social science and humanities courses help students become self-motivated problem-solvers equipped with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to face their changing world with confidence.

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Courses Offered:

World Religions: (HRT3M)
Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions,
Grade 11, University / College Preparation

This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions.

Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology,
Grade 11, University / College Preparation HSP3M

This course introduces the theories, questions, and isues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.

Parenting: (HPC3O)
Grade 11, Open level Course
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.