Social Sciences

 

Economics (secondary V)   
The purpose of this course is to give the student an understanding of the world around them and how it impacts their daily lives.  A successful student will develop an understanding of events occurring internationally, nationally and locally and realize their importance on their lives.  Emphasis is placed on economic and political factors that shape these events.  Topics to be covered: Society and the development of political and economic systems; the organization of production in a capitalist system; consumption in modern society; international relations- Canada’s place in the world.  
   
Économie (secondary V)  
Ce cours vise à sensibiliser l’élève aux notions d’économie qui lui seront utiles tout au long de sa vie.  Pendant toute l’année, les élèves seront exposés à un mélange d’apprentissages théoriques et pratiques.  L’objectif principal du cours est d’apprendre les rouages de l’économie internationale, nationale et personnelle.  À la fin de l’année, l’élève devrait être assez compétent économiquement pour faire des choix éclairés et logiques.  
   
History and Citizenship (secondary III)  
This is the first year of a two-year program that has two aims: to enable students to develop their understanding of the present by looking at the past and to prepare them to participate as an informed citizen in the decisions and community life of a democratic, pluralistic society.  The first year includes a broad survey of the history of Canada from the first occupants to present-day Quebec.  Use of the historical method is emphasized.  
   
Histoire et citoyenneté (secondary III)  
Ce cours est la première partie d’un programme de deux ans portant sur l’étude de l’histoire du Québec et du Canada.  Dans la première année, l’élève fera un survol des grandes époques et événements de l’histoire de son pays.  Il sera amené non seulement à apprendre ce qui s’est passé pendant les siècles derniers, mais aussi à l’actualiser à travers de projets utilisant la méthode de recherche historique.  De plus, il devra comprendre et exercer son rôle de citoyen face à l’histoire et le présent.  
   
History and Citizenship (secondary IV)  
"History and Citizenship 414 is the second year of the programme.  This year students study four themes: Population and Settlement, Economy and Development, Culture and Currents of Thought, Official Power and Countervailing Powers.  These themes give students an opportunity to apply what they learned in the first year of the cycle.  They also provide the foundation to address the final theme - An Issue in Society Today."  
   
Law (secondary V  
The purpose of the course is to give the student a general overview of the Canadian justice system.  Emphasis is placed on criminal law.  Topics covered include: The origin of law and brief history of how laws have evolved; Canada’s Legal History and the Charter of Rights & Freedoms; Canada’s Legal Structure; Role of the Courts; The Role of the Police; The Role of Corrections; Criminological Theories of Crime; Organized Crime.  
   
Modern History (secondary V)  
This course aims to provide students with an opportunity to build their research and analytical skills in preparation for CEGEP.  The theme of the course will be “war and peace”.  We will attempt to discover why the 20th Century has been marked by war, and how, while peace has been desired, it has remained elusive.  Even though the primary focus will be the world stage, students will also be able to learn more about local and personal history.  
   
Psychology / Sociology (secondary V)  
Designed as an introduction to the social sciences, students will develop critical thinking skills by exploring various aspects of psychology and sociology.  Students will study learning, perception, memory, social interaction, cultures and basic research methods, as well as contemporary issues in the field designed to spark interest and connect to their lives.  

 

For any further questions, please contact the school administration or the following teachers:

Mr. Russel   mrussel@wqsb.qc.ca  History 
Mr. Robitaille          drobitaille@wqsb.qc.ca        Histoire et citoyenneté et Economie
Ms. Wright cwright@wqsb.qc.ca History
Mr. Delorme pdelorme@wqsb.qc.ca Law and Economics
Mr. Estabrook pestabrook@wqsb.qc.ca Psychology/Sociology
 

 

 



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