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Description of Courses

Economics 30 (ECO30) - 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Social Studies/History 10 or Native Studies 10.

This course has a Canadian perspective with special attention given to the global economy. Activities occurring in Canada and around the world form a major portion of the course. The topics include areas related to: personal finance, competition, business organization, banking, organized labour, government role in the economy, monopoly, Saskatchewan's economy, international trade, and the global economy.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10

Law 30 introduces the student to an academic study of the Canadian legal system as it affects one's rights and responsibilities. Topics in this course are: the court system, criminal law, civil law, contracts, family law, wills, etc. A variety of activities such as group discussions, a court visit, guest speakers, films, mock trials, and case studies assist the student in understanding the law as it applies to everyday life.

Native Studies 10 (NAT10) - 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Social Studies 9

[Native Studies may be taken instead of History 10.]

The aim of Native Studies 10 is to develop in the student a personal and cultural awareness and understanding of Indian and Metis peoples. The student learns to recognize biased and racist information and to promote the development of positive attitudes in all students towards Indian and Metis people. Students become familiar with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and some aspects of traditional philosophy. These goals will be met by focusing on the spiritual, family, political, economic, educational and social life of the Aboriginal people. 

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10. Students are strongly urged to complete Native Studies 10 before taking Native Studies 20.

This course will examine issues and concerns of Aboriginal peoples on both a national and international level. The course will focus on the concept of self-determination, land claims, future development, urbanization, poverty, multinational corporations, human rights and Aboriginal justice systems.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10.

This is a course that examines contemporary Canadian Aboriginal issues. Major units include Aboriginal and treaty rights, governance, land claims and treaty land entitlements, economic development, and social development. Historical basis are traced to gain insights into current issues that face Canada's Aboriginal people. This course will also be offered online, via the computer, through the Saskatoon Public School Division's Online Learning Centre.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10

Psychology 20 is an introduction to the study of human behaviour. This class is designed to help students know themselves and the influences of their world in a very practical way. Major units of study include the nature of psychology, group dynamics, personality development, behaviour, learning, intelligence, conformity, stress and mental health.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10

Psychology 30 examines a person's life span from pre-conception to old age. This course is broken down into four compulsory units: preconception; infancy; early childhood; and middle childhood. Two optional units include adolescence and adulthood. The course revolves around the physical, emotional and mental changes that a person goes through as they mature.

Prerequisite: Social Studies 9

History 10 is a continuation of the study of man and his societies with an emphasis on social organizations. The course looks at the historical period from 1789 to 1914. Units include the following topics: French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Nation State, Imperialism and World War I. The major course emphasis is on European history during this period with a provision made for current events.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10

History 20 is a world studies course which concentrates on the twentieth century and the forces that shape not only our own times, but also the future. World War I, Modern Ideologies (such as communism, nazism), World War II, the Cold War and current world issues are the focus of the course.

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10. It is recommended that History 30 be taken in the final year of high school.

History 30 is a Canadian Studies program emphasizing those forces which have shaped and continue to shape the Canadian Nation. The major topics examined in the course are the land and its resources, the culture and history of the Native peoples, The French/English Foundation of Canada, confederation, the development of the west, the international role of Canada in the world in the twentieth century, the depression, and Canada since 1945. There is an emphasis on current events and understanding the forces at work in modern Canada that are shaping the future of the nation. This course will also be offered online, via the computer, through the Saskatoon Public School Division's Online Learning Centre.

Prerequisite: Social Studies 9

This is a modified course designed for students who wish to complete the basic requirements for a grade 10 credit. See the basic course description in History 10.

Prerequisite: History 10, 11 or Native Studies 10

This is a modified course designed for students who wish to complete the basic requirements for a Grade 11 credit. The goal of the History 21 course is to help students understand the major issues facing humanity in the early 21st century. The course will examine issues such as human rights, world conflict, notable systems of government, post World War II globalism and interdependence, the Cold War, the modern world structure, and current conflicts and challenges to democracy.

History 31 (HIS31) - 1 Credit

Prerequisite: History 10 or 11, or Native Studies 10. It is recommended that Social Studies 31 be taken in the final year of high school.

This is a modified course designed for students who wish to complete the basic requirements for a grade 12 diploma.

Social Studies History 9 is a four unit course looking at the concepts of time, change, causality, and culture. Students study the roots of our modern Canadian society by looking at the origins of our Canadian way of life. Students examine archaeology, ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages and Renaissance, first nations culture in Saskatchewan before 1800 and the meeting of European and Aboriginal culture in the early history of Saskatchewan.  

Prerequisite: History 10

This course is a comparative examination of many of the world's religions. Students will have an opportunity to study the origins, development and principal beliefs of these religions. In addition, opportunities will be provided for students to understand the influential role religion has played, or is playing, on a personal, cultural, national and international level

Prerequisite: History 10 or Native Studies 10

The purpose of this course is to create ana wareness in th estudent of her/his global footprint. The course has three strands: political literacy, social responsibility and community involvement. It is a practical course that includes a service project. Students will acquire skills to address and respond to local and global issues for the purpose of becoming active and responsible global citizens.

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