Social Studies

Social Studies Courses & Paths

Social 10-1
Perspectives on Globalization - Students explore multiple perspective on the origins of globalization and the impact of globalization on identity, lands, cultures, economies, human rights and quality of life.

Social 10-2
Living in a Globalizing World -  Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origin of globalization and the impact of globalization on identity, lands, cultures , economics, human rights and quality of life. 

Social 20-1
Perspectives on Nationalism - Students explore the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and international contexts. The course includes study of the origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international, and global relations.

Social 20-2
Understanding of Nationalism - Students focus on "To what extent should we embrace nationalism?" This examines origins and impacts of nationalism on individuals and communities are explored using examples of nationalism, ultra-nationalism, supra-nationalism, and internationalism examined from multiple perspectives.

Social 30-1
This course examines the concepts of conflict and cooperation in the twentieth century. It investigates the values, principles, and characteristics, of the major political and economic systems.  There is a diploma exam for this course: course mark 50%, diploma exam mark 50%.

Social 30-2
This course covers the historical study of change in Europe with particular focus on the twentieth century with consideration of conflict and cooperation and political and economic systems. There is a diploma exam for this course: course mark 50%, diploma exam mark 50%.

Social Studies 10-1

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:  

  • 70% Module Assignments
  • 30% School Exams
Module 1    Globalization and You
Module 2    Historical Globalization and Imperialism
Module 3    Legacies of Imperialism
Module 4    Economimc Foundations of Globalization    
 Midterm Exam     Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Stewardship and Ssutainability
Module 6    Global Citizenship in The Global Village
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

  General Instructions:  

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • There is NO textbook required for this course. There is a Course Reference Guide.
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.

Social Studies 10-2

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:  

  • 70% Module Assignments
  • 30% School Exams
Module 1    Globalization and You
Module 2    Historical Globalization and Imperialism
Module 3    Legacies of Imperialism
Module 4    Economimc Foundations of Globalization   
  Midterm Exam      Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Contemporary Economic Globalization
Module 6    Stewardship and Sustainability
Module 7    The Global Village
Module 8    My Role in a Globalizing World
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

  General Instructions:  

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • There is NO textbook required for this course. There is a Course Reference Guide.
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using  ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.

Social Studies 20-1

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:  

  • 70% Module Assignments
  • 30% School Exams
Module 1    Individuals and The Nation State
Module 2    Evolving Identities and the Nation State
Module 3    Competing National Interests
Module 4    Legacies of Ultranationalism
  Midterm Exam      Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Foreign Policy in the Global Village
Module 6    Balancing National Interests with Global Issues   
Module 7    On Being Canadian
Module 8    Canada's Evolving Identity
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

General Instructions:

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • There is NO textbook for this course.
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using  ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.

Social Studies 20-2

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:  

  • 70% Module Assignments
  • 30% School Exams
Module 1    Individuals and The Nation
Module 2    Evolving Identities and the Nation State    
Module 3    Competing National Interests
Module 4    Legacies of Ultranationalism
  Midterm Exam      Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Foreign Policy in the Global Village
Module 6    Balancing National Interests
Module 7    On Being Canadian
Module 8    Canada's Evolving Identity
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

General Instructions:

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • Required textbook: Understanding Nationalism  (Chapter Highlight Links Click Here)
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using  ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.

Social Studies 30-1

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:   (30% Diploma Exam + 70% School Mark):
School Mark:

  • 70% Module Assignments
  • 30% School Exams
   Introductory Assignment       Historical Events, People and Key Terms
Module 1    Identity and Ideology
Module 2    Foundations of Liberalism
Module 3    Evolution of Liberalism
Module 4    Resistance to Liberalism
Midterm Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Political Systems and Liberalism Today
Module 6    Economic Systems and Liberalism Today   
Module 7    Individual and Collective Rights
Module 8    Democratic Citizenship
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

General Instructions:

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • Required Textbook: Perspectives on Ideology:  (Textbook links & additional content, click here)
  • You will also have a Course Reference Guide to help in your success.
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using  ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.

Social Studies 30-2

Your Instructor is Sharon Collin

  Course Outline:   (30% Diploma Exam + 70% School Mark):
School Mark:

  • 60% Module Assignments
  • 10% Quizzes
  • 30% School Exams
  Introductory Assignment      Historical Events, People and Key Terms
Module 1    Identity and Ideology
Module 2

   Individualism, Collectivism, & the Common Good   

Quiz 1  
Module 3    Origins of Liberalism
Module 4    Rejecting Liberalism
Midterm Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam
Module 5    Democratic and Economic Equality
Module 6    The Viability of Liberalism
Quiz 1  
Module 7    Ideology and Citizenship
Module 8    Taking Action
Final Exam    Allow for 2 hours to write this exam

General Instructions:

  • Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
  • Required Textbook: Understandings of Ideologies:  (Textbook links & additional content, click here)
  • You will also have a Course Reference Guide to help in your success.
  • You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and essay responses. Attach your work in the space provided.

    ***We are using  ADLC course materials. Be sure to get your user name and password from your instructor to access all available online tools for this course.