This class is a history of post-WWII twentieth century world history. The course focuses on themes related to the cold war rivalry between the USA and USSR, Decolonization in Africa and Asia, protracted (and prolonged) conflicts in the Middle East, the Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and the former… Read more

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This class is a history of post-WWII twentieth century world history. The course focuses on themes related to the cold war rivalry between the USA and USSR, Decolonization in Africa and Asia, protracted (and prolonged) conflicts in the Middle East, the Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and the former… Read more

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Criminology is a high interest elective that covers a variety of topics related to crime. The course includes a study of forensic science and the techniques employed to solve crime. Case studies will be used to explore the compelling account of forensic science’s role in criminal investigation. The balance of… Read more

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Explorations 11 is a course designed to provide students with a better understanding of the incredibly interdisciplinary nature of social studies. In this course students will gain further understanding in the following fields of study: History, Comparative Cultures, Philosophy, Social Justice, Human and Physical Geography

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Please note: this is a full-year, eight credit course. Students receive English First Peoples 11 or 12 AND Explorations of Social Studies 11 or B.C. First Peoples 12   Students earn their English 11 or English 12 credit by taking this course. This multi-age cohort course weaves story, history, literature,… Read more

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Recommended prerequisite: Social Studies 10 This course examines the historic development of the current Canadian Legal system, and courts, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Constitution. Areas of focus include criminal, civil, tort, and contract law. Students will gain an improved understanding of our rights and responsibilities… Read more

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This course provides students with a broad introduction to philosophy, anthropology, religion, history and art history, and archeology. We will study the development of artistic, religious and philosophical ideas of both western and eastern civilizations, as well as the development of culture through art, architecture, cuisine, religion, philosophy and history…. Read more

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Physical Geography 12 will undertake the study of processes and patterns in our environment, this includes the natural environments of land, water and air, along with the ways that human activities have modified these systems. The course will maintain a systems approach in order to increase our understanding of the… Read more

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This course aims to illustrate the rich diversity of political affairs, not just in Canada and the United States, but in and across a host of nations around the world. We will discuss and analyze important roles in politics and governance, assess local, national and international governments and institutions, explain… Read more

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Click here to watch a video about this course.  The science of Psychology probes the depths of our thoughts and behaviours by studying current and past theories about Sleep & Dreams, Neuroscience, Child Development, Mental Illness, Brain Injuries, Fear & Emotion, Psychopathy and Theories of Personality. Through lively discussions, guest… Read more

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Click here to watch a video about this course.  Recommended prerequisite: Psychology 11 This course moves on to explore deeper and more complex questions in the realms of Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience. It includes experiments and research projects and encourages students to follow their individual interests in exploring… Read more

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Camosun Dual Credit Psychology 12 Credit / Psychology 154 Interpersonal Relations. This course offers students the chance to receive credit for both Psychology 12 and Psychology 154 at Camosun College. . These postsecondary credits transfer to many other post-secondary institutes. The course will be within the regular timetable, but will… Read more

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Social Justice will help you develop ethical reasoning skills as you explore issues of oppression and injustice in both a Canadian and Global context. You will analyze both the causes and consequences of injustice and explore viable solutions by understanding how social change has occurred in the past. Challenge yourself… Read more

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To what extent have local, national and global forces shaped Canadian identity in the Twentieth Century? Social Studies 10 seeks to answer this question by studying the complex and significant historical events and issues that have influenced Canada from 1919 – 2000. Canada’s part in the Second World War, Cold… Read more

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In Socials 9, students will focus on how revolutions and changes in ideology and policy can profoundly influence societies. By looking at a selection of events from 1750-1919 and examining their impact on BC, Canada and the world, students will explore how collective identity is constructed and can change over… Read more

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