• Géographie
• Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté
• History and Citizenship
• World History
• Contemporary World
The Social Science Department at
Trafalgar tries to foster an appreciation and understanding of basic
social, economic and political developments around the world, with an
emphasis on Western society. To encourage the use of second language
skills, some social science courses are taught in French.
The Social Science program seeks to develop good skills in written
expression, the analysis and synthesis of data, and critical thinking.
Students are required to develop knowledge through research and are
encouraged to develop a sense of respect for people who are different
from them within our society and around the world.
Géographie & Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté
Sciences Humaines I (Géographie & Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté)
6 periods per cycle
Sciences Humaines is comprised of the two following courses. The courses are taught in tandem.
Géographie I 3 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Understands the organization of a territory
2. Interprets a territorial issue
3. Constructs her consciousness of global citizenship
Géographie
is taught in French as part of French enrichment in Social Sciences at
Trafalgar. In order to achieve the prescribed competencies, students
will examine urban, regional, agricultural, native and protected
territories using tools such as maps, pictures, sketches and written
documents. Géographie is a two year course that will continue in
Secondary II.
Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté I 3 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective
2. Interprets social phenomena using the historical method
3. Constructs her consciousness of citizenship through the study of history
Histoire
is taught in French as part of French enrichment in Social Sciences
offered at Trafalgar. This course aims to enable students to develop
their understanding of the present in the light of the past and to
prepare them to participate as informed citizens in the social life of
a democratic and pluralistic society. Students will study past
civilizations in contrast with modern society using various types of
documents. Histoire is a two year course that will continue in
Secondary II.
Géographie II 6 credits 3 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Understands the organization of a territory
2. Interprets a territorial issue
3. Constructs her consciousness of global citizenship
Géographie
is taught in French as part of French enrichment in Social Sciences at
Trafalgar. In order to achieve the prescribed competencies, students
will examine urban, regional, agricultural, native and protected
territories using tools such as maps, pictures, sketches and written
documents. This is the second year of the Géographie course.
Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté II 6 credits 3 periods/cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective
2. Interprets social phenomena using the historical method
3. Constructs her consciousness of citizenship through the study of history
Histoire
is taught in French as part of French enrichment in Social Sciences
offered at Trafalgar. This course aims to enable students to develop
their understanding of the present in the light of the past and to
prepare them to participate as informed citizens in the social life of
a democratic and pluralistic society. This course will address themes
from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in contrast with modern
society using various types of documents.
Histoire et éducation à la citoyenneté III
History and Citizenship III 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective
2. Interprets social phenomena using the historical method
3. Constructs her consciousness of citizenship through the study of history
The
course looks at Canada’s development from its first occupants to the
formation of a Canadian federation. Students will study past and
current issues such as settlement, development, and culture. History
and Citizenship is a two year course that will continue in Secondary
IV. This course is offered in both French and English.
History and Citizenship IV 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective
2. Interprets social phenomena using the historical method
3. Constructs her consciousness of citizenship through the study of history
In
the second half of the Cycle II social studies program, students
re-examine the history of Quebec, 1500 to the present, from different
perspectives. They have the opportunity to apply what they have learned
in Sec. III as they examine the following four social phenomena:
- Population and settlement
- Economy and development
- Culture and currents of thought
- Official power and countervailing powers
The
fifth social phenomenon studied this year (chosen by the students in
collaboration with the teacher) will be a political, economic, social
and/or environmental issue that involves values and social
relationships, demands critical reflection on the development of Quebec
society and helps the students to consolidate what they have learned
over the two-year program.
World History V (option) 4 credits 5 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective
2. Interprets social phenomena using the historical method
The course focuses on events and historical movements that have influenced or shaped the 20th century, with an emphasis on students understanding how historical and political trends affect how we live and participate in our world. Topics include international alliance systems, the legacy of imperialism, major conflicts, nationalism, modern revolutions, social trends, peace efforts, and movements for political and social change.
Contemporary World V 4 credits 4 periods per cycle
Subject Competencies
1. Interprets a contemporary world problem
2. Takes a position on a contemporary world issue
This program has been designed to provide our Secondary V students with a greater understanding of our world’s ever changing political conditions and its increasing interconnectedness, and to ensure their development of the skills and knowledge that will be required for further academic success. Themes such as environment, population, power, wealth, and tensions and conflicts will be encountered. The program will be student-centred in its orientation; evaluation will be based on students’ competencies as demonstrated in term papers, presentations, and inquiry-based projects. Students will also make profitable use of media and information technlogies.
