Social Studies
Social Studies 1201 (Academic)
This course is designed to meet the academic needs of the majority of students. It is highly recommended for students considering a university program in areas such as the arts, business, education, law, and police studies as it provides exposure to foundational content and skills.
This course introduces students to (i) citizenship and civics in a Canadian context, and (ii) microeconomics and macroeconomics.
- Power, Privilege, & Active Citizenship
- Human Rights
- Canada’s Political System
- Canadian Law
- Economic Decision-making
- Demand and Supply
- Specialization and Trade
- Government and the Economy
Social Studies 1202 (Non-Academic)
This course is designed to provide students with the understandings and critical-thinking skills for students planning to enter into the trades or directly enter the workforce.
- Power, Privilege, & Active Citizenship
- Human Rights
- Canada’s Political System
- Canadian Law
- Economic Decision-making
- Demand and Supply
- Specialization and Trade
- Government and the Economy
Newfoundland and Labrador Studies 2205 (Academic)
This course examines the culture and heritage of the province. It draws from the content and processes used in both the arts and the social sciences to encourage students to think deeply about “this place”. Students represent their knowledge and understandings using forms such as drama, photography, song, and storytelling. Students become better informed citizens who can contribute to shaping the future of the province. They serve as culture-bearers, helping preserve the rich, diverse culture and varied history of “this place”.
Social Studies 2201 (Academic)
This course engages students in an examination of the human experience and the complex relationships between ideas, economics, politics, and international relations; students develop the ability to investigate and respond cogently to multifaceted questions.
This course provides the necessary context for topics examined in Social Studies 3201. Topics include:
- Ideas, Innovation and Technological Change
- Governance and the Rights of Citizens
- Capitalism and Responses to Inequality
- Conflict and Cooperation
Social Studies 2202 (Non-Academic)
This course engages students in an examination of the human experience and the complex relationships between ideas, economics, politics, and international relations; students develop the ability to investigate and respond cogently to multifaceted questions.
The topics are the same as those in Social Studies 2201, with reduced depth of treatment. Topics include:
- Ideas, Innovation and Technological Change
- Governance and the Rights of Citizens
- Capitalism and Responses to Inequality
Note: Social Studies 1202 is recommended before students attempt Social Studies 2202.
Social Studies 3201 (Academic)
Building on Social Studies 2201, this academic course asks students to examine various quality-of-life experiences that humans face today and to consider how quality of life can be improved for all humanity. This examination integrates economic, environmental, political, and social perspectives as well as the themes of quality of life, globalization, and sustainability. Students continue to improve their ability to investigate and respond cogently to complex issues. Topics include:
- Quality of Life
- Globalization and Sustainability
- Political Economy
- Population Change
- Environmental Issues
- Responding to Issues
Social Studies 3202 (Non-Academic)
This course asks students to examine and respond to various issues related to quality of life. In responding to these issues, students consider how quality of life can be improved for everyone. Students use economic, environmental, political, and social perspectives, as well as the themes of quality of life, globalization, and sustainability. Students continue to improve their ability to investigate and respond cogently to issues.
The topics are the same as those in Social Studies 3201, with reduced depth of treatment. Topics include:
- Quality of Life
- Globalization and Sustainability
- Political Economy
- Population Change
- Environmental Issues
- Responding to Issues