Canadian and World Studies Department: Focusing on our students, their future, and their world
The
Canadian and World Studies Department helps students to become informed,
responsible, and active global citizens. We impart valuable skills and crucial
abilities. Our students become critical thinkers and problem solvers,
respectful of self and others. Here, we inquire: How is our planet changing? How
did our society get to where it is? What could this mean for my life? Then,
through the courses and experiences we offer, we help students discover how to
navigate those complexities.
Why we do it:
As our world rapidly changes, the skills and knowledge that
students get from the Canadian and World Studies Department prepares them for any
field that they may pursue, from the sciences to the humanities, or from
commerce to public affairs. Ask any CEO, any manager, what qualities will they
be looking for in the future and the answer will surely have something to do
with critical thinking, with the ability to understand and to express that
understanding. These aren’t mere technical skills -- they are abilities the
department fosters in every student. Learning to do research and learning to express oneself in speech, in
writing, and in the new media are all part of a solid foundation for
post-secondary studies and for managing our lives.
How we do it:
Our program
weaves together courses in geography, history, civics, law, and travel &
tourism. These courses introduce students to life skills and career
opportunities. Practical and conceptual skills are developed through a
diversified strategy of teaching and learning which includes library and online
research, field observations, research papers, seminar-style discussions, and
individual and group presentations, among others.
Enriching opportunities:
Our central
location in the heart of downtown Toronto gives us tremendous access to
facilities that enrich our program. These include the Royal Ontario Museum, the
Ontario Legislative Assembly, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the
University of Toronto, and historic Spadina House, to name a few.
Department Head
Mr. J. Doucet
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Department Members
Ms. L. Cariati
Ms. C. Da Mota
Ms. M. Darmanin Kaiser
Ms. K. De Giorgio
Ms. E. Pereira |
Department Courses:
Courses |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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Issues in Canadian Geography |
CGC 1D |
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Issues in Canadian Geography |
CGC 1P |
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Canadian Civics |
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CHV 2O |
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Canadian History Since World War I |
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CHC 2D |
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Canadian History Since World War I |
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CHC 2P |
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Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters |
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CGF3M |
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Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective |
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CGG 30 |
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World History to the End of the Fifteenth Century |
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CHW 3M |
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Understanding Canadian Law |
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CLU 3M |
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World Issues: A Geographic Analysis |
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CGW 4U |
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World History: Since the Fifteenth Century |
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CHY 4U |
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World History: Since the Fifteenth Century Advanced Placement |
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CHY 4P |
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Canadian and International Law |
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CLN 4U |
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Legal Studies |
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CLN 4C
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