Social Studies Department

Senior Electives2018-2019

Senior courses offered at Burnaby South next year:

– Socials 11 Explorations (New!)– Asian Studies 12 (New!)– BC First Nations Studies 12– Geography 12– Global studies 12– Law 12– Social Justice 11/12– Philosophy 12 (New!)– AP Comparative Governments and politics (New!)– AP Human Geography– AP Psychology– Psychology 11– Psychology 12– Criminology 12Did you know that you can register in any senior Social Studies elective after completing Socials 9? Check with your Social Studies teacher!

Courses that meet Grad Requirements

Should I take a Senior Socials Elective even if I don’t want to go to post secondary?In Social Studies courses we teach students a lot of useful skills that every person needs to know regardless of what path they take after high school:•Critical thinking skills•Writing skills•Analysis skills•Communication skills•Team work skills•Understanding different perspectives•Making connections•Making ethical judgements•Being an active citizen•Understanding continuity and changeLastly the topics are interesting!

How do ordinary people do extraordinary things that lead to profound change? This course examines the most remarkable century in human history–from the end of WWI, to the Civil Rights movement, to the digital revolution. You will learn valuable skills through a range of activities like historical simulations, debates or Socratic seminars. Suitable for all students interested in learning how we got here and why.

20th Century World History

20th Century World History

Study history, study history. In history lies all the secrets of statecraft. . . . . Winston Churchill

The Russian Revolution

The Second World War

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to

do nothing. ~ Edmond Burke

Asian Studies 12 - New!Topics are related to the complex history & development of Asian countries between roughly 1850 and the present. The course will allow students to explore significant issues around political growth and change; internal and global conflicts; ethnic, regional, and national identities; as well as the impact of conflicts, colonialism and imperialism on these cultural identities

A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, or doing embroidery.

~ Mao Tse-Tung

BC FIRST PEOPLES 12

Land and Relationships

Colonialism

Cultural Expression

Residential Schools

Geography 12

This foundational social science course will introduce you to the awe-inspiring diversity of our planet. From investigating the physical beauty of the earth to human interactions to environmental studies, you’ll learn the knowledge and skills needed for a changing and dynamic world that will provide you with a wide range of career opportunities for the 21st Century.

"Geography is both science and art

"Geography is the study of earth as the home of people”

~ Yi-Fu Tuan, 1991

Law 12

This course will give you everything you need to know about the Canadian Legal system with a hint of comparison to the American system. This class focuses on statute and case law, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Criminal and Civil law. Students will need to be aware of current events and follow cases as they are happening. This is an academic elective with profound focus on debate, discussion, reading and writing.

Law and justice are not always the same ~ Gloria Steinem

The Trial of Galileo - Galileo facing the Roman Inquistion ~ Cristiano Banti (1857).

Trial of Louis Riel ~ 1885

Trial of Marie Antoinette ~ 1793

The Nuremburg Trial of Nazi War Criminals after World War Two ~1945-1946

PHILOSOPHY 12 – NEW !

You’ll explore the nature of reality, knowledge, our existence & worldviews while developing the tools to investigate timeless philosophical questions that will challenge your assumptions while helping you to understand your own beliefs about life. You’ll learn through dialogue & discussion, current affairs and critical thinking activities.

PHILOSOPHY 1 – 2 – 3

Learn how to think for yourself

Learn how to ASK good questions

…AND learn how to convince others you are right and how to recognize when others arguments are better than yours

Socials 11 Explorations New!

In this new course, you may explore and inquire into a range of Social Studies topics that include: BC First Nations Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Politics & Government, Social Justice, Law, and Philosophy. This might lay the foundation for a more focused pursuit of senior Social Studies subjects.

Students will develop ethical & philosophical reasoning skills by exploring issues of injustice in a local and global context. Students will work to invoke change to become ethical and socially responsible global citizens. Topics include animal rights, media, consumerism, propaganda, child labour, homophobia, women’s rights, racism, global issues, environmentalism and social justice “heroes”

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed,

citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that

ever has.

~ Margaret Mead

ANIMAL RIGHTS

EQUALITY

ENVIRONMENT

GLOBALIZATION

Live simply, so that others may simply live

~ Mahatma Gandhi

General Interest Courses

CRIMINOLOGY

CRIMINOLOGY 12You’ll examine the causes and effects of crime as they relate to Canadian society. An analysis of what constitutes a crime (once committed), those who are brought into play & the carried consequences will be examined. Statistics, theories and the media will be included and debated. The course will evaluate whether our judicial system is proactive or reactive?

Where there is crime in society,

there is no justice.

~ Plato ~

CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR

FORENSIC SCIENCE

GLOBAL STUDIESYou’ll be exploring the concept of culture & how it shapes our thinking, behaviour, family lives & relationships as well as world cultures, current events, writing, art & film from many cultures. We will learn together through dialogue, discussion & projects. The goal of this class is to help students thrive in a global world, to resist stereotypical thinking & to recognize imbalances of power & inequity.

GLOBAL STUDIES

This class is a great fit for students who hope to spend time travelling, studying, or living abroad. It's also a great course for students who enjoy dialogue and discussion, asking big questions & engaging with the changing world.

Psychology 12

You will learn about human behavior and examine the three main debates and research questions Psychologists continue to study. Students will develop critical thinking skills, as well as applying those skills to real life case studies and engaging activities and experiments.

Psychology 12

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

The Brain & Behaviour

This is an activities-based, introductory survey course that introduces the study of human behavior & basic concepts in modern psychology. You’ll explore key questions in Psychology & how psychologists answer these questions. This course promotes critical thinking in a range of group/individual activities.

PSYCHOLOGY 11

Perception

All AP courses are specially designed for ALL students who are interested in the subject matter.

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

AP Human Geography• The purpose of this course is to introduce the systematic

study of patterns and processes that have shaped understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface. You’ll use concepts & analysis to examine social organization and its consequences. You will also learn about the methods & tools geographers use in their professional practice. Our study of geography will apply a holistic perspective in examining patterns, places and landscapes, while we find our place in the world around us.

POPULATION

“People make places.”- Yi-Fu Tuan

Migration & Urban Geography

Agriculture

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY

“It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.”- Machiavelli

Renaissance

“I think therefore I am.”- Descartes

AP European History (2019)

• Beginning with the Renaissance, you’ll learn about the movers & shakers & ordinary people who accomplished the extraordinary to shape the world we live in. You’ll learn through Socratic seminars, discussion, re-enacting historic trials & critical thinking activities. Our holistic study of history will give you the skills for success in all other disciplines from Business to Science to the Humanities.

Reformation

French Revolution

How to talk about art… and wow your friends!

Imperialism

WWI and WWII

AP PSYCHOLOGY

"Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.“- Amos Alcott

AP Psychology

• This course will introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Students will be exposed to psychological facts, principals, and phenomenon associated with each of the sub fields in psychology. Students should be fully aware of the heavy content of this course and the academic challenge. This course offers students the choice in writing the optional AP Exam in May.

“Behavioural psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats.”

- Douglas Busch

Brain and Behaviour

Social Psychology

Sensation and Perception

AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND

POLITICS

AP Comparative Governments & Politics New!You will use a comparative approach to exam the political, economic & social structures and challenges among selected countries: USA, Great Britain, Mexico, Russia, Iran, China and Nigeria. Students examine how different governments solve similar problems by comparing the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues including climate change, security, economic opportunity, government and corruption, political & religious freedom.

“From this day forward, it's going to beonly America first, America first.”

D.Trump

I regret and reject the decision of the US to build a wall…I have said time and time again, Mexico will not pay for any wall”

President Enrique Pena Nieto I

“Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain.” V.Putin

The study of politics requires an understanding of power. AP Comparative government aims to investigate the rich diversity of political life in order to understand and evaluate current geo-political issues. Six countries form the core of the course: China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria and Russia. By using these six countries political theory will be applied to “real world” issues in global power.

“Never depend upon institutions or governments to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through the passion of individuals…” Margaret Mead

I advocate world government because I am convinced that there is no other possible way of eliminating the most terrible danger in which man has ever found himself… Albert Einstein 1947

“...By nature man is a political animal. Hence men have a desire for life together, even when they have no need to see each other’s help...”Aristotle

No one pretends that democracy is perfect, or all-wise. Indeed it is said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that were tried from time to time … by Winston Churchill, 1947

Talk to your Social Studies Teacher today about the best path ahead for you!