East York Collegiate Institute

CHC2D1/8/P1/9/W - Canadian History Since World War I
This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. Students will investigate the challenges presented by economic, social, and technological changes and explore the contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian culture and society during this period. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.

CHV2O1/8/9 – Civics
This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision- making processes in Canada. They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.

CGF3M1 – Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes and Interactions
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the powerful forces that affect them. Students will investigate the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving relationship between the planet and its people, and the factors that limit our ability to predict the changes that will occur. Students will use a wide range of geo-technologies and inquiry methods to investigate the distribution and interaction of the elements of their physical environment and to communicate their findings.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied.

CHA3U1 – American History
This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will examine issues of diversity, identity, and culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion into a global superpower. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to determine causal relationships, evaluate multiple perspectives, and present their own points of view.
Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied.

CGG3O1 -Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective
This course focuses on travel and tourism as the vehicle for studying selected world regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students will conduct and present case studies that develop their understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors that infl uence travel and tourism; and the impact of the travel industry on communities and environments around the world.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied.

CLU3M1 – Understanding Canadian Law
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates
Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied.

CHT3O1 – World History Since 1900: Global and Regional Perspectives

This course focuses on the major events and issues in world history from 1900 to the present. Students will investigate the causes and effects of global and regional conflicts and the responses of individuals and governments to social, economic, and political changes. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to formulate and test points of view, draw conclusions, and present their findings about the challenges that have faced and continue to face people in various parts of the world.
Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied.

CHW3M1 – World History to the Sixteenth Century
This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyze diverse societies from around the world, with an emphasis on the political, cultural, and economic structures and historical forcesthat have shaped the modern world. They will apply historical inquiry, critical-thinking, and communication skills to evaluate the infl uence of selected individuals, groups, and innovations and to present their own conclusions.
Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied.

CIA4U1- Analyzing Current Economic Issues
This course investigates the nature ofthe competitive global economy and explores how individuals and societies can gain the information they need tomake appropriate economic decisions.Students will learn about the principles of microeconomics and macro-economics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic information, assess the validity of statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will use economic inquiry and communication skills to analyse current economic issues, make informed judgements, and present their findings.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities

CLN4U1 – Canadian and International Law
This course examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students will use critical- thinking and communication skills to analyze legal issues, conduct indepen- dent research, and present the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.

CGW4U1 – Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.

CPW4U1 – Canadian and World Polictics
This course examines Canadian and world politics from a variety of perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups, and states work to infl uence domestic and world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics, and the dynamics of international cooperation and confl ict resolution. Students will apply critical thinking and communication skills to develop and support informed opinions about current political conflicts, events, and issues.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.

CGO4M1 – Geomatics: Geotechnologies in Action
This course gives students experience in using geotechnologies to develop solutions to real-world problems involving physical and human geography. Students will extend their knowledge of geomatics in the areas of cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), the global positioning system (GPS), and remote sensing.Students will develop critical thinking and communication skills as they apply geo-technologies and geographic inquiry methods to devise and present ways of improving conditions for people and the environment.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College or College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.

CGU4C1 – World Geography: Urban Patterns and Interactions
This course examines cities around the world and the social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic factors that shape them. Students will study urban structures and systems, the impact of migrations on cities, and the impact of cities on the environment. Students will use geotechnologies and apply geographic concepts and inquiry methods to analyse issues and problems related to urban development and to formulate potential solutions.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College or College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.

CHY4U1 – World History: The West and the World
This course investigates the major trends in Western civilization and world history from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will learn about the interaction between the emerging West and other regions of the world and about the development of modern social, political, and economic systems. They will use critical-thinking and communication skills to investigate the historical roots of contemporary issues and present their conclusions.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.