SOCIAL STUDIES 8/SCIENCES HUMAINES 8:  This course traces cultural heritage of western and Canadian society from The Roman Empire to the Renaissance and beyond. Students will also learn basic mapping skills and global geography.

SOCIAL STUDIES 9/SCIENCES HUMAINES 9: Social Studies 9 at Argyle enhances and builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Social Studies 8. This course follows the Age of Discovery into the European exploration of Canada and the establishment of New France. The course continues through the British-French struggle for control of North America. Revolutions in England, France, America, the War of 1812, and their effects on Canada are studied. Geographic skills from Socials 8 are reinforced and built upon with a knowledge and understanding of the political and physical maps of Europe and the Americas, a study of climatic controls, and the physical regions of Canada.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10/SCIENCES HUMAINES 10:  The central theme of Social Studies 10 is the political, economic, and social development of Canada. Featured are the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838, Confederation, government and the Canadian political system, the Riel Rebellions of 1870 and 1885, and the Opening of the West. The geographic emphasis is a study of Canada’s physiographic regions including resource and environmental management.

SOCIAL STUDIES 11/SCIENCES HUMAINES 11:  Social Studies 11 includes the knowledge and understanding of three areas. The fi rst deals with 20th Century political ideologies. The second deals with national and international issues of the 20th Century and their effects on Canadian society. The third topic introduces global geography problems and efforts made by national and international agencies to solve these problems. A provincial exam will be 20% of the final grade.

COMPARATIVE CIVILIZATION 12:  Comparative Civilization is an interdisciplinary course that blends history, cultural anthropology and art history. It is especially suited to the inquisitive student interested in travel and learning about other cultures. The course examines and compares how ancient cultures (European, Chinese and Mayan to name a few) express their values through art, religion, power and daily life. CC12 is a unique course that allows students to learn in a variety of ways through the traditional academic forms of lectures, discussions and research as well as experientially through hands-on activity such as art, cooking and fieldtrips. 

GEOGRAPHY 12:  Geography 12 involves using the concepts of both physical and human geography to explore the relationship between people, places, and environments. It will also develop an understanding of local, regional, and global environments. This course uses the fi ve themes of geography to examine the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. It explores how human systems through time have perceived the potential of the landscape and how they have used it. Moreover, knowledge of scientifi c method and basic mathmatics would be helpful.

HISTORY 12: This is an academic course for the student who has a strong interest in international affairs. This course covers the major world events from 1917 to 1991, with emphasis on the Russian Revolution, the Rise of Totalitarian States, WW2, the Rise of the Super Powers of the USA and the USSR, the Cold War and Middle East Crises. For success in this course, students should have maintained a minimum of a C+ in their previous social studies classes. Evaluation will stress historical analysis and critical writing. 

LAW 12:  Law 12 is an introductory course on Canadian law that will cover the following areas: legal foundations, human rights, criminal law, civil law, and “everyday” aw. Every attempt is made to apply concepts to practical situations and current issues which students may encounter after they graduate. Students should anticipate a high level of interaction and dialogue on a wide range of contemporary and often controversial legal issues. An emphasis is placed on active lessons such as “Mock Trials” where students learn through experience. There is no provincial examination.

PSYCHOLOGY 11: The major purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of psychology with application to everyday life. This course will assist students to understand why people behave as they do, including some understanding of self-behaviour. Course content will include lectures, discussions, guest fi lms and videos. Topics such as theories of personality, relationships, communication, perception and developmental and social psychology are studied. Students may, through independent study, prepare for the Psychology AP12 examination written in May of each year. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE 12:  This course is aimed at exploring the different issues confronting society in Canada and the world today. It will concentrate on the origins of major global social issues, its problems, the current conditions and the approaches from national governments and international organizations. using critical and creative thinking skills, and examining different perspectives, this course will connect students to the larger global community, raise students’ awareness of social injustices, and provide them with knowledge skills, and an ethical framework to advocate for a socially just world. Students will be expected to participant in class discussions as well as activities outside of the classroom.