Humanities subjects open doors to critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper understanding of our diverse world. They nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped for life's challenges and opportunities.
Humanities
Courses
Aboriginal Studies 10, 20
ABORIGINAL STUDIES 10
Credits: 5
Prereq: None
The course is based on perspectives and worldviews of Aboriginal peoples. It includes the
study of traditions and history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and particularly in Alberta. Student learning outcomes provide opportunities to examine such topics as governmental structures, literature, the arts and the sciences.
The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 10 are:
• Origin and Settlement Patterns
• Aboriginal Worldviews
• Political and Economic
Organization
• Aboriginal Symbolism and
Expression.
ABORIGINAL STUDIES 20
Credits: 5
Prereq: 50% in Aboriginal studies 10
The course focuses on indigenous people from a Canadian and Alberta perspective. It includes the study of policies, legislation, conflict, and cultural change.
The four themes in Aboriginal Studies 20 are:
• The Métis: Conflict and Cultural
Change
• Treaties and Cultural Change
• Legislation, Policies and Cultural
Change
• Schooling and Cultural Change.
Military Studies 15, 25, 35
MILITARY STUDIES 15
Credits: 5
Prereq: None
Canada's military heritage is an important aspect of out Canadian identity and our school community. Canada has played a major role in global affairs starting in World War I which continues to today. In Military Studies, students will critically deal with world problems
and conflicts, assess and evaluate military solutions and gain a greater understanding of the
Canadian and global context in world affairs.
MILITARY STUDIES 25
CREDITS: 5
Prereq: Military Studies 15
This is the course that follows Military Studies 15. It focuses on world conflict from ancient times to 1850. Some of the topics include the study of warfare in Greece, Rome, medieval Europe, the Crusades, the Mongols, the Hundred Year's War and concluding with the Gunpowder Revolution.
MILITARY STUDIES 35
CREDITS: 5
Prereq: Military Studies 25
In Military Studies 15-25-35 Alberta students will inquire into, explore, assess, and evaluate the origins of the military. Throughout Military Studies 15-25-35 students will
grapple critically with real world problems/conflicts, assess and evaluate military solutions and in the process hone their communication, leadership and decision-making capabilities as informed, responsible and competent Canadians in an increasingly conflict fraught and
complex global context.