The Social Science program has two different course profiles because you can pursue your education through two different paths:
In the first semester of your program, you will take a variety of social science courses that will introduce you to the basic theories and concepts of the disciplines in the program. In the second and third semester, you will continue to build on your basic knowledge by applying it to a personalized research project, as well as build on your learning from the first semester. In the fourth semester of the program, you will complete your studies with an in-depth look at how the disciplines in the social sciences can be applied to real world issues. You will get the opportunity to integrate your knowledge from different disciplines to help understand the causes and the consequences of any societal issue that you choose to analyze.
Physical activity and health is an introductory course that combines a variety of physical activities in order to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Stress management, motivational factors, designing an exercise program, healthy eating habits and nutrition are some of the topics that complement the weekly activities. Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability in a fun-filled environment. The following activities may be offered: Soccer, Ultimate, Volleyball, Hockey, Ringette, Basketball, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Cross country running, Weight training, Circuit training, Yoga, Badminton, Flexibility, and Relaxation, and others.
This course is directed toward improving English language skills by extensive written work based on literary texts. It uses the same textbooks as the Introduction to College English: Literature, but because of the emphasis on writing skills has a reduced list of readings.
Social science, or the scientific inquiry into the human condition, is complex, sophisticated, and multidisciplinary. This collaborative process requires academic literacy; retrieving, comprehending and communicating information about humans in a scientific way. Let’s become social scientists by learning to do what they do.
Knowing how to understand ourselves and others requires us to first understand the basis for human behaviour. The study of psychology provides students with explanations of why people think and act the way that they do. In this course, students will have a general introduction to the discipline of psychology. Major topics include learning, memory, perception, consciousness, thought and language, and the biological dimensions of being human.
Why are we the way we are? Understanding the roots of today’s global society is a fundamental role of the historian. Let’s explore these social, political, and economic roots and in doing so gain proficiency in the core skills of the historian by critically examining, then applying evidence to form an analytical argument.
How does society shape our personal experiences and choices? How do we, in turn, shape the society we live in? This course introduces you to sociological theories and research that help make sense of human experiences in Quebec, Canada and the world. Topics vary to keep the course relevant to current issues, and may include: population growth, health and well-being, culture, inequality, conflict and cooperation, and other aspects of our changing society.
This introductory course provides an overview of the various subfields of anthropology. How did modern humans evolve from primate ancestors? Why did civilizations emerge from tribal societies? Why is there so much cultural and linguistic diversity around the world? Through the study of fossils, genetics, stone tools, remains of ancient civilizations, diverse cultural behaviours, communication systems and symbolism, students will find answers to these questions.
This initiation level course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of Political Science. It identifies and develops an understanding of the foundations of political life by focusing on institutions, structures of governance, and civic participation in democracies and non-democracies alike. Topics include democracy, constitutional order, political culture and social movements to only name a few. For students seeking to continue in the discipline of Political Science, this course provides a base for a more advanced understanding of the human phenomenon from a political perspective.
How do our (built, digital, ecological) environments shape us? And how can we create healthier, fairer environments for all? This course introduces you to geographic methods and spatial technologies that help make sense of our world and imagine how we might change the status quo. Topics will vary to keep the course current, and may include: environmental sustainability, climate justice, migration, Indigenous resurgence, policing and incarceration, mental health, and more.
The purpose of the second set is to encourage students to use a goal-oriented approach to improve the effectiveness of a physical activity whether it is a sport, corporal expression or an outdoor activity. After an initial assessment, students evaluate the physical activity in terms of their ability and attitudes; they set goals and try an approach aimed at improving their motor skills, their technique or their mastery of complex strategies. Finally, students are called upon to assess their progress.
involves the introduction of skills including serving, underhand and overhead strokes, rules and etiquette of the game and basic strategies of singles and doubles play.
This course provides a great opportunity to work out with a group in a friendly setting, where everyone works to their own capacity. Workouts will consist of different training approaches based on the five fitness components. The resistance used will be of personal choice of weights and/or body weight. Ultimately all workouts will provide both cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance benefits, resulting in a very functional form of fitness
Students will experience a blend of activities such as yoga, meditation and stress management techniques. The course aims to increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular strength through a variety of workoutswhile developing awareness of mind and body.
involves learning the skills and strategies to comfortably use the winter environment to travel over snow and ice. Snow sports will include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and skating in the Gatineau Park and surrounding facilities. Exercising in cold weather conditions requires an understanding of proper nutrition, safety management, cold weather injuries, and dressing techniques; all topics that are covered in the course.
This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the winter semester.
This is a true Canadian experience.
will allow students to experience the health advantages and adventure of outdoor based activities. Students will learn skills important to safely adventure in the outdoors including navigational skills, wilderness first aid, risk management and basic survival skills while engaging in a range of outdoor activities that will build their muscular and cardiovascular endurance. This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the fall semester.
focuses on the progression of fundamental skills,. Team Sports is comprised of three different activities each lasting five weeks, to be determined by the individual teacher. Three of the following sports could be offered: Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee or others.
is a practice that has evolved over a period of approximately 5,000 years dealing with all aspects of health. The term yoga literally means union of mind and body. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the many different styles of yoga, focusing on a variety of forward bends, back bending and balancing postures.
This course studies the use of language and thought in relation to reasoning and argumentation. It also explores the birth of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece, the transition from mythology to philosophy and from philosophy of nature to ethics and metaphysics. Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, are among the philosophers covered in different sections of this course.
Throughout this course, we will study literature as a way of exploring the varied connections between sport and human nature. Readings for the course will consist of novels, poems, and stories (fictional or not) that present central themes surrounding athletic competition. We will discuss sport as a metaphor for life and cover topics including the following: obsessive fandom, tribalism, the heroic glory of achievement, and the fear of failure. We will examine the ways in which sport highlights the best and the worst of human behavior.
How do we know what we know? We are surrounded by statistics, but how do we know which ones to trust? This course introduces you to the quantitative tools social scientists use to study our world. You will learn to generate quantitative data and use computer software to analyse these data. By the end of the course, you will know how to distinguish correlation from causation, anecdote from evidence, and will be a more critical consumer of statistical information.
(Pre-requisite: 350-A10-HR)
Mental health and wellness are more than just the absence of mental illness. In this psychology course, a complimentary approach to understanding different aspects of mental health and wellness will be explored. Students will be provided with an overview of various mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance use. Additionally, students will learn about building optimal mental health through a variety of methods. Topics may include happiness, social media use, kindness, forgiveness. An evidence-based approach will be used in exploring all topics.
Why are we the way we are? Understanding the roots of today’s global society is a fundamental role of the historian. Let’s explore these social, political, and economic roots and in doing so gain proficiency in the core skills of the historian by critically examining, then applying evidence to form an analytical argument.
How does society shape our personal experiences and choices? How do we, in turn, shape the society we live in? This course introduces you to sociological theories and research that help make sense of human experiences in Quebec, Canada and the world. Topics vary to keep the course relevant to current issues, and may include: population growth, health and well-being, culture, inequality, conflict and cooperation, and other aspects of our changing society.
This introductory course provides an overview of the various subfields of anthropology. How did modern humans evolve from primate ancestors? Why did civilizations emerge from tribal societies? Why is there so much cultural and linguistic diversity around the world? Through the study of fossils, genetics, stone tools, remains of ancient civilizations, diverse cultural behaviours, communication systems and symbolism, students will find answers to these questions.
This initiation level course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of Political Science. It identifies and develops an understanding of the foundations of political life by focusing on institutions, structures of governance, and civic participation in democracies and non-democracies alike. Topics include democracy, constitutional order, political culture and social movements to only name a few. For students seeking to continue in the discipline of Political Science, this course provides a base for a more advanced understanding of the human phenomenon from a political perspective.
How do our (built, digital, ecological) environments shape us? And how can we create healthier, fairer environments for all? This course introduces you to geographic methods and spatial technologies that help make sense of our world and imagine how we might change the status quo. Topics will vary to keep the course current, and may include: environmental sustainability, climate justice, migration, Indigenous resurgence, policing and incarceration, mental health, and more.
This course introduces students to the unique contribution of the discipline of administration to our understanding of society. Students learn to differentiate business models and types of companies and organizations, and to distinguish between factors internal and external to companies and organizations that affect their operations. Through examination of a case study, students will interpret a current issue related to the administration of a company or organization.
(Prerequisite: 340-101-MQ)
A survey of the history of philosophy as it pertains to how humanity has come to understand itself morally, metaphysically, psychologically, spiritually, and epistemologically. Topics discussed may include (but are not restricted to) nominalism, humanism, attitudes towards the Ancients and towards the future, empiricism, rationalism, modernity, existentialism, and/or post-modernity.
Not all questions can be answered using numbers. In this course, you will learn why and how social scientists use qualitative research to explore the major issues that impact society and the individual. You will gain hands-on experience with qualitative methods as you work with a team to design and implement a qualitative research project.
This course introduces concepts necessary for understanding the Canadian economy within a global context, and the various government policies used to manage it. It also introduces the basic economic problems all countries face, and how various countries differ in their approach to solutions (e.g., capitalist, socialist). Major focuses are the key variables that reflect Canadian economic health (i.e., inflation, national output/income (GDP), and unemployment), and how government policy attempts to improve economic performance in these areas. Included will be the analysis of consumer and firm spending, government fiscal and monetary policy, the banking system and international trade/finance.
(Pre-requisite: 330-A10-HR)
Disparities of wealth, power, influence and the resulting inequality and contested freedoms underscore history. This course investigates historical manifestations of inequality such as imperialism, colonialism, and armed conflict in the search to better understand just who got what and why. In doing so, we’ll continue to develop the skills and practices of the historian.
(Pre-requisite: 381-A10-HR)
Through this anthropology course students will understand and appreciate cultural diversity and the mechanisms of culture change in our globalized world. They will explore the reasons and motivations behind cultural behaviours very different from what can be observed in the Western world. The course will discuss religion and magic, rituals, beliefs and worldviews, family systems, dating and marriage, health, body image, as well as art and music, among other topics.
(Pre-requisite: 385-A10-HR)
This course subjects our political society and its ideological foundations to critical scrutiny. This course presents and contrasts the main assumptions and worldviews of different ideologies, from older ones such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism to newer ones such as green ideologies or feminism. It also asks from students to critically assess how these ideologies are present in day-to-day manifestations as well as in political institutions. This course then analyzes the ways in which these alternatives influence contemporary socio-political situations on a local, national, and international level.
(Pre-requisite: 387-A10-HR)
In this course, you will use the sociological imagination you developed in Introduction to Sociology and complete a significant research project which analyzes a social phenomenon using sociological theories and methods. This is your opportunity to explore your own passions, whether these relate to: media and popular culture, family, religion, conformity, social innovation, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous resurgence, body image, sports and fandom, labour markets, violence, drugs, and more.
(Pre-requisite: 320-A10-HR)
What does water mean to people living along the KitchiSipi/Ottawa River? Especially for the Anishinabeg and other Indigenous peoples? This geography course explores the different ways people value and think about water – including as a living being, giver of life, drinking water, sacred gift, recreational space, economic resource, sanitation mechanism, security threat, and basic right for all life. You will have hands-on opportunities to learn about and from the land. Field trips include water quality testing, nature walks, visits to sites such as beaches, breweries, and hydroelectric dams, and talks with local change-makers. Stories, art, maps, and work by geographers, other social scientists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers offer further pathways to honour and explore our relationship with water.
(Pre-requisite: At least one initiation level course in a specific discipline)
The world around us offers new challenges emerging every day. Students will use a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how and why different cultural, social, and individual issues lead to challenges, changes, and opportunities. Students will explore one or more issues in the world right now to understand why these things are happening and what they mean.
The third physical education course is aimed at integrating physical activity into the student’s daily lifestyle through more effective application of related personal factors (i.e. time management, motivation, nutrition needs, designing an exercise program) that contribute to continued participation. During scheduled course hours, the student will be introduced to new skills and concepts related to the specific activity chosen. The student is also expected to maintain regular physical activity outside class hours within a personal activity program under the professor’s supervision by applying the knowledge gained while integrating new course material.
The group activity portion of this course will consist of a three day canoe camping trip on local waterways providing a quintessential Canadian experience.. Students will be involved with various organizational aspects of the trip such as purchasing food, planning and preparing meals over fires/camp stoves, preparing and maintaining fires and other responsibilities associated with building camp. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
No matter where you are, cycling is a great way to travel and at the same time, benefit from some fresh air and exercise. In this course we will start off with a couple preliminary outings that will take us into the Gatineau Park with a focus on bike selection, proper positioning and gear use. In addition, we will select, plan, and divide up some of the responsibilities for an overnight cycle tour in the region. Also, students will have planned and managed a personal activity of their choice in a health enhancing approach over the entire semester.
Fitness and Strength Training will allow students to develop and use personalized resistance training and cardiovascular training programs throughout the course. Classes are in two blocks that are broken down betweenworkout/application and lecture.
This course will allow students to discover the Gatineau Park through many of its hiking trails. Three to four weekend outings will take them to different areas of the park to explore the diversity that the park has to offer. Topics covered during the hikes will include ‘leave no trace’ principles, local flora and fauna, risk management, appropriate clothing and footwear, local history, and basic hiking techniques. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own sport experience. Students will develop sport-specific techniques and fitness; appreciate and be able to execute sport-specific strategic play; share planning and administration of sport experiences; provide responsible leadership; and develop and apply knowledge about officiating, scorekeeping and training. Classes are in two hour weekly blocks.
This weekend course will emphasize the importance of mind and body awareness through a broad range of activities which include yoga, meditation, Qi Gong and relaxation techniques. In addition, the outings may include hiking, orienteering and ziplining in the fall or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, indoor climbing in the winter among other adventures depending on the year. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
Snowshoeing is an excellent low impact, cardiovascular winter workout. Students will explore different types of terrain and visit different areas in the Gatineau Park over three weekend outings at the beginning of the winter semester. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves..
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own fitness & health. Students will develop programs related to cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength, stress management, nutrition and other lifestyle habits. Students will work in groups to prepare and present a specific component of fitness or health to the class and will participate weekly in group fitness activities or workouts. They will independently create and execute their own fitness and health program addressing all components of fitness.
This course explores a variety of outdoor paddling sports that will introduce and refine paddling skills during three weekend day outings on local rivers and lakes. The students will be introduced to Stand up Paddling, Dragon boating and Canoeing with a focus on flat water skills, equipment knowledge, and safety. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course explores the nature and function of ethical inquiry, views of social justice and their application to specific issues relevant to the field of social science.
In common with the other Block “B” English courses, this one provides training in public speaking, practical and professional writing, reading and writing across the curriculum while exposing the students to a variety of literary forms. This course deals with issues relevant in the study of Social Sciences/Commerce, though the focus remains solidly on literature.
(Pre-requisite: At least one initiation level course and one enrichment level course in at least one discipline)
This course is your opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills you gained over the past three semesters. You will be challenged to widen your perspective and use a multidisciplinary approach to analyse challenges, changes, and opportunities in the world around us. Using multiple social science disciplines, you will research a topic of your choice, explore how your research might be applied in the “real world,” and present your results orally and in writing. This course is required for graduation and will equip you to complete your Program Exit Assessment.
This course will provide the opportunity for students to explore selected topics in Psychology. Topics that are discussed in this course reflect current real-world issues and trends that impact the behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and social interactions of human beings. Examples of possible topics include: sports psychology; positive psychology; the psychological impact of the Indian residential school system; social psychology; the biopsychosocial approach; and developmental psychology.
(Pre-requisite: 381-A10-HR)
This course examines the roots and nature of inequalities between nations, social groups and individuals from an anthropological perspective. Students will learn about race, racism and colonialism. They will explore issues involving the rights, identity, and survival of Indigenous cultures, the coexistence of subcultures, and they will investigate the sources of gender diversity and inequality. The course also examines other spheres of diversity and inequality such as those resulting from conflicts, migrations or climate change, for example.
(Pre-requisite: 385-A10-HR)
This course builds upon and applies the fundamental concepts of Political Science within an international framework. This course focuses on the conceptual approaches to state and international security, diplomacy, international law, and the global economy. This course then seeks to apply these concepts to concrete situations confronting international security, such as armed intervention, economic integration, sustainable development, international migration and interstate cooperation.
(Pre-requisite: 330-A10-HR)
History has never repeated itself. In fact, one constant has been that of change, the result of making and breaking the ties that bind people and communities. Together, let’s consider some crossroads of change, be it the result of regime collapse, technological innovation, or the migration of peoples from one place to another. Doing so will afford opportunity to hone our skills as researchers and historians.
(Pre-requisite: 383-C10-HR)
This course focuses on the foundations of microeconomics and will cover basic economic principles and applications. Some of the content covered will include a discussion of markets, how they work and when they can fail, environmental issues and the unintended consequences of different policies, among other topics. The purpose of the course is to show students how economists think, and to serve as a foundation for further study in economics, production/cost, market structure and pricing.
(Pre-requisite: 387-A10-HR)
What are the most serious problems facing society? Who decides? What solutions have been tried and how successful are they? After completing Introduction to Sociology, you will use sociological theories and methods to analyze contemporary social issues. Topics may include: deviance, crime and justice, gender, racial and income inequality, mental health, environmental problems, and more.
Every day we perform a balancing act. It is an amazing performance, and it goes on continually without a break or intermission. Every part of our physical body is involved in this balance that is constantly challenged by injury, disease, physical and mental stress. This course addresses how the body attempts to maintain a balanced state. It outlines the necessary integration of the body’s organ systems, develops an understanding of how the human body functions, and clearly demonstrates how the scientific method can be used to study current health issues.
◉ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 100 or 101
◈ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 102 or 103
▣ For Non-certificate of Eligibility Holders
In the first semester of your program, you will take a variety of social science courses that will introduce you to the basic theories and concepts of the disciplines in the program. In the second and third semester, you will take Calculus I and Linear Algebra, as well as other core social science courses. In the fourth semester of the program, you will complete your studies with an in-depth look at how the disciplines in the social sciences can be applied to real world issues. You will get the opportunity to integrate your knowledge from different disciplines to help understand the causes and the consequences of any societal issue that you choose to analyze.
Physical activity and health is an introductory course that combines a variety of physical activities in order to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Stress management, motivational factors, designing an exercise program, healthy eating habits and nutrition are some of the topics that complement the weekly activities. Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability in a fun-filled environment. The following activities may be offered: Soccer, Ultimate, Volleyball, Hockey, Ringette, Basketball, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Cross country running, Weight training, Circuit training, Yoga, Badminton, Flexibility, and Relaxation, and others.
This course is directed toward improving English language skills by extensive written work based on literary texts. It uses the same textbooks as the Introduction to College English: Literature, but because of the emphasis on writing skills has a reduced list of readings.
Social science, or the scientific inquiry into the human condition, is complex, sophisticated, and multidisciplinary. This collaborative process requires academic literacy; retrieving, comprehending and communicating information about humans in a scientific way. Let’s become social scientists by learning to do what they do.
Knowing how to understand ourselves and others requires us to first understand the basis for human behaviour. The study of psychology provides students with explanations of why people think and act the way that they do. In this course, students will have a general introduction to the discipline of psychology. Major topics include learning, memory, perception, consciousness, thought and language, and the biological dimensions of being human.
This introductory course provides an overview of the various subfields of anthropology. How did modern humans evolve from primate ancestors? Why did civilizations emerge from tribal societies? Why is there so much cultural and linguistic diversity around the world? Through the study of fossils, genetics, stone tools, remains of ancient civilizations, diverse cultural behaviours, communication systems and symbolism, students will find answers to these questions.
This initiation level course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of Political Science. It identifies and develops an understanding of the foundations of political life by focusing on institutions, structures of governance, and civic participation in democracies and non-democracies alike. Topics include democracy, constitutional order, political culture and social movements to only name a few. For students seeking to continue in the discipline of Political Science, this course provides a base for a more advanced understanding of the human phenomenon from a political perspective.
How do our (built, digital, ecological) environments shape us? And how can we create healthier, fairer environments for all? This course introduces you to geographic methods and spatial technologies that help make sense of our world and imagine how we might change the status quo. Topics will vary to keep the course current, and may include: environmental sustainability, climate justice, migration, Indigenous resurgence, policing and incarceration, mental health, and more.
How does society shape our personal experiences and choices? How do we, in turn, shape the society we live in? This course introduces you to sociological theories and research that help make sense of human experiences in Quebec, Canada and the world. Topics vary to keep the course relevant to current issues, and may include: population growth, health and well-being, culture, inequality, conflict and cooperation, and other aspects of our changing society.
The purpose of the second set is to encourage students to use a goal-oriented approach to improve the effectiveness of a physical activity whether it is a sport, corporal expression or an outdoor activity. After an initial assessment, students evaluate the physical activity in terms of their ability and attitudes; they set goals and try an approach aimed at improving their motor skills, their technique or their mastery of complex strategies. Finally, students are called upon to assess their progress.
involves the introduction of skills including serving, underhand and overhead strokes, rules and etiquette of the game and basic strategies of singles and doubles play.
This course provides a great opportunity to work out with a group in a friendly setting, where everyone works to their own capacity. Workouts will consist of different training approaches based on the five fitness components. The resistance used will be of personal choice of weights and/or body weight. Ultimately all workouts will provide both cardiovascular and muscular strength/endurance benefits, resulting in a very functional form of fitness
Students will experience a blend of activities such as yoga, meditation and stress management techniques. The course aims to increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular strength through a variety of workoutswhile developing awareness of mind and body.
involves learning the skills and strategies to comfortably use the winter environment to travel over snow and ice. Snow sports will include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and skating in the Gatineau Park and surrounding facilities. Exercising in cold weather conditions requires an understanding of proper nutrition, safety management, cold weather injuries, and dressing techniques; all topics that are covered in the course.
This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the winter semester.
This is a true Canadian experience.
will allow students to experience the health advantages and adventure of outdoor based activities. Students will learn skills important to safely adventure in the outdoors including navigational skills, wilderness first aid, risk management and basic survival skills while engaging in a range of outdoor activities that will build their muscular and cardiovascular endurance. This course is condensed into the first seven weeks of the fall semester.
focuses on the progression of fundamental skills,. Team Sports is comprised of three different activities each lasting five weeks, to be determined by the individual teacher. Three of the following sports could be offered: Soccer, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee or others.
is a practice that has evolved over a period of approximately 5,000 years dealing with all aspects of health. The term yoga literally means union of mind and body. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the many different styles of yoga, focusing on a variety of forward bends, back bending and balancing postures.
This course studies the use of language and thought in relation to reasoning and argumentation. It also explores the birth of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece, the transition from mythology to philosophy and from philosophy of nature to ethics and metaphysics. Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, are among the philosophers covered in different sections of this course.
Throughout this course, we will study literature as a way of exploring the varied connections between sport and human nature. Readings for the course will consist of novels, poems, and stories (fictional or not) that present central themes surrounding athletic competition. We will discuss sport as a metaphor for life and cover topics including the following: obsessive fandom, tribalism, the heroic glory of achievement, and the fear of failure. We will examine the ways in which sport highlights the best and the worst of human behavior.
How do we know what we know? We are surrounded by statistics, but how do we know which ones to trust? This course introduces you to the quantitative tools social scientists use to study our world. You will learn to generate quantitative data and use computer software to analyse these data. By the end of the course, you will know how to distinguish correlation from causation, anecdote from evidence, and will be a more critical consumer of statistical information.
This introductory course provides an overview of the various subfields of anthropology. How did modern humans evolve from primate ancestors? Why did civilizations emerge from tribal societies? Why is there so much cultural and linguistic diversity around the world? Through the study of fossils, genetics, stone tools, remains of ancient civilizations, diverse cultural behaviours, communication systems and symbolism, students will find answers to these questions.
This initiation level course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of Political Science. It identifies and develops an understanding of the foundations of political life by focusing on institutions, structures of governance, and civic participation in democracies and non-democracies alike. Topics include democracy, constitutional order, political culture and social movements to only name a few. For students seeking to continue in the discipline of Political Science, this course provides a base for a more advanced understanding of the human phenomenon from a political perspective.
How do our (built, digital, ecological) environments shape us? And how can we create healthier, fairer environments for all? This course introduces you to geographic methods and spatial technologies that help make sense of our world and imagine how we might change the status quo. Topics will vary to keep the course current, and may include: environmental sustainability, climate justice, migration, Indigenous resurgence, policing and incarceration, mental health, and more.
How does society shape our personal experiences and choices? How do we, in turn, shape the society we live in? This course introduces you to sociological theories and research that help make sense of human experiences in Quebec, Canada and the world. Topics vary to keep the course relevant to current issues, and may include: population growth, health and well-being, culture, inequality, conflict and cooperation, and other aspects of our changing society.
This course introduces students to the unique contribution of the discipline of administration to our understanding of society. Students learn to differentiate business models and types of companies and organizations, and to distinguish between factors internal and external to companies and organizations that affect their operations. Through examination of a case study, students will interpret a current issue related to the administration of a company or organization.
(Prerequisite: 340-101-MQ)
A survey of the history of philosophy as it pertains to how humanity has come to understand itself morally, metaphysically, psychologically, spiritually, and epistemologically. Topics discussed may include (but are not restricted to) nominalism, humanism, attitudes towards the Ancients and towards the future, empiricism, rationalism, modernity, existentialism, and/or post-modernity.
Not all questions can be answered using numbers. In this course, you will learn why and how social scientists use qualitative research to explore the major issues that impact society and the individual. You will gain hands-on experience with qualitative methods as you work with a team to design and implement a qualitative research project.
This course introduces concepts necessary for understanding the Canadian economy within a global context, and the various government policies used to manage it. It also introduces the basic economic problems all countries face, and how various countries differ in their approach to solutions (e.g., capitalist, socialist). Major focuses are the key variables that reflect Canadian economic health (i.e., inflation, national output/income (GDP), and unemployment), and how government policy attempts to improve economic performance in these areas. Included will be the analysis of consumer and firm spending, government fiscal and monetary policy, the banking system and international trade/finance.
(Pre-requisite: 330-A10-HR)
Disparities of wealth, power, influence and the resulting inequality and contested freedoms underscore history. This course investigates historical manifestations of inequality such as imperialism, colonialism, and armed conflict in the search to better understand just who got what and why. In doing so, we’ll continue to develop the skills and practices of the historian.
(Pre-requisite: 381-A10-HR)
Through this anthropology course students will understand and appreciate cultural diversity and the mechanisms of culture change in our globalized world. They will explore the reasons and motivations behind cultural behaviours very different from what can be observed in the Western world. The course will discuss religion and magic, rituals, beliefs and worldviews, family systems, dating and marriage, health, body image, as well as art and music, among other topics.
(Pre-requisite: 385-A10-HR)
This course subjects our political society and its ideological foundations to critical scrutiny. This course presents and contrasts the main assumptions and worldviews of different ideologies, from older ones such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism to newer ones such as green ideologies or feminism. It also asks from students to critically assess how these ideologies are present in day-to-day manifestations as well as in political institutions. This course then analyzes the ways in which these alternatives influence contemporary socio-political situations on a local, national, and international level.
(Pre-requisite: 387-A10-HR)
In this course, you will use the sociological imagination you developed in Introduction to Sociology and complete a significant research project which analyzes a social phenomenon using sociological theories and methods. This is your opportunity to explore your own passions, whether these relate to: media and popular culture, family, religion, conformity, social innovation, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous resurgence, body image, sports and fandom, labour markets, violence, drugs, and more.
(Pre-requisite: 320-A10-HR)
What does water mean to people living along the KitchiSipi/Ottawa River? Especially for the Anishinabeg and other Indigenous peoples? This geography course explores the different ways people value and think about water – including as a living being, giver of life, drinking water, sacred gift, recreational space, economic resource, sanitation mechanism, security threat, and basic right for all life. You will have hands-on opportunities to learn about and from the land. Field trips include water quality testing, nature walks, visits to sites such as beaches, breweries, and hydroelectric dams, and talks with local change-makers. Stories, art, maps, and work by geographers, other social scientists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers offer further pathways to honour and explore our relationship with water.
(Pre-requisite: At least one initiation level course in a specific discipline)
The world around us offers new challenges emerging every day. Students will use a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how and why different cultural, social, and individual issues lead to challenges, changes, and opportunities. Students will explore one or more issues in the world right now to understand why these things are happening and what they mean.
(Prerequisite: Secondary V Mathematics: Technical and Scientific or Science Options or equivalent)
Matrices and their operations are introduced to solve systems of linear equations using Gaussian elimination and inverses. Vectors in Euclidean space, scalar products, and vector products are used to study geometry in two and three dimensions. Applications include Markov chains, Leontief Economic models, and linear programming.
The third physical education course is aimed at integrating physical activity into the student’s daily lifestyle through more effective application of related personal factors (i.e. time management, motivation, nutrition needs, designing an exercise program) that contribute to continued participation. During scheduled course hours, the student will be introduced to new skills and concepts related to the specific activity chosen. The student is also expected to maintain regular physical activity outside class hours within a personal activity program under the professor’s supervision by applying the knowledge gained while integrating new course material.
The group activity portion of this course will consist of a three day canoe camping trip on local waterways providing a quintessential Canadian experience.. Students will be involved with various organizational aspects of the trip such as purchasing food, planning and preparing meals over fires/camp stoves, preparing and maintaining fires and other responsibilities associated with building camp. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
No matter where you are, cycling is a great way to travel and at the same time, benefit from some fresh air and exercise. In this course we will start off with a couple preliminary outings that will take us into the Gatineau Park with a focus on bike selection, proper positioning and gear use. In addition, we will select, plan, and divide up some of the responsibilities for an overnight cycle tour in the region. Also, students will have planned and managed a personal activity of their choice in a health enhancing approach over the entire semester.
Fitness and Strength Training will allow students to develop and use personalized resistance training and cardiovascular training programs throughout the course. Classes are in two blocks that are broken down betweenworkout/application and lecture.
This course will allow students to discover the Gatineau Park through many of its hiking trails. Three to four weekend outings will take them to different areas of the park to explore the diversity that the park has to offer. Topics covered during the hikes will include ‘leave no trace’ principles, local flora and fauna, risk management, appropriate clothing and footwear, local history, and basic hiking techniques. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own sport experience. Students will develop sport-specific techniques and fitness; appreciate and be able to execute sport-specific strategic play; share planning and administration of sport experiences; provide responsible leadership; and develop and apply knowledge about officiating, scorekeeping and training. Classes are in two hour weekly blocks.
This weekend course will emphasize the importance of mind and body awareness through a broad range of activities which include yoga, meditation, Qi Gong and relaxation techniques. In addition, the outings may include hiking, orienteering and ziplining in the fall or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, indoor climbing in the winter among other adventures depending on the year. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
Snowshoeing is an excellent low impact, cardiovascular winter workout. Students will explore different types of terrain and visit different areas in the Gatineau Park over three weekend outings at the beginning of the winter semester. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves..
This course will encourage students to assume more responsibility for directing and managing their own fitness & health. Students will develop programs related to cardiovascular health, flexibility, muscular strength, stress management, nutrition and other lifestyle habits. Students will work in groups to prepare and present a specific component of fitness or health to the class and will participate weekly in group fitness activities or workouts. They will independently create and execute their own fitness and health program addressing all components of fitness.
This course explores a variety of outdoor paddling sports that will introduce and refine paddling skills during three weekend day outings on local rivers and lakes. The students will be introduced to Stand up Paddling, Dragon boating and Canoeing with a focus on flat water skills, equipment knowledge, and safety. The rest of the semester is completed independently, with the guidance of the teacher, focusing on the student’s personal activity program that they have designed for themselves.
This course explores the nature and function of ethical inquiry, views of social justice and their application to specific issues relevant to the field of social science.
In common with the other Block “B” English courses, this one provides training in public speaking, practical and professional writing, reading and writing across the curriculum while exposing the students to a variety of literary forms. This course deals with issues relevant in the study of Social Sciences/Commerce, though the focus remains solidly on literature.
(Pre-requisite: At least one initiation level course and one enrichment level course in at least one discipline)
This course is your opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills you gained over the past three semesters. You will be challenged to widen your perspective and use a multidisciplinary approach to analyse challenges, changes, and opportunities in the world around us. Using multiple social science disciplines, you will research a topic of your choice, explore how your research might be applied in the “real world,” and present your results orally and in writing. This course is required for graduation and will equip you to complete your Program Exit Assessment.
This course will provide the opportunity for students to explore selected topics in Psychology. Topics that are discussed in this course reflect current real-world issues and trends that impact the behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and social interactions of human beings. Examples of possible topics include: sports psychology; positive psychology; the psychological impact of the Indian residential school system; social psychology; the biopsychosocial approach; and developmental psychology.
(Pre-requisite: 381-A10-HR)
This course examines the roots and nature of inequalities between nations, social groups and individuals from an anthropological perspective. Students will learn about race, racism and colonialism. They will explore issues involving the rights, identity, and survival of Indigenous cultures, the coexistence of subcultures, and they will investigate the sources of gender diversity and inequality. The course also examines other spheres of diversity and inequality such as those resulting from conflicts, migrations or climate change, for example.
(Pre-requisite: 385-A10-HR)
This course builds upon and applies the fundamental concepts of Political Science within an international framework. This course focuses on the conceptual approaches to state and international security, diplomacy, international law, and the global economy. This course then seeks to apply these concepts to concrete situations confronting international security, such as armed intervention, economic integration, sustainable development, international migration and interstate cooperation.
(Pre-requisite: 330-A10-HR)
History has never repeated itself. In fact, one constant has been that of change, the result of making and breaking the ties that bind people and communities. Together, let’s consider some crossroads of change, be it the result of regime collapse, technological innovation, or the migration of peoples from one place to another. Doing so will afford opportunity to hone our skills as researchers and historians.
(Pre-requisite: 383-C10-HR)
This course focuses on the foundations of microeconomics and will cover basic economic principles and applications. Some of the content covered will include a discussion of markets, how they work and when they can fail, environmental issues and the unintended consequences of different policies, among other topics. The purpose of the course is to show students how economists think, and to serve as a foundation for further study in economics, production/cost, market structure and pricing.
(Pre-requisite: 387-A10-HR)
What are the most serious problems facing society? Who decides? What solutions have been tried and how successful are they? After completing Introduction to Sociology, you will use sociological theories and methods to analyze contemporary social issues. Topics may include: deviance, crime and justice, gender, racial and income inequality, mental health, environmental problems, and more.
Every day we perform a balancing act. It is an amazing performance, and it goes on continually without a break or intermission. Every part of our physical body is involved in this balance that is constantly challenged by injury, disease, physical and mental stress. This course addresses how the body attempts to maintain a balanced state. It outlines the necessary integration of the body’s organ systems, develops an understanding of how the human body functions, and clearly demonstrates how the scientific method can be used to study current health issues.
○ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 100 or 101
∆ For Certificate of Eligibility Holders who are at French level 102 or 103
□ For Non-certificate of Eligibility Holders
Student success is important to us! We offer individual assistance and group workshops to support our students. One-on-one tutoring in the Birgil Learning Center is available for all Social Science students. Workshops offered throughout each academic year for students looking for additional learning opportunities are planned, created, and delivered by our Social Science teachers.
Admission requirements for the Social Science - General Profile and With Mathematics Profile program vary depending on if you are a Quebec-resident, out-of-province applicant, or international applicant. Please review all general and program-specfic requirements before applying.
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