This is a year-long class combining History of Rock & Roll 12 and English 11/12. This course is open to both grade 11 and 12 students, and it will allow students to explore how rock & roll music, which critics said “wouldn’t last,” has not only lasted, but it has… Read more

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Both Comparative Cultures & Comparative World Religions will enhance your knowledge of various cultures and religions around the globe from pre-history to present. An understanding of nomadic peoples, the birth of language, cities, and civilizations lends itself to the broad scope of cultures, religions and eras that will be covered… Read more

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Comparative World Religions 12B – this option is for people who have previously taken CC12 and wish to ALSO receive credit for CWR 12 (your class assignments & final project and oral presentation will have a religious aspect to them); this will involve a more self-directed approach to World Religions… Read more

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In this course students will explore the varied identities & worldviews of indigenous peoples, along with importance of the interconnection of family, relationships, language, culture, & the land. Other themes/topics would include: the resilience/survival of indigenous peoples in the face of colonialism; community development, partnerships, & control of economic opportunities;… Read more

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This course is divided into two main units: Unit 1 is an introduction to the techniques and technologies used in forensic criminal investigation. Real crime case studies are used to study the compelling account of forensic science’s role in criminal investigations. Topics include history of forensic science, crime scene investigation,… Read more

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This is a brand new course at Spectrum that will examine the origins/development of the term ‘genocide’. This examination will include looking at the different conditions that exist in genocide, as well as the characteristics & stages. Some examples of the acts of mass violence/atrocities that we will specifically study… Read more

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This course examines the framework of our present legal system and is divided into two main types of law: Criminal and Civil. Criminal Law focuses on the Criminal Code of Canada, bringing the accused to trial, trial procedures, and from sentencing to release. Civil Law focuses on legal issues that… Read more

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Geography 12 explores a variety of topics. By the end of the course students should be able to gather and interpret information from a number of map types; describe the building of the continents including plate movements, volcanoes and earthquakes; explain the building up and erosion of these same land… Read more

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Students interested in current government, politics, and making a difference in their world should take this course. The aim of Civics Studies 11 is to enhance one’s abilities and willingness to participate actively and responsibly in the issues that affect people at the local and global level. The course is… Read more

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Psychology 11 examines the various theories which attempt to explain human behavior such as “Why do people behave the way they do”? A significant amount of time will also be spent on personality disorders. You will look at a wide range of disorders from the milder “neurotic” disorders — phobias,… Read more

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Psychology 12 is an exciting opportunity for students to receive credit for Psychology 12 and credit for Psychology 154 from Camosun College. This course will be team taught with a professor form Camosun College within the timetable. Topics include: the application of psychological knowledge on lifespan development, personality, abnormal behavior,… Read more

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Students in Social Studies 10 & 10 Honours will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through the units. Topics covered may include: The Great Depression, The Holocaust, Cold War and Peacekeeping as well as Discrimination and Immigration. Both Social Studies 10 & 10 Honours will both engage… Read more

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Students in Social Studies 10 & 10 Honours will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through the units. Topics covered may include: The Great Depression, The Holocaust, Cold War and Peacekeeping as well as Discrimination and Immigration. Both Social Studies 10 & 10 Honours will both engage… Read more

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Students in Social Studies 9 & 9 Honours will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through the units. Topics covered may include: World War One & Canada’s role, Canadian and International revolutions, the Indian Act, local history. Both Social Studies 9 & Social Studies 9 Honours will… Read more

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Students in Social Studies 9 & 9 Honours will be exposed to various learning/teaching styles as they progress through the units. Topics covered may include: World War One & Canada’s role, Canadian and International revolutions, the Indian Act, local history. Both Social Studies 9 & Social Studies 9 Honours will… Read more

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This course will be designed to accomplish the following: Canadian 20th & 21st Century History: This will take Canada through its development in the 20th century & into present-day. This is designed for students who did not participate in the ‘new’ Social Studies 10 curriculum. Some of the topics/units that… Read more

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