St. Edmund Campion CSS
275 Brisdale Drive
Brampton, Ontario, L7A 3C7
Phone: 905-846-7124
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the DufferinPeel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent
possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Canadian World Studies
Course:
Course Code:
World History Since the Fifteenth Century
CHY 4U1
Common
Course
Calendar
Course Description:
This course traces major developments and events in world history since approximately 1450.
Students will explore social, economic, and political changes, the historical roots of
contemporary issues, and the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships. They
will extend their ability to apply the concepts of historical thinking and the historical inquiry
process, including the interpretation and analysis of evidence, as they investigate key issues
and ideas and assess societal progress or decline in world history.
Ministry/ICE Strand/Unit Title
Curriculum
Documents A. Historical Inquiry and Skill Development
B. The World, 1450–1650
C. The World, 1650–1789
D. The World, 1789–1900
E. The World since 1900
Corresponding Catholic Graduate
Expectation Indicators for each
Strand/Unit
1. (h) Respects the faith traditions,
world religions and the life-journeys of all
people of good will.
● Evident in ongoing discussion of
religion as a fundamental agent of change
and progress in European History
1. (j) Recognizes that “sin, human
weakness, conflict and forgiveness are
part of the human journey” and that the
cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is
at the heart of redemption.
● Evident in the approach learning about
tragedies in European History (ie - the
transatlantic slave trade, Spanish
inquisition, etc.)
3. (e) Adopts a holistic approach to life
by integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience.
● Evident in the discussion of the
development of various disciplines
throughout the time period covered in the
course and the historical context of these
changes
3. (f) Examines, evaluates and applies
knowledge of interdependent systems
(physical, political, ethical, socioeconomic, and ecological) for the
development of a just and compassionate
society
● Evident in the framework that students
learn about and evaluate the continuity
and change in European history
7. (f) Respects and affirms the diversity
and interdependence of the world’s
peoples and cultures
● Evident in the thematic approach to the
course as the history of humanity and
celebrating the contributions made by
various groups
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Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight %
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70 %
30%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For More information please refer to
Growing Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf