Have you heard of people such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, but aren’t really sure what they did? Heard of events like the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War, but don’t really know what happened? Want to learn more about… Read more

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Basically, this course looks back to the Ancient world in order to helps us understand our modern world. A major goal will be to look for answers to the following questions: Did sexism, racism, and homophobia always exist? What is human nature? When did class inequality arise? Did humans always… Read more

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First Nations Studies 12 examines BC history from an Aboriginal perspective. This course is available to all students. Students will learn about the diverse and complex First Nations societies that existed in BC before the arrival of fur traders and settlers. We will also examine how colonization, including the creation… Read more

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Criminology examines a wide range of topics related to crime. Whereas Law Studies 12 focuses on the legal procedures that are triggered following a crime, Criminology 12 focuses on the criminal as an individual and the aspects of human nature and modern society that contribute to criminality. In the course… Read more

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This is a dual credit course in which students, upon successful completion, will be awarded both high school credits and transferable post-secondary credits. It is an excellent opportunity to try a post-secondary class while at Vic High with the added benefit of academic support from your teacher and classmates. This… Read more

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Family and Gender Studies is gender inclusive- meaning, everyone with an open mind is welcome, regardless of their gender identification. Are you interested how culture and time have affected our understandings of gender? Here you will reflect on the circumstances and experiences that have shaped your family and influenced the… Read more

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In Human Geography we will explore the human relationship to the physical planet. We will study demographic patterns and population distribution and how they are influenced by the physical features and natural resources of the planet. As well, we will explore how human activities have altered landscapes and the current… Read more

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Canadian laws have an effect on just about every aspect of our lives. They guarantee our rights and freedoms, while simultaneously restricting certain behaviours. They endeavour to provide safety and security and provide a framework for determining guilt and innocence as needed. Law 12 provides an introduction to both criminal… Read more

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Politics 12 is a new course this year. At the time of publication, post-secondary institutions had not decided if it will be considered an approved academic. The main goal of this course is to examine the need to bring about political, social, and economic change in Canada and the World… Read more

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In Social Justice 12 you will explore historical and contemporary acts of oppression and injustice in both a Canadian and Global context. You will analyze the causes and consequences of injustice, and with an understanding of how social change has occurred in the past, you will explore viable ways in… Read more

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Social Studies 10 is a course that centers on Canada in the 20th century. Students will learn about the structure of the Canadian parliamentary system as well as major political and economic ideologies. This will help students to gain a deeper understanding of the world of politics at the municipal,… Read more

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Social Studies 9 considers a wide range of thematic topics that not only explain Canada’s development as a nation from 1750 to 1919, but also provides a foundation for deeper exploration of places, people, and history beyond our borders. Thematic topics of study include: political, social, economic and technological revolutions…. Read more

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