History Curriculum
Cycle 1
History and Citizenship Education
History and Citizenship Education 587-100/587-206
Histoire et éducation a la citoyenneté 087-100/087-206
The
History and Citizenship course aims to encourage students to develop
their understanding of the present in light of the past. It also
prepares them to participate, as well-informed citizens, in the social
life of our democratic and pluralistic society.
The course also compares Western society throughout the ages with contemporary societies elsewhere.
The course consists of the following modules:
- The organization of life in a sedentary society.
- The
contribution of writing to civilization. The Mesopotamian civilization
and the civilization of the Hindus Valley or the civilization of the
Nile Valley or the Chinese civilization.
- The first experience of democracy in Athens and the political system of Sparta or of the Persian Empire.
- Romanization and India under the Guptas or China under the Han Dynasty.
- Christianization of the West and Islam.
- Growth of European trade and cities and Constantinople or Timbuktu or Bagdad.
- Humanism and Japan under the Shoguns.
- European expansion in the world.
- American and French revolutions and Tsarist Russia.
- Industrialization in Britain and in the United States or in France or in Germany.
- European imperialism and colonization and Japanese imperialism.
- Winning of civil rights and freedoms.
- A social phenomenon of the present.
Cycle 2
History of Quebec and Canada 414 585-414
This
course explains the evolution of Quebec from its origins to the present
day. It takes into account the major changes in economic activity which
have influenced social, cultural, and political development within
French and English Canada.
The course sets learning objectives which
have been selected and organised around the turning points in Quebec
and Canadian history. The program consists of seven modules and covers
three distinct periods.
French
- The French Empire in America
- Canadian Society during the French Regime British
- The Conquest and Start of British Rule
- The Early Stages of Parliamentary Government
- Quebec and Confederation
- Industrial Development
- Contemporary Quebec
Students are required to pass this course to obtain the Secondary V Certificate.
World History 585-534 (4 Credits)
A
social science course that focuses attention on the major events of the
20th century. Students will study the causes and results of world wars,
technological and social revolutions, economic upheavals and peace
talks. Twentieth century ideologies such as imperialism, nationalism,
and totalitarianism will also be examined, discussed, and analysed.
• History Curriculum
Lester B. Pearson High School 11575 P.M. Favier, Montreal North, Quebec H1G 6E5
(514) 328-4442 (514) 328-4443 (FAX) lesterbpearson@emsb.qc.ca
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