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.
Courses Type: University Preparation
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university (U) or university/college (M) preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
This course allows students to trace major developments and events in world history, reaching as far back as 1450. In doing so, students will explore the historical roots of contemporary issues, the role of conflict and cooperation in global interrelationships, as well as examining the broad social, economic, and political changes that have transpired over the past six centuries. Throughout the course, students will be challenged to apply the concepts of historical thinking in the interpretation and analysis of evidence as they investigate key issues and ideas and assess whether society has progressed or declined over time.
CHY4U Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the CHY4U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 1450-1650: The Birth of the Modern World | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | 1650-1789: The Importance of Ideas | 20 Hours |
| Unit 3 | 1789-1914: The Industrial World | 21 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 4 | 1914-present: Conflict and Connection | 21 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Historical Investigations | 21 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 12 World History Online Course
The course has five strands. Instruction and learning related to the expectations in strand A are to be interwoven with instruction and learning related to expectations from the other four strands. Strand A must not be seen as independent of the other strands. Student achievement of the expectations in strand A is to be assessed and evaluated throughout the course.
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 1990