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Social
Studies 23 Course Outline
The
Growth of the Global Perspective
Mrs.
E. Vanderkolk
2003-2004
-- Semester II
Program Rationale:
Social Studies is a school subject that assists
students to acquire basic knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes needed to be
responsible citizens and contributing members of society.
The content of social studies draws upon history, geography, economics,
other social sciences, and the humanities.
The content serves as the context in which important skills and attitudes
are developed.
Topic
A: The Development of the Modern World
Important
changes in European society have helped to shape the modern world. In this unit,
students will examine three historical themes in European society: the shift
from a local outlook to a more national outlook; the shift from a rural/agrarian
way of life to an urban/industrial way of life; and the shift from a
hierarchical society to a more egalitarian society. The object of this study is
to provide students with an understanding of the impact new ideas and changes
have had and continue to have on society.
In
order to encourage critical and creative thinking, students should acquire the
knowledge and skills necessary to:
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analyze the impact on the
world of the growth of nationalism in Europe
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assess the impact of
industrialization on Europe
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analyze the growth of
egalitarianism in Europe
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draw comparisons between
changes in Europe and developments in the world today
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evaluate the impact of
nationalism on the world of the future.
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Topic
B: Interdependence in the Global Environment
Economic growth and development have
led to increased global interdependence. A responsible world citizen needs to be
aware of this interdependence and its effect on quality of life. Students will
examine, on a global scale, diversity, development, quality of life and
alternative futures. This study will include an understanding of different
perspectives on global issues.
In order to encourage critical and creative thinking,
students should acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to:
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analyze examples of
global interaction
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evaluate various
perspectives on global questions and issues
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evaluate the effect of
economic development and technological advancement on quality of life
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present alternative
solutions to selected issues.
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Current
Events
Throughout the course, current news events that relate to the content
studied will be discussed in class. Questions/issues
related to news events discussed in class will be included in assignments and
quizzes for both topics.
Textbooks
The following textbooks will be used throughout the
course:
The Pageant of World History
World Issues in the Global Community
One World
Student Responsibilities and Expectations:
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You will need the following supplies (every day) -- a 3-ring
binder, loose-leaf paper, and a pen that works.
In addition, it will be beneficial to have a minimum of two
highlighter markers (yellow and pink).
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Doing well in senior high courses is a challenge.
In addition to regular attendance in class, you will be expected to
allocate time for homework (30 – 60 minutes daily), and for studying for
examinations.
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A large part of your grade will (directly and indirectly) come from
your actions within our classroom. If
you come prepared to TRY, you will do very well.
You will be expected to show regular participation in class
discussions and activities. This
means that you will arrive in class on time, prepared to learn. Late
arrivals interfere with everyone’s performance in class.
Students that are distracting or disrupting others will be given one
opportunity to correct their behaviour; if this doesn’t happen, the
student will be asked to leave.
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Read a newspaper; listen to the news on the radio, or watch TV news
daily, in order to contribute to discussions on current events.
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Students are responsible for all assignments, quizzes or tests
completed by the class. If you
miss anything, it is your responsibility to catch up with the class.
Note:
An excusable absence (for marks purposes) is a medical or unavoidable
personal emergency. Please give
advance notice of any excusable absence whenever possible.
If you are inexcusably absent for any quiz or test, you will not be
given the opportunity to rewrite the test, and will be assigned a grade of
zero.
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Late assignments will be deducted by 25% per day.
The exception will be when Homework is randomly checked “on the
spot”. If your homework is
not completed at that time, you will receive an “incomplete” for that
assignment.
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Plagiarism is forbidden. If
any two (or more) students have identical (or practically identical)
assignments, you will both/all receive a mark of zero.
Working together does not mean copying each other’s answers.
If you cannot adapt to this, work alone.
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Essays and assignments should never contain unquoted passages from
any printed source (i.e. the textbook, internet sources, etc.).
The questions are always better answered in your own words, and
usually require that you apply the information gleaned from notes, the text,
etc. Quotations must be properly identified and the reference cited.
An assignment containing excessive copying from any printed source
will receive a mark of zero.
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If you require any help, PLEASE ask for my help!! Remember, the day
before an exam is too late.
Evaluation:
Grades
obtained are cumulative to the end of the semester.
Term
work:
Assignments/Projects:
40%
Homework/
Class work/ Participation:
10%
Daily
Quizzes:
20%
Theme
Tests:
30%
Final
Grade:
Term
work 70%
Final
Exam 30%
Social Studies 20 - The Growth of the Global
Perspective
-- Sequence of Events (dates are
approximate)
Topic
B: Interdependence in the Global Environment
Theme I:
Global Regionalism (February
3 –27, 2004)
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there is diversity in the
economic and social conditions and cultural backgrounds of people in the
world
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perspectives on quality
of life are influenced by various factors within a society
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Theme
II & III: Global Interdependence and
Quality of LIfe (March
1 – March 31, 2004)
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quality of life is
influenced by the interdependence of peoples and nations
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environmental situations
affect quality of life
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economic activities
affect quality of life
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differing perspectives and approaches may be used to improve quality of
life
Topic
A: Development and Interaction of Nations: Nineteenth Century Europe
Theme
I: Nationalism (April 2 – April 30,
2004)
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people lived more
localized lives in the past
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a sense of national
identity came to play a more important role in people’s lives
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the rise of nationalism
has resulted in conflicting national interests
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nationalism continues to
be an important force in the twentieth century
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Theme
II: Industrialization
(May 3 – 14, 2004)
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European society was
agrarian and localized in the past
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industrialization
contributed to numerous and extensive changes in European society
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industrialization
affected Europe’s relations with the rest of the world
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industrialization
continues to be a major force
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Theme
III: Egalitarianism
(May 18 – June 16, 2004)
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people lived in a more
stratified and highly immobile society in the past
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equality and the
potential for social mobility have increased for the individual
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changes in equality and
social mobility have had, and continue to have, an impact on society |
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