COURSE OUTLINE
Social Studies 30-2
Greetings and welcome to Social 30-2! I would like to congratulate you, I know it's early, on almost finishing high school, woot woot!! Alright, shall we get down to business?
Welcome to SOCIAL 30-2! This is going to be an eye-opening class where you will have a chance to explore and discover various aspects of identity and the notion of IDEOLOGY.
Students will examine the origins, values and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.
Democratic and capitalist societies are founded upon the key values of individualism and liberalism. Active and responsible citizenship requires citizens to have knowledge and skills to examine, analyze and evaluate a variety of political and economic systems. An awareness of the evolution of ideologies is key to comprehending and responding to local, national and global issues.
Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace an ideology? Key Outcome: Students will understand,
assess and respond to the complexities of
ideologies.
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Related Issues General Outcomes
1. Should ideology be the foundation of identity? Students will explore the relationships between
identity and ideology.
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Is resistance to liberalism justified? Students will understand impacts of, and
reactions to, liberalism.
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3. Are the values of liberalism viable? Students will understand the extent to which
the values of liberalism are viable in a
contemporary world.
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4. Should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology? Students will understand their rights, roles and
responsibilities as citizens.
Textbook: Understanding of Ideologies
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for Social Studies 30-2 will be determined as follows:
Course Work: 70% of the final grade will be based on course work.
Diploma Exam: 30% of the final grade will be based on the diploma exam. This examination will be written in the scheduled examination period at the end of the semester. The diploma exam will be cumulative; it will cover content from the entire course. There will be two parts to the examination; the first part will be multiple choice, the second will be the written part.
*** Exams will generally be made up of multiple-choice, paragraph, and essay questions. You should be watching the news regularly because sometimes the topics are pulled from current affairs and applied to the concepts covered in the course.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
1. Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
2. Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
3. Assignments must be submitted in APA format.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
I will be available most days after school (and some lunch periods) for those students who require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, want to catch up, etc. If I am not in the classroom, you are always welcome to come to the staffroom and ask for me.
Welcome to SOCIAL 30-2! This is going to be an eye-opening class where you will have a chance to explore and discover various aspects of identity and the notion of IDEOLOGY.
Students will examine the origins, values and components of competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common good and collectivism. An examination of various political and economic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.
Democratic and capitalist societies are founded upon the key values of individualism and liberalism. Active and responsible citizenship requires citizens to have knowledge and skills to examine, analyze and evaluate a variety of political and economic systems. An awareness of the evolution of ideologies is key to comprehending and responding to local, national and global issues.
Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace an ideology? Key Outcome: Students will understand,
assess and respond to the complexities of
ideologies.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Related Issues General Outcomes
1. Should ideology be the foundation of identity? Students will explore the relationships between
identity and ideology.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Is resistance to liberalism justified? Students will understand impacts of, and
reactions to, liberalism.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Are the values of liberalism viable? Students will understand the extent to which
the values of liberalism are viable in a
contemporary world.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology? Students will understand their rights, roles and
responsibilities as citizens.
Textbook: Understanding of Ideologies
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for Social Studies 30-2 will be determined as follows:
Course Work: 70% of the final grade will be based on course work.
- Summative: 40% [28%]
- Tests: 35% [25%]
- Assignments 1/2/3: 25% [17%]
Diploma Exam: 30% of the final grade will be based on the diploma exam. This examination will be written in the scheduled examination period at the end of the semester. The diploma exam will be cumulative; it will cover content from the entire course. There will be two parts to the examination; the first part will be multiple choice, the second will be the written part.
*** Exams will generally be made up of multiple-choice, paragraph, and essay questions. You should be watching the news regularly because sometimes the topics are pulled from current affairs and applied to the concepts covered in the course.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
1. Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
2. Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
3. Assignments must be submitted in APA format.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
I will be available most days after school (and some lunch periods) for those students who require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, want to catch up, etc. If I am not in the classroom, you are always welcome to come to the staffroom and ask for me.