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Social Studies 10

St. Thomas More School

Sept-Jan 2013/14

Instructor: Mr. Wielenga Room: Room 38

Social Studies 10 - Perspectives on Globalization Course Outline Course Overview Students will explore multiple perspectives on the origins of globalization and the local, national and international impacts of globalization on lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality of life. Students will examine the relationships among globalization, citizenship and identity to enhance skills for citizenship in a globalizing world. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to examine the effects of globalization on peoples in Canada and throughout the world, including the impact of Aboriginal and Francophone communities.

Course Outcomes Key Issue  To what extent should we embrace globalization? Related Issues  To what extent should globalization shape identity? 

To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization?

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To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people?

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To what extent should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?

Course Timeline (Tentative) Related Issue 1- Globalization and Identity: To what extent should globalization shape identity? Globalization and Identity (Chapters 1 to 5)- September 4 to October 4  Related Issue 1 Current Events Project (in class)- TBA  Related Issue 1 Final Exam- October 4

Related Issue 2- Historical Globalization: To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization? Historical Globalization (Chapters 6 to 9)- October 7 to November 1  Related Issue 2 Position Paper (in class)- TBA  Related Issue 2 Final Exam- November 1

Social Studies 10

St. Thomas More School

Sept-Jan 2013/14

Related Issue 3- Economic Globalization: To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people? Economic Globalization (Chapters 10 to 14)- November 4 to December 6  Related Issue 3 Position Paper (in class)- TBA  Related Issue 3 Final Exam- December 6

Related Issue 4- Response to Globalization: To what extent should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization? Response to Globalization (Chapters 15 to 19)- December 9 to January 20  Related Issue 4 Current Events (in class)- TBA  Related Issue 4 Final Exam- January 20 *January 21-24 = Review for Final Exam A and Final Exam B (Date: TBA)

Evaluation Daily Work/Assignments Position Papers Current Events Unit Tests Final Exam

20% 15% (2- Related Issue 2 and 3) 10% (2- Related Issue 1 and 4) 25% (4- Related Issues 1-4) 30%

Note: Any unexcused absences (absence not accompanied by a note from the parent or guardian) may result in the student receiving a mark 0% on that assignment or test.

Course Materials Textbook: Perspectives on Globalization (main text) and Exploring Globalization Binder and Looseleaf Pens, pencils, pencil crayons, glue and scissors Other materials as assigned

Assignments Learning activities and assignments are constructed to develop a student’s knowledge and/or skills. For this reason, students will not be permitted to simply opt out of doing their work. All assignments must be handed and will be graded. Periodically homework checks will be conducted. On the occasion of a homework check, a grade of complete or incomplete will be given. Late assignments will be dealt with in the following manner: Loss of marks- at a rate of 10% per day.

Social Studies 10

St. Thomas More School

Sept-Jan 2013/14

Academic Integrity Students are expected to be honest about the work they submit for this course. Copying another person’s work will not be accepted and may result in a grade of zero on that assignment. For projects and essays, students are expected to properly cite and acknowledge all sources used for research (including photos). Students are encouraged to approach me for help if they have doubts about whether they are properly acknowledging research sources. Willful and blatant act of plagiarism will result in a grade of zero on the assignment.

Student Behavior Expectations 1. Students are expected to be on time for class and be prepared. 2. Students are expected to be quiet in the hallways when leaving the class for any reason, as there are high school classes in session. 3. Mobile devices are to be used as educational tools, not as distractions. 4. You are expected to meet all assignment deadlines. 5. Be prepared to watch or read the news on a regular basis. 6. Respect the views and opinions of all members of the class and expect others to show the same respect for your views. 7. If you are absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed. Have a homework buddy if necessary. I have a class website on which I will be updating scheduled homework and assignments on an ongoing basis.

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Contact Information If, at any time, a student or parent wished to contact me I am available at the school from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each school day. I can also be reached at the following school email: Phone (at school): 835-2245 Fax (at school): 835-4700 Email: [email protected]

Both the student and the parent must sign this outline to confirm that everyone has read and understands the expectations of the course. ______________________________ Student’s Signature Date: _________________________

____________________________ Parent’s Signature