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?
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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.
Website:
Check here frequently for:
 Homework
 Assignments
 News
 More!
stmhumanities.weebly.com
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: jasonwielenga@gpcsd.ca
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: _________________________
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Parent’s Signature