MR. R. SHAW
ROOM 153
February, 2011
COURSE OUTLINE
SOCIAL STUDIES 10-1
Perspectives On Globalization
OBJECTIVES:
Globalization, the process by which the world’s citizens are
becoming increasingly connected and interdependent, demands that
students explore responsibilities associated with local and global
citizenship and formulate individual responses to emergent issues related
to globalization. Recognizing and appreciating the influence of
globalization will lead students to develop individual and collective
responses to emergent issues.
Within this course 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. Additionally, 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 on Aboriginal
and Francophone communities.
In this study the following key issue will serve as a focus for
inquiry: To what extent should we embrace globalization? Students will
address this key issue by analyzing and attempting to answer these
further related issues:
-To what extent should globalization shape identity?
-To what extent should contemporary society respond to the
legacies of historical globalization?
-To what extent should I as a citizen respond to globalization?
-To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable
prosperity for all people?
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Theme I:
Relationship Among Globalization, Identity And Culture
Chapter 1: Understandings of Globalization
Chapter 2: Identity and Culture in a Globalizing World
Chapter 3: Technologies and Promotion of Culture in a Globalizing
World
Chapter 4: Global Challenges
Chapter 5: Global Opportunities
Theme II:
Impacts Of Historical Globalization
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Cultural Contact
Historical Globalization and Imperialism
Imperialistic Policies and Practices
Historical Origins and Contemporary Issues
Theme III: Economic And Environmental Impacts Of Globalization
Chapter 10: Economic Globalization
Chapter 11: The Expansion of Economic Globalization
Chapter 12: Challenges and Opportunities of
Economic Globalism
Chapter 13: Impacts on Environments
Chapter 14: Global Sustainability and Prosperity
Theme IV: Roles And Responsibilities In A Globalizing World
Chapter 15: An Introduction to Quality of Life, Human Rights, and
Democratization
Chapter 16: Impacts of Globalization on Groups in Society
Chapter 17: Effects of Globalization on Individuals and
Communities
Chapter 18: Civic Responsibilities in a Globalizing World
Chapter 19: Your Global Citizenship
TIME ALLOCATION:
Theme I and II:
February – April
Themes III and IV:
April – June
EVALUATION:
-Student assignments and tests will be weighted equal to one
another within this course
-Please note there will be no final test in this course (students will
simply complete the last unit test of the course on the scheduled
final test date).
TEXTBOOK:
Perspectives On Globalization. Pamela Perry-Globa, Peter Weeks, David Yoshida
and Victor Zelinski. Oxford University Press, 2007
REQUIRED STUDENT MATERIALS:
-Three-ring binder with section dividers
-Pencil crayons
-Ruled loose-leaf
-Ruler
APPEAL PROCEDURES:
Students may appeal any term grade in accordance with the Battle River
Regional School Board regulations (see documents in the office under “Appeal
Procedures”).