COURSE OUTLINE
SOCIAL STUDIES 20-1“Perspectives on Nationalism”
GLENMARY SCHOOL
2014
Room 113
Mr. Martin
Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when
hate for people other than your own comes first.
- Charles de Gaulle
On the contrary. Internationalism also recognizes, by its very name, that
nations do exist. It simply limits their scope more than one-sided nationalism
does.
- Christian Lous Lange
“All wars are civil wars because all men are brothers... Each one owes
infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country in which he
was born.”
François Fénelon
Introduction
“Responsible citizenship” is the ultimate goal of the social studies program. Students will explore
the complexities of nationalism in Canadian and International contexts. Students will examine the
origins of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regionalism, internationalism, and
global relations. The infusion of multiple perspectives will allow students to develop
understandings of nationalism and how nationalism contributes to the citizenship and identities of
people in Canada.
COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:
Key Issue: To what extent should we embrace Nationalism?
Issue I: To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity? (Feb. 3 – March. 1)
By the end students are expected to:
1.1 Understand how nationalism can be expressed in various forms
1.2 Understand how the concept of nation and nationalism can develop
1.3 Understand how the development of nationalism is shaped be historical, geographical,
political, economic and social factors
1.4 Explain nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared
by a people
1.5 Explain the importance of reconciling contending nationalist loyalties
1.6 Explain the importance of reconciling nationalism with contending non-nationalist loyalties
Issue II: To what extent should national interest be pursued? (March 4 – April 19)
By the end students are expected to:
2.1 Understand the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest
2.2 Explain how the pursuit of national interest shape foreign policy
2.3 Explain the effects of nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict
2.4 Explain ultranationalism as a cause of genocide
2.5 Explain the impacts of the pursuit of national self-interest
Issue III: To what extent should internationalism be pursued? (April 22 – May 16)
By the end students are expected to:
3.1 Explain the motives of nation and state involvement or non-involvement in international affairs
3.2 Explain how internationalism can be promoted through foreign policy
3.3 Understand the extent to which selected organizations promote Internationalism
3.4 Explain the impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global
issues
3.5 Understand the extent to which nationalism must be sacrificed in the interest of
internationalism
Issue IV: To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national
identity? (May 21 –June 13)
By the end students are expected to:
4.1 Understand the multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada.
4.2 Explain methods used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a
national identity.
4.3 Understand the historical perspectives of Canada as a Nation.
4.4 Explain the challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian national
unity
4.5 Understand various perspectives of future visions of Canada
Learning Resources
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Perspectives on Nationalism Student Manual ($85.30)
Current media sources
Documentaries
Assessment:
The Evaluation to this course has 6 components.
Assignments: 25%
Position Papers: 15%
Quiz: 5%
Tests: 20%
Unit Exam 35%
A breakdown of the assessment will be given at the beginning of Unit.
Student Expectations & Classroom Expectations
This class requires students to remain diligent in their readings and their homework in
order to understand and become proficient with the outcomes of the course. Daily review
is imperative.
Students will have mutual respect for each other during class and in school. Being
prepared (textbooks, binders, pens, pencils, paper) and on time for class is a must to your
success. It is the student’s responsibility to collect notes and assignments if absent from
class. Students will attend classes regularly and will be well prepared. There is quite a
bit of information that is covered in this course and it would be very easy to fall behind.
1. All assignments must be handed in at the beginning of class. Students who do not
submit assignments will complete them by a time determined by the teacher and
the administration. I have an open door policy; if you are having difficulty with
the course please come speak to me immediately. I will be more than happy to
give you some assistance
2. Allow yourself to enjoy the course. Social Studies comes alive when you put
yourself in the time and situations that people before you have experienced.
**Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated on any assignment or exam. Any student
suspected of cheating will awarded a mark of zero for that assessment without
opportunity to rewrite. Cheating and plagiarism is defined as submitting work that is not
your own, copying off another student or accessing unauthorized reference material
during a closed book exam
Cell phones, i-pods, mp3 or music of any device will not be tolerated during class instruction,
exams, tests, and or quizzes. They will be removed and given to the Principal; and parents may
pick them up at the end of the day.
Throughout the course there will be many times where we will be discussing
controversial issues. This will most commonly take place with Current Events. In the
event that this issue will be centered on a lesson I will be notifying you in advance. If you
have any concerns please feel free to contact me at 624-5656 or my email:
Patrick.martin@hfcrd.ab.ca