“Perspectives on Nationalism”
Social Studies 20-1 International Baccalaureate
Archbishop MacDonald Senior High School
2015
Semester 2
Ms. Araujo-Nickel:
Maria.Nickel@ecsd.net
Program: Overview and Rationale:
Students will be required to refine and develop their academic skills by demonstrating an in depth understanding of the
Alberta Learning Social Studies 20-1 curriculum. Students will be encouraged, challenged and expected to engage in the
independent nature of study. Students will actively research, develop and demonstrate ownership of issues and projects
undertaken in various formats including persuasive and expository essays, electronic presentation, speech, debate, and
other media. The requirements of the curriculum will be met by demonstrating insight and understanding of current
issues and events that Canadians face today.
Students will explore the nation of nation building and the beliefs and values held by citizens that support a collective
understanding of a country. They will learn of the various natures of national identity and how challenging and conflicting
views of the nation-state are expressed and resolved. National interests and their international pursuit are also explored
providing the student the opportunity to learn of methods of cooperation, foreign aid and assistance in a globalizing
world. Students will consider diplomatic solutions to international disputes and emerging national issues of a political,
social or economic nature.
IB Program “Western European History”:
In order to prepare for the Social Studies 30IB World History, IB students will place
more emphasis on providing insight and understanding regarding the issues and
emerging ideologies of 19th Century Europe. Students will examine
industrialization, imperialism and the rise of nationalism and the nation-state more
specifically related to 19th Century European history that led to world development
and conflicts. Remembering that we have our own biases and opinions, and in order to promote critical thinking we will
often state positions which challenge the status quo. Students are to question, analyze and develop key understandings of
both historic and contemporary individuals and events which influence and impact society today.
Basic Resources:
 Exploring Nationalism (McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008)
 Century of Change: Europe from 1789-1918 (Michner & Tuffs)
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ELibrary & Internet Databases
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Principal: John Fiacco
Assistant Principals: Marie Settle, Cindy Dallaire
14219 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 2P7
Phone: (780) 451-1470 Fax: (780) 455.5571
The students will also be exposed to a variety of perspectives ranging from previous texts and periodicals to online sources and
possible guest lecturers.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES SST 20-1 CURRICULUM:
Key and Related Issues
The new curriculum for Social Studies 20-1 focusses on a single central or Key Issue that is further divided into four Related
Issues.
Key Issue:
To what extent should we embrace nationalism?
Under this key issue it is expected that students will understand, assess and respond to the complexities of nationalism.
Related Issue 1:
To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?
Here it is expected that students will explore the relationships among identity, nation, and nationalism.
Related Issue 2:
To what extent should national interests be pursued?
The outcome here is that students will assess impacts of nationalism, ultranationalism, and the pursuit of national interest.
Related Issue 3:
To what extent should internationalism be pursued?
Students will now be able to assess impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in contemporary global affairs.
Related Issue 4:
To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity?
Students will finally be able to assess strategies for negotiating the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian
context.
For more information on the Social Studies curriculum, go to the following link:
http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/handbook.aspx
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All marks are cumulative. Absences can affect student progress. Parents/guardians should contact student services regarding
absences prior to exams or due dates of assignments.
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It is expected that students complete their assigned readings, responses and reflections on issues of study.
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Alberta Learning requires that attitude objectives be demonstrated and assessed. (I.e. Positive attitude about learning, respect and
understanding of individuals/groups) These will be considered in each reporting period.
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Principal: John Fiacco
Assistant Principals: Marie Settle, Cindy Dallaire
14219 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 2P7
Phone: (780) 451-1470 Fax: (780) 455.5571
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Alberta Education expects that students from kindergarten through grade 12 will be encouraged to grapple with the complexities
of technology. The ICT (Information and Communication Technology) outcomes are not intended to stand alone, but rather to be
infused within the core subjects. To this end the following ICT outcomes will be addressed in their high school years. (C1-C7, F1-F6
and P1-P6)
ICT Outcomes, Division 4
C.1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.
C.2 - Students will seek alternative viewpoints, using information technologies.
C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.
C.4 - Students will use organizational processes and tools to manage inquiry.
C.5 - Students will use technology to aid collaboration during inquiry.
C.6 - Students will use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.
C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.
F.1 - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of technology.
F.2 - Students will understand the role of technology as it applies to self, work and society.
F.3 - Students will demonstrate a moral and ethical approach to the use of technology.
F.4 - Students will become discerning consumers of mass media and electronic information.
F.5 - Students will practice the concepts of ergonomics and safety when using technology.
F.6 - Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies.
P.1 - Students will compose, revise and edit text.
P.2 - Students will organize and manipulate data.
P.3 - Students will communicate through multimedia.
P.4 - Students will integrate various applications.
P.5 - Students will navigate and create hyperlinked resources.
P.6 - Students will use communication technology to interact with others.
For more information on ICT outcomes, go to the following link:
http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/ict/pofs.asp
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Principal: John Fiacco
Assistant Principals: Marie Settle, Cindy Dallaire
14219 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 2P7
Phone: (780) 451-1470 Fax: (780) 455.5571
Assessment for Reporting Purposes:
All courses at Archbishop Macdonald report “cumulative” grading.
[Continuous averaging of all assignments]
Marks:
Western European History Tests
Western European History Writing Assignments
Western European History Projects
Western European History Final Exam (Multiple Choice)
30%
25%
15%
30%
General Student Evaluation Procedures:
Students will have a marking guide explained to them as well as models for assessment (where available) so that the
nature of the task and its outcome are known. A wide range of assessment information is used in the development of a
student’s final grade. At Archbishop MacDonald High School, individualized assessments provide specific information
regarding student progress and overall performance in class. Student assessment may vary from student to student to
adapt for differences in student needs, learning styles, preferences, and paces. It should also be noted that not all
assignments are used to determine the final grade. If they have an excused absence they should, nonetheless, ensure
that assignments and tasks missed are completed as soon as they can manage them (within reasonable time frame, of
course). Contacting a classmate or the teacher is the student’s responsibility.
The Power School Grade Book Codes:
The following may appear for a student in a task in a course:
1.
2.
3.
4.
a numeric value
Late – this indicates that the assignment is has not been turned in on time. Late penalties
may apply.
Exempt – this is used for all items that are not to be included in that student’s grade
calculation. (see disclaimer) No change to course grade will result.
Missing – The student has missed an assessment BUT has the opportunity to complete the
required work. The work will be evaluated when submitted according to a timeline set up in
consultation between the student and the teacher. Teacher has a duty to inform parents if
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Principal: John Fiacco
Assistant Principals: Marie Settle, Cindy Dallaire
14219 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 2P7
Phone: (780) 451-1470 Fax: (780) 455.5571
the timeline is not being met. THIS CODE WILL CALCULATE AS A ZERO UNTIL THE CODE
HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A NUMERIC VALUE.
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Principal: John Fiacco
Assistant Principals: Marie Settle, Cindy Dallaire
14219 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 2P7
Phone: (780) 451-1470 Fax: (780) 455.5571