Social 30: To what extent should we embrace an ideology?
Course Outline
Block 2 or 3 - Holy Cross Collegiate - 2014
C. Musgrove – cmusgrove@redeemer.ab.ca
Program Rationale/Philosophy: Alberta Education: Social Studies
“Social Studies provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to become engaged, active, informed and responsible citizens. Recognition and respect for individual and collective identity is essential in a pluralistic and democratic society. Social Studies helps students develop their sense of self and community, encouraging them to affirm their place as citizens in an inclusive, democratic society.” (AB Education – Social 30 Program of Studies)
Social 30
Grade 12 Social Studies explores the origins and complexities of ideologies, using liberalism as the reference point. You will investigate, analyze and evaluate government policies and actions, and determine possible individual and collective responses to contemporary local, national, and global issues.
Developing a comprehensive understanding of the development of modern liberal thought and the tenets of competing ideologies is important in your development as an active, informed and responsible citizen. This understanding will help enable you to effectively investigate, analyze, and evaluate government policies and actions, and develop individual and collective responses to issues that arise in your lifetime.
Key Issue and Subtopics
To what extent should we embrace an ideology?
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Ideology as foundation of identity
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Explore the relationship between identity and ideology
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Resistance to liberalism
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Impacts of, and reactions to, principles of liberalism
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Viability of liberalist principles
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Viability in the contemporary world
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My actions: shaped by ideology?
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Your rights, roles, and responsibilities as a citizen
Course Timeline (subject to change)
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Unit
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Dates
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1
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Chapters 1,2
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January 30- February 14
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2a
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Chapters 3-5
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February 25-March 27
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2b
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Chapters 6-8
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March 30-May 9
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3
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Chapters 9-12
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May 12-29
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4
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Chapters 13-14
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May 30-June 12
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Review (for Part B exam)
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June 16, 17
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Final Exam
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Part A: Friday, June 13
Part B: Wednesday, June 18
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Assignment Dates (tentative)
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Pgs 29, 30 – Feb. 3
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Pg. 178 – Mar. 21
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In-Class Prctce Dipl. – May 6
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Pg 30 #5, Pg 48 – Feb. 4
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Pgs. 193-5 – Mar. 25
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(In-Class Wrtn Resp: May 7)
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Pg. 52- Feb. 5
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Unit 2a Test: Mar. 27
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In-Class Source Int. : May 8
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Ch. 1, 2 Quiz – Feb. 10
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Pg. 205 – Apr. 3
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Unit 2b Test: May 14
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Unit 1 Test: Feb. 11
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Pgs. 306-9 – Apr. 7
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Mock Diploma Pt.A: May 27
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“Sicko” Par. – Feb. 14/26
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Pgs. 209-10 – Apr. 8
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June 9: Ch. 13 Quiz
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Ch. 3 Quiz – Feb. 28
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Ch. 6 Quiz: Apr. 11
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Unit 3 Test: June 10
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Pgs. 138-9 – Mar. 4
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In-Class As’t 2 Plan: Apr. 14
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Ch. 4 Quiz: Mar. 12
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Pgs 274-9 – Apr. 15
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Diploma A: June 13
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Pgs 168-72 – Mar. 13
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Pg. 279 – Apr. 15
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In-Class Pt. B Exam*: June 16
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Pgs 179-86 – Mar. 14
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Ch. 6, 8 Quiz - Apr. 17
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Diploma B: June 18
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Pg. 176 – Mar. 20
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In-Class Source Int.- Apr. 28
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Total:
30-1 Assignment 1/30-2 Assignment 2: 2
30-1 Assignment 2/30-2 Assignment 3: 3
Multiple-Choice Quizzes/Tests: 7+
Grading Weights
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Homework
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daily work; graded as completion, selected questions, or full assignment
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15%
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50 % of final grade
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Formative Assessments
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written responses, paragraphs, practice essays/source analyses, or daily work
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25%
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Summative Assessments
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quizzes, tests, formal essays
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30%
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Mock Final
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Mock Diploma Part A (and B)
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30%
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Exams
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Diploma Exam Parts A and B
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50 % of final grade
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Homework and Absences/Lates
Tardiness will be dealt with as per school policy.
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to speak with a peer to find out what you missed in class. Please check with your peers before coming to me.
Do not expect extra time to complete assignments; assignments due the day of an absence are due the day you return so that we can keep the class moving.
Assignments may be due for discussion in class. Even if not taken in for marks, they are still for your own learning. Keep this in mind.
Quizzes/tests will be written the day you return. You may need to make after-school (or during spare, if you have one) arrangements, as longer tests will need to be written in one session.
Late assignments, after one day’s grace, result in Study Hall attendance. Do not wait for your name to be called; if you have a late assignment, be responsible and attend Study Hall to finish it. If you have questions about an assignment, please ask. It is much more useful to complete assignments in a timely manner than to have them hanging over your head.
You will receive periodic reminders to check your online report for NHI assignments. Please do so, as I will not mark assignments from the beginning of the semester after the halfway point.
Classroom Expectations
Treat each other, and your respective property, with respect.
Arrive on time and prepared.
Participate often!
Raise your hand to speak.
Consider the opinions of others.
Be polite in word and gesture.
Do not interfere with others’ learning.
Hand in assignments on time.
Drinks are permitted in the classroom; food is not.
School policy is that cell phones are permitted to be used during break only.
To this end, cell phones and other electronics (including iPods), if SEEN, will be confiscated. If there is an opportunity to use electronics, you will be able to go and get what you need.
Confiscation:
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Put it at the back of the room until the end of class
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In the office until the end of the day
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Phone call home
Attachments
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Glossary of terms
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AB Education rubrics for Diploma Part A
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AB Education “Guide for Students” information
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