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Social Studies 20-1

Perspectives on Nationalism

Grade 11 Social Studies is dedicated to learning about nationalism through an evaluation of historical examples and reflection of modern times. We will learn about the various origins and factors that lead to nationalism, ultranationalism and internationalism. In addition, we will analyze the necessity of nationalism today, and the various impacts it can have on modern society.

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Course Outline

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Unit 1: Nationalism and Identity

What is the most effective way for society to impact individual/collective identity?

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Unit 1 explores the ways in which nationalism develops as a form of identity and what identity, nation, and nationalism is to begin with. How do we begin to see ourselves as belonging to certain groups, how is that membership and pride expressed? And what happens when there is a conflict of interests between the many ways in which we identify?​

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  • Identity lecture notes

  • Nation and Nationalism lecture notes

  • Inukshuk art at Toronto airport article

  • Nationalism and the Collective Conscious lecture notes

  • What is groupthink article

  • Nationalism and Loyalties lecture notes

  • Jagmeet Singh called out the CBC for racists questions article

  • This 13 year old indigenous girl has been nominated for a global peace prize article

  • Unit 1 Vocabulary review

  • Unit 1 Performance Assessment Task sheet

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Unit 2: Ultranationalism

To what extent should ultranationalism be supported?

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Unit 2 looks at the extreme form of nationalism - Ultranationalism, and the role this ideology had in World War I and II, and the extent that it is associated to crimes against humanity, such as genocide. We will take a critical look and evaluate the conditions under which ultranationalim thrives and the effects it has had and can have one history.

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  • National Interest and Foreign Policy (1) lecture notes

  • National Interest and Foreign Policy (2) lecture notes

  • Fourteen Points article

  • National Interest and Foreign Policy (3) lecture notes

  • Trump and NATO article

  • Ultranationalism lecture notes

  • Ultranationalism and Genocide lecture notes

  • Holocaust, Holodomor, Rwanda, Darfur Genocides handouts

  • Is the US anywhere close to fascism article

  • Self-Determination lecture notes

  • Indigenous self government in Canada article

  • Unit 2 Performance Assessment Task sheet

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Unit 3: Internationalism

To what extent should internationalism be pursued?

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Unit 3 considers the complex realm of international affairs by inquiring into the various factors and impacts of foreign policies and supranational organizations. Ultimately, the question of whether the collective benefit of international community should outweigh the individual, national interests will be taken up and critically assessed. To better appreciate the complicated world of internationalism, a class simulation will be used to enrich the learning process.

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  • Understandings of Internationalism lecture notes

  • Types of Internationalism Analysis activity

  • Internationalism and Foreign Policy lecture notes

  • Priorities Global Affairs Canada article

  • Unit 3 Performance Assessment Task sheet

  • International Organizations notes

  • Paris Agreement article

  • Impacts of Internationalism lecture notes

  • Nationalism vs. Internationalism activity

  • Unit 3 Vocabulary review

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Unit 4: Canadian Nationalism

To what extent should all Canadians embrace a singular identity?

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Unit 4 returns to the concept of identity by focusing on our national identity. Does Canada have a singular unified national identity, should we? By exploring both historical and contemporary complexities, we will enlarge our connection to our past and envision our future as a pluralistic and multicultural, multi-nation state. 

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  • The Story of Us episode 5 activity

  • Canadian Nationalism lecture notes

  • Unit 4 Performance Assessment Task sheet

  • Historic Figures and Canadian Nationalism notes

  • The Story of Us episode 9 activity

  • Challenges to Canadian Nationalism notes

  • Canada holdout of Quebec separatism faces end of the dream article

  • Equalization payments debate article

  • The Story of Us episode 10 activity

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Writing Assignments

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  • Rubric for Source Interpretation assignment

  • Rubric for Position Paper assignment

  • Writing Assignment outlines

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