Unit One Study Guide
STUDY GUIDE
Please note: This is merely a guide to direct you in your studies, but it does not cover all information that is pertinent to the exam. In order to prepare thoroughly for the unit exam, please refer to your notes, tutorial archives, textbook readings and resource links.
">Format of Unit One Exam10 Multiple Choice questions (10)
1 Source analysis/position paper with the following guidelines (40):
Plan your essay
Establish a position
Support it with solid reasons and real evidence/examples
Organize your response
Proofread and edit your writing
Source Analysis Guideline (will be included in exam)
1) identify the main issue being discussed
2) analyze source #1 and demonstrate your understanding of the perspective(s) reflected in it
3) analyze source #2 and demonstrate your understanding of the perspective(s) reflected in it
4) analyze source #3 and demonstrate your understanding of the perspective(s) reflected in it
5) Outline the similarities and differences between the sources. Then, establish and argue a position in response to the question above
6) support your position and arguments by providing evidence from your knowledge and understandings of social studies
Evaluation
Three scoring categories are used to mark the content
1) Analysis of Sources (12 marks)
2) Quality of Arguments (14 marks)
3) Quality of Evidence (14 marks)
Total /40
Use the following two sources to help answer the question that follows:
1. Terms to know:
Developing Nation
Developed Nation
Collective Cultural Group
Acculturation
Collective Identity
Globalization
Multiculturalism
Digital Divide
Homogenization
Accommodation
Pop Culture
Assimilation
Cultural
Revitalization
Hybridization
Cultural Diversity
Global Village
Propaganda
2. Sample questions written response and comprehension:
Click on the following link to view an example of a Written Response Question
Here are a few other questions to consider while studying...
1. How were the Lubicon Cree impacted by a transnational corporation? Site another example of a transnational corporation's impact on a cultural group. (Hint: Ladakh)
2. How has globalization influenced different individual and collective identities?
3. Research the term - Cultural Revitalization. Define it and then give a current example of it.
Then explain if it is beneficial? Explain why or why not.
4. Suggest ways a cultural group could can promote and revitalize its culture and language.
5. Suggest possible fair resolutions to the issues that exist between the Lubicon Cree, Alberta Government and the Federal Government. Strongly support your answer!
6. Does globalization affect your life? Explain.
7. Do global connections have more positive or negative results? Identify and support three different examples.
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