Social Studies 30-1 Learning Outcomes


In this course you will explore the following ideas and concepts:


1.  To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?


Students will explore the relationship between identity and ideology.

1.1 appreciate various perspectives regarding identity and ideology
1.2 appreciate various perspectives regarding the relationship between individualism and common good
1.3 explore factors that may influence individual and collective beliefs and values
1.4 examine historic and contemporary expressions of individualism and collectivism
1.5 examine the characteristics of ideology
1.6 explore themes of ideologies
1.7 analyze individualism as a foundation of ideology
1.8 analyze collectivism as a foundation of ideology
1.9 analyze the dynamic between individualism and common good in contemporary societies
1.10 evaluate the extent to which personal identity should be shaped by ideologies


2.  To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?


Students will assess impacts of, and reactions to, principles of liberalism.

2.1 appreciate Aboriginal contributions to the development of ideologies
2.2 appreciate how citizens and citizenship are impacted by the promotion of ideological principles
2.3 appreciate that individuals and groups may adhere to various ideologies
2.4 explore Aboriginal contributions to the development of liberalism
2.5 examine the relationship between the principles of liberalism and the origins of classical liberal thought
2.6 analyze the impacts of classical liberal thought on 19th century society
2.7 analyze ideologies that developed in response to classical liberalism
2.8 analyze the evolution of modern liberalism as a response to classical liberalism
2.9 evaluate ideological systems that rejected principles of liberalism
2.10 analyze how ideological conflict shaped international relations after the Second World War
2.11 analyze perspectives on the imposition of the principles of liberalism
2.12 analyze the extent to which modern liberalism is challenged by alternative thought
2.13 evaluate the extent to which resistance to the principles of liberalism is justified


3.  To what extent are the principles of liberalism viable?


Students will assess the extent to which the principles of liberalism are viable in a contemporary world.

3.1 appreciate various perspectives regarding the viability of the principles of liberalism
3.2 appreciate various perspectives regarding the promotion of liberalism within political and economic systems
3.3 explore the extent to which governments should reflect the will of the people
3.4 explore the extent to which governments should encourage economic equality
3.5 analyze the extent to which the practices of political and economic systems reflect principles of liberalism
3.6 analyze the extent to which liberal democracies reflect illiberal thought and practice
3.7 analyze why the practices of governments may not reflect principles of liberalism 
3.8 evaluate the extent to which governments should promote individual and collective rights
3.9 evaluate the extent to which the principles of liberalism are viable in the context of contemporary issues


4.  To what extent should my actions as a citizen be shaped by an ideology?


Students will assess their rights, roles and responsibilities as citizens.

4.1 appreciate the relationship between citizenship and leadership
4.2 exhibit a global consciousness with respect to the human condition and world issues
4.3 accept responsibilities associated with individual and collective citizenship
4.4 explore the relationship between personal and collective worldviews and ideology
4.5 explore how ideologies shape individual and collective citizenship
4.6 analyze perspectives on the rights, roles and responsibilities of the individual in a democratic society
4.7 analyze perspectives on the rights, roles and responsibilities of the individual during times of conflict
4.8 evaluate the extent to which ideology should shape responses to contemporary issues
4.9 develop strategies to address local, national and global issues that demonstrate individual and collective leadership
4.10 explore opportunities to demonstrate active and responsible citizenship through individual and collective action