Unit Four Learning Outcomes


To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?


In this unit you will assess reactions to the principles of liberalism.


  • 2.7 analyze ideologies that developed in response to classical liberalism
  • 2.9 evaluate ideological systems that rejected principles of liberalism
  • 2.10 analyze how ideological conflict shaped international relations after World War II
  • 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

In this unit, you will continue to develop your skills in the following areas:



DIMENSIONS OF THINKING: Critical Thinking

  • analyze multiple historical perspectives within and across cultures
  • analyze connections among patterns of historical change by identifying cause and effect relationships
  • evaluate the impact of significant historical periods and patterns of change on the contemporary world
  • discern historical facts from historical interpretations through an examination of multiple sources
  • develop a reasoned position that is informed by historical evidence
  • identify reasons underlying similarities and differences among historical narratives
  • develop a reasoned position that is informed by historical and contemporary evidence


Communication


  • demonstrate skills of oral, written, and visual literacy
  • communicate effectively to express a point of view
  • use skills of formal and informal discussion to express informed viewpoints
  • ask respectful and relevant questions of others to clarify viewpoints
  • use a variety of sources to present an informed position
  • apply information technologies to extend and communicate understanding
  • use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate understanding
  • compose, revise and edit text
  • understand that different types of information may be used to manipulate and control a message
  • assess the authority, reliability, and validity of electronically-accessed information
  • evaluate the validity of various points of view presented in the media
  • analyze the impact of various forms of media, making distinctions between sound generalizations and misleading over-simplification
  • select relevant electronically-accessed information