Unit 1: To what extent should ideology be the foundation of identity?
Unit 1 focuses on the connection between ideology and identity. It explores factors that might influence our individual and collective beliefs and values, such as our physical environment or our cultural backgrounds, that shape our experiences and our attitudes. We will also examine the characteristics of ideologies, such as how ideologies interpret the past, or see possibilities
in the future. Unit 1 will also allow you to identify themes of ideologies: nation, class, religion, and the environment. We will focus on the values of collectivism and individualism and how these are tied into our own identity and also into ideologies. |
Foundations of Ideology
In this section we will begin laying the foundation for our understanding of identifying the factors that influence the beliefs and values that make up part of your identity. You will also think about how your beliefs and values affect the way you see the world and your place in society in order to better understand the relationship between identity and ideology.
Intro to Ideologies Notes |
Textbook Chapter 1 |
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Individualism vs Collectivism
In this section we will explore how values of individualism and collectivism can shape ideologies. We will understand the historical roots of these belief systems. Specifically, you will examine how these values are expressed politically, economically, and socially in Western liberal societies such as those of Canada, the United States, and countries of Western Europe.
Individualism vs Collectivism Notes |
Textbook Chapter 2 |
Textbook Chapter 3 |
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Economic and Political Spectrums
Economic and Political Spectrums Notes |
I Side With Quiz: https://canada.isidewith.com/political-quiz
Learn Alberta Interactive Spectrum: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/sspes/index.html
Learn Alberta Interactive Spectrum: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/sspes/index.html
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Influential Philosophers
In this section we will have a chance to examine the contributions of influential philosophers to the development of ideologies.
Major Philosophers - Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau Notes |
Influential Philosophers (Major) - Readings Booklet |
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Unit 1 Review Materials
Unit 1 Workbook.pdf |
Unit 1 Source Analysis Paragraph (Extra Credit) |
ANTZ Film Study (Extra Credit) |