Exploring Globalization - McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Related Issue 4Related Issue 4: To what extent should I, as a citizen, respond toglobalization?General Outcome 4 Students will assess their roles and responsibilities in a globalizing worldRelated Issue 4 Challenge: Develop and present a blog or journal that clearly demonstrates understandings of globalization andevaluates the extent to which it should be embraced. Work with a small group to create a statement that reflects the group’s opinion onthis issue. Then work with the class to create a statement that reflects the consensus of the class.Chapterand ChapterIssueChapter 13Human Rights,Democracy, andGlobalizationTo what extenthave democracyand humanrights shaped —and been shapedby —globalization?Specific Outcomes Inquiry Focus Highlights of Related Contentand FeaturesN.B. Evaluation component willbe embedded in chapter and endof-chapteractivities.Values and Attitudes4.1 recognize and appreciate theimpact of globalization on thequality of life of individuals andcommunities (GC, C)4.2 recognize and appreciate theimportance of human rights indetermining quality of life (GC, C)4.3 accept political, social andenvironmental responsibilitiesassociated with globalcitizenship (C, GC, ER)Knowledge and Understanding4.4 explore various understandingsof quality of life (GC)4.7 evaluate relationshipsbetween globalization andWhat are humanrights?How are ideas abouthuman rights anddemocracy related?Exploration of various concepts ofhuman rights (e.g., Cyrus of Persia;human rights as a Western concept;rise of middle class and capitalismand their relationship to the growth ofideas about individual rights andhuman rights)Ideas: Does anyone have the right tobestow human rights?Exploration, analysis, and evaluationof how ideas about human rights arerelated to democratic ideals (e.g.,Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peaceand influence on AmericanConstitution; John Locke; rise ofWestern democracies; UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights; Charterof Rights and Freedoms)Exploration of how ideas aboutMcGraw-Hill Ryerson, 300 Water Street, Whitby ON, L1N 9B6 Tel: (905) 430-5000, Fax: (905) 430-5194Toll Free Order: 1-800-565-5758, Toll Free Fax: 1-800-463-5885 www.mcgrawhill.ca/schoolSkill Focus 1Practising Leadershipduring Discussions21