Social Studies 10-2

Going global! In this course, you’ll explore globalization, beginning with what it means and how it works. You’ll also consider a variety of perspectives as you explore the impact of globalization on identity, lands, cultures, economies, human rights, and quality of life. This course is the first in the stream for students who want to achieve the basic Social Studies requirements. The course requires students to use Proctorio for some assignments, unit review quizzes, and the Midterm and Final Exams. Students require a webcam and a microphone, as well as a table or desk at which they can complete their work, for the Proctorio assessments.

In order for a student to be successful in this course, VVS requires a minimum of 50% in the prerequisite course. If a student has not taken the prerequisite course, they are still responsible for ensuring they have the prerequisite knowledge. This course content assumes that a student has learned the topics covered in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite topics are not re-taught in this course.