Understanding Nationalism

Tour of the TextbookWith a partner and the handout, review pages viii-xvi and answer the questions

Many perspective and points of view exist on how to define Nationalism

Using the various definitions from the left-hand column on page 2, complete the activity at the end of the page

What is Nationalism?

PrologueRead/Review pages One & Two

Read Page Three

What is an Issue?

To what extent should we embrace nationalism?

Why is the key issue of the course, considered an issue question?

Well…maybe because….

• People may respond to this question in different ways

• No single, correct answer can be given

• Responding to the question requires people to gather information and think carefully

• An answer, decision, or action is required

Read the top half of page four

Responding To Issue Questions…?

When Responding to an Issue, Students Need to Become Critical Thinkers!!

This Means:– Consider ALL Relevant Evidence– Make Reasoned Judgments– Base Judgment on Clear Criteria– Work on Developing the Character Traits, or Habits

of Mind, that Promote Effective Decision Making

Read pages six and seven and as a class we’ll put into our own words: Critical Thinking & Powerful Questions

Habits of Mind

• Read page Eight in it’s entirety.• From the examples on page Eight, choose three

Habits of Mind that you believe you already possess and write their names on a new page titled Habits of Mind.

• Now, choose three additional Habits of Mind that you believe you need to develop further.– Write these out also, including explanations as to why you need to

improve in these areas

– These will be referred to later in order to monitor your progress in developing these Habits – Don’t Lose Them!

The Global North and the Global South (Developed Countries) (Developing Countries)

And Finally….

Scan pages 12 - 13