This course is designed to take an unbiased look at some of the most significant conflicts, hotspots, and danger zones impacting our world today. It is intended to familiarize students with: 1) the basic historical background of these conflicts, 2) the opposing views within each conflict, and 3) the impact on the USA. This rigorous course will use a student-centered curriculum that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, global perspectives, creativity, self-direction, and interpersonal skills in order to master the content. Students will be required to complete multiple independent research assignments that will measure their complete understanding of current situations in our ever-changing world. More importantly, students will have to defend their position on certain topics using credible sources and data gathered during their research. For defending their positions, students will construct essays, create presentations, participate in debates, and sit in on mock organizational hearings. Much of the content will be driven by what is happening globally. Students should have an interest in global affairs and knowledge of U. S. History. Utilizing the Choices Program, from Brown University, students will also be exposed to curriculum developed on current and historical international and public policy issues. The mission being to ‘empower young people with the skills, knowledge, and participatory habits to be engaged citizens who are capable of addressing international and public policy issues through thoughtful public discourse and informed decision making.’
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