Global Issues is devoted to the study of contemporary political, social, and economic problems confronting humanity. We will analyze the role of the United States in a global society through topics such as economics, energy, national security, world poverty and sustainability. You will develop a background to major global issues that affect the world today through analyzing various viewpoints in conjunction with timely world events. You will be able to evaluate major threats to peace and stability and be able to deliberate the underlying reasons while developing resolutions.
You will be required to use a variety of acquired skills to demonstrate your understanding of major ideas, social studies themes, and contemporary world events. You will reinforce your reading comprehension skills and writing skills through analyzing primary source documents, reading maps and public speaking.
You will be required to use a variety of acquired skills to demonstrate your understanding of major ideas, social studies themes, and contemporary world events. You will reinforce your reading comprehension skills and writing skills through analyzing primary source documents, reading maps and public speaking.