Contemporary Global Issues
This course investigates the most pressing global issues of our time through in-depth analysis of current events, drawing from respected international publications such as The Economist, The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and The Atlantic.
Students will develop critical reading, discussion, and analytical writing skills while exploring the complex interplay of political, economic, environmental, and cultural forces that shape the modern world.
Course duration
Continuous throughout the year
Topic
Instructors will select a new topic on a weekly or bi-monthly basis, depending on the complexity of the article and the issue at hand
Class size
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Elite Class: Maximum of 4 students
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Seminar Class: Maximum of 6 students
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will
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Analyze contemporary global issues from multiple perspectives.
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Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.
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Communicate arguments and ideas clearly through oral and or written formats.
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Understand the interconnected nature of global systems (politics, economy, environment, culture).
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Synthesize information from diverse sources and produce informed responses.
SAMPEL WRITING DRAFT
