Created By
Damian P
5 HOURS
5 LESSONS
To change the world, we must understand how it works and studying global politics helps develop that understanding. Why do some conflicts never seem to end? How do people, power and politics relate to each other? What does sovereignty mean? What is the difference between an IGO and an NGO? On this course, students tackle these and other searching and important questions as they discover the theoretical foundations, core units and key concepts that constitute the challenging, complex and fascinating International Baccalaureate global politics course. By means of case studies, the course looks at key political concepts and issues in a range of contexts, helping students to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity and the complex and interconnected nature of many political issues.
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
From the Global to the Political: How Does Global Politics Work?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Power, Sovereignty and International Relations
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Is Development a Good Thing?
60 minutes
Lesson 4
What Are Human Rights?
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Peace and Conflict
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Development in Haiti
60 minutes
Lesson 7
What Went Wrong in Iraq?
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Is the Colombian Conflict Interminable?
60 minutes
Forming Opinions
Global Thinking
Critical Thinking
Flexible Thinking
Damian P
World Affairs Expert
With more than two decades of experience working to promote the rights of disadvantaged communities, Damien has extensive experience in teaching and working with children around the world.
