Class Overview:
Global Studies Part A is one year of a two-year course of study. The two year Global Studies curriculum examines world events from the beginning of time through modern day. In Global Studies Part A, students explore the continents of Africa, Asia and Latin America, specifically highlighting the modern histories in the countries of South Africa, India, China, and Mexico with many smaller case studies in between. In Global Studies Part B, students explore the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and Western Europe.
For each continent or region studied, students read about, discuss and research the area’s geography and early civilizations, the causes and effects, both short-term and long-term, of imperialism and colonialism, the growth of nationalism and independence movements, and the current issues affecting the area today. A particular theme throughout the two years is investigating the root causes of conflicts, including identity and perspective, interests and values, and the difficult but necessary process of negotiating in the interest of peace.
For each continent or region studied, students read about, discuss and research the area’s geography and early civilizations, the causes and effects, both short-term and long-term, of imperialism and colonialism, the growth of nationalism and independence movements, and the current issues affecting the area today. A particular theme throughout the two years is investigating the root causes of conflicts, including identity and perspective, interests and values, and the difficult but necessary process of negotiating in the interest of peace.
