World Affairs
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
World Affairs
Course Overview:
World Affairs is a one semester course that focus is on issues facing the different regions of the world today. The effectiveness of international government organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization of American States, and the World Court will be evaluated. Primary materials will be the internet, newspaper and magazine articles from general circulation in addition to publications that have a focus on foreign policy and world issues. Individual research and oral presentations will be stressed. Those interested in a career in foreign service, law or political science should consider this class.
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Brun: The World Today., 16th edition, AMSCO School Publications, Inc.
Online/Supplemental Materials:
The New York Times Upfront News Magazine, Scholastic
Assessments:
Presentation project rubrics
Formative assessments
Summative assessments
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Last Updated:
September, 2023