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

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

1st Quarter- 

  • The transition from the Cold War Era to the Post-Cold War Era.

  • Cold War “Frozen Conflicts” in Eastern Europe.

  • Modern International Security and Economic Organizations: European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, NATO, EU.

  • The War in Ukraine.

  • Immigration and migration.

  • Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).

  • Issues in the Middle East.

2nd Quarter- 

  • Current Global Issues.

  • The United Nations.

  • Researching Africa.

  • Modern Asia

  • Individual Controversial Issues.

3rd Quarter- 

4th Quarter -  

Last Updated:

September, 2023