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Current Events This Week: Europe and a Nuclear Bomb, Ukraine, and Many More.
Completed by 25 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(141 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. The students will research and present an international relations/historic topic of their choice. It means they are given the freedom to select a subject that personally interests them within the parameters of the assignment, conduct research on it, and then present their findings to the class in chosen format, allowing for greater engagement and ownership of their learning.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
Get $5 off my class "Current Events: Going Beyond Dates, Places, and Names to the Core of Events " with coupon code ZBYSEFLYYI5 until Feb 7, 2025. Get started at https://outschool.com/classes/current-events-going-beyond-dates-places-and-names-to-the-core-of-events-nMNJ6cEn and enter the coupon code at checkout. Through discussions, debates, and individual research and writing (students will write The International Relations Diary), this course/seminar will explore the most current problems in international affairs that are happening in a particular week in the world (Asia, Americas, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia). By approaching issues from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, the students will learn to think critically about the world and explore ways to comprehend and solve global dilemmas. Case studies will help students better understand the systemic forces that shape societies and their relations on the international stage. Sessions: New topics responsive to current affairs will be introduced every week.
Learning Goals
The class has two main goals. One is to provide students with a basic factual knowledge of the various issues/problems of world affairs and international politics of the modern world. Just as important, however, is the ability to use this information productively to evaluate, synthesize, or interpret key facts and ideas. Students will learn how to integrate factual data into some basic understanding of how the modern world works and the world issues which concern policymakers and citizens today. This class will thus emphasize the development of cognitive skills such as source analysis, logical inferences, and interpretation.Other Details
Parental Guidance
The study of international relations deals with some sensitive topics such as war, civil war, ethnic cleansing, etc. Dr. Brezina takes great care to present the content in an age-appropriate manner.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
For the weekly sessions, Dr. Brezina will use various sources such as the Economist, Foreign Affairs magazine, Foreign Policy magazine, etc., that offer timely news on diplomatic relations, fiscal policy, trade, climate change, and more. kuh
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Doctoral Degree in History from Boston University
Dr. Brezina has taught world affairs/international relations at various university prep schools in Europe and the United States and as well as at several American colleges and universities. Most recently he taught international relations to the students at Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth this summer in Thessaloniki, Greece. Reviews
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