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.  

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. 

Homework Offered
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

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