Students will develop historical interpretation skills and refine critical thinking skills.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of why it is important to study the way the world works. 
Guided reading of non-fiction encourages study skills that can lead to greater reading comprehension. 
Class discussion promotes good communication skills, and encourages appreciation for opposing viewpoints.
Regular exposure to world maps encourages the development of a sense of place and a greater understanding of the importance of physical geographic features.

I have a BA in Political Science, History, and Secondary Education and a MA in American Studies. I have over 10 years of experience teaching high school and college students social studies and critical thinking skills, and have been developing curriculum for homeschooled students for the last 7 years. I am currently serving as an Education Ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations and have been selected as a Teacher Ambassador for Retro Report. My expertise in teaching is in helping students see the many ways that history, geography, politics, and economics intersect. 

1 - 2 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: 1-2 por semana
Comentario: según sea necesario
Detalles: Homework will include reading a chapter of the book, plus 3-5 additional articles and/or short videos. Students can access the materials through print, ebook, audiobook, text-to-voice reader, or having someone read aloud to them. Book chapters range between 25-35 pages long. Additionally, students are expected to answer assigned comprehension and opinion questions to prepare for class discussion.
Evaluación
Frecuencia: 7 o más durante toda la clase
Detalles: Students will receive weekly responses to journal entries. Additional feedback is available upon request.
Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: incluido
Detalles: A letter grade can be issued upon request. Grading will be determined based on a student's class participation and the quality of their journal responses.
Certificado de finalización
Frecuencia: 1 después de finalizar la clase
Detalles: All students will receive a summary of the topics covered and the skills after completion of the course.

Students may choose to read the required text in any format that works for them - traditional book, ebook, audiobook, text to voice, etc.  Written assignment parameters can be tailored to meet a student's preferred method of communication.

A basic knowledge of world history, and familiarity with a world map are helpful but not required for success in the class. It is not necessary to take Modern Geopolitics 1 before taking Modern Geopolitics 2.

Some of the sources used to inform this class include:

Al Jazeera, www.aljazeera.com/.
BBC, www.bbc.com/.
Council on Foreign Relations, world101.cfr.org/.
Haass, Richard. The World: A Brief Introduction, Penguin Books, New York, 2021. 
Marshall, Tim, et al. Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps. The Experiment, 2021. 
Marshall, Tim. The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World. Scribner, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2022. 
“News- Latest International News.” Euronews, www.euronews.com/news. 
“Our World, Explained.” Vox, www.vox.com/.
“The Associated Press.” Associated Press, www.ap.org/. 
“World News | Latest Top Stories.” Reuters, www.reuters.com/world/.