역사 연결, 어휘 및 지리에 초점을 맞춘 뉴스 토론

This course meets weekly to discuss current events around the world. I provide at least one news update throughout the week of stories that relate to learner interest. I include regional news stories depending on where learners are attending from! I also provide learners with historical background concerning the news stories, for example passed conflicts a nation was involved in, political history, religious background, etc. 

I provide all the learners the opportunity to read an article out loud (if they wish to).  During the reading I will regularly check the class' comprehension on country capitals, political acronyms, political figures, legal terminology, and other vocabulary terms that often come up in nonfiction articles. Some of the terms that learners are often unfamiliar with include: Western, International Criminal Court, humanitarian, refugee/migrant, warrant, NATO, authoritarian, Sahel region, tariff, sanction, etc. 

Learners are encouraged to post current event news stories they want to discuss  to the classpage. There will be weekly content that exposes learners to geography, climate, and vocabulary terms related to politics, history, and government. This course is great for parents who worry their young learners aren't interested in watching the news. This course is also a fun way for learners to get involved with current event issues while engaging in meaningful discussions with their peers. Students are able to apply content they learn in Social Studies classes to current political alliances. I can provide additional history content for learners who are attending class for their Social Studies requirement.