GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES THE SKILLS YOU NEED FOR UNIVERSITY

What is the purpose?
To discuss current global issues and problems.
To broaden your perspectives.
To enhance your critical thinking skills.
To improve your writing and presentation abilities.
To make you a researcher.
To make you LIFE LONG LEARNER!

COURSE CONTENT

the critical path
a mode of thinking

COURSE STRUCTURE

PART 1 OF A - LEVEL CERTIFICATE COURSE
COMPONENT 1: Timed in-class exam
COMPONENT 2: Research paper
COMPONENT 3: Research presentation

First Term – September & October
FOCUS:DECONSTRUCTION
Critically evaluate arguments
Assess opinions and multiple perspectives on global issues
TEST AT THE END OF TERM

Second Term – November & December
FOCUS: RECONSTRUCTION
Analyze the structure of arguments
Construct & evaluate arguments and counterarguments
TEST AT THE END OF TERM

Third Term – January - March
FOCUS:RECONSTRUCTION
Analyze the structure of arguments
Construct & evaluate arguments and counterarguments
TEST AT THE END OF TERM

Forth Term – April & May
FOCUS:RECONSTRUCTION
Identify the implications of positions, reasoning, arguments
Construct & evaluate arguments and counterarguments
WRITTEN PAPER FINAL TEST AT THE END OF ACAEMIC YEAR

How does this relate to your other courses?

How does this relate to the rest of your life?

Critical Thinking Skills
Solve Daily Problems (Big and Small)
Understand Different Perspectives
Make Convincing Arguments

Writing and Research
Necessary for admission to ANY Western university
Employers only hire people with good writing and communication skills
Employers want people who can find, analyze, and interpret information
Lead a richer, more fulfilling life

CLASS RULES

NO CELL PHONES
THIS MEANS YOU MIGHT NEED TO GET A PAPER DICTIONARY
YOU MAY NOT TAKE PHOTOS OF THE SCREEN OR WHITE BOARD

Raise Your Hand
• to ask questions
• to answer questions
• to add to any discussion

Notebook
YOU NEED ONE NOTEBOOK DEDICATED ONLY TO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES CLASSWORK

Homework
Unless instructed otherwise, all homework will be submitted on a separate sheet of paper
If your notebook does not have a folder slot, you will need a separate folder

If You Are Absent
Get Notes from Your Classmates
Email Us for Assignment Details
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Assignments Are Due the Day You Return to Class

DEADLINES ARE
IMPORTANT!
MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE IF THERE IS A CONFLICT

ALWAYS...
BE RESPECTFUL
ASK QUESTIONS
TELL US IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND