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Navigating the Site
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Structuring the Thematic Studies
Structuring the Peace and Conflict Study
Approaching the Study As explained in the introduction to the "structuring" sections of the previous two thematic studies, this overview of how Peace and Conflict has been designed for this teacher support...
Structuring the Thematic Studies
Structuring the Development and Sustainability Study
Approaching the Study As explained in the introduction to the structuring of the Rights and Justice thematic study, this overview of how Development and Sustainability has been designed for this teacher...
Structuring the Thematic Studies
Structuring the Rights and Justice Study
Overview of the Rights and Justice Thematic Study This overview of how the thematic study of Rights and Justice has been designed for this teacher support site, it does not follow the precise order constructed...
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Extended Essay
Please note that this page has limited development because a new Extended Essay guide will be released in February of 2025 for first teaching in August of 2025. A full suite of guidance and resources...
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Creativity, Activity and Service
In this section, we will explore some connections students can make with CAS as part of the lessons they learn in the Global Politics classroom. In particular, several CAS experiences that students can...
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The IB Core
Introduction to Theory of Knowledge in Global PoliticsThe study of IB Global Politics and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is inherently connected, as both encourage students to critically explore how knowledge......
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Introduction to Critical Theory
Introducing the Topic Critical international relations theory differs from traditional ways of looking at global politics because it doesn't just explain how countries interact—it questions the basic...
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Approaches to the Course
Approaches to the Course The Global Politics guide provides several alternatives to integrating the "Core Topics" into the teaching of the course and various possibilities for exploring the thematic studies....
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What Is A Political Issue?
Introducing the Topic Because our Global Politics guide refers to the notion of a "political issue," it is important to establish at the start of the course what is meant by a political issue and what...