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Reflecting on Global Studies: Key Concepts and Course Insights

This lesson serves as a review and reflection on foundational concepts introduced in our global studies course. Students will revisit key terms related to culture, government, economy, and international development. Topics will include elements of culture, types of government systems, economic models, factors of cultural change, and the significance of globalization. Additionally, learners will articulate their thoughts on the first two weeks of class, sharing their likes, dislikes, expectations, and suggestions for future lessons. This reflection will deepen understanding of global connections and pressing world issues.

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Reflecting on Global Studies: Key Concepts and Course Insights

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  1. Lesson 6 REVIEW & REFLECT

  2. Objectives • Review key terms and ideas from our introductory unit of study. • Reflect upon content learning.

  3. Elements of Culture • All things that make up way of life • Social Org • Customs • Language • Arts & Lit • Religion • Government • Economy • Religion • Purpose of life • Differences = conflict/tension • Government • Order, Security, Services • Democracy (Republic) • Monarchy • Dictatorship • Economy • Balance needs & resources • 3 Basic ? – What, How, For Whom • Traditional • Market • Command • Mixed

  4. Cultural Change • Change Factors • Technology • Environment • Diffusion • Benefits/Drawbacks? • Tolerance vs. Ethnocentrism

  5. International Dvpt • Age of Imperialism = Poly & Econ Consequences • Nationalism fuels Independence = Underdevelopment • Index of Human Development • Longevity – Knowledge – Standards of Living • Developed “Global North” vs. Developing “Global South” • Goals of Modernization • Political Stability – Economic Diversity –Education & Services • Problems Facing Developing Nations • Overpopulation – Urbanization – Heavy Debt – Cultural Change

  6. Global Interdependence • Globalization • Economic – • Social – • Political – • Global Issues • Refugees – Drug Trade – Terrorism – Environment – Health – Economy – Human Rights - Technology

  7. International Cooperation • Intergovernmental Org’s • States (Internatl / Regional) – Treaty – Organs – International Law • Non-governmental Org’s • Individuals/Grps – Advocacy – Report

  8. The United Nations • 3 Main Goals • Structure & Function • General Assembly • Security Council • Sec – ECOSOC – ICJ • MDG’s • Reduce poverty – Improve SOL • MDGs in action? • Issues?

  9. Reflection • Discuss your thoughts on the first two weeks of class. • Think about structure, activities, assignments. • What did you like/dislike? • What do you expect from this Global course? • Why is it important to study global connections & problems? • What suggestions do you have going forward?

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