DC - International Relations & Development [Term 4] (Commuter)

Think critically about solutions to the world’s greatest problems by examining current conflicts, political relationships, challenges faced by key players and how they operate on the international stage to improve lives. How do we eliminate widespread issues that cause human suffering? How do we work together to improve humans’ quality of life in a large-scale way? Attempting to find solutions to far-reaching challenges, international relations focus on global political, military, economic and cultural interactions whereas international development focuses on solving global social and economic issues such as inequality and poverty. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of both topics by covering key concepts being addressed, investigating questions and debates as well as teaching students to think critically about the world stage. This multidisciplinary approach to learning encourages students to sample different fields and employ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. The course is geared toward students eager to discover their passions, try something new and prepare for college and life after high school. From site visits and excursions to lectures by expert practitioners, the course is curated to give students a newfound sense of direction for their future studies by shedding light on a diverse selection of subject material.