CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES/DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
4700 GR. 11-12
Credit: 1 YEAR
This course is designed to be a participatory,
discussion-driven introduction to current world issues as
well as the techniques and strategies of debate and
expression. Focal areas will include oppression, equality,
achievement, progress, morality and justice as seen through
current topical issues. Students will be expected to
actively participate in debates and discussions and will be
expected to be able to analyze contemporary society,
determine cause-and-effect, form and justify opinions and
interpret different perspectives. There will be significant
evaluation of writing, participation and oral
presentations.
FOR HONORS AND ACADEMIC MAJORS