Global Politics HL Extension Presentation.pptx

Global Politics HL Extension Presentation - introduction for students

1. Global Politics HL Extension An Introduction

2. The Guide

3. For each of the two topics chosen students must undertake a detailed case study , culminating in a 10-minute video recorded oral presentation . These case studies provide an opportunity for students to conduct an in-depth analysis of complex political issues in real-life situations (IBO, p.37).

4. How to proceed with a Case Study Development (version 1) (IBO, p. 38)

5. Research Stage (IBO, p.38) The case study selected for each chosen topic should allow for a thorough and detailed exploration of a global political challenge , in a particular real-life situation. Each case study selected and the political issue investigated therein should be contemporary, clearly relevant and explicitly linked to one of the global challenges listed as well as to the core units of the course. The political issue selected for exploration should be focused and specific.

6. Political Issue – Examples (IBO, p.38) Good Examples The 2011 drought and the Yangtze river in China—viability of China’s water diversion plans The 2008 Mumbai bombings—motivations for terrorism in India Bad Examples Water supply Terrorism

7. Research and Sources Research can be based on primary and secondary material. All sources must be documented in an MLA-formatted bibliography. Before using a source try to assess its reliability. Sources should represent a balanced range of different views. Don’t focus on historical aspects of the case study

8. Where do I find my sources? – some suggestions

9. Some good Journals and Magazines to look through (we have subscription to all of them) Foreign Policy Foreign Affairs The Economist The Wall Street Journal The New York Times

10. Documenting the Research Document your research, keep notes and sources You don’t submit your notes! Every presentation is submitted with a coversheet that includes bibliography

11. Some Research Questions (IBO, p.39)

12. Preparing for presentation (IBO, p. 40) “(…) the HL extension aims to develop their skills to deliver a thought-provoking and informative presentation to a professional audience. In the real world, professionals may not base their presentations around a set of research prompts such as those given above; rather, they would attempt to create an original and creative delivery of their arguments. With this in mind, students are encouraged not to use the given questions for research as a set structure for their presentation . Clearly the presentation needs to address the more factual aspects of the case , but this should occur when pertinent to understanding the political issue rather than as a list at the beginning of the presentation. Given the objectives of the task and the assessment criteria, the structure and format chosen should be such that the presentation is centred on analysis and evaluation of the case and the political issue . This includes establishing clear links to the core units and reflecting on the wider implications of the case.”

13. Presenting – Official information (IBO p. 40) Visual aids, such as PowerPoint® slides, are only permitted for showing visual information (for example, tables, diagrams, maps, photos) and should be carefully employed only when they enhance the argument or audience engagement. Students may use limited notes or prompt cards when delivering their presentations, but the content may not be written out and read aloud.

14. Presentation – practical aspects You can’t read off from a script You can have prompt card(s) Generally you can’t use slides Use visuals ONLY if they are necessary to understand your presentation

15. Teacher’s role “(…) two individual meetings on each of students’ case studies are prescribed: one before students start researching their case study and another before they start preparing for presenting it” (IBO, p.40). Approving the choice of case studies. Feedback on political issues. Verification of sources (but not helping you find them!). Read and comment once on written outline of your presentation.

16. Presentation Rubric

17. Dissecting the r ubric Excellent understanding of political issue Excellent knowledge of the case study Clear and focused analysis Exploration of different perspectives Wider context of Global Politics Significance of the Case Study for Global Politics

18. Knowledge of Case Study The five „w” Facts and figures Timeline of the events ( if necessary ) Big picture and details

19. Understanding of political issue Extract the political issue Place it in the context of case study Link to concepts

20. Clear and Focused Analysis Don’t go off- topic Break the case into small pieces Explain each piece’s : cause , consequence , actors Link pieces together Link pieces with Core Units and Concepts Coherent flow of presentation

21. Exploration of different perspectives (I) Show what are the different points of view Be balanced Different stakeholders / actors / groups of interest Bring political theory perspectives Use min. two different perspectives

22. Wider context and significance for Global Politics Show WHY your case study is important Bring big picture into our case study Show how conclusions about this political issue can be re-applied Link with other cases and topics

23. Global Politics and TOK (TOK Guide)