Introducing the Global Political Challenges IA

 10-minute presentation
 Exploring a contemporary global political challenge through a case study approach
 1 topic for each case study give a 10-minute presentation to an audience
 Topics:
o Environment
 Japan allowing for commercial whaling – agreements or acts stopped it but japan was not apart of it
 How effective are IGOs in conserving or protecting the environment
o Health
 How they are selling the vaccine instead of
 Ineffective government policy and its effect on the disabled community

o Identity
 Farm murders in South Africa
o Borders
 Ineffective border control and animal trafficking
o Security

o Poverty
 Ineffective government policy and poverty and its effect on the disabled community
 3 main components:
o Researching, Preparation and Presentation
HL Oral Extension Goals:

Goal 1: Choose a challenge

 Brainstorm all the possible ways you could approach one of the concepts
 Look at as many angles as possible
 Levels of analysis

Goal 2: Choose appropriate case study

 Relevant case study

 Related to topic area that you can use as a means of exploring a political issue
 A reference to real world events
 You will need to explore a specific political issue through your chosen case study
 Contemporary, clearly relevant and explicitly linked to one of the global challenges as well as to the core units of the course

Goal 3: explore a political issue

 Any question that deals with how power is distributed and how it operates within social organization and how people think about and
engage in their communities and the wider world on matters that affect their lives
 Explored at different levels of analysis
 Focused and specific
 Contemporary, clearly relevant, and explicitly linked to one of the global challenges as well as to the core units of the course

Goal 4: Research

 Range of sources
 Include multiple perspectives on your case study and political issue
 Cover sheet includes bibliography
 Guiding Questions:
o Causes, Impacts and Responses relating to the political issue:
 What factors are causing this situation?
 What are the political, social, and economic impacts of the issue at various levels of global politics on various actors and
stakeholders?
 What are the responses to the issue at various levels of global politics by various actors and stakeholders?
 How do interpretations of the issue vary by actor and stakeholder?
 What considerations influence how the issue will play out?
o Data, Background, and political issues
 What data exist on the case, how valid is the data analysed and to what extent is the data contestable?
 Who are the principal actors and stakeholders?
 What is happening?
 Which terms are central to understanding the case?
 What are the indicators that this case is a global political challenge?
 Which other similar cases are relevant for understanding this case?
 Which political issues manifest themselves in the case? On which issue should I focus my presentation?
o Reflection
 How can I use the key concepts, theories, ideas and examples I have learned in the core units to analyse this case and political
issue?
 In what ways is this case a manifestation of the chosen global political challenge?
 Which wider issues or developments in global politics are relevant in understanding this case?
  What is the particular significance of this case?
 What other interpretations of or points of view on the case are possible?

Goal 5: Preparing the Presentation

 No prescribed structure
 Minute by minute outline of what will be said – handed in
 Students should bear in mind that in addition to research skills, the HL extension aims to develop their skills to deliver a thought provoking
and informative presentation to a professional audience
 The presentation needs to address the more factual aspects of the case, but his should occur when pertinent to understanding the political
issue rather that as a list at the beginning of the presentation
 The structure and the format chosen should be such that the presentation is centred on analysis and evaluation of the case and the political
issue
 Establishing clear links to the core units and reflecting on the wider implications of the case
 The analysis and evaluation should concentrate on contemporary aspects of the
 political issue
 it may be helpful for you to formulate a central question – closely related to your political issue - that you attempt to answer during the
course of your presentation
 Guiding Question:
o How will I set the stage?
o Which point and perspectives will I include?
o How will I conclude?
 Keep it analytical
o It is essential that you do not make the mistake of simply describing a particular case study or political issue
 o Aim: analyse the political issue through the exploration of a real-world example
o To analyse a political issue means to break it down into its component parts and identify and explore connections between those
component parts

Goal 6: Presentation (10 Minutes)

 Use of PowerPoint etc.

o Visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides, are only permitted for showing visual information (i.e. tables, diagrams, maps, photos)
and should be carefully employed only when they enhance the argument or audience engagement
 Using notes/cue cars
o Students may use limited notes or prompt cards when delivering their presentations, but the content may not be written out and
read aloud
 Tips:
o Practice
o Practice
o Practice
 You need to know what you are going to say and have it memorised
o Not word for word
o Know your structure and the points you want to make

Goal 7: Cover Sheet

 Question
 Summary
 Bibliography
 Global Impression Marking Rubric

Does the Student Present a Clear, Focused and Balanced Analysis of the Case Study, Highlighting a Global Political Challenge?
Not Level 1
0 Marks
Level 1 The student demonstrates rudimentary knowledge of the case study.
Rudimentary
1-2 Marks
Level 2 The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the case study.
Basic The student treats the case study in isolation.
3-4 Marks
Level 3 The student demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of a political issue raised by the case study, but the analysis lacks some
clarity, focus and balance.
Satisfactory
5-6 Marks The student attempts to link the case study to the wider context of global politics, but these links are not always effective.

The student demonstrates a very good understanding of a political issue raised by the case study, with a generally clear and
Level 4
focused analysis and an acknowledgement of different perspectives on the issue.
Very Good
The student makes effective connections between the case study and the wider context of global politics
7-8 Marks

The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of a political issue raised by the case study, with clear and focused analysis
Level 5
and an exploration of different perspectives on the issue.
Excellent
The student analyses the case study within the wider context of global politics, effectively illustrating the significance of the case.
9-10 Marks
 HL Oral Extension Action Plan

Due Date: Action: Explanation Time Complete

11 January 2021 Goal 1: Proposal Form
Choose a Challenge  Brainstorm all the possible ways you could approach one of the concepts
 Look at as many angles as possible
 Levels of analysis
Choose Appropriate  Relevant case study
Case Study  Related to topic area that you can use as a means of exploring a political issue
 A reference to real world events
 You will need to explore a specific political issue through your chosen case study
 Contemporary, clearly relevant, and explicitly linked to one of the global challenges as well as to
the core units of the course
Explore a Political  Any question that deals with how power is distributed and how it operates within social
Issue organization and how people think about and engage in their communities and the wider world
on matters that affect their lives
 Explored at different levels of analysis
 Focused and specific
Contemporary, clearly relevant, and explicitly linked to one of the global challenges as well as to the
core units of the course
Topic Title What is the topic title for your presentation?
Research Question It is recommended that you frame the case study around a question. If you have done so, what is that
question?
Links to Core Units What links does your presentation have to the four core GP units?
Key Concepts Which key concepts are you planning to discuss? 3-4 is a good number.
Levels of Analysis What levels of analysis can be discussed in your presentation?
Topic Choice Why did you choose this topic
Research  Range of sources
 Include multiple perspectives on your case study and political issue
 Cover sheet includes bibliography
 Guiding Questions:
o Causes, Impacts and Responses relating to the political issue:
 What factors are causing this situation?
 What are the political, social, and economic impacts of the issue at various levels of global
politics on various actors and stakeholders?
 What are the responses to the issue at various levels of global politics by various actors
and stakeholders?
 How do interpretations of the issue vary by actor and stakeholder?
 What considerations influence how the issue will play out?
o Data, Background, and political issues
 What data exist on the case, how valid is the data analysed and to what extent is the data
contestable?
 Who are the principal actors and stakeholders?
 What is happening?
 Which terms are central to understanding the case?
 What are the indicators that this case is a global political challenge?
 Which other similar cases are relevant for understanding this case?
 Which political issues manifest themselves in the case? On which issue should I focus my
presentation?
 o Reflection
 How can I use the key concepts, theories, ideas and examples I have learned in the core
units to analyse this case and political issue?
 In what ways is this case a manifestation of the chosen global political challenge?
 Which wider issues or developments in global politics are relevant in understanding this
case?
 What is the particular significance of this case?
What other interpretations of or points of view on the case are possible?
Resources Provide details of 7-10 resources you have already used in your research.
08 February Goal 2: Presentation Outline
2021 Preparing the  No prescribed structure
Presentation  Minute by minute outline of what will be said – handed in
 Students should bear in mind that in addition to research skills, the HL extension aims to develop
their skills to deliver a thought provoking and informative presentation to a professional audience
 The presentation needs to address the more factual aspects of the case, but his should occur when
pertinent to understanding the political issue rather than as a list at the beginning of the
presentation
 The structure and the format chosen should be such that the presentation is centred on analysis
and evaluation of the case and the political issue
 Establishing clear links to the core units and reflecting on the wider implications of the case
 The analysis and evaluation should concentrate on contemporary aspects of the
 political issue
 it may be helpful for you to formulate a central question – closely related to your political issue -
that you attempt to answer during the course of your presentation
  Guiding Question:
o How will I set the stage?
o Which point and perspectives will I include?
o How will I conclude?
 Keep it analytical
o It is essential that you do not make the mistake of simply describing a particular case study or
political issue
o Aim: analyse the political issue through the exploration of a real-world example
To analyse a political issue means to break it down into its component parts and identify and explore
connections between those component parts
18 March 2021 Goal 3: Presentation Day
Presentation  Use of PowerPoint etc.
o Visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides, are only permitted for showing visual information
(i.e. tables, diagrams, maps, photos) and should be carefully employed only when they
enhance the argument or audience engagement
 Using notes/cue cars
o Students may use limited notes or prompt cards when delivering their presentations, but
the content may not be written out and read aloud
 Tips:
o Practice
o Practice
o Practice
 You need to know what you are going to say and have it memorised
 o Not word for word
o Know your structure and the points you want to make
Cover Sheet  Question
 Summary
 Bibliography