You will select ONE of the six HL key concepts (and it does not even have to be a concept that you expect to use for one of your presentations.)

Focusing on that concept, you will prepare for (and we will record) an approximately 5 minute-long presentation. No PPTs. Notecards are acceptable, but you may not be reading as if from a script.

Depending on willingness, these may be done before the class or separately (similar to our actual HL presentations and something like the English/Chinese IO.) (We don't have the time for that anymore.)

Yes, Nicole, I anticipated your question. Predictable. 😈.

Unlike the actual HL presentation, you do not need to focus on a case study that explores a political issue related to the HL concept. Instead, you will explore the HL concept itself. These topics are all broad and there are many, many political issues that are relevant to each of them.

The essential question at the heart of these presentations is the following: "Why is _______ considered a Global Political Challenge?" Answering this should give your presentation a sense of purpose and a direction.

Where should we start?

We'll start with reading, basic research, and brainstorming.

In five minutes, you will not be able to say everything there is to say. You are only meant to put forward an argument about why the concept you should is considered "key."

Discuss important political issues that can be related to this concept. Look at connections between the HL concept you chose and other key concepts in the course. Do not spend much time diving into specific examples, unless it helps you to illustrate a point in support of your main idea.