International Studies

What does it mean to be a “citizen of the world”?

Take a few minutes to brainstorm what someone

being a “citizen of the world” means.

Are we “citizens of the world”?

•Global citizenship takes many forms

•Why are we global citizens?

•Do we need to be global citizens?

Globalization• Integration of markets, politics,

values and environmental concerns across borders

“Representation of the World Population” Activity

• What, if anything, surprised you?• What did not surprise you?

Global Issues• What are big issues that have faced the

world in the past and today?

Why?

• Why are some countries rich and others poor?

• Why are some countries more powerful or dominant?

• Why has the world faced, and is the world facing, the issues previously listed?

International Studies• We study the….– Environment– History – Government and political structure– Economic policies– Culture • Social life• Religious or spiritual beliefs• Art, architecture, literature, and crafts• Scientific/architectural achievements

Developed v. Developing Countries

• According to the United Nations, a developed country has…High GDP (gross domestic product)High life expectancyHigh literacy ratesGood educationGood health care

In general, a developed nation has a better economy and quality of life for its people.

Developed v. Developing Countries

• A developing, or least developed country (LDC), has...Lower GDP Low life expectancyLow literacy ratePoor education or lack thereofPoor or inaccessible health care

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They also tend to have higher populations.

Life Expectancy

Prevalence of AIDS/HIV Worldwide

(WHO, 2002)

Literacy Rates

Africa, Middle East & Asia, Latin America

But why?

• Why do less developed countries have a lower quality of life and poorer economy? We will study the….– Environmental conditions– Political structure– Economic policies/philosophies– Culture & social structure– Historical influences…of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle

East.