Intl st 1: Week 1 Discussion
Pick one important issue that you believe has BOTH global and local impacts. Examples may include issues such as climate change, the Ukraine War, refugee crises, reproductive rights, authoritarianism, etc. Discuss how this issue has impacted both your local or home community as well as the globe.
For full credit, be sure to discuss how the issue you chose is global AND how it affects your specific community.
Grading Criteria
To get the maximum points for this assignment, answer the discussion question fully and engage substantially with at least 1 other student’s response. In your response, you should apply concepts and ideas from lecture and readings, and make your argument using concrete examples and data when possible.
Your response should be at least 100 words, and your engagement with other students should be grounded in critical inquiry of structural themes – not a critique of the individual who posted the response.
