Geographic perspectives — Global interactions
Units of Study
Unit 4: Power, Places & Networks
Unit 5: Human Development & Diversity
Unit 6: Global Risks & Resilience
Unit 5: Human Development & Diversity
Unit 6: Global Risks & Resilience
Introduction; Global Perspectives - Global Interactions
Rationale and conceptual framework
This study of global interactions has a broader perspective than a more conventional study of globalization that emphasizes a linear process involving the domination and the imposition of Western culture on the world. In the context of this syllabus, global interaction suggests a two-way and complex process whereby cultural traits and commodities may be adopted, adapted or resisted by societies. The process is neither inevitable nor universal.
The HL extension theme focuses on the global interactions, flows and exchanges arising from the disparities that exist between places. It presents important and contestable geographic issues of change in space and time for the HL student to question. This part of the syllabus is divided into three units relating to global interactions and global development.
Teaching and learning guidance
This sequence of units in the HL core extension is not fixed and may be modified, although it is recommended that unit 4.1 be taught as an introduction.
The time allocation provides a rough guide to the depth of study and emphasis required for each. It should also be recognized that there is overlap between concepts, content and contexts, and that these links should be emphasized to give a holistic view of the course. This course allows for student-centred activities including research, presentations and group work. All units must be covered and be illustrated through the use of case studies and local examples where relevant.
This study of global interactions has a broader perspective than a more conventional study of globalization that emphasizes a linear process involving the domination and the imposition of Western culture on the world. In the context of this syllabus, global interaction suggests a two-way and complex process whereby cultural traits and commodities may be adopted, adapted or resisted by societies. The process is neither inevitable nor universal.
The HL extension theme focuses on the global interactions, flows and exchanges arising from the disparities that exist between places. It presents important and contestable geographic issues of change in space and time for the HL student to question. This part of the syllabus is divided into three units relating to global interactions and global development.
Teaching and learning guidance
This sequence of units in the HL core extension is not fixed and may be modified, although it is recommended that unit 4.1 be taught as an introduction.
The time allocation provides a rough guide to the depth of study and emphasis required for each. It should also be recognized that there is overlap between concepts, content and contexts, and that these links should be emphasized to give a holistic view of the course. This course allows for student-centred activities including research, presentations and group work. All units must be covered and be illustrated through the use of case studies and local examples where relevant.
Assessment for HL
The HL only part of the course is assessed in paper three. The exam is one hour long and is marked out of 28 marks. It is worth 20% of HL students final grade. The exam is long response only, you re required to write 2 long response essays, one is marked out of 12 marks and the other is marked out of 16 marks.
