Course Description Global History 12 Global History 12 explores major contemporary global issues, using the discipline of history, in an attempt to answer the question, “How did the world arrive at its current state at the beginning of the twenty-first century?” Global History 12 is organized into six units: The Global Historian, The Dynamics of Geo-Political Power, The Challenge of Economic Disparity, The Pursuit of Justice, and Societal Change. The Global Historian introduces students to the discipline of history and establishes important year-long expectations related to skills and understandings, including the concept of interdependence. The Dynamics of Geo-Political Power examines the “Cold War” as well as the current and future geo-political situation in the world. The Challenge of Economic Disparity investigates the economic disparity between the countries of the “North” and those of the “South” in the world today. The Pursuit of Justice looks at the events and forces that have shaped contemporary conceptions of justice. Societal Change looks at technological development, societal change, as well as the ethical and moral implications of both. Global History 12 students will also be expected to employ research methods appropriate to the discipline of history. Advanced History 12 Advanced Global History 12 is based upon Global History 12. It is designed such that both courses could be offered simultaneously within the same classroom. Advanced Global History 12 includes all the specific curriculum outcomes in Global Geography 12 with additional specific curriculum outcomes in each of the five units of the course. Advanced Global History 12 students will also be expected to plan, research, present, and defend a formal problem-based research paper using the historical method. Updated August 25, 2021 For materials in French click here