World Affairs 1 Wikia



Welcome to the Wiki
Hello QJA, and welcome to your World Affairs 1 wiki page. This space is here for you to collaborate and share each other's ideas. You can update anything you like here as long as it is legal (and relevant!). If you find something interesting online, please reference it and copy and paste the URL.

Please feel free to change the format of the page, add sections etc. and don't worry if you make mistakes, it is easy for me to go back to previous versions. However, please be mindful of other students' work, and don't delete it when you are uploading your own ideas! The beauty of wiki pages is you build knowledge about a subject together. Take the time to read your colleagues' ideas, and add to them. If you spot spelling or grammatical errors, change them if you can.

I will not be uploading information onto the wiki, but will send you suggestions from time to time in the messages section at the bottom of the page. Taking part in the wiki is not compulsory, but you will be allowed to access it in the final exam, so the more you work on the wiki, the easier the exam will be. However, students who make no or very limited contributions to the wiki may not be allowed access during the final exam, as it is unfair for them to benefit from the work of others if they don't do anything themselves.

Some of you may find it difficult to speak out in World Affairs because of the challenging subject matter, and the wiki is a chance for you to express your opinion and demonstrate your understanding. Think of the wiki as an extension to the classroom in which you can contribute at any time. Active participation on the wiki will positively affect your class participation grade: contributions online and in class are equally valuable. However, if you prefer working completely independently, and do not wish to participate online, that is still your choice.

You can send messages to me on the Wiki anytime if you have any questions or concerns. I hope you find using the wiki rewarding, good luck!

Topics
Over the course of the semester we will be discussing a variety of topics and reading articles that relate to global and domestic issues. The most central and recurrent theme we will learn about is globalisation. (I have made a basic Globalisation page for you to edit). Other topics will include immigration, terrorism, free speech and the press, state sovereignty and the constitution, and issues of gender equality. Don't worry if you do not know much about these subjects yet, we will have plenty of time over the semester to read up on them and share our ideas.