Unit 1: Global CitizenshipUnit 1: Global Citizenship

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Global Citizenship

What is a “global citizen?”

• Groups of 4 with your nearest neighbors• Complete a 4-square with your paper.

A global citizen is… A global citizen does…

A global citizen says…

A global citizen does NOT…

International Careers Agenda

1. Housekeeping—Get handouts from front table Turn in Expectations form

Write down tonight’s homework

2.A Global Citizen…—In groups of 4. Finish and share

3.Video Clips—Global citizenship

4.Notes: 12 Characteristics of a Global Citizen

6. Homework Discussion—Global Citizenship Project

What is Global Citizenship?

Clip #1 Clip #2

Characteristics of a Global Citizen1. 1. Curiosity about the WorldCuriosity about the World

– Open-minded about what there is beyond the world you know

– Interest in learning about different people, cultures, ways of thinking, history, geography, wonders.

•How?– Try new things, learn about a new culture, learn a new

language, watch international media, take classes that are non-US focused, become/host an exchange student, become a pen-pal

Characteristics of a Global Citizen2.2. Hobbies & Interests with Int’l Hobbies & Interests with Int’l

ElementsElements– Try a hobby or interest that people from other

parts of the world or other cultures also practice.– Examples: ethnic cooking, fencing, music, dancing.

• How?– Study a chosen hobby, take classes, study abroad,

travel overseas, eat/dance/craft in international businesses (restaurants, civic groups, etc.)

Characteristics of a Global Citizen3. 3. Awareness of Global IssuesAwareness of Global Issues

– Have an interest for issues and problems in other parts of the world and take action to be involved in them.

•How?– Get information from multiple int’l media sources

(BBC News, international publications, etc.)– Write about international issues, educate others on

them, travel, get involved in an international issue.

Characteristics of a Global Citizen4. 4. An Int’l Network of ContactsAn Int’l Network of Contacts

– Have a network of people with international experience and build upon this network throughout their lives.

•How?– Make and maintain friendships with people from other

countries or people who are interested in int’l issues.– Have a variety of friends from different ethnicities,

cultures, religions.– Job shadow, intern, study abroad.

Characteristics of a Global Citizen5.5. Involvement in & Contribution to Involvement in & Contribution to

Global CausesGlobal Causes– Be aware of and donate time, money, other resources

to a global cause with the intent to help fix or change a global situation.

• How?– Find a cause that you can connect with and research

how to get involved.– UNICEF, CARE, Operation Smile, Relay for Life, Make

a Wish, WWF, environmental issues organizations

Characteristics of a Global Citizen6. 6. Language ProficiencyLanguage Proficiency

– Know another language so you can travel and work internationally.

– You can understand a culture and its people better and give you a competitive advantage.

• How?– Take language classes or use Rosetta Stone.– Practice with native speakers, read or watch media in

other languages.

Characteristics of a Global Citizen7.7. Cross-Cultural Appreciation & Cross-Cultural Appreciation &

AdaptationAdaptation– Develop the ability to adapt to different people and

cultures, and accept the differences.

• How?– Know the language, try the food, examine why there

are differences.

Characteristics of a Global Citizen8. 8. A Global Way of ThinkingA Global Way of Thinking

– Look at problems from other countries’ points of view.

• How?– Research global issues from other perspectives.– Live in another country.– Get news from international sources.

Characteristics of a Global Citizen9. 9. Int’l Travel ExperienceInt’l Travel Experience

– Go out and see the world...and share it with others in a way that benefits them.

• How?– Travel often– International GSWLA trips– Exchange programs (EF Tours)– “Gap year”

Characteristics of a Global Citizen10. 10. Int’l Education ExperienceInt’l Education Experience

– Study in other countries to enhance your global perspective and perceptions of the world.

• How?– Study abroad or work study programs– International universities

Characteristics of a Global Citizen11. 11. Int’l Work ExperienceInt’l Work Experience

– Work or gain internship experience in other countries so you can better understand other cultures, languages, work environments.

• How?– Internships– Work study programs– Job exchange programs– Work for an int’l company, organization, charity

Characteristics of a Global Citizen12. 12. Sharing Int’l ExperienceSharing Int’l Experience

– Become a part of organizations with int’l focus.– Share your pictures, ideas, experiences with

family, friends, school.– Educate others about the fallacies of stereotypes.

• How?– Study abroad -Written or visual expression– Volunteering -Guest speak– Activist work

Global Citizenship Project

• HOMEWORK: -Teach your parent about the Global Citizen Characteristics. -Ask them who theythey think is a Global Citizen. -You will then do a project AS THIS PERSON,AS THIS PERSON, and have the class guess who this person is

at then end of your presentation.

Day 2:Global Citizenship Project

Right Now…Right Now…•Get out your list 5 possible “candidates” who have dramaticallydramatically affected the world in a POSITIVEPOSITIVE way.

•Sign out a laptop from the cart closest to your side of the room.

•I will call you over one at a time to tell me your global citizen.

Global Citizenship Project• You will have all block, and only this

block to work on your PowerPoint, but should have come to class with:

– The 3 characteristics you have chosen that best reflect the global citizenship of your person.

– Some source research.• You will submit it to SharePoint by 7AM on 9/17.• Presentations will begin the 9/17.

Global Citizenship ProjectPresentation Day!!!• Take a number from the bucket on the

front table.

• Presentations start today.

• 1-12 will present today. 13-24 will present on Monday.

• Your project should be on SharePoint, in my email, or on a flash drive (bring it to me NOW!)