Dublin Scioto High School – IB Global Politics (SL)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The global politics course explores fundamental political concepts such as power, sovereignty, development, cooperation and great power competition in a range of contexts and at a variety of levels, including the actions of individual states, MNCs, IGOs and non-state actors. It allows students to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity, as well as allowing them the opportunity to explore political issues affecting their own lives. It helps students to understand abstract political concepts by grounding them in real world examples and case studies, and also invites comparison among such examples and case studies to ensure a transnational perspective. Developing international mindedness and an awareness of multiple perspectives is at the heart of this course. The American Government requirement for graduation is earned during the SL course. Students will complete the required state Government test during year one of this course. Students taking the IB Global Politics (SL) course will complete the curriculum, an internally assessed political engagement and the spring IB exam in 1 year. This course fulfills a Group 3 requirement for the IB Diploma. \*\*Offered only at Emerald Campus, travel required with transportation available.