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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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The Pedagogy and Benefits of Using Current Affairs Journals in Introductory International Relations Classes
Journal of Political Science Education, v17 n4 p614-622 2021
This paper discusses the use and benefits of the Current Affairs Journals Assignment in the Introduction to International Relations Class. The assignment provides not only the immediate benefits of relating class material to current events but helps to shape students' interests and to build knowledge in a thematic or regional area that can guide the future course of study.
Descriptors: Current Events, International Relations, Student Interests, Teaching Methods, Educational Benefits, Undergraduate Students, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Writing Assignments, Introductory Courses, Information Sources, Information Literacy, Instructional Design, Journal Writing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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