NYC - Inside the UN/Journalism/Law [Term 1] (Commuter)

Go inside the United Nations and The New York Times to discover how journalism and the law are defining public discourse on the world stage. From the streets of New York City to the world stage, today’s society must tackle issues that require creative problem solving and systemic thinking. Using the lenses of the press, the law and the United Nations, students will examine different tools for making sense of and making an impact on the world around them – considering the strengths and the challenges of each. Students will consider the role of journalists through the reporting of stories from one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the world and connecting the local to the global. Students will then shift to explore how the law impacts, and is impacted by, every facet of our lives, giving special consideration to some of the biggest civil rights issues of our time. Finally, students will then shift to take a focused look at the United Nations – how and why it was created and its role in today’s world. This multidisciplinary approach to learning encourages students to sample different fields and employ critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. The course is geared toward students eager to discover their passions, try something new and prepare for college and life after high school. From site visits and excursions to lectures by expert practitioners, the course is curated to give students a newfound sense of direction for their future studies by shedding light on a diverse selection of subject material.