WSEE Overview

What does an EE in world studies give students the opportunity to do?

• Ignore local manifestations of global issues

• Undertake an interdisciplinary study of an issue of contemporary global significance

• Focus on a single subject for in-depth research

• Conduct primary research only

How is the term 'interdisciplinary' defined in the context of a world studies EE?

• Research that focuses on a single subject area

• Research that draws on the methods, concepts, and theories of two Diploma Programme subjects

• Research that excludes any real-world applications

• Research that is limited to primary sources

Which of the following is NOT one of the six areas of study for world studies EEs?

• Culture, language, and identity

• Conflict, peace, and security

• Health and development

• Law and education

What is the purpose of the local case study in a world studies EE?

• Document best practices in global studies

• Offer a comparison of two global issues

• Provide a global perspective on local issues

• Illustrate a local manifestation of global issues

What is expected of students regarding subject knowledge in a world studies EE?

• Have a good grounding in at least one of the Diploma Programme subjects used

• Be unfamiliar with any of the subjects used

• Consult multiple supervisors for each subject

• Ignore the concepts and terminology of the subjects

What is the main focus when choosing a topic for a world studies EE?

• Address an issue of global significance

• Select a topic that is broad in scope

• Include unsupported generalizations

• Avoid analysis and evaluation

What is the word limit for a world studies EE?

• 4,000 words

• 2,000 words

• 6,000 words

• 8,000 words

What is the purpose of the interdisciplinary essay in a world studies EE?

• Avoid critical thinking

• Provide students with the opportunity to integrate concepts from two chosen subjects

• Focus solely on primary research

• Limit the analysis to one subject area

What is the overarching goal of the world studies EE according to the IB's mission?

• Focus on individual identity only

• Discourage students from thinking in flexible ways

• Limit students' understanding to local phenomena

• Advance students' emerging global consciousness

What should students ensure when choosing a topic for a world studies EE?

• Encourage analysis and evaluation rather than description

• Avoid meeting the assessment criteria

• Select a topic that is too broad for in-depth study

• Include only unsupported generalizations