WHAT DOES ‘GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP’ MEAN? 17 REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING UNDERSTAND 1. Give an example of a global citizenship issue related to:
(a) Politics (b) Trade (c) Migration
(d) The environment (e) Human rights
2. What was the reason for the founding of the United Nations in 1945? 3. What is the UN Charter? 4. Name the six main organs (parts) of the United Nations. 5. Briefly explain how the following bodies work: (a) The UN General Assembly (b) The UN Security Council (c) The International Court of Justice
6. Explain your understanding of the job of UN Secretary-General. 7. Name two features of Ireland’s relationship with the United Nations.
DISCUSS
Have a short discussion (5–10 minutes) in pairs or groups on the idea that ‘global citizenship is just as important as Irish citizenship’.
Listen to each other carefully and note down any good points that you had not considered.
Report back to your teacher and the class on what you discussed and whether you mostly agreed or disagreed, stating why.
RESPONSE JOURNAL
REFLECT Visit page 69 of your Response Journal to complete your end-of-topic reflection and see how your knowledge has developed.
