Global Perspectives IGCSE Flashcards

Key Concepts in Global Perspectives

• Analysis: In-depth examination of a subject to uncover insights and understanding.
• Argument: A personal perspective supported by evidence, crucial for constructing a reasoned case.
• Bias: Reflects a particular interest or leaning towards a specific viewpoint, potentially affecting objectivity.
• Cause: Identifies the reason behind an occurrence, essential for understanding events and outcomes.
• Claim: Represents the writer's position on an issue or problem, forming the basis for discussion.
• Consequence: Refers to the result or effect stemming from an action, highlighting the connection between choices and outcomes.
• Course of Action: Outlines potential solutions to an identified issue, critical for decision-making processes.
• Empathy: The ability to comprehend and share the feelings of others, promoting deeper connections in discussions.
• Evaluate: Involves examining and making judgments about information or arguments carefully.
• Evidence: Acts as proof that supports claims or arguments, underpinning the integrity of a discussion.
• Fact: A reliable statement that can be verified as true, forming a foundation for arguments and analysis.
• Global: Pertains to issues or concepts that affect the entire world, emphasizing interconnectedness.
• Issue: An important topic or controversy that inspires debate or discussion, urging analysis and resolution.
• Local: Relates to the nearby area, providing context for certain issues on a smaller scale.
• National: Refers to matters concerning an entire country, highlighting broader implications.
• Opinion: Represents a personal view or attitude, subjective in nature and may vary widely among individuals.
• Outcome: The final result or consequence of an action, crucial for evaluating success or failure.
• Perspective: A particular point of view shaped by personal experiences and beliefs, influencing interpretation.
• Point of View: The vantage point from which a statement or argument is expressed, affecting how it is received.
• Prediction: A logical assertion aimed at forecasting future events, often based on trends and evidence.
• Reasoning: The cognitive process of drawing conclusions supported by evidence, vital for critical thinking.
• Reference: The action of mentioning or alluding to information or prior statements to support arguments or points.
• Reliability: Refers to the degree of truthfulness of a statement, indicative of its dependability and accuracy.
• Trend: Represents a general direction in which events or behaviors are developing, useful for forecasting.
• Validity: Measures the extent to which a test or statement accurately reflects or predicts what it intends to.
• Value Judgement: An assessment based on ethical or moral criteria, rather than purely objective measures.
• Vested Interest: Indicates the special interest of individuals or organizations that may benefit from certain policies, affecting objectivity and decision-making.