Quiz # 1.1: The Study of Contemporary Issues I

We can define contemporary issues as...

• the analysis of society's past problems and issues, connecting them to the present setting.

• the study of historical precedents that aims to analyze their relevance in the current setting of society.

• the study of intertwining the issues of the individual vis-a-vis those of the issues in the societal and global level.

• the study of relevant national and global issues affecting society that continues to spark debate among different groups

We can consider the following as qualifications of an "issue" except for...?

• Issues stem from the personal, which then stems out towards the macro-scale perspective of the society.

• Issues are usually being talked about by different sectors or groups, or even the society as a whole.

• Issues should have its effect on the lives of the society concerned.

• Issues usually spark controversies or diverging views, leading to debates and conflict between interest groups.

Which of the following images can we consider as contemporary issues? Check the boxes to all images that apply.

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It is important that we sharpen our skill in critical thinking when analyzing contemporary issues. The following are ways on how we can achieve this goal except for:

• Analysis of quantitative data through statistics

• Reliance on the news released in the television and internet

• Scrutiny of given information via constant inquiry and fact-finding

• Intensive research

Think of your desired career in the near future. Briefly explain how the study of contemporary issues connect and be of help to the career of your choice in less than 5 sentences.