Social Studies Department
by Ron Forbes
November 07, 2007
| Instructors: | Ms. Jane Brogan Mr. Bruce Moore Mr. Eric Rasmussen |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Western Civilization I.......................................................2100A / 2100B
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Year
PREREQUISITE(S): Required in 9th Grade
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Western Civilization is an investigative multimedia course with concentration in the following areas: Ancient Middle East and Egypt, classical Greece, the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Age of Discovery, the Renaissance, the Rise of European Nation States, the World Wars, the Cold War, and Modern Challenges in the 21st Century.
Western Civilization II.........................................................2200 / 2200B
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Year
PREREQUISITE(S): Grade 10, 11, 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Western Civilization II is a course for upperclassmen. It is a course that covers the same topics as Western Civilization, but at a more advantage level, with a greater emphasis on the 20th Century and challenges of the present-day world.
American History......................................................................2300A / 2300B
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Year
PREREQUISITE(S): Grade 11
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: The junior American History class is a long class placing emphasis on the most recent 120 years of American History. Following an introductory unit over early history of the United States, an indepth study of the late 19th & 20th centuries will occur. the 1stsemestercovers the introductory unit through the Great Depression of the 1930's; the 2nd semester begins with World War II and covers many recent events. |  |
Political Science.....................................................................2415
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Grade 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Political Science is a one semester course required for graduation. The course is designed to help the student to understand the structure and function of our political system, with emphasis on the national government. A study is made of the United States Constitution, the three branches of government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial) at the national level, civil rights, and political processes (parties, voting, and elections), Nebraska state government and York city Government.
Micro/Macro Economics............................................2420
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Grade 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Economics is a one semester course required for graduation. The course is designed to help the student to understand the structure and functioning of our modified market economy, to understand economic rights and our economic responsibilities, and to improve our ability to be analytical and to solve economic problems.
Psychology...................................................................2305
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 Semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Grade 11 or 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A semester overview course that discusses theories and vocabulary. The general topics of psychology include the brain, learning, normal and abnormal behavior, personality, and research.
