Students write journals, informal and formal essays on these topics. Students will also work in groups to analyze global and regional issues through formal presentations and United Nations'-style debate. The culminating activity for the course requires students to apply what they have learned through essays, discussion and seminars. Students actively participate in their learning through seminar discussion, research, exhibition, performance and formal writing. Students should expect a challenging workload.
Class size is limited.
American Cultures is an integrated course satisfying both the American History and English 11 graduation requirements. This course demonstrates the connections between American History and its literary and artistic heritage. Each unit presents social studies and English content and includes thinking skills, technology and community awareness. Students actively participate in their learning through seminar discussions, projects and performances. Each unit presents traditional social studies and English content and includes critical thinking skills, technology, and cultural awareness.