This is an intensive and challenging study of modern world history and world cultures designed for highly motivated students. In addition to the content described above, there are activities requiring extensive contemporary readings, independent research, writing, and group discussions. This course is designed to acquaint students with modern world history and cultures. Students are exposed to a variety of current global issues affecting different cultures and peoples. Current events are utilized for group discussions.
Instruction is modified to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.
This course covers the administrations of major 20th-century Presidents, significant social and cultural changes and such key topics as the Depression, Cold War, McCarthyism, the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, the space race, Watergate crisis, and the end of the Cold War era. This course is a continuation of the study of American history. It begins with the 20th century and continues up to the present. The students explore the critical issues which affected American growth and development during this period. They are also involved in the study of current events affecting America today.