Through the synthesis of American Literature and History, students will acquire an empathy for characters, ideals, and themes that have shaped our country. Students will build strong critical and analytical thinking skills through a program of reading, writing, speaking, listening, presenting, and viewing. This course will utilize a variety of multi-media activities to examine the American Experience. This course is recommended for the college -bound student. This Junior and Senior course will include topics such as theories of personality, motivation, learning theory, human aggression, the importance of heredity and environment, stress and other topics.
Emphasis is placed upon applying theory to personal growth, and making value judgements.
Research projects and oral presentations are a significant part of this course. Students are expected to research, write and present reports and to make major presentations on a foreign government and economic system. This course gives Junior and Senior students an overview of the legal system of the United States, its framework of law, operating procedures and institutions. Students will study consumer law, family law, housing law and gain insight into their individual rights and responsibilities. Students participate in mock trials and may visit courts, penal institutions and social service agencies.