T66 Current World Affairs (Elective)
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Course Length: 1 quarter
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Prerequisites: None
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Credits: 5
As societies around the world become more interdependent and drawn closer together by economics, politics, and technology, it is more and more important for everyone to be aware of events occurring all around the globe. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore other cultures, political and economic systems, and belief systems. The course is designed to allow students to present and defend their ideas and opinions about contemporary world issues and problems. Students will be expected to keep themselves well-informed on worldwide events and issues through a variety of media. The class will follow any ongoing world news stories. Study of domestic issues and news will be in the context of their affect on the rest of the world.
T21 United States History
This is a chronological course focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural concepts of United States history. During the first semester students will study pre-colonial times to 1900. During the second semester students will study the U. S. during the twentieth century.
T35 U.S. Politics & Problems
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Course Length: 1 Quarter
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Prerequisites: None
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Credits: 5
This course explores the history, practices, and problems of politics. Students study political philosophies and comparative systems, ethics, campaign tactics, influence to the media, and international diplomacy. Through discussion and activities, students examine national and local policies. Fulfills US Government requirement.