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Social Studies
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| World History |
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Students must complete two of the
following three one-semester courses to meet their
graduation requirements for Social Studies. Students may
complete the one-semester courses in any order.
Students may take the third one-semester course and count
it toward their Social Studies electives. Students may
complete the one-semester courses in any order. If a
student chooses to take all three one-semester World
History courses, he or she must complete all three in his
or her sophomore and junior years. |
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World History: Ancient (0524) |
10,11 |
.5 |
Students study the early
history of the world, including early Egypt and the first
civilizations of Africa, Asia, India, and China. Students
learn about ancient Greece and Rome and early
Christianity, as well as the early civilizations of the
Americas. The course concludes with a study of the
Byzantine Empire and the beginnings of Russia.
Pre-req: None |
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World History: Medieval-Early Modern (0525) |
10,11 |
.5 |
Students study the rise of
Europe and the Muslim world, covering the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and Reformation, the ages of Absolutism and
Enlightenment, and the Global Age. Students learn about
the French Revolution and Napoleon, and the course
concludes with the Industrial Revolution.
Pre-req: None |
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World History: Modern (0526) |
10,11 |
.5 |
This course focuses on the
twentieth century, and major events include World War One,
the Russian Revolution, World War Two, and the Cold War.
Students study industrialism, global nationalism, and
revolutions. A significant portion of the course is
non-western history, and areas of study include Asia, the
Middle East, Africa, and Latin America since World War
Two.
Pre-req: None |
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| United States History (0533) |
11,12 |
(Required) 1 |
Students study
the history of their country from the Age of Discovery
to the present, covering the following major themes: Colonial
period, Revolutionary War, the Constitution, early years
of the Republic, sectionalism and the Civil War, Reconstruction,
the Gilded Age (industrialization, immigration, and urbanization
in the late 19th century), the emergence of America as
a world power, World War I, the Roaring 20s and Great
Depression, World War II, the Cold War and post cold war
era, including foreign policy and the domestic scene.
Pre-req: At least one semester of World
History |
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| AP U.S. History (0530) |
11,12 |
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AP U.S. History is a full year elective
course designed for the highly-motivated and academically
gifted student. It involves an in-depth study of United
States history, providing opportunity for research,
writing, and discussions about history. This fulfills the
WLHS graduation requirement in place of U.S. History.
Students in this course may choose to take the Advanced
Placement exam in U.S. History at the conclusion of the
year.
Pre-req: GPA > 3.800 in English, math, and
science |
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| American Government (0534) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This elective
course begins with the formation of our American democracy
and follows it as it has evolved to today. Studies include
the U.S. and state constitutions, the three branches of
government and their significance, and a general study
of all the pertinent facts involving our democratic government.
Pre-req: None |
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| Philosophy (0536) |
11,12 |
.5 |
Philosophy is
a one-semester, elective course for juniors and seniors.
Students examine the philosophical thought of the western
world. They will be challenged to be both appreciative
and critical of human wisdom, judged by the Divine Light
of Scripture.
Pre-req: Upper half of the class and department approval
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| Economics (0537) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This elective
course deals with practical topics such as investment
and insurance, also covering basic concepts such as supply
and demand, money and banking, the business cycle, and
government economic policy. A volunteer Junior Achievement
business person guides the students in preparing a business
plan. This course prepares the student for being a participant
in the American and world economies and for any introductory
economics class in college or technical school.
Pre-req: None |
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| World Geography (0539) |
10,11,12 |
.5 |
This elective
course studies the world in terms of location, place,
regions, human-environment interaction, and movement.
The course overviews the physical and cultural geography
of the world to enable students to better understand world
cultures.
Pre-req: None |
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| The World Since 1945
(0540) |
11,12 |
.5 |
Modern World Affairs
is a one-semester elective course designed to give students
the opportunity to study the history of the western and
non-western world since World War II. It also gives students
the opportunity to study current world affairs and anticipate
potential future events.
Pre-req: Successful completion of two semesters of World History and
department consent |
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| AP Psychology (0541) |
11,12 |
.5 |
AP Psychology is
a one-semester, elective course for juniors and seniors.
It provides students with an understanding of psychology
as a developing field of study; insight concerning human
development, thought, and behavior; and appropriate
applications in the modern life of Christians. Students
who complete the course have the option of taking the Advanced
Placement exam in Psychology.
Pre-req: GPA > 3.800 in English, math, and science
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