2013y / 2014y-H 

Topics in Modern History: Global Issues & Strategic Thinking

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11, 12

Course offered in alternate years. Course will not be offered in 2023-2024

Prerequisites: 

• Standard Level: Successful completion of 9th and 10th grade Social Studies. 

• Honors Level: Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned Honors summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B- and above); Honors placement is finalized after Q1.

Description:

This 11th and 12th grade college preparatory elective course examines the major forces, events, and political leaders of the twentieth century.  The emphasis of the course will be on identifying, examining and attempting to understand the underlying philosophical, ideological, historical, economic and social underpinnings which have shaped this century.  This course aims to prepare students to be informed and active citizens in the contemporary world. Current issues to be examined include global trends, prospects and threats, conflict, development, disarmament, economics, globalization, human rights, health and other world challenges before the United Nations.   

Assessment:

Students taking this course for Honors credit will be required to complete supplemental assignments and will be assessed with an Honors-level rubric.