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Classical Greek and Roman Studies
Classical Greek and Roman Studies
"Love history but don't like all the essays, then the history of Ancient Greece and Rome is for you!"
Description: Rock and Roll: A History and Appreciation focuses on the comparative study between rock and roll music and American History. The student explores the birth of rock and roll in the 1950’s and examines the various trends that evolve. He/She analyzes how rock and roll music often reflects the political and/or social values of the time period. The course also offers the student opportunities for appreciation of the various music genres by listening, analyzing, and evaluating the artists that best represent the eras of music types. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, rockabilly roots, teen idols, surf, Motown, British invasion, protest songs, psychedelic rock, heavy metal, and grunge.
Description: Reel History I is a comparative study between film and United States history. Exploration of fact and fiction is made through the use of various film genres in an attempt to understand popular culture and its role in the history of the United States. The student discovers how truths and misconceptions have impacted popular culture. Critical thinking skills are used in identification and evaluation of course material. Cause and effect and interpretations of various political and social messages as well as comparisons of different media are measured. Formulation of questions and the use of primary and secondary material are used to contrive well thought conclusions regarding subject material. The student recognizes the relationships between Social Studies and global changes, applying a base of Social Studies knowledge to recognize allusions to important places, persons, and events in media. The student examines questions as to why and how things have changed, using this information to predict what may happen in the future. Areas of study include, but are not restricted to, historical relevance, major film players, analysis and interpretation, expression of ideas, appreciation of film as an art form, and media literacy.
Sociology Sociology
Sociology Sociology
Description: Sociology is the study of groups of people and the ways in which they are similar and different. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, sociological perspective, culture, interaction and social structures, socialization, social institutions, social groups, deviance, and social stratification. Reading, writing, and speaking strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Mexican American Studies or Approval from Instructor
Materials Fee: None
Special Requirement: 2.5 or higher GPA
Description: Ethnic and Identity studies is a one year course in which the student learns about the history and culture of the Hispanic people of the Southwest, along with other global ethnicities including Native and African Studies. Emphasis is on the social, political and historical factors that have shaped the culture, language, and identity of the people. Requirements of the class include reading, analyzing, writing, research, and presentations. The core concepts of the course include: Spain and the conquest of the New World, Aztlán (U.S. Southwest), the Chicano Era, Nuevo México and global ethnic and identity studies.
Ethnic Studies and Mexican American Studies
Ethnic Studies and Mexican American Studies
Description: Sensitive topics may be discussed in this course. Psychology is the scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes. This course attempts to make a meaningful understanding of psychology in the student’s individual life. Areas of student include, but are not limited to, approaches and methods; brain, body and behavior; personality and human growth; consciousness and altered states; and psychological disorders and treatment. Literacy (e.g. reading, writing, speaking) strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Welcomes all races, ethnicities, and grade levels.
Will be student driven!
Incorporates individual and collaborative projects.
Will have possible Field Trips
Law I-II
Law I-II
Law I
Description: In Law the student studies the American legal system and its application in daily life. Major areas of study are basic law concepts, criminal law, civil law, constitutional law/individual rights, law in daily life, and juvenile law. The course deals with the contemporary law-related public issues and provides the student with the ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate ways to resolve legal disputes. The student is provided the opportunity to gain knowledge of the legal system and everyday legal problems. Field trips to courts and legal proceedings occur as opportunities arise and appropriate guest speakers are planned. Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research strategies are integrated throughout the course.
Law II
Prerequisite: Law I
Description: Law II continues the study of the American legal system and its application in daily life. An emphasis is placed on constitutional issues, basic law concepts in the criminal and civil systems and contemporary law -related public issues. The student identifies and analyzes concepts and evaluates ways to resolve issues which may result in legal disputes. The student integrates reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research strategies while learning about mock legal proceedings and studying in depth contemporary cases.
Mock Trial I -III
Mock Trial I -III
Mock Trial I
Description: Mock Trial I focuses on the fundamentals of the American legal system using the materials provided by the Center for Civic Values and members of the New Mexico Bar Association. The student examines criminal and civil law as it applies to a courtroom and daily life. The student investigates the fundamentals of communication, human relations, group dynamics and self-awareness skills necessary for being involved in a series of mock trial scrimmages and competitions.
Mock Trial II
Prerequisite: Mock Trial I
Description: In Mock Trial II the student builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Mock Trial I. The student continues general preparation of the study and application of law. He/she participates in Mock Trial scrimmages and the competitions demonstrating skills in communication, human relations, group dynamos, and self- awareness.
Mock Trial III
Prerequisite: Mock Trial II
Description: In Mock Trial III, the student builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Mock Trial I and II. The student demonstrates his/her knowledge of the fundamentals of the American legal system and participates in Mock Trial competitions as well as assumes a leadership role demonstrating and teaching the skills he/she has learned in the two previous courses. The student continues to hone his/her skills in the areas of communication, human relationships, group dynamics and self-awareness.
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