27400   American History & Culture through Film
Semester - 2.5 credits
Prerequisite: This elective is open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12                                                           

This course offers students of all academic levels an alternative way to view how and why America changed over the course of its history.  The films selected for this course will be chosen for their specific message, which typified the time period in which they depict.  Through film analysis, students will gain insight into the social climate that existed at the time depicted in the films. Films are chosen for their merit and/or message. Enrolling in this course is done with the understanding that some films shown may carry an R-rating.

27800  Power, Inequity and the Human Experience                                                              

Semester - 2.5 credits

Prerequisite: This elective is open to students in grades 11 and 12

This course is designed to examine the historical and contemporary impact of power on prejudice, identity, race, class, and gender in American society. Discussions will explore the roots of historical issues such as slavery, racial discrimination, gender roles, sexual orientation discrimination, as well as socio-economic inequality, and relate these to current society. The course will explore these themes through literature, film, music, primary and secondary source documents, debates, and projects. 

Students should refer to the Google Classroom for all American History and Culture through Film and Power, Privilege and the Human Experience class information & homework. 

Extra Help is always available by appointment.