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61120 *ADVANCED MODERN WORLD HISTORY
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1/2 credit
Content: This accelerated course is designed for advanced students with higher Lexile scores and some experience in research. The course investigates various cultures, philosophies, economic systems, political theories and institutions that have shaped the 20th and 21st Centuries. Emphasis will be placed on the key events and movements that have influenced the modern world. Areas to be covered include the turn of the century, World War I, the Russian Revolution, World War II, Communism, the Cold War, independence movements and emerging democracies, and today’s world. Time spent on each unit will vary. Current events will be integrated into this course. This is an advanced class that requires students to study and synthesize advanced concepts from various points of view. Students will work with theory and abstraction rather than with concrete facts. There is an emphasis placed on writing skills with essay examinations, written assignments, and research papers required.
Activities: Term papers, paperback novels, multiple texts, videos and computer presentations, lectures/class discussion, small-group presentations, problem solving and reports.
Cost: None
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