Mr. Cohn

Humanities: Finding and Maintaining an Identity in the Global World introduces students to a rich diversity of world cultures while allowing them the opportunity to explore their own identities as global citizens. The content, scope and sequence utilize an inquiry-based approach to instruction.  As teachers and students answer each essential question, applicable events, persons, concepts, literature, philosophies, art, architecture, music and films are studied.  As teachers prepare each unit, they select one or more case studies to examine the unit questions in depth. Teachers carefully choose case studies and artifacts to reflect a balanced view of the global community.  

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English I examines how individuals, communities, and cultures form and maintain distinctive identities in an increasingly globalized world. The literature study explores the ways in which written and oral language reflect the essential aspects of the human condition while also examining the diversity of people and cultures. An emphasis on the writing process complements the study of literature to develop skills in expository prose, personal, narrative, and research-based writing forms.