Course Description:

Social Studies: World Geography, World History to 1550 is a survey course introducing students to the main concepts, places, and events in world history, and geography. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies of social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express his/her knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

Several content areas are included in this course. As students study world geography and history, they also learn about the relationships between the physical, economic, cultural, historical, and political geographies of different countries and how characteristics of each type of geography have changed over time. While studying World History to 1550, students learn about key concepts of global history, ancient civilizations, and Medieval Europe. Students use diagrams, graphs, charts, maps, and tables to study geographical and cultural data.

A pre-reading question at the beginning of every unit and an interpretive question for thought and discussion at the end of every unit promote thoughtful interpretation of history.

Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards.0.5 credit

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Social Studies: World History since 1550, World Politics is a survey course introducing students to the main concepts, places, and events in world history, geography, and politics. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies of social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express his/her knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

This course includes several content areas. As students study world history and politics, they also learn about the relationships between the physical, economic, cultural, historical, and political geographies of the seven continents. In this course, students will learn about European history and Twentieth Century world history. World politics introduces students to ideologies, governments, conflicts, and resolutions. Students use diagrams, graphs, charts, maps, and tables to study geographical and cultural data.

A pre-reading question at the beginning of every unit and an interpretive question for thought and discussion at the end of every unit promote thoughtful interpretation of history. Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards. 0.5 credit

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Social Studies: American Geography, American History to 1865 is a survey course introducing students to main concepts, places, and events in United States history, geography and the proper use and display of the American flag. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies of social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express their knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

Several content areas are included in this course: the American colonies’ road to independence, the American Revolution, the Constitution, the early stages of the country, Western expansion, the Civil War, and American geography. As they study the evolution of the United States, students also learn about the relationships between the physical, economic, cultural, historical, and political geographies of the country and how characteristics of each type of geography have changed over time.

A pre-reading question at the beginning of every unit and an interpretive question for thought and discussion at the end of every unit promote thoughtful interpretation of history. Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy and The Will of the People: Reading in American Democracy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards. 0.5 credit

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Social Studies: American History since 1865 and American Politics is a survey course introducing students to main concepts, places, and events in United States history, geography, politics and state constitution. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies of social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express his/her knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

Several content areas are included in this course: the Progressive Movement, World War I, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Movement, and recent history. As they study the evolution of the United States, students learn about the relationships between the physical, economic, cultural, historical, and political geographies of the country and how characteristics of each type of geography have changed over time.

A pre-reading question at the beginning of every unit and an interpretive question for thought and discussion at the end of every unit promote thoughtful interpretation of history. Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards. 0.5 credit

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Social Studies: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology is a survey course introducing students to three social sciences: anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies of social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express his/her knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

This course provides instruction, practice, and assessment on concepts in each of the three content areas. In anthropology, students study the ancestry of man and cultural anthropology. While studying psychology, students learn about psychological theories and abnormal psychology. In sociology, students learn about social organization, age demography, geographic demography, and cultural characteristics.

A pre-reading question at the beginning of every unit and an interpretive question for thought and discussion at the end of every unit promote thoughtful interpretation of written material. Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards.0.5 credit

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Social Studies: Business and Economics is a survey course introducing students to business and economics. Students use an approach that integrates reading, writing, and thinking to learn key strategies needed to interpret a variety of written and graphic material. This course introduces the core skills which learners need to master in the basic competencies in social studies and mathematics. The format of the course encourages both individual study as well as cooperative learning. The student is encouraged to express his/her knowledge orally through discussion with an instructor.

This course provides instruction, practice, and assessment on concepts in the following content areas: economic systems, economic concepts, economic theories of the past and present, and key economic theorists. Additionally, students learn about various elements of business including budgeting, creating and analyzing balance sheets; the interplay between the economy and the government; concepts in production; unemployment; and basics in investment, the stock market, taxation, and tax law. Students are required to research various topics and write a final research paper on the history and economics of a specific occupation or career field of their choice.

Following the critical reading of each selection, students discuss with an instructor the ideas contained in the selection in an effort to elucidate its meaning. Each shared inquiry discussion (discussion based upon the Socratic method) involves comprehension, literary analysis, interpretation, and evaluation. Students learn how to engage with the text critically and thoughtfully, to craft an argument and to support it with evidence. Since the student is required to support his or her statements with evidence, shared inquiry also promotes careful and accurate reading.

Internet-based instruction is available to supplement all written work. Students will be provided instruction, practice, and inventory assessments through the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) LiteracyLink. Students will also be provided the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History and Merriam-Webster's 3rd Unabridged Dictionary as online resources.

Primary textbooks: Merriam - Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

This course incorporates state academic content and learning standards. 0.5 credit