Social Studies
Age of Discovery and the New World Honors
Course #2719XA
1 Credit- Required for Center students
36 Weeks
Description
Explore the human condition through literary, historical, cultural, and artistic expression with an emphasis on the humanities of America
Study Native American cultures, development of American art and music, progression of American philosophy, reflections of the American Dream, Jazz and Blues, and American theatre
Develop additional skills in descriptive writing, persuasive argument, interdisciplinary thinking, self-directed learning, the Socratic method, and service learning
Examine the themes: Identity: A Clash of Cultures and Ideas; Character: Defining American; Convergence: A New Way of Life; and Self-Discovery and Responsibility