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The Social Science Department at Holy Spirit Prep
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Social Science Department Courses Soc 070 – 7th Grade Social Studies -- World Civilizations and Cultures (2 Semesters): World Civilizations and Cultures is a survey course that introduces students to the history and culture of non-western nations with an emphasis on China, Japan, India, Russia, the countries located in Africa and South America. The course emphasizes the social, political, and cultural development of these nations and will provide students with both a historical and modern day perspective of the development of these nations. Additionally, students will develop basic skills of historical study. Soc 080 – World Geography (2 Semesters): World Geography is the study of physical and human geography. Students will learn the concepts and skills necessary to understand the landforms, resources, climate, and vegetation located in each region of the world. Students will apply these principles to develop an understanding of how these geographical features have influenced the development of the distinct cultures found in each region of the world. Soc 100 – 9th Grade Social Studies: World History (2 Semesters): World History emphasizes the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural development of the world’s early civilizations through the Renaissance. Units of study include the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the development of civilizations in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America, and the evolution of Western Civilization, through the Middle Ages. Soc 200 – 10th Grade Social Studies: Modern Western Civilization (2 Semesters): Modern Western Civilization examines the political, social, religious, economic, and cultural development of Western nations. Major topics include the Renaissance and Reformation, the rise of nation-states, the Age of Exploration, the Age of Revolution and Reaction, the Industrial Revolution, the Age of Imperialism, the world wars. Soc 300 – United States History (2 Semesters): United States History examines our nation’s history from the discovery of the new world to the modern era. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the nation’s social and economic history as well as a history of the nation’s foreign policies and involvement in foreign affairs. Major topics areas include the colonial period, the establishment of the constitutional government, the federalist era, the age of Jackson, the Civil War and Reconstruction, industrialization and urbanization, imperialism, the World Wars, and the modern era. Soc 430 – College Level United States History (A.P.) (2 Semesters): Advanced Placement United States History is a college level survey course which examines our nation’s history from discovery of the new world to the modern era. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the nation’s social and economic history as well as a history of the nation’s foreign policies and involvement in foreign affairs. Major topics areas include the colonial period, the establishment of the constitutional government, the federalist era, the age of Jackson, the Civil War and Reconstruction, industrialization and urbanization, imperialism, the World Wars, and the modern era. As this is a college level course, students must be self-motivated, self-directed learners who are willing to commit to completing substantial research, reading and writing outside of the classroom environment. At the completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement exam. Soc 440 – College Level United States Government and Politics (A.P.) (2 Semesters): Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics emphasizes the study of the structure and functions of the federal government, the study of the political processes used to bring politicians to office, as well as the study of the groups which influence and affect the policy making process. As this is a college level course, students must be self-motivated, self-directed learners who are willing to complete substantial research, reading and writing outside of the classroom environment. At the completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement exam. Soc 450 – College Level European History (A.P.) (2 Semesters): Advanced Placement European History is a college level survey course of European history from the Renaissance to the modern era. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of Europe’s social and economic history as well as the political, intellectual, and cultural innovations of the continent’s past 700 years. Topics include the Renaissance and Reformation, the religious wars of the 16th and 17th centuries, the Enlightenment, revolutions and reform movements of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the birth of modern Europe. As this is a college level course, students must be self-motivated and self-directed learners who are willing to commit to completing substantial research, reading and writing outside of the classroom environment. At the completion of this course, students will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement exam. Soc 310 -- United States Government (1 Semester) / Soc 320Economics (1 Semester): During the first semester, U.S. government provides students with an understanding of the structures and functions of the federal government. Students will explore the principles of government established by the Constitution and will examine the ways those principles are enacted by the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. In the second semester, economics will provide students with an introduction to macro-economics. Topics will include the basic economic concepts, the measurement of economic performance of a nation, the financial sector, employment, inflation and the critical factors responsible for the US and world economic growth or recession. Constitutional Law / Immigration Law (2 Semesters): This course examines a wide range of contemporary issues subject to Constitutional interpretation, introducing students to the Constitution, the fundamental concepts of Constitutional law, the role of the courts, and the legal limitations on governmental policy making. Students discuss and analyze topics including separation of powers, federalism, freedom of speech, affirmative action, the death penalty, gun control, civil rights, and abortion. They are exposed to current Constitutional challenges and are given the opportunity to explore the relationship between law and society. Students develop skills that enable them to read and interpret Supreme Court decisions, which serve as the basis for class discussion.
This course continues with a review of the
history of U.S. immigration law and policy and a comprehensive study on
recent changes in immigration law and policy (post 9/11). Students will
review and interpret current federal regulations and case law related to
immigration law and become familiar with the process of obtaining
citizenship. |
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