12-13 Course Catalog - Oconee County Schools
12-13 Course Catalog - Oconee County Schools
12-13 Course Catalog - Oconee County Schools
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45.07110 World Geography 9-<strong>12</strong> This ½ unit course examines major trends in modern<br />
global geography and analyzes the political, social,<br />
economic, and cultural characteristics of modern<br />
societies. Students will evaluate current issues in global<br />
policy and diversity awareness. This course integrates<br />
and reinforces map-reading skills, critical thinking<br />
skills, and social science research skills. It is<br />
recommended that students sign up for this course with<br />
Current Issues.<br />
45.0<strong>12</strong>00 Current Issues 9-<strong>12</strong> This ½ unit course analyzes current issues, influences<br />
related to these issues and how decisions are made<br />
concerning these issues. The course also integrates and<br />
reinforces social studies skills. It is recommended that<br />
45.05600 Individual and the<br />
Law<br />
students sign up for this course with World Geography.<br />
10-<strong>12</strong> Individual and the Law analyzes the foundations and<br />
functions of the American legal system. This course<br />
examines types of laws, the individual’s relationship to<br />
the law and major court decisions, and integrates and<br />
reinforces social studies skills.<br />
45.03100 Sociology 11-<strong>12</strong> Sociology uses a macro-approach perspective to<br />
investigate human behavior, the individual in<br />
relationship to groups, social stratification, social<br />
movements and collective human actions. One will<br />
explore political science theories, racial and ethnic<br />
developmental theories, and global population growth<br />
and control strategies. It explores the impact of social<br />
institutions such as family, education, religion,<br />
economics, government, and sports have on the<br />
individual. This course also helps to develop research<br />
methods, critical thinking skills, and enhances one’s<br />
understanding of the social sciences.<br />
45.01500 Psychology 11-<strong>12</strong> Psychology uses a micro-approach perspective to<br />
investigate human behavior, the mind, and the<br />
individual. It explores the principles and theories of<br />
psychology by examining behavioral, psychoanalytical,<br />
environmental, biological, hereditary, developmental,<br />
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