Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

constitutionalism, revolution, balance of power, diplomacy and international
peacekeeping efforts will be considered. Intellectual and cultural history,
changes in religious and secular thought, trends in literature, music and arts, and
the interrelationship of the arts historically are studied. From the socioeconomic
point of view, the influence of social classes, the changes in economic structures,
the roles of commerce and the industrialization, and the development of
imperialism and Europe’s influence on the rest of the world will be analyzed.
Traditionally most students take the AP examination given in May.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits.
CURRENT EVENTS A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE 274
(Semester course)
Grade: 9, 10 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisites: An interest in current events and world affairs.
Restricted to Freshmen and Sophomores.
This course is designed to provide students with a general overview and
understanding of some of the most important and interesting problems facing
the world today. Though the focus is on “World” events, there may be national
events which warrant discussion. The course is flexible and is likely to change
each time it is offered. The course utilizes a number of basic tools: maps (both
where they can be found and what they can tell you); news sources both
American and English language publications from most major countries, the CIA
Factbook, US State Dept., the UN., and various foreign state and tourist
departments; and role playing simulations of real world crises. Students taking
the course will develop a better understanding of the value of maps and
geography, a solid understanding of the most important events facing our world;
facility and familiarity with a large and varied number of web sources
for world news, culture, and opinions; and the ability to look at situations
through the eyes of other cultures.
Semester Course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits
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