Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Course Description Book 2012-2013World History (1017-18) is a required course for all 10 th graders. This course is the study of the history of mankind from recorded history (5000 BC) tothe present, including current events. The major areas of emphasis will be Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, Greece, Rome and Europe during the Middle Ages,plus their cultural, political and economic accomplishments. Second Semester is the study of the history of man from the Renaissance to the present.Emphasis will be on the development of strong nation states, particularly in Europe, and will survey their political, intellectual, and economicaccomplishments during this period.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 10Advanced Placement World History (1019-20) is the same as World History and elevated to the Advanced Placement Level, culminating with studentstaking the AP test. Opportunities will be offered to prepare for the Advanced Placement World History test. Students who elect to take and pass the APexam have the opportunity to receive college credits.‣ - Recommendation from Freshmen Social Studies Teacher (1 credit) All Year 10, 11, 12Social Problems A (1021) is a class that combines elements of various social studies disciplines to help high school students study and evaluate currentproblems of society including causes, definitions, and solutions. This is a class that continues to evolve as society changes and new issues emerge. Issuesstudied in Social Problems A include Environment, Poverty, Populations, Crime, and War. Students will study these issues using textbooks, outsidereadings, newspapers, videos, guest speakers, class discussions, debates, simulations, and written essays.Students enrolling in Social Problems A or B should not enroll in or have been enrolled in Sociology.‣ - Social Studies 9 & U.S. History (.5 credit) Fall Semester 11, 12Social Problems B (1022) is a class that combines elements of various social studies disciplines to help high school students study and evaluate currentproblems of society including causes, definitions, and solutions. This is a class that continues to evolve as society changes and new issues emerge. Issuesstudied in Social Problems B include problems of racism and ethnic issues, drugs and society, gender issues, family and divorce issues and its impact onsociety and current events and current controversies in the world. Students will study these issues using textbooks, outside readings, newspapers, videos,guest speakers, class discussions, debates, simulations, and written essays.Students enrolling in Social Problems A or B should not enroll in or have been enrolled in Sociology.‣ -Social Studies 9 & U.S. History (.5 credit) Spring Semester 11, 12Sociology I (1025-26) is the study of interactions between humans in a particular setting. The course will examine culture, society and socializationthrough several theoretical frameworks. Special emphasis will be given to a discussion of current social problems. Students enrolling in Sociology I andSociology II should not enroll or have been enrolled in Social Problems A or B.‣ -None (.5 credit) Both Semesters 11, 1237