Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Course Description Book 2012-2013Sociology II (1028) is a continuation of the foundation established in Sociology I. Sociology II studies stratification in society while examining varioussocial institutions. Special emphasis will be given to a discussion of current social problems.This course, along with completion of Sociology I, is articulated for Advanced Standing with FVTC for Introduction to Sociology. To be eligible forAdvanced Standing at a WI Technical College, a student must earn a grade of B or better and enroll in a technical college diploma or degree program.Students must present appropriate documentation of the completion of the high school course which meets the conditions stated in the advanced standingagreement.Students enrolling in Sociology I or Sociology II should not enroll or have been enrolled in Social Problems A or B.‣ -Sociology I (.5 credit) Spring Semester 11, 12Cultural Geography A* (1031) is a study of cultural and physical diversities within world cultures. The topography of the country will be addressed aswell as the cultural, historical, political, religious, economic, and current problems of each country. Countries studied: Africa, Southeast Asia, LatinAmerica, countries know as the former Soviet Union and Russia. This course does not have to be taken in sequence with Cultural Geography B.‣ - None (.5 credit) Fall Semester 11, 12Cultural Geography B* (1032) is a study of cultural and physical diversities within world cultures. The topography of the country will be addressed aswell as the cultural, historical, political, religious, economic, and current problems of each country. Countries studied: The Middle East, India, and SouthAsia, China, Japan, and the Koreas. This course does not have to be taken in sequence with Cultural Geography A.‣ - None (.5 credit) Spring Semester 11, 12Psychology I (1035-36) is a general survey of the field of psychology with units in the areas of history, foundations, and techniques of psychologicalstudy. The field of developmental psychology in terms of many of the human behavioral areas will be briefly examined. The human processes oflearning, memory, and thinking are explored. The basis of behavioral study in terms of the brain, especially as it relates to perception and consciousness,is discussed. A written journal has been added to translate class principles to “real life”.‣ - None (.5 credit) Both Semesters 11, 12Psychology II (1037-38) continues the survey in psychology with the additional topics of personality, psychopathology, human relations, and socialpsychology. Emphasis will be placed on college prep skills such as research, projects, and discussion and trends in psychology.This course, along with completion of Psychology I, is articulated for Advanced Standing with FVTC for Introduction to Psychology. To be eligible forAdvanced Standing at a WI Technical College, a student must earn a grade of B or better and enroll in a technical college diploma or degree program.Students must present appropriate documentation of the completion of the high school course which meets the conditions stated in the advanced standingagreement.‣ - Psychology I (.5 credit) Both Semesters 11, 12Advanced Placement Psychology (1041-42) is a yearlong course that will provide the opportunity for students to survey a broad range of topics in humanbehavior. Topics from learning, memory, motivation, and abnormal behavior are among the issues that will be studied in depth. Students who take thiscourse can be eligible for college credit by taking the AP test in the spring.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 11, 1238