American Studies 1
American Studies I Grade 11 1 Credit
This required course will focus on American history and society from the Native Americans in the pre-Columbian era through the end of World War I, challenging students to understand the plethora of ways in which the reality of the American experience has so often fallen short of the lofty ideals enshrined in this nation’s founding documents. This class will devote particular attention to political, economic, religious, artistic, scientific, technological, and cultural ideas and developments, including instances of oppression and the experiences of marginalized groups, and students will analyze major themes, cause & effect, historical patterns, and the myriad ways in which events, trends, and conflicts from the past can inform our understanding of the world today. This course will also provide opportunities for students to read and analyze primary source documents and conduct historical research.