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focus on the nature of humankind and society, and One quarter of the school year is dedicated to
the human condition. The social studies component studying each of the following disciplines:
of Service Learning focuses largely on current psychology, philosophy, anthropology and
affairs. General areas of study include U.S. domestic sociology. Corresponding literature and writing
policy, U.S. foreign policy, global issues, social components complement each discipline. This
issues, local issues (Ohio and Hudson-based), the intense course is student-centered with a strong
criminal justice system and consumer finance emphasis on discussion, debate, critical thinking
(which will fulfill the state requirement for a skills and research. The class meets for a double
consumer finance credit). The method of inquiry period daily, or 100 minutes.
will focus more on project-based learning and
student choice. The course additionally focuses on Under the guidance of an advisor, students will
the contemporary issues of diversity, tolerance, and complete an extensive, 40-50 page research paper
social justice through critical thinking, oral/written over a period of four months on a controversial
presentations, discussions, and debates. The other issue of his/her choice. Students conduct both
two days a week students are engaged in primary and secondary research.
meaningful human-centered service at a community
agency. It is through this agency that students Students are required to attend a minimum of three
receive a "hands-on" experience of what the cultural events per quarter. These cultural events
academic component has been focusing on through consist of experiences outside of Hudson such as
in-depth research projects and real world attending plays and lectures or touring museums.
experience. Finally, in this class, students have the The culminating cultural event is a weeklong
rare opportunity to develop collegial relationships educational class trip to New York City.
with diverse professionals that further enhance Students who wish to apply for New Dimensions are
their personal and educational development. evaluated first by the Hudson High School staff
members. Students are then evaluated by the New
Course Fee: $450 Dimensions team and are selected following an
interview. The faculty feedback and interview help
NEW DIMENSIONS determine the student’s maturity, integrity and
academic curiosity to participate in a challenging
(Full year, CCP Course through Hiram College: 2 HHS discussion and research-based course.
Credits; 1 English, 1 Social Studies, Grade 12) (4 CCP
hours in interdisciplinary/humanities AND 4 CCP Fee: Paperback books, not to exceed $30
hours in composition/writing for a total of 8 CCP The student is responsible for the cost of the NYC trip
credit hours) (travel, hotel & meals).
Prerequisite:
Evaluation of student application, Interview.
New Dimensions is a rigorous, interdisciplinary
Humanities course that consists of psychology,
philosophy, anthropology and sociology. This
selective program, taught by Social Studies and
English faculty, is composed of seniors chosen
through application/ interview. The intense
coursework stresses critical thinking and debate,
primary research, and the attendance of cultural
events; students earn History and English credit.
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