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topics such as research methods, ethics, personality,
intelligence, child development, adult development,
and abnormal psychology.
SOCIOLOGY
(1 semester, .5 credit, Grades 11, 12)
Emphasis is placed on understanding of the social as
well as the psychological forces at work in the field of
human relations and human behavior. Elements of
Sociology are investigated through discussions, debates
and class activities on such topics as: groups and the
interaction of groups, social organizations, family,
culture, deviance, class, race and gender.
EASTERN CIVILIZATIONS
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grade 11, 12)
Eastern Civilizations explores non-European traditions
with a focus on regional histories, religions, and cultures
(including art and cuisine). Over the semester,
students will focus on examinations of China, Russia,
the Middle East, India and modern Africa. With a focus
apart from the West, we will also explore political issues
that have defined our times and which will prepare the
students for the world beyond Hudson.
U. S. GOVERNMENT
(1 semester, .5 credit, Grades 11 or 12) Beginning in
2016-17, students are encouraged to take US
Government in the junior year to provide maximum
opportunities to meet the new graduation points
requirement.
The course is designed to fit within the confines of a
one-semester government course. We move from the
development of theories of government, and then to a
careful analysis of national, state, and city government.
The major focus of the course is to prepare students to
be contributing members of society. Special emphasis is
placed on current government.
AP U. S. HISTORY
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 9-12)
AP U.S. History will concentrate on the social, political,
cultural, and economic development of the United
States from pre-Colonial America to the
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present. Students who choose to take this course must
be self-motivated and highly interested in studying U.S.
history in depth. The body of knowledge covered in the
course is vast and will enable the AP students to
challenge themselves in a college-level atmosphere. AP
students will learn to read and evaluate college-level
texts, interpret primary source materials, assess the
context in which historians write, and hone their writing
and critical thinking skills. This analysis, coupled with
class discussion and debate, will enable the AP students
to understand the ambiguities inherent in the study of
history, which leads to an increased tolerance for
varying viewpoints.
Optional: AMSCO AP U.S. History prep book for ~$15.00
AP Exam: $92.00
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 9-12)
AP European History will concentrate on the social,
political, cultural, and economic development of the
Western world from 1450 to the present. Students
who choose to take this course must be self motivated
and highly interested in studying history in depth. The
body of knowledge covered in the course is vast and will
enable the AP students to challenge themselves in a
college-level atmosphere. AP students will learn to
read and evaluate college-level texts, interpret primary
source materials, assess the context in which historians
write, and hone their writing and critical thinking skills.
At the end of the year, the course culminates with a
required AP test in May, for which a fee is charged. All
students enrolled in this course are required to take the
AP test. The test gives “high school students
opportunities to demonstrate college-level
achievement.” By qualifying on the test, students may
be awarded some college credit hours.
Optional: AP Review book for ~$15.00. AP Exam: $92.00
AP PSYCHOLOGY
[Full year; 1 credit; Grade 11 & 12]
AP course in Psychology will introduce the systematic
and scientific study of the behavior and mental
processes of human beings and other animals. Included
is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles,
and phenomena associated with each of the major
subfields within psychology. Students also learn about