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

One quarter of the school year is dedicated to
studying each of the following disciplines:
psychology, philosophy, anthropology and

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