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the United States from 1877 to the present. examinations of China, Russia, the Middle East,
Through extensive chronological coverage,
students will develop skills in primary source
analysis, interpretive historical reading and essay
writing. It is recommended that the freshmen who
take this course be highly motivated and interested
in studying U.S. history in depth. Students should
plan to continue in the honors and advanced
placement course sequence.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(1 semester, .5 credit, Grades 11, 12)
Social Psychology is an introductory course in the
field of psychology. Many areas within the field
will be studied to provide a general background to
psychology. The course will offer outside speakers,
videos, lectures, and guided discussions. The
primary goal of the course is to enable students to
deal more fully with various aspects of their own
lives, by instilling in them some degree of
understanding as to why people are the way they
are. This course will study 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
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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)
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
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: $95.00
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 9-12)