COURSE TITLE: US Current Issues
PREREQUISITES: US History A, US History B or AP US History
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
US Current Issues is a study of events affecting Americans today. This course covers a variety of timely subjects in a structured setting and incorporates topics in current news. Historical background information and constitutional issues are used as a backdrop against the current happenings in our world. Students are expected to participate verbally and in written form, within a framework of respect and acceptance of alternate points f view.
MATERIALS:
1. Text: Current Issues
2. Supplements: Internet, newspapers, magazines, television, and the news.
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
US Current Issues is a study of events affecting Americans today. This course covers a variety of timely subjects in a structured setting and incorporates topics in current news. Historical background information and constitutional issues are used as a backdrop against the current happenings in our world. Students are expected to participate verbally and in written form, within a framework of respect and acceptance of alternate points f view.
MATERIALS:
1. Text: Current Issues
2. Supplements: Internet, newspapers, magazines, television, and the news.