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| Ethical Leadership | 9808T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Ethical Leadership | 10-12 |
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| This course provides leadership training to interested students. It is especially appropriate for student body officers, class officers, activity leaders, and student athletic leaders. Planned discussions, exercises in leadership and development of evaluation skills will be required. Special focus will be placed on organization, management, communication techniques, goal planning, establishing and learning organizational values, and other roles and responsibilities as a leader. Students must submit an application to be considered for this course. This course qualifies for the 4th social studies credit. |
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| Short Title | Ethical Leadership |
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| Satisfies Requirement | 4th History |
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| One Question | 2998T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | One Question | 10-12 |
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This course will explore morality and ethics for society and the individual. This will necessarily involve aspects of psychology, sociology, anthropology, religion, culture, history, and current events. Close attention will be made to ethical problems in school, in research, and in professional life. Readings, videos, audio recordings, and classroom discussions will be an essential part of the course. Students will be expected to write essays, and to orally explain-and-defend opinions.
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| This course is not avaialble elsewhere in FCPS and is unique to TJHSST |
| Short Title | One Question |
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| Satisfies Requirement | 4th History |
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| Art, Technology, and Culture | 2997T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Art Tech & Culture | 10-12 |
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| Great art! Technological innovation! Social history! In a course uniquely tailored to TJHSST, A/T/C students will collaboratively explore the secrets of some of history's greatest works of architecture, sculpture, and painting. How were they made? Who were the people who made them? What is the impact of science and engineering on the art of yesteryear and today? How did the intersection of the individual, society, and technology produce objects revered through the ages? What's new on the horizon in the art world of our era? Guest speakers enrich the course and, depending on availability, may include: local scientists, engineers and architects, members of the local arts community; and curators from public institutions such as the National Gallery of Art. Students participate in actual and virtual field trips to famous art collections; and engage in activities developed by an interdisciplinary collaboration between the TJ art department and the Humanities Division. |
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| Short Title | Art Tech & Culture |
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| Textbook | Art: A New History |
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| America and the World Since 1989 | 2996T2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Am/Wrld Since 1989 | 10-12 |
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| All too often, the forgotten part of history instruction is the history of our own lives. Students may be aware of great moments, events and trends from the Roman era, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution but unaware or nominally aware of the end of the Cold War, the rise of the European Union or China as economic powers, or even domestic events such as the Republican Revolution. This course is designed to fill those gaps. While this is in large measure a history course, the curriculum may evolve depending on current events as they reflect trends of the last two decades. Nonetheless, subject areas will include the end of the Cold War and fall of the Soviet Union, the breakup and civil war in Yugoslavia, the rise of the European Union, China and East Asia as global powers, the rise of the left in Latin America, new developments in the Middle East, and politics in America in the 1980s and 1990s. The course will function as a readings seminar. In each unit, students will read, discuss, and present on articles from periodicals such as Current History, Foreign Affairs, Atlantic Monthly, and major newspapers. They will also spend a good deal of time simply becoming familiar with the geography of the areas to be studied, and the names of domestic and foreign leaders and thinkers. |
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| Short Title | Am/Wrld Since 1989 |
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| History of Science and Ideas | 2996T1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | History of Science | 10-12 |
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| This year-long social studies elective will examine the historical quest to understand nature, including human nature. From astronomy to zoology, we will study the methods and lives of individuals who have contributed to what we know or think we know. We will consider philosophy and psychology and, as much as possible, we will steer clear of topics typically emphasized in required courses. This course fulfills the 4th year social studies credit. |
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| Short Title | History of Science |
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| Textbook | The Best American Science Writing, Gina Kolata, ed.; Magic Universe, Nigel Calder; A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson |
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| Religious Studies | 2950T2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Religious Studies | 10-12 |
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| In this course, students examine the underlying belief systems and philosophies of the world's major religions. The goal in this class is to understand these belief systems, the nature of religion, and how those who hold these beliefs feel their religion accurately explains the world and reality. Students will also study primal religions, historical origins, and current religious trends, issues and topics in order to develop an appreciation and understanding of the diversity of responses mankind has made to fulfill its religious desires. A wide variety of speakers, films, and other source materials are used to support these goals. Major religions studied are Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and traditional Chinese religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
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| In this course, students develop the background necessary for an appreciation of the basic beliefs and practices of the world's religions. Importance is placed on historical origins as well as current beliefs. Students will study Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, Taoism, and other belief systems. |
| Short Title | Religious Studies |
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| Textbook | The Worlds Religions by Smith; Religions of the World by Hopfe |
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| Inquiry in Ideas | 2950T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Inquiry into Ideas | 10-12 |
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| This course offers students an opportunity to investigate various philosophies and topics in western thought from the time of the earliest Greek philosophers to the present. The goal in this class is to further individual philosophical exploration and understanding by reflecting on the concepts proposed by philosophers of the past and critically analyzing how applicable those ideas are to individuals and society today. Students will examine philosophical methods and develop critical skills by writing and discussing philosophical arguments on selected topics and by writing their own philosophical statement. Students will also distinguish between systematic philosophical investigation and personal belief and opinion, and value the rich ideas and points of view on many issues, both classical and modern. |
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| This course offers students an opportunity to investigate classical philosophical issues from both secular and religious sources. A study of philosophy will help students to value more fully the insights and structures of the great philosophies; respect the difference between systematic philosophical investigation and personal belief; develop critical skill in the analysis of the writings of the philosophers and a comprehensive understanding of similarities and differences in philosophical discussion, both religious and secular, throughout the ages; value the rich diversity of ideas and points of view on many issues; and transfer philosophical knowledge and method to the study of other disciplines and to problem solving. |
| Short Title | Inquiry into Ideas |
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| Textbook | From Socrates to Sartre by Lavine; Sophies World by Gaarder |
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| AP Psychology | 290204 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP Psychology | 11-12 |
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| Advanced Placement Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also study the most recent research in neuropsychology and the methods psychologists use in their study of the nervous system. Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement examination. This course does not qualify for the 4th social studies credit to earn a TJ Diploma. |
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| The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim of Advanced Placement Psychology is to provide the students with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in an introductory college psychology course. College credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made on the Advanced Placement examination. The rigorous course syllabus and college level texts both suggest that students who enroll should be highly motivated and intellectually curious. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Psychology exam. |
| Short Title | AP Psychology |
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| Textbook | Psychology by David Myers, 8th Edition, 2007 |
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| Other Comments | AP Psychology is limited to 11th and 12th grades due to the mature level of some of the topics covered. |
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| Neuropsychology | 2900T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Neuropsychology | 10-12 |
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| This class will, simply put, study human behavior at all possible levels of analysis culture, social class, biology, and gender. The class focuses on the cognitive aspects of human development, memory, and learning and emphasizes the biological underpinnings of cognition and individual human development. Students examine the major schools and systems of psychology and methods of investigation used by psychologists and other practitioners to gain an understanding that psychology is a research science more than a common sense or folk wisdom. Throughout the course students are encouraged to become critical consumers of psychological information reported in the media. |
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| Students examine patterns and variations of human behavior and the process of individual human development. They identify and examine the emotional, intellectual, and physical factors which influence the development of the individual human being. Students distinguish among the major schools and systems of psychology and methods of investigation. |
| Short Title | Neuropsychology |
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| Textbook | Psychology by David G. Myers |
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| Economics Theory | 2800T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Economic Theory | 10-12 |
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| Economics is the study of human behavior. This course provides students with an overview of economic theory and practice as it relates to their lives, their buying habits, and the overall health of the economy. Students will learn to think like an economist as they study the fundamental principles of economic theory such as supply and demand, the strengths and weaknesses of various economic systems, the role of the government in regulating business, and their roles as consumers and employees in the U.S. economy. While somewhat less rigorous than an A.P. Economics course, students will go beyond the level of a standard Economics survey course, and will learn and employ many of the mathematical and graphical analytic tools used in such courses. |
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| Students develop an understanding of economic principles and their applications by analyzing basic theories and concepts. They examine the role of both private financial institutions and the government in influencing the economy. They identify ways in which economic developments affect them as consumers and ways in which they as consumers affect the economic system. In some schools, students use outside business consultants, computer databases, simulations and curriculum materials developed by Junior Achievement, Inc. |
| Short Title | Economic Theory |
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| Textbook | Turley Mings and Matthew Marlin, The Study of Economics |
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| Other Comments | This course will satisfy 1/2 of the Economic and Personal Finance diploma requirement for the Class of 2015. It will continue to meet the 4th social studies requirement for the classes of 2013 and 2014. This course, to meet the EPF requirement, must be taken with the TJHSST Economics course. |
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| Science and Public Policy | 2451T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Science Policy | 12 |
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| This course focuses on the intersection of science and public policy. Through case study analysis, students examine the intricacies of public policy formation, its underlying theories, and the impact of public funding on research and development. At the heart of the course, students participate for two afternoons a week in a six-week internship program where they will have a professional work experience at a Washington, DC government agency, think tank, academic policy institution, non-governmental organization, or corporations government affairs office. During the internship period, students will be released for part of the school day to work 8-10 hours a week at their internship. At the internship site, students experience the process of making national science policy. The course culminates with students recommending new policy directions in their chosen field and explaining the impact these implications will have on society. Students must be able to commit to the dates of the internship period. Interviews will be held for all interested students. |
| Short Title | Science Policy |
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| Textbook | N/A |
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| Fee | Internship transportation fees may apply. |
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| AP Government / Global Studies | 244561 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP Government | 12 |
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| The world community as we know it is shrinking. Technology and communication are accelerating at an unprecedented rate, integrating the economies and cultures of the world faster than ever before. This course focuses on authentic world problems of interest and significance that derive from and affect the evolving phenomenon of globalization, often using the resources of the Washington, D.C. area. The study of global issues involves problem solving scenarios, presentations of findings, and simulations. Readings include current periodicals, literature with an emphasis on international connections, and texts by noted experts in globalization. Students research and write about these issues in forms such as editorials, columns, position papers, feature stories, and creative writing. In English, students study journalistic models as well as classical rhetorical types of writing and the type of personal writing used in the college application process. In government class, students study AP U.S. Government topics, emphasizing the making of foreign policy and international economic relations. The course is taught both separately as Eng. and Govt. classes and together for quarter projects and special events such as video conferences and field trips. Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement examinations in AP Government and AP Language and Composition. |
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| In the study of American government, students interpret national, state, and local government and politics through a study of both general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Government exam. |
| Short Title | AP Government |
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| Textbook | Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy by George C. Edwards III, Martin Wattenberg, and Robert L. Lineberry |
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| AP Government / Senior Seminar | 244506 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP Government | 12 |
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| This course examines the connection between literature and politics through the examination of ways writers and politicians use language to tell a story, create an effect, evoke an emotional response, or persuade a nation. The purpose of the course is to promote students’ independent ability to read, write, and analyze both literary and nonfiction works and to develop an understanding of themselves as members of a civil society. The study of topics such as the role of the individual in a political system, elections and campaigns, and the proper role of government combine with an analysis of novels such as 1984, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and All the King’s Men as well as essays, poetry, and Shakespeare (Hamlet or Othello) to deepen students understanding of the interplay between language and power. Students write frequently for a variety of audiences and purposes—to learn, to explore an idea, to analyze and interpret, and to express themselves imaginatively. Students also engage in individual and group activities including Model Congress, writing and reading groups, and Socratic seminars. Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement examinations for Literature and Composition and for US Government and Politics. Separate grades are awarded for each course. |
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| In the study of American government, students interpret national, state, and local government and politics through a study of both general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Government exam. |
| Short Title | AP Government |
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| Textbook | Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy by George C. Edwards III, Martin Wattenberg, and Robert L. Lineberry |
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| AP US Government and Politics | 244504 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP Government | 12 |
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| This course is a detailed examination of the U.S. political system with a special focus on the key players in this system and the roles they play in shaping public policy. These players include not just politicians and political leaders but also the media, interest groups, bureaucrats, and, of course, the people themselves. Emphasis is placed on student knowledge of current issues, events, and personalities as these provide a basis for the study of the US Constitution, the three branches of government, civil liberties and civil rights, and campaigns, elections, and voting behavior. This course prepares students for the AP US Government and Politics exam and fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. |
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| AP Government - In the study of American government, students interpret national, state, and local government and politics through a study of both general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States Government. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Government exam. |
| Short Title | AP Government |
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| Textbook | Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy by George C. Edwards III, Martin Wattenberg, and Robert L. Lineberry |
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| Law and Society | 2420T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Law and Society | 10-12 |
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| This course is designed to give students a practical understanding of the law and to provide them with the analytical and problem-solving techniques that are essential to survival in our litigious society. Through mock trials, case studies, law-related research and analysis, moot courts, films, and seminar discussions, students will explore the intricacies of law in the United States and the role it plays in their lives everyday. Major topics of study include: criminal law, civil law, cyber law, law and terrorism, the criminal justice process, and legal history. Throughout the course, students are asked to examine and reflect upon the power, the passion, and the poetry of the law. |
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| This course provides practical information and problem-solving opportunities regarding the law. Students develop both knowledge of the law and skills necessary for survival in our law-based society. Students engage in active learning experiences such as mock trials, moot courts, role play, case studies, simulations and small group exercises. Students explore the definition of law, citizen rights and responsibilities under the law, learn methods of dispute resolution, as well as identify and analyze public issues. |
| Short Title | Law and Society |
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| Textbook | Street Law: A Course in Practical Law, Street Law, Inc. |
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| AP European History | 239904 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP European Hist | 10-12 |
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| The study of European history since 1450 introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which they live. Without this knowledge, we would lack the context for understanding the development of contemporary institutions, the role of continuity and change in present-day society and politics, and the evolution of current forms of artistic expression and intellectual discourse. In addition to providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the goals of A.P. European History are to develop (a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and historical interpretations, and (c) an ability to express historical understanding in writing. This course does not qualify for the 4th social studies credit. |
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| The Advanced Placement Program in European History covers the basic chronology of events from 1450 to the present, from the High Renaissance to the recent past. Students are expected to demonstrate a knowledge of this basic chronology and of major events and trends in the intellectual-cultural, political-diplomatic and social-economic history of modern Europe. In addition, students are expected to demonstrate an ability to analyze historical evidence and to express that understanding and analysis in writing. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination in European History, for which college credit and/or placement is given if a qualifying score is achieved. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement European History exam. |
| Short Title | AP European Hist |
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| Textbook | Palmer, R.R. and Joel Colton. A History of the Modern World |
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| Physical / Cultural Anthropology | 2374T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Cultural Studies | 10-12 |
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| Divided into two halves, this course is an introduction to the broad field of anthropology. In the physical/biological half, the focus is human evolution and non-human primates such as monkeys and great apes. A visit to the primate collection of the National Zoo is standard. The second half is organized around the study of human society and culture. Through readings, class discussions, presentations, and videos, the class explores what it means to be human. Topics include: similarities and differences among cultures; social and economic characteristics; customs, traditions, taboos, and beliefs; and how anthropology, through its distinctive methods, can clarify our understanding of each other and ourselves. A variety of guest speakers working in the subfields of anthropology enrich the course, and depending on availability may include primatologists, forensic anthropologists, archaeologists, and ethnographers. Emphasis is placed on responsible participation in group and class activities such as team projects, class discussions, reading, writing, and research. |
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| Students examine the cultural and physical developments and changes in human societies. This course provides students an opportunity to increase their understanding of themselves and their own culture through a variety of activities. |
| Short Title | Cultural Studies |
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| Textbook | Annual Editions Physical Anthropology 9/10
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| US & Virginia History / (HUM2) | 2360T1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | US/VA History | 11 |
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This is a team-taught, interdisciplinary survey course in American history and literature from the 16 century to the present. Students examine the interrelationships among art, literature, music, and architecture along with specific historic trends and events. The course focuses on the major themes and philosophies of our nation's history as well as on the men and women who created it. Although the reading load is lighter than an AP US History course, VA/US History provides a thorough survey of America's story with an emphasis on overall trends and events. In English 11, students continue to refine their language, learning, and communication skills. The course emphasizes critical reading, writing, group work, individual and group projects, independent research, and interpretations of primary sources. Upon completion, students will take the SOL U.S./VA History end-of-course test and the Reading and Writing SOL test. Separate grades are awarded for each course.
Students learn to assess historical materials, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability and their importance, and to weigh evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship while refining their language, learning, and communication skills.
Students study a variety of literary texts, including poetry, fiction, exposition, and drama. They discover and compare themes in these texts and use them as the basis for written analysis and discussion. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students reinforce their understanding of purpose and audience, and develop their skill in the use of voice and tone. Language study emphases include vocabulary, usage, dialect differences, and rhetorical principles. Upon completion, students take the US-Virginia History SOL test and the Reading and Writing SOL tests. Separate grades are awarded for each course.
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Students examine the political, economic, social, and cultural growth of the United States, including the role of Virginia in this growth. Students study major historical developments and their impact on contemporary society and on the individual. Map and globe reading, critical thinking, writing, research, and group-process skills are refined. Virginia and United States History is required for graduation. Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test.
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| Short Title | US/VA History |
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| 20th Century World History | 2340T1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 20th Cen Wrld Hist | 10-12 |
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| Twentieth-Century World History is a concise, truly global survey of the period from 1885 (Berlin Conference) to the fall of communism in the late 1980s. The course is devoted to crises in Europe from 1914 to 1939; the struggle against colonialism in Africa and Asia; World Wars I and II and the Cold war; the impact of revolution; and the growth of independence in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Also included in the course of study are two case studies on the impact of technology on history and geography: the Panama Canal and the building of the Aswan Dam. |
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| Short Title | 20th Cen Wrld Hist |
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| Textbook | Twentieth-Century World, 6e, by Carter V. Findley |
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| Other Comments | 20th-century world history is largely a student-centered, project-based course. |
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| Advanced Placement US History / (HUM2) | 231905 | 1.0 | 1.0 | AP US History | 11 |
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This course is a team-taught, interdisciplinary study of American history, literature and culture from pre-Columbian times to the present. Many of the assignments and activities in Humanities 2 are designed to provide teachers and students opportunities to explore relationships between the two subjects. The class focuses on specific historical and literary themes and events in American history emphasizing critical reading and writing, group work, and individual and group projects. Students not only learn about the American experience at a survey level, but also investigate primary source documents that give voice to the major ideas of each time period. These texts serve as a springboard for independent, ongoing research.
In the history portion of this course, students learn to assess historical materials, their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability and their importance. They weigh evidence and varied interpretations presented in historical scholarship, while refining their language, learning, and communication skills.
In the English portion of this course, students study a variety of literary texts, including poetry, fiction, exposition, and drama. They discover and compare themes in these texts and use them as the basis for written analysis and discussion. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students reinforce their understanding of purpose and audience, and develop their ability to control voice and tone. In addition, students study vocabulary, usage, dialect differences, language development and rhetorical principles.
Upon completion, students take the Advanced Placement examination in AP U.S. History and the Reading and Writing SOL tests. Separate grades are awarded for each course.
Historical skills that are emphasized include analysis, argumentation, chronological reasoning, interpretation, contextualization, comparison, and synthesis. |
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In this course students develop the factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal with the issues and problems of American History. They do in-depth analysis of major developments; become familiar with primary sources; assess historical materials, evidence, and interpretations; and learn to write research papers. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination in American History for which college credit and/or placement may be given if a qualifying score is made. The course is equal to a full-year introductory college course. Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit in Virginia and United States History. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement United States History exam. Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End of Course Test.
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| Short Title | AP US History |
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| Textbook | The American Pageant, by David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Thomas A Bailey, 14th ed. |
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| Fee | Small fee for an off-campus field trip in the spring (~$20) |
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| Prerequisite | World Hisory & Geography 2 |
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| World History & Geography 2 / (HUM1) | 2221T1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | World Hist/Geog 2 | 10 |
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| Humanities I (WHG II and English 10) is a one year interdisciplinary study of philosophy, literature, fine arts, and history to create an understanding of cultural developments in an historical context. Beginning with a foundational understanding of the world before 1500 C.E., the course focuses primarily on cultural developments from 1500 C.E. to the present. Students explore a variety of genres in reading and writing. In addition to refining research skills and habits of mind associated with the course curriculum, students have opportunities to incorporate learning in a variety of creative presentations. |
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| This course is a chronologically organized study of world history and geography with an emphasis on the modern era devoted to the geography and history of Europe, Aftica, Asia and the Americas from 1500 to the present. Students examine the relationship among social, economic and geopolitical developments across time and place. They use the processes of conceptual and critical thinking to analyze historical and contemporary issues. Students engage in intensive analytical reading, writing and discussion. This is the first of a four-year history and social sequence for IB history. Honors World History and Geography 2 meets the course requirements of World History and Geography 2. This course has an end-of course Standards of Learning test for World History and Geography 2. |
| Short Title | World Hist/Geog 2 |
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| Textbook | World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Stearns, Adas, Schwartz, Gilbert, Published by Pearson Longman, 2007; Each team uses a variety of additional texts to support the program. |
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| Fee | Small fee for an off-campus field trip in the spring (~$20) |
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| Prerequisite | None |
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| Other Comments | World History and Geography 1 is NOT a prerequisite for WHG2 at TJHSST. |
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| Ancient and Classical Civilizations | 221900 | 1.0 | 0.5 | Ancient Civ | 9-10 |
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Ancient Civilizations will be an inquiry-based, in-depth course that will offer students an opportunity to investigate the history of the ancient world's major cultures from their beginning to their decline in the post-classical era from an interdisciplinary perspective. Offered as an elective option aimed at 9th and 10th graders to complete their 4th social studies credit, the course will serve as a foundational course that purports to introduce students to research and analytical skills needed in the upper level courses.
In terms of content, the course will explore the increasingly interconnected history of major civilizations and other forms of complex societies that arose in pre-classical through post-classical era Afro-Eurasia, focusing on comparative analysis of the sociopolitical, economic, religious, and cultural traditions and innovations that developed in these ancient societies as well as the webs of communication and exchange that connected these societies spatially and temporally. Investigations of cultural traditions will emphasize the development of scientific and technological breakthroughs and innovations, trace the means and routes by which they spread beyond the society in which they emerged, and the regional and cross-regional impact they wielded on the increasingly interconnected pre-modern world. In specific terms, the civilizations studied in the course will range from Mesopotamia and Egypt in the ancient world, to Greece, Rome, Persia, China, and India in the classical world, to the fall of Rome and the rise of the Islamic world in the early-post-classical world.
As a foundational course focusing on inquiry learning and the development of higher order thinking, reading, and writing skills, a heavy emphasis will be based on analyzing and evaluating various types of primary and secondary sources. The course will culminate with a final research project that will integrate these skills and focus on the larger themes of the course. |
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| Short Title | Ancient Civ |
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| Satisfies Requirement | 4th History |
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| Textbook | Strayer, Robert W. 2011. Ways of the World: A Brief Global History with Sources, Combined Volume. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's; Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers (Oxford Paperbacks, 1993); Selected chapters from Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (Norton, 1997).
Andrea and Overfeld, The Human Record, Vol. 1; Wiesner et. al, Discovering the Global Past, Vol. 1
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| Fee | None |
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| Prerequisite | None |
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