St. George's Academic Program 2024-25 by St. George's School

Academic Program

2024-25

PLANNING A COURSE OF STUDY

Students should create a balanced course of study that is appropriately rigorous; reflects their passions, gifts and challenges; takes full advantage of the array of distinctive programs at St George’s from Geronimo to internships and study abroad; and maximizes achievement and success. At the same time, attention needs to be given to Diploma Requirements.

New Students: If you would like help completing the Course Planning Worksheet, please call the Academic Office at (401) 842-6653 to set up a telephone appointment with the Academic Registrar

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR NEW THIRD-FORMERS

1. HUM100 - HUMANITIES 100 - required of all third formers - a course that will offer English, history and religion credit

2. MTH110 - ALGEBRA I, OR MTH210 GEOMETRY, OR MTH310 ALGEBRA II OR a higher level of mathematics (See course descriptions )

3. BIO210 BIOLOGY or CHM310 CHEMISTRY (which must be taken alongside or after ALGEBRA II)

4. A language class in either Chinese, French, Spanish, or Latin. (Online placement exams need to be taken by ALL new students )

5. ART100 ARTS FOUNDATION - required of all third-formers. A year-long introductory course, with in-depth units of study in visual arts, music and theater.

By choosing from the above list, all third formers will have a schedule of five classes for each semester Please note that some of the above classes are offered at the Advanced or Honors level (See course descriptions ) Placement in an Advanced or Honors level course will be made by the respective Department Chairs, who will consider students’ previous course work and achievement

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR NEW FOURTH-FORMERS

There will be some variation in fourth formers’ schedules, depending on whether or not they are repeating the year. Students who are new to fourth form will take:

1. HUM220 - English

2 HUM230 - History

There will be various choices for the following classes:

3 Math – the next level course that follows in our sequence (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, Quantitative Reasoning or Statistics)

4 Science – the next course in our sequence (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or an advanced class)

5 Language – the next level following their course from last year If new, students are required to take our language placement exam

PLACEMENT IN HONORS OR ADVANCED COURSES

Courses designated Honors demand an increased commitment of time and effort from students of approximately 20 to 25 percent above and beyond the already rigorous expectations of any course at St George’s Courses designated Advanced demand a commitment of approximately 25 to 40 percent above regular expectations. Students interested in pursuing Honors or Advanced work should indicate that preference on the course request sheet Placement in these courses is determined by department faculty and the Academic Office on the basis of all four of the following factors:

1. Student interest and commitment, as expressed in the course planning worksheet, acknowledging the additional time and effort required;

2. Demonstrated achievement in related courses already completed;

3. Potential for success, given other requirements and demands of the student’s program (it is unusual, for example, for students to be enrolled in four or five honors-level or advanced classes at once); and

4 Available seats in the Honors or Advanced section requested

Students who successfully enroll in Honors or Advanced courses are expected to honor the commitment that their teachers have made to them by maintaining and completing the course; low grades or insufficient effort are not grounds for dropping any course at St. George’s School Schedule changes involving moving out of an honors or advanced course must happen within the first three weeks of the year (or semester for semester-long courses).

ACADEMIC CREDIT FROM OUTSIDE PROGRAMS

While encouraging learning for enrichment over the summer, St George’s does not award academic credit or advanced placement for external summer work done in a school, online, or in tutorials except with the prior approval of the dean of teaching and learning

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for a St. George’s diploma ensure broad exposure for students across the curriculum and, at the same time, enable students to pursue depth in particular areas of interest and academic passion. While these represent a minimum, entrance requirements for certain colleges and universities may exceed this minimum in certain disciplines Students may receive credit toward the St. George’s diploma for courses taken previously at the high school level when it is clear that they meet the equivalent of our own curricular requirements Students must complete their sixth-form year at St George’s and pass all courses during their senior year regardless of the total credits accumulated prior to the senior year. Please see The Shield for additional information about non-academic graduation requirements

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

Students are required to successfully complete one year or two semesters of visual art, music or theater, for academic credit, in any combination, during the high school years. New fifth-formers must complete one semester of visual art, music, or theater for academic credit Successful completion of a one-year performing ensemble or private instrumental or vocal instruction taken for credit satisfies one semester of this requirement Enrollment in ensembles constitutes a sixth course.

HUMANITIES

The Humanities Department at St George’s encompasses the academic disciplines of history, religious studies and English to explore in different ways what it means to be human: the stories we tell (literature), what we believe (religious studies,) and what we remember (history). Over four years of study at St George’s students will explore the “Here” (Humanities 1, American History and Literature, Electives) and the “There” (Humanities 2, Electives) with the ultimate goal of students’ gaining an understanding and appreciation of the “Everywhere” (the immense diversity of cultures, traditions and experiences throughout the world, the roots of conflict and injustice, and common universal themes of humanity, all as explored through a range of electives)

ENGLISH - FOUR FULL YEARS

Third Form Year- Humanities I (counts as history, too)

Fourth Form Year- Humanities II: English

Fifth Form Year- American Studies: English

Sixth Form Year- English Electives (one year-long course or two successive semester-long courses)

HISTORY - THREE FULL YEARS

Third Form Year- Humanities I (counts as English, too)

Fourth Form Year- Humanities II: History

Fifth Form Year- American Studies: History

THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Students fulfill the theology & religion requirement at St George’s by completing the interdisciplinary courses HUM 100, HUM 220 and HUM 230, and by attending weekly chapel and community events.

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES

Successful completion of at least through level three of one language: Chinese, French, Latin, or Spanish

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS (STEM)

SCIENCE

Students are required to successfully complete two years of year-long laboratory science The majority of St. George’s students graduate with at least three years of high school science. The Science Department also recommends that seniors enroll in science electives only to complement a program that includes biology, chemistry, and physics

MATH

Math through successful completion of any level of Pre-Calculus

ARTS

Completion of a full-year art course or two semester-long art courses.

Courses by Department 2024-2025

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll. Course ID Title Open to Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

CONNECTED LEARNING

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING all forms

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE all forms

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A) V, VI

SCI 331, 332 MARINE SCIENCE IV, V & VI

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

ART 151, 152 VISUAL ARTS FOUNDATION all forms

ART 161, 162 PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION all forms

ART 211, 212 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY all forms

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING all forms

ART 331, 332 3D DESIGN all forms

ART 352 2D DRAWING all forms

ART 361, 362 2D PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING all forms

ART 382 VIDEO ART all forms

ART 410/A DRAWING & 2D DESIGN (A) IV, V & VI

ART 430/A 3D DESIGN (A) IV, V & VI

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE all forms

ART 452/H 3D/WELDING (H) IV, V, VI

MUS 221 INTRO TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY all forms

MUS 222 AUDIO ENGINEERING all forms

MUS 232 STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC all forms

MUS 250 VOCAL ENSEMBLE all forms

MUS 260 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE all forms

MUS 410/A MUSIC THEORY (A) all forms

THE 212 THEATER II all forms

Visual Foundation or Arts Foundation, & pre/coreq Chemistry. Dual credit Art/Science.

Visual Foundation or Arts Foundation, & 1 semester Geometry. Dual credit Art/Science.

Dual credit English/History

Geronimo crew members.

Required for all other visual arts courses

Required for all other performing arts courses

Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & pre/coreq Chemistry

Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & 1 semester Geometry

Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

Limited space. Approval required.

Recommended: Music Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or performance experience.

None. Music Foundation (pre-2024), Art 161 or 162, or performance experience recommended.

MUS 201(pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or instructor permission.

Special note: full year = 0.5 credits

Department permission

THE 212 (pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or instructor permission

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

HUMANITIES

HUM 100 HUMANITIES I

HUM 220 HUMANITIES II: ENGLISH IV

HUM 230 HUMANITIES II: HISTORY

HUM 450 AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH V

HUM 460/A AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH (A) V

HUM 470 AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY

English, History credit

credit, Requires department approval

HUM 480/A AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY (A) V US History credit, Requires department approval

HUM 501, 502 SPORTS JOURNALISM

HUM 511 DETECTIVE FICTION

HUM 512 BOARDING SCHOOL LITERATURE

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A)

HUM 521 CLIMATE FICTION

HUM 522 MARITIME LITERATURE

HUM 532 CRIMINAL LAW AND LITERATURE VI

History credit

HUM 541/A PRIZE-WINNING LITERATURE (A) VI English credit

HUM 542/A READING AND WRITING POETRY (A) VI

HUM 552/A VISIONS AND REVISIONS (A) VI

HUM 561/A FREEDOM, DECISIONS, & ETHICS (A) V, VI

credit

HUM 572/A NARRATIVES OF INCARCERATION & REDEMPTION (A) V, VI English credit

HUM 581/A, 582/A EVIL AND JUSTICE (A) VI English, History credit

HUM 591, 592 CREATIVE WRITING VI

HUM 600/A AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (A) VI

HUM 611/A RENAISSANCE STUDIES (A) VI

credit

credit, English credit

HUM 612/A 20TH CENTURY EUROPE (A) VI History credit, English credit

HUM 621 RACE RELATIONS IN THE US V, VI History credit. Pre-/Co-requisite US History

HUM 632 CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENTS IN THE US V, VI History credit

HUM 641/A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (A) VI

HUM 642 MEDICINE AND HUMANITIES V, VI

HUM 660/A ECONOMICS (A) V, VI

HUM 661 ECONOMICS V, VI

credit

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES

CHI 100

CHI 200

CHI 220/H

CHI 300

CHI 320/H

CHI 400

CHI 401

CHI 420/H

CHI 421/H

CHI 500

Open to

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

CHINESE I all forms

CHINESE II all forms Chinese I

CHINESE II (H) all forms Chinese I, Requires department approval

CHINESE III all forms Chinese II

CHINESE III (H) all forms Chinese II or II (H), Requires department approval

CHINESE IV all forms Chinese III or III (H)

CHINESE IV-1 all forms Chinese III or III (H)

CHINESE IV (H) all forms Chinese III or III (H), Requires department approval

CHINESE IV-1 (H) all forms Chinese III or III (H), Requires department approval

CHINESE V all forms Chinese IV or IV (H), Requires department approval

CHI 510/A CHINESE V (A) all forms Chinese IV or IV (H), Requires department approval

FRE 100 FRENCH I all forms

FRE 200 FRENCH II all forms French I

FRE220/H FRENCH II (H) all forms French I, Requires department approval

FRE 300 FRENCH III all forms French II or II (H)

FRE 320/H FRENCH III (H) all forms French II or II (H), Requires department approval

FRE 400 FRENCH IV all forms French III or III (H)

FRE 401 FRENCH IV-1 all forms French III or III (H)

FRE 420/H FRENCH IV (H) all forms French III or III (H), Requires department approval

FRE 421/H FRENCH IV-1 (H) all forms French III or III (H), Requires department approval

FRE 510/A FRENCH V (A) all forms French IV or IV (H), Requires department approval

FRE 610/A FRENCH VI (A) all forms French V (A), Requires department approval

FRE 611/A, 612/A FRENCH VI (A)-1,2 all forms French V (A), Requires department approval

LAT 100 LATIN I all forms

LAT 200 LATIN II all forms Latin I

LAT 220/H LATIN II (H) all forms Latin I, Requires department approval

LAT 300 LATIN III all forms Latin II or II (H)

LAT 320/H LATIN III (H) all forms Latin II or II (H), Requires department approval

LAT 400 LATIN IV all forms Latin III or III (H)

LAT 410/A LATIN IV (A) all forms Latin III or III (H), Requires department approval

LAT 510/A LATIN V (A) all forms Latin IV or IV (H), Requires department approval

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title Open to

SPA 100 SPANISH I all forms

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

SPA 200 SPANISH II all forms Spanish I

SPA 220/H SPANISH II (H)

SPA 300 SPANISH III

all forms Spanish I, Requires department approval

all forms

SPA 300/C SPANISH CONVERSATION all forms

SPA 320/H SPANISH III (H)

Spanish II or II (H)

Spanish II or II (H), Requires department approval

all forms Spanish II or II (H), Requires department approval

SPA 400 SPANISH IV all forms Spanish III or III (H)

SPA 420/H SPANISH IV (H) all forms Spanish III or III (H), Requires department approval

SPA 500 SPANISH V

SPA 501, 502 SPANISH V-1, 2

SPA 510A SPANISH V (A)

SPA 610/H, 611/H, 612/H SPANISH VI (H) - 1, 2

SPA 620/A SPANISH VI (A)

all forms Spanish IV or IV (H)

all forms Spanish IV (H) or III (H), Requires department approval

all forms Spanish V, or V(A), Requires department approval

all forms Spanish V, V(A), or VI(H), Requires department approval

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)

MTH 110 ALGEBRA I

MTH 210 GEOMETRY

MTH 220/H GEOMETRY (H)

Algebra I, can be taken as summer course with dept approval

Algebra I, requires department approval

MTH 300 INTRO ALGEBRA II Geometry

MTH 310 ALGEBRA II

MTH 320/H ALGEBRA II (H)

Geometry (prerequisite), or as a corequisite with dept approval

Geometry, Requires department approval

MTH 400 INTRO PRECALCULUS Intro Algebra II

MTH 410 PRECALCULUS

MTH 420/H PRECALCULUS (H)

MTH 500 STATISTICS

MTH 510/A STATISTICS (A)

MTH 520 QUANTITATIVE REASONING

MTH 600 CALCULUS

MTH 610/A AB CALCULUS (A)

MTH 620/A BC CALCULUS (A)

MTH 630/A MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (A)

MTH 641/A DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (A)

MTH 642/A LINEAR ALGEBRA (A)

Algebra II or department approval

Algebra II (H), Requires department approval

Any level of Precalculus

Precalculus, Requires department approval

Any level of Precalculus

Precalculus in year immediately prior, Requires dept approval

Precalculus (H) or AB Calculus (A) in year immediately prior, Requires dept approval

AB or BC Calculus, Requires department approval

Requires department approval

Red = Fall Semester Courses; Green = Spring Semester Courses; Black = Yearlong Courses; A (advanced) & H (honors) courses require department permission to enroll.

Course ID Title

Open to

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite/Dual Credit/Notes

COM 400 PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING all forms No experience necessary

COM 500 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE all forms No experience necessary

COM 600/A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (A)

BIO 210 BIOLOGY

BIO 220/H BIOLOGY (H)

BIO 420/A BIOLOGY (A)

CHM 310 CHEMISTRY IV & V

CHM 320/H CHEMISTRY (H) IV & V

CHM 420/A CHEMISTRY (A) V & VI

PHY 410 PHYSICS

& VI

PHY 460/A PHYSICS 1 (A) V & VI

PHY 480/A PHYSICS C (A) V & VI

SCI 331, 332 MARINE SCIENCE IV, V, & VI

SCI 411, 412 MARINE BIOLOGY

SCI 420/A ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (A) V & VI

SCI 441 DNA SCIENCE V & VI

SCI 442 BOTANY

V & VI

COM400 or COM500, Requires department approval

Requires department approval

Chemistry or Biology (H), Requires department approval

Algebra II (Pre/corequisite), can be taken as summer course with dept approval

Algebra II (Pre/corequisite), Requires department approval

Algebra II (Pre/corequisite) and 1 year of Chemistry, Requires department approval

Algebra II, Requires department approval

Algebra II (H) (Pre/corequisite), Requires department approval

Calculus, Requires department approval

Geronimo Crew Automatic enrollment. Counts as 6th course.

Biology & Chemistry

Biology & either Chemistry or Physics, Requires dept approval

Biology and Chemistry

Biology, IV with department approval

Course Descriptions by Department 2024-2025

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CONNECTED LEARNING: Interdisciplinary and experiential courses

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: Music, theater and visual arts

*two semesters of arts in any subdiscipline, or one semester for entering fifth-formers.

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HUMANITIES: English, history and social science, theology and religious studies.

*four years of English; two years of history, including one year of American history.

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LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES: Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish

*completion through level three of one language

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS:

*two years of year-long lab science; math through any level of precalculus

* Graduation requirements

CONNECTED LEARNING

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING - fall semester course

Prerequisite:Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & pre/coreq Chemistry. Dual credit Art/Science.

This semester course is a survey course of engineering The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study including materials, proposal writing, research and fabrication Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of concepts through problem-based learning Used in combination with a team approach, this course challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and problem solving skills by using engineering concepts It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and faculty members

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE - spring semester course

Prerequisites: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & 1 semester Geometry Dual credit Art/Math

This semester course is intended to provide students with hands-on experience in designing, creating and analyzing two- and three-dimensional geometric structures, sculptures and models using a variety of media (including paper, wood, metal, ceramics, etc.). Students successfully completing this course would receive one semester credit in Arts and one trimester credit in Mathematics. Possible topics and projects include tessellations, polyhedra, Platonic solids, Archimedean solids and the mathematics and design of commercial packaging Class periods for this course would include lecture/demonstration and hands-on labs One or two field trips to local manufacturing facilities and art museums would be included. Each student will maintain a daily journal containing research assignments, design sketches, and potential ideas relating to class projects The resources of the Arts Center, the Welding Lab, and the Fab Lab would be utilized for the hands-on part of this course

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A) *

Open to fifth- and sixth-form. Dual credit English/History.

What does it mean to live in a global community during a pandemic? How does the pandemic affect different groups of people within the same country, and how does the pandemic affect countries differently? What role does climate change play in the effects of the pandemic? What are the top ten questions facing today’s leaders? Who is the current global power? Where does tomorrow’s power come from?

This class will apply their knowledge of globalization concepts that we will explore in the fall to develop research questions using the city of Rome as a case study throughout the winter and spring culminating in a final project. Due to Rome’s historical significance in the world as well as its current role as one of the most influential cities in Europe, the class will grapple with the aforementioned questions as well as debates as to whether or not we are "post-globalization" as some experts argue Rome’s geographic location, history, role in the EU, and much more make it the focus of this year's course.

*There is a charge for the travel component of this class. Travel during spring break is a requirement of the course.

Open to fourth-, fifth -and sixth-form Automatic enrollment for Geronimo crews, and counts as an additional course

This semester course is taught on board Geronimo during the school year. It is largely experiential and unique to each voyage track - incorporating elements of navigation and seamanship, marine ecology and oceanography. The core of the Geronimo experience is building the seamanship and navigation skills to serve as crew on an ocean-going sailing vessel, while learning lessons in leadership and collaboration. Topics are introduced in a class setting, and then skills are executed and built while on watch. In navigation, we will start with a foundation of basic coastal piloting and progress to celestial navigation as time allows, giving students a strong foundation in traditional navigation Part of the course will closely relate to our geographic location and could include components of marine ecology, oceanography and meteorology, along with historical and cultural investigations. Sailing on board Geronimo will afford you a unique perspective for comparing different marine ecosystems and cultures We will employ hands-on explorations whenever possible This course is also designed to help you gain a better understanding of our interconnectedness with the marine environment and to develop an appreciation for the role of the ocean on a global scale

ART 151, 152 VISUAL ARTS FOUNDATION - fall or spring semester course

ART 161, 162 PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION - fall or spring semester course

The Visual Arts Foundation and Performing Arts Foundation semester-long courses will help you to discover talents you never knew you possessed Completion of this year-long study is required as a prerequisite for all other art courses. In Visual Arts Foundation, we will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of two-dimensional and three-dimensional arts, while in Performing Arts Foundation you will study the fundamentals of the performing arts (music and theater)

Throughout each of these semester-long courses, students develop a comprehensive vocabulary as they actively engage with the work of studio and performing artists. The course emphasizes the importance of foundational skills as a primary tool for the development of creative concepts In the visual arts course, media such as pencil, charcoal and ink help students investigate various solutions to visual projects as they build technical skills in our visual arts studios A broad range of formal concerns is presented through a series of sequential exercises In the performing arts course, students will be exposed to important curriculum involving music appreciation, character analysis, and performance principles These core skills will be explored in a sequence that builds in complexity as each semester progresses Students will observe the work of professional artists for inspiration and learn to evaluate their own solutions and those of their peers through regular group discussion and critiques.

ART 211, 212 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY - fall semester course and spring semester course

Prerequisite:Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152.

Anyone can take a photograph You may have already taken hundreds of photographs during your lifetime But what makes a photographic image truly captivating? Astonishing? Evocative? Memorable? It takes far more than pointing and shooting a camera We engage in an ongoing discussion of the breadth of possibilities in the visual art of photography as students become comfortable using their cameras and the most current photographic software This semester-long course explores the techniques and applications of acquiring, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop The technical skills for digital photography are covered including refinement of exposure, post-image capture processing and print manipulation Assignments range from specific exercises with depth of field, portraiture, landscape and abstraction. Students are expected to engage fully in critiques and classroom discussions Students must provide their own DSLR camera and tripod Offered fall (211) and spring (212)

ART 301 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING - fall semester course

Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & pre/coreq Chemistry. Dual credit Art/Science.

This semester course is a survey course of engineering The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study including materials, proposal writing, research and fabrication. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of concepts through problem-based learning Used in combination with a team approach, this course challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and problem solving skills by using engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and faculty members

ART 331, 332 3D DESIGN - fall semester course and spring semester course

Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

Learn how to weld, make pottery, shape wood and protect an egg from a 150-foot fall all in a semester course

The 3D Design class focuses on the use of all three materials (clay, wood, metal) and the use of both additive and subtractive methods of construction. Three-Dimensional Design, a studio art elective, offers students an opportunity to explore a wide range of three-dimensional form with emphasis on formal vocabulary and the development of an idea Design problems evolve through the three phases of the creative process: discussion of criteria and development of preliminary ideas, translation of ideas into two-dimensional drawings and execution of plans into three-dimensional objects Students learn to balance practical issues of function with the formal issues relating to aesthetics Hand-building ceramic techniques are used in the production of functional ceramics Students continue to use clay as a medium as they experiment by making scale models for projects, which will be made by using a variety of materials and methods Formal exercises in wood, paper and welded steel emphasize the structural capabilities of line, plane and volume Students learn to operate hand and power tools safely in the three-dimensional design studio. The text employed is Block and Leisure’s “Understanding Three Dimensions.”

ART 352 2D DRAWING - spring semester course

Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152.

2D Drawing offers further exploration of the drawing concepts and skills introduced in Visual Foundation Composition, line, perspective, value, spatial relationships and the portrait are reviewed and applied to more complex situations. In addition, a color drawing is introduced as well as several projects based on personal ideas and self-expression This course can serve as a preparation for the Advanced Portfolio courses and students may use artwork created in this class to supplement their portfolio.

ART 361, 362 2D PRINTMAKING AND PAINTING - fall semester course and spring semester course

Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

In this course, students investigate several methods of print production, print vocabulary, and a brief history of printmaking Through research, exploration, and experimentation, images are developed utilizing multiple techniques, both analog and digital, using the hand, the etching press and the large-format printer Students explore technology in a broad sense, mixing traditional methods of printmaking with new image-making techniques Contemporary relief methods, monotypes, collagraphs, and digital prints are some of the methods explored The elements and principles of design are introduced to help guide students in creating thoughtful compositions. All inks and paints used in the class are water-based and non-toxic. Work created in this course can be used to supplement the Advanced Studio Art Portfolio Offered winter (342) and spring (343)

ART 382 VIDEO ART- spring semester course

Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

In this studio course, we explore the creation of moving images and the many ways in which video and animation can support creative expression. Students develop projects and occupy the roles of creator, subject and audience. As such, this course is lab-based and hands-on The goal is to craft works of animation, experimental and documentary video that can be analyzed both in terms of their intended impact and their ability to elicit meaningful aesthetic experience. Classroom activities and projects focus on the use of Adobe Premiere editing software Student assessment is based on the quality of and ability to present a cohesive narrative, and on acquired technical competence. Students must supply their own tripod and camera.

ART 410/A DRAWING & 2D DESIGN (A)

Open to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-form Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152

This full-year portfolio course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing and two-dimensional design issues Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and illusion of depth are drawing issues that will be addressed during the first half of the year The elements of design (line, shape, illusion of space and motion, pattern, texture, value and color) and ordering principles (proportion/scale, rhythm, hierarchy, symmetry/balance and unity) help guide students in making coherent and meaningful decisions relating to composition The elements are explored and used as a means of artistic expression The principles help guide students in making decisions about how to organize the elements.

ART 430/A 3D DESIGN (A)

Open to fourth-, fifth-and sixth-form. Prerequisite: VVisual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152.

Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio, a full-year elective, explores a wide range of three-dimensional concepts Concepts, such as space, plane, volume, form, light and texture are explored through a series of three-dimensional exercises. Additive, subtractive and fabricated processes are utilized to articulate design ideas into coherent three-dimensional solutions Students are expected to demonstrate a variety of skills, which include traditional sculpture, architectural models, ceramics, wood and metal work as well as industrial design prototypes. Students explore the work of professional artists, designers and architects for ideas and inspiration. Students learn to evaluate their own solutions and those of their peers through regular critiques Sixteen finished sculptures will be produced (8 breadth, 8 concentration) in accordance with the guidelines suggested by the College Board. Students will have the option of submitting their completed portfolio to the College Board to receive an Advanced Placement score

ART 432 DESIGN SCIENCE - spring semester course

Prerequisites: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152, & 1 semester Geometry Dual credit Art/Math

This semester course is intended to provide students with hands-on experience in designing, creating and analyzing two- and three dimensional geometric structures, sculptures and models using a variety of media (including paper, wood, metal, ceramics, etc ) Students successfully completing this course would receive one semester credit in Arts and one semester credit in Mathematics. Possible topics and projects include tessellations, polyhedra, Platonic solids, Archimedean solids and the mathematics and design of commercial packaging Class periods for this course would include lecture/demonstration and hands-on labs One or two field trips to local manufacturing facilities and art museums would be included. Each student will maintain a daily journal containing research assignments, design sketches, and potential ideas relating to class projects The resources of the Arts Center, the Welding Lab, and the Fab Lab would be utilized for the hands-on part of this course

ART 452/H 3D/WELDING (H) - spring semester course

Open to fourth-, fifth, sixth-form. Prerequisite: Visual Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 151 or 152. Limited space. Approval required

This course provides an introduction to welded steel sculpture. Technical and analytical skills are developed as students employ the concepts, vocabulary and techniques practiced in the Three-Dimensional Design Course Students learn to safely operate the power tools and welding equipment associated with the fabrication of steel sculpture, including oxyacetylene and MIG methods. The course begins with research and discussion related to the history of 20th century sculpture, with a written paper presented to the class in a seminar format Students build intermediary models prior to executing full-scale designs. A journal of drawings, research and personal observations is maintained as a method for organizing and developing potential plans. The semester culminates in

a large-scale steel sculpture of each student’s individual design The text used is Nathan Cabot Hale’s “Creating Welded Sculpture.” Subject to available space and department approval. One section offered in the spring only.

MUSIC

MUS 221 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY - fall semester course

Prerequisite: none. Recommended: Music Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or performance experience.

An introduction to the technology, concepts and techniques used for recording and producing music This course addresses fundamental audio engineering concepts and audio production technologies in a hands-on lab environment Topics include music production software and hardware, microphones, DAWs, MIDI, and sequencing tools Projects will emphasize musical composition and production, utilizing notation software, audio production, and MIDI sequencing.

MUS 222 AUDIO ENGINEERING - spring semester course

Prerequisite: none Music Foundation (pre-2024), Art 161 or 162, or performance experience recommended

This course will provide students the opportunity to investigate the technology, concepts, and techniques for recording acoustic and electric instruments in a studio environment as well as live performances Topics include studio recording, microphone selection and placement, signal processing, studio acoustics, mixing and mastering, and related subjects. Through hands-on experiences, students will gain facility to produce professional recordings.

MUS 232 STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC - spring semester course

Prerequisite: Music Foundation (pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or instructor permission.

Studies in Contemporary Music involves an in depth exploration of various genres of music with an emphasis placed on one or more self guided tracks including: theoretical analysis, deep listening, songwriting and production, historical research, and instrumental or vocal performance

Students will delve beyond basic music theory and examine the relationships of musical elements across styles, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, form, texture, and lyrics. Standard music notation and keyboard skills will be reinforced; music production software will be utilized to develop musical skills and produce student compositions and performances.

MUSIC 250 VOCAL ENSEMBLE (0.5 credits)

All singers regardless of experience can participate in Vocal Ensemble This group performs at school events such as coffeehouses and Lessons and Carols and everyone in this group is invited to participate in the chapel choir. This group sings in all styles including sacred choral music, pop a cappella, and traditional choral music Participation in one full year is the equivalent of one semester of your arts credit. Singers in this course are also eligible to sing in the a cappella groups Snapdragons and Hilltoppers and the Advanced Vocal Ensemble

MUSIC 260 INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (0.5 credits)

All instrumentalists can participate in Instrumental Ensemble. This course is divided into two groups based on instrumentation and style: Contemporary Collective is a modular ensemble performing jazz, funk, and other styles relevant to the twenty-first century musician. Chamber Collective is an ensemble performing music within the orchestral and wind-ensemble traditions Special focus is given to cohesive interpretation, communication, and expression as an ensemble. Participation in one full year is the equivalent of one semester of your arts credit. Both groups perform frequently for school events and in the surrounding community

MUSIC 410/A MUSIC THEORY (A)

Department permission required

The study of music theory sharpens and enhances one’s insights into and perceptions of music. The goal of this course is to develop an ability to listen to and to understand the processes and synthesis of music Students will build skills in harmonic and melodic analysis, harmonization technique and the ability to transcribe music as well as rhythmic and melodic training. The course will use the National AP Curriculum in conjunction with the Applied British Royal School of Music Curriculum At the conclusion of the course, the student will be prepared for the Advanced Placement Music Examination given by the College Board and/or upper levels of the ABRSM exam The course will culminate with students composing and orchestrating original music in the style of their choice.

THEATER

THE 212 THEATER II

Prerequisite: Theater I (pre-2024), or Art 161 or 162, or instructor permission.

Theater II is an intermediate course in theater that is a continuation of Theater I It is designed for students with interest in delving deeper into all areas of the theatrical arts with emphasis on honing the craft of performance and public speaking Select topics include advanced voice and diction development, audition/interview techniques, character and script analysis, movement, writing, directing, self-promotion, and the exploration of various theatrical genres. Students learn and experience the importance of connecting to the imagination, collaborating, organizing, creating a safe space, spatial and physical awareness, and engaging in a meaningful creative process Through a series of performances, assessments, and exercises, students will develop an understanding and appreciation for the art of theater and will have a deeper connection to their inner artist. Students in this course are not required to audition for extra-curricular productions

HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES ENGLISH

HUM 100 HUMANITIES I: ENGLISH, HISTORY AND RELIGION

Required for third-formers

This yearlong, place-based, interdisciplinary humanities course (which fulfills the third-form English requirement) will ask students to consider the variety of forces that have shaped the land, people, and places they inhabit Students will reflect on their own personal journey as well as investigate the world beyond their own experiences through an examination of literature, poetry, historical narratives, and archival documents. Through sequential semesters focusing on local, national and global themes including the environment, the Native American experience, colonization, the growth of trade and industry, enslaved labor, and immigration, students will build skills of direct observation, description, and analysis–developing foundational humanities skills. In doing so, students will make connections across texts and experiences, both academic and personal, and will develop an understanding of the people and history of Aquidneck Island, what the community has become today, and what their place is in that story.

HUM 220 HUMANITIES II: ENGLISH

Required for fourth-formers

Humanities II English and Humanities II History are integrated and interdisciplinary These courses offer a comprehensive introduction to world history, religions, and literature with a focus on different regions of the world: The Middle East: The Crossroads of Civilization, South Asia: Cultural Blending, Conflict, and Change over Time, East Asia: Enduring the Traditions and the Modern World, Africa: Ancient Traditions and Cultural Change, Latin America: Explorations and Encounters, and Europe and the Western World: Agents of Change and Influence Within this curriculum students will read literature related to cultural identity, learn about the traditions and beliefs of the great religions of the world, and focus on key events in history that transformed each region, while developing their critical thinking and writing skills The focus in the English course will also be on finding common themes and experiences in literature and poetry written by authors from around the world.

HUM 450 AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH

HUM 460/A AMERICAN STUDIES: ENGLISH (A)

Required for fifth-formers HUM 460/A requires department approval

American Studies English will cover the full sweep of American literature/cultural history from the Puritans to the present. Texts will be chosen based on interdisciplinary interest and intrinsic literary merit. Students will learn how to be critical readers of texts both written and visual in order to be thoughtful analysts and consumers of American culture, ideology, and history. The reading pace will be brisk. There will be, on average, a test or essay once a week. On many days, students will be asked to offer a 10-minute analysis of a selected theme or quotation from the daily reading or a full-period essay on the topic under discussion Works will include fiction and poetry, as well as speeches, memoirs, and literary non-fiction by a range of authors including Arthur Miller, Henry David Thoreau, James Baldwin, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. The advanced section of this course will include more extensive readings, more in depth literary analysis, and more comprehensive essays and papers

HUM 501/502 SPORTS JOURNALISM

- fall semester and spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit

This course will examine our community, current events, and cultural touch points through the lens of sports, chronicle the history of sports journalism through reading different forms of short and long form prose, listening to podcasts, and viewing relevant visual coverage, and tailor the experience to reading and listening about a student’s favorite team

HUM 511 DETECTIVE FICTION – fall semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit

In this course, we will examine the tradition, the dynamic nature, and the attraction of Detective Novels In addition to reading the first mystery writers, students will red short stories and novels covering the tradition and genre We will explore the question of what distinguishes detective fiction from other works of fiction, the development of the detective as an archetypal hero, and what makes this genre so popular.

HUM 512 BOARDING SCHOOL LITERATURE -

spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit

Boarding schools and their surrounding settings and situations have become almost a genre in literature. This course would survey various types of Boarding School Literature with the goal of examining what the works tell us about the culture of boarding schools, how they are used/abused for sensationalism, and what are the conventions of this type of literature.

HUM 520/A GLOBAL STUDIES (A) *

Open to fifth- and sixth-form Dual credit English/History

This class will apply their knowledge of globalization concepts that we will explore in the fall to develop research questions using the city of Rome as a case study throughout the winter and spring culminating in a final project Due to Rome’s historical significance in the world as well as its current role as one of the most influential cities in Europe, the class will grapple with the aforementioned questions as well as debates as to whether or not we are "post-globalization" as some experts argue. Rome’s geographic location, history, role in the EU, and much more make it the focus of this year's course

*There is a charge for the travel component of this class Travel during spring break is a requirement of the course

HUM 521 CLIMATE FICTION- fall semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit.

The objectives of this course are threefold: to explore the literature of climate change, with special attention to the human relationship to the environment and the effects of climate change on human relationships; to analyze and critique these relationships and effects through close reading and analytical writing; and to develop our practical, moral and aspirational capacities for understanding these relationships and effects through creative and reflective work Readings will include The Tempest (Act 1), Selections from The Rising, Learning to Die in the Anthropocene, A High Wind in Jamaica, Things Fall Apart, Floodlines, Annihilation, Ship Breaker, Leviathan Wakes, among others

HUM 522 MARITIME LITERATURE - A VOYAGE INTO MELVILLE’S MOBY DICK - spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit

This course explores the influence of Moby Dick in the world of art, politics, psychology and environmentalism while also charting the significance of the Pequod's globe spanning voyage

HUM 532 CRIMINAL LAW AND LITERATURE

Open to sixth-form, dual credit English/History.

- spring semester course

The purpose is to have students sharpen their analytical skills (and enhance their understanding and appreciation of literature and the law) by reading significant works of literature through a legal lens and to examine the legal questions that arise, especially as pertains to criminal law, in seminal works of literature as well as to understand the motives and psychology of characters Works potentially include Billy Budd, Passing As I Lay Dying, The Great Gatsby, and Sweat.

HUM 541/A PRIZE-WINNING LITERATURE (A) - fall semester course

This course uses award-winning contemporary literature to dive deep into issues challenging our society and into the crucial work of figuring out how to respond and how it connects to their lives Additionally, students will discuss and consider: Why do they think these books deserve to be recognized with these awards? What qualifies a book for award winning status? Course readings will include novels awarded the Booker, Pulitzer, and National Book Award prizes and be accessible to college bound seniors Possible novels would be Cold Mountain, The Goldfinch, The Topeka Schools, Beloved, and The World According to Garp, A Cat’s Cradle. A portion of the readings will be “choice reading.”

HUM 542/A READING AND WRITING POETRY (A) - spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English Credit.

This course is a fast-paced introduction to modern and contemporary U S poetry, with an emphasis on experimental verse, from the 19th century to the present Participants (who need no prior experience with poetry) will learn how to read poems that are supposedly "difficult " We will encounter and discuss the poems one at a time, and also listen to and discuss lectures from the University of Pennsylvania “ModPo” online course This collection of American Poems begins with Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson (proto modernists) and then follows through to the Modernists, Harlem Renaissance, Neo-Formalists, Beats, New York School, L-A-N-G-U-A-G-E, and contemporary poets. Along with intensive poetry analysis, students will write their own poems, collecting them into a portfolio for submission at the end of the semester.

HUM 552/A VISIONS AND REVISIONS (A) - spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English credit.

How do contemporary authors remix the classics? The purpose of this course is for students to explore the interpretive richness of “intertextuality,” texts building on or talking back to other texts. Classic literature will be paired with more recent works that revise or expand the original story, often by giving a voice to marginalized or victimized characters Pairings may include The Iliad and Night Sky with Exit Wounds, Medea and Salvage the Bones, David Copperfield and Demon Copperhead, and Mrs Dalloway and The Hours

HUM 561/A FREEDOM, DECISIONS, AND ETHICS (A) -

fall semester course

Open to sixth-form, English credit.

The purpose of this course is to practice ethical thinking, to become familiar with the most established ethical theorists (utilitarianism, deontological ethics, natural law, virtue ethics, feminism and care ethics) and to apply ethical theories to real-world scenarios Two critical texts that will be used are Ethical Choices: An introduction to moral philosophy with case studies by Burner and Raley and Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments by eds Catapano and Critchley. This course overlaps with politics, religion, history, social science, English, and psychology in the variety of case studies we examine and the amount of writing that is required

HUM 572/A NARRATIVES OF INCARCERATION & REDEMPTION (A) - spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English credit.

The primary purpose of this course is to help students understand the problem of mass incarceration in the United States – not only its roots and history, but also its impact on prisoners and families. By reading the personal essays, memoirs, and biographies of convicts from a range of backgrounds, students will explore the paths to prison, the conditions in which prisoners do time, the flaws in the system, and the difficulties of transitioning from prison to the outside world. In order to contextualize the personal narratives, we will look at theological texts as well as expository writing about the prison system in the United States The expository readings will provide historical and factual background for our discussions, while the theological texts will provide a framework for considering issues that are central to any discussion of incarceration – issues like justice, remorse, mercy, and redemption.

HUM 581/A

& 582/A EVIL AND JUSTICE THROUGH FILM (A) - fall semester and spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, dual credit English, History

Are humans innately good, or are we born with a propensity toward evil? Why does evil exist, and how should we respond when we encounter it? Through the screening and examination of documentary and narrative film as well as selected texts, students in this course will examine recent and historical manifestations of unjust practices as well as the contemporary responses to perceived evil. Topics will include the legacy of lynching in the United States, the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the evolution of the incarceration system in the United States and the notorious meeting of senior Nazi officials where they discussed the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" Students will emerge with an expanded appreciation for complex ethical challenges and an ability to engage with confidence in contemporary debates around justice, equity, punishment and morality

HUM 591, 592 CREATIVE WRITING - fall semester course and spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, English credit

This course will examine how we find the humanity in one another through literature by analyzing, producing, and studying the mechanics of the three genres: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The goal is to demystify the “process”

of writing and introduce students to the “workshop” model of teaching, learning, and practicing creative writing

HUMANITIES HISTORY

HUM 230 HUMANITIES II: HISTORY

Required of fourth-formers

Humanities II History and Humanities II English are integrated and interdisciplinary These courses offer a comprehensive introduction to world history, religions, and literature with a focus on different regions of the world: The Middle East: The Crossroads of Civilization, South Asia: Cultural Blending, Conflict, and Change over Time, East Asia: Enduring the Traditions and the Modern World, Africa: Ancient Traditions and Cultural Change, Latin America: Explorations and Encounters, and Europe and the Western World: Agents of Change and Influence. Within this curriculum students will read literature related to cultural identity, learn about the traditions and beliefs of the great religions of the world, and focus on key events in history that transformed each region, while developing their critical thinking and writing skills In History, students will also learn how to do library research, evaluate sources, write research papers and present their findings

HUM 470 AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY

HUM 480/A AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY (A)

Required of fifth-formers US History Credit HUM 480/A requires department approval

A chronological survey of American history and culture, American Studies History will cover the full sweep of American history from the Puritans to the present Students will learn how to be critical readers of texts both written and visual in order to be thoughtful analysts and consumers of American culture, ideology, and history The reading pace will be brisk. There will be, on average, a test or essay once a week. On many days, students will be asked to offer a 10-minute analysis of a selected theme or quotation from the daily reading or a full-period essay on the topic under discussion Works will include primary source documents from the Articles of Confederation through the Pentagon Papers, as well as key texts from John Locke, Adam Smith, Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, Margaret Sanger and Martin Luther King Jr The advanced section of this course will include more extensive readings, more in depth literary analysis, and more comprehensive essays and papers

HUM 600/A AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (A)

Open to sixth-form. Prerequisite: U.S. History. History Credit.

This year-long advanced level course seeks to promote more active and informed citizenship and political participation for all individuals across the political spectrum. Elements such as gender, race, class, ideology, economics, and institutional power all affect the political standing of citizens and issues Media, too, has long informed the experience of democracy As such we will examine the role the media plays in shaping United States Government & Politics. Although not the motivating intention, successful navigation of the course, combined with consistent and diligent preparation, will likely contribute to student success on the College Board's AP US Government & Politics examination in May Through the exploration of the Foundations of American Democracy, Interactions Among Branches of Government, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, and Political Participation combined with disciplinary practices related to the study of Political Science (Concept Application, SCOTUS Application, Data Analysis, Source Analysis, Argumentation) students will be exposed to an array of concepts and ideas meant to broaden their understanding of American Democracy

HUM 611/A RENAISSANCE STUDIES (A) - fall semester course

Open to sixth-form, Dual Credit: History, English.

This course will take an interdisciplinary look at the history, literature, art, and religion of Renaissance Europe (14-16th centuries), while also considering how the Renaissance has impacted Western culture today and how we continue to imagine and reimagine the Renaissance We will use Western Civilizations (Cole and Symnes) and Perspectives from the Past (Brophy) to gain an understanding of the historical period, alongside readings from Dante, Boccaccio, Petrarch, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Luther, and Calvin amongst others that will help students gain a holistic view of Renaissance thinking and culture We will explore the art of the Italian Renaissance and Northern Renaissance and will consider, as we read Brecht’s Galileo and Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons, why the Renaissance continues to capture our imagination and inform our worldviews today.

HUM 612/A 20TH CENTURY EUROPE (A) - spring semester course

Open to sixth-form, Dual Credit: History, English

This course takes an interdisciplinary focus on four main themes of 20th century European history: sustaining and dissolving empires; autocracy, totalitarianism, and warfare; feminism and civil rights; and the rise and fall of communism, while also relating the issues of today’s Europe (particularly the issues of immigration and rising authoritarianism) to the past Students will utilize Western Civilizations (Cole and Symnes) and Perspectives from the Past (Brophy) to gain an understanding of the historical period, alongside works of literature and philosophy in full and excerpt, including Simone de Beauvoir, Hannah Arendt, Aldous Huxley, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Pat Barker, and John Le Carre

HUM 621 RACE RELATIONS IN THE US - fall semester course

Open to sixth-form Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of U S History History Credit

The purpose of this course is to analyze, from a historical lens, but without a traditional history textbook, the unique issue of race in the United States of America In keeping in the spirit of St George’s School’s humanities curriculum, however, the course will explore a multitude of written works, including literary works produced by BIPOC folx, with the possibility of travel to key and historic locations of the Civil Rights Movement