HISTORY Global Studies 9 (1 Credit)
The freshman year course investigates the ancient through medieval histories of the Near East, Africa, Greece, Rome, Europe, India, and the Far East. History is surveyed from the dawn of civilization to the European Renaissance. By studying the geography, society, government, economy, and philosophy of different regions,students gain an understanding of the diversity of human culture and learn the underpinnings of Eastern and Western civilization.
Global Studies 9 Honors (1 Credit)
All freshman students admitted to the Ignatian Scholars honors program will enroll in Global Studies 9 Honors. The structure of this course is similar to Global Studies 9. Students in this course can expect more writing assignments and will be held to a higher standard on these. This is an accelerated and pre-AP course, so the students can expect a heavier workload compared to Global Studies 9.
Global Studies 10 (1 Credit)
This is a two-part world history class. In freshman year, the course investigates the ancient through medieval histories of the Near East, Africa, Greece, Rome, Europe, India, and the Far East. History is surveyed from the dawn of civilization to the European Renaissance. In sophomore year, the focus shifts to modern world history initially with the Renaissance era and continuing through the World War II era. By studying the geography, society, government, economy, and philosophy of different regions in each course, students gain an understanding of the diversity of human cultures and learn the underpinnings of both Eastern and Western civilizations.
AP World History (1 Credit)
This is a college level course in world history. Its focus is the period from 10,000 B.C. to the present. Students in the course will examine the impact of interaction among major societies, the impact of technology on people and the environment, changes in the structures and functions of nations and states, systems of social structure and gender structure, and cultural and intellectual developments throughout the world. Students will master various methods that modern historians use to evaluate and interpret historical documents. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Examination in World History at the conclusion of the course and may earn college credits through this exam.
Modern U.S. and World History (1 Credit)
This course will survey the history of the world and the United States since World War II. The course will begin with a study of economics and how it has impacted history. The course will enable students to understand contemporary events in the context of recent history. Students will use primary and secondary sources to analyze long term issues and events such as World War II, The Cold War, The Vietnam War, Middle Eastern conflicts, the end of colonialism, the rise of new nation states, modern technological developments, the rise of pandemics such as AIDS, civil rights struggles in the United States, the rise of fundamentalism and international terrorism, and recent developments in American politics, society, and culture. This will be a writing intensive course and will include a term research paper.
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AP United States History (1 Credit)
This is a college level course in American History. Students will gain a strong grounding in the facts surrounding important events in United States History. They will also learn to read historical material analytically and critically, to weigh historical evidence and interpretations, and to arrive at conclusions on the basis of informed judgments. The student will be expected to acquire and utilize primary sources including how to interpret maps, statistical tables, and graphic materials. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Examination in United States History at the conclusion of the course and may earn college credits through this exam.
United States History (1 Credit)
This course surveys the history of the United States from its colonial origins through the World War II era. Students will develop their historical skills and perspective by concentrating on certain topics and themes within that narrative. Particular attention is paid in the first semester to the political and constitutional development of the country from the period of the American Revolution through the age of Jackson to the Civil War. In the second half of the year, students will explore the impact of industrialization and immigration on society, the economy, politics, and the relationship between the government and citizens. Attention is also paid to the formation of American foreign policy, and its evolution through the World Wars.
AP Comparative Government and Politics (1 Credit)
This is a college level course which introduces students to the fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. This course aims to communicate to students the importance of global political and economic changes. It covers the major concepts that are used to organize and interpret what we know about political phenomena and relationships through an emphasis on specific countries and their governments including China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. The political system of the United States will also be covered as a point of comparison. In addition, students will sharpen their oral, analytical, and writing skills. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in Comparative Government and Politics at the conclusion of the course and may earn college credits through this exam.
