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SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM |
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335032 Economics |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1/2 Unit |
Description: Economics will consist of a theoretical approach to the study of economics and will concentrate on the study of microeconomics topics. These topics will include: economic decision making, financial institutions, markets, supply and demand, and prices. This course will also concentrate on the study of macroeconomics topics. These topics will include: the rate of labor and government, money and banking, and measures of the national economy.
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Title: |
335038 Junior Achievement Economics |
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None |
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Credit: |
1/2 Unit |
Description: Junior Achievement Economics is designed to promote economic literacy and understanding of business and competitive enterprise among high school students. This is a modernized, augmented version of the Junior Achievement Program. Four days of each week the students will study economic theory, and one day each week a business executive will visit the class. Students in Junior Achievement Economics will operate a company and get hands-on training through a computer. Additionally, this economics course will include simulated management games, economic trade-off computer games, and special case studies.
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335042 Economics /Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1/2 Unit |
Description: Economics/Honors introduces students to important concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on supply and demand and prices in the market system, using economic models as tools for understanding. Fiscal and monetary policies are also studied as forces affecting the nation's economic well-being. Use of video presentations and simulations of financial markets are also used. Independent research and writing are required.
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Title: |
339549 Economics 221/Honors (USC) |
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Prerequisite: |
Overall “B” Average or 1100 on SAT or 110 on PSAT |
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Credit: |
1 Unit 3 Hours College Credit From USC |
Description: Economics 221/Honors is a college-level course in the principles of economics made available through the University of South Carolina School of Business. The course will include the study of production possibilities, supply and demand, macroeconomic models, and material descriptive of the national and international aspects of the United States economy.
The University of South Carolina provides academic planning and support including preparation and evaluation of exams. Concurrent instruction is provided by high school teachers.
Tuition is $184.00 plus the cost of course materials (approximately $50.00 to $75.00). Tuition is subject to change. Students are responsible for additional costs.
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337452 Economics - Macroeconomics/AP |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Economics-Macroeconomics/AP gives
students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to
the economic system as a whole. Such a
course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price
determination, and also develops students’ familiarity with economic
performance measures, economic growth, and international economics.
The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement for this course.
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Title: |
337554 Economics - Microeconomics/AP |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Economics-Microeconomics/AP gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic market. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of the product market and includes the study of factor markets and the role of the government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement for this course.
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333032 Government |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1/2 Unit |
Description: Government concentrates on American Government and is a study of the American Federal System of Government with emphasis on the principles that are an integral part of this system. Special emphasis is placed upon the role of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government within this complex system.
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333042 Government/Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1/2 Unit |
Description: Government/Honors provides students with an overview of the American Federal System of Government. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical underpinnings of our government, historical development of our government, individual rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the three branches of our government. The overall framework for this course is provided through a study of the United States Constitution. Outside reading, research, and writing are required.
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Title: |
333041 Government 201/Honors (USC) |
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Prerequisite: |
Overall “B” Average or 1100 on SAT or 110 on PSAT |
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Credit: |
1 Unit 3 Hours College Credit From USC |
Description: Government 201/Honors deals with the nature of the American government and political systems, their development over the past two hundred years, and how they work in the 1990’s. The goal of the course is to increase understanding of the American system, its traditions, its framework, its component elements, and how they fit together for the eventual formation of public policy. Specifically: (1) To acquaint the student with different interpretations of the policies that exist within the American society. (2) To encourage the students to recognize the relevance of American politics to their lives and future. (3) To develop the student’s skills of analytical and comprehensive thinking.
Prior knowledge about the subject content is neither required nor expected for successful completion of the course. By becoming actively engaged in the study of the American political system, the student will find the course both informative and interesting.
The University of South Carolina provides academic planning and support including preparation and evaluation of exams. Concurrent instruction is provided by high school teachers.
Tuition is $184.00 plus the cost of course materials (approximately $50.00 to $75.00). Tuition is subject to change. Students are responsible for additional costs.
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337352 Government/AP |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Government/AP is the study of the U.S. national political system. The course takes an in-depth look at the historical structure of the three branches of government and how the three are interrelated. Students will also study the political behavior of voters and how the electoral system works. Students will be expected to do an extensive amount of reading and develop the skills to critique and analyze the literature.
The Advanced Placement Examination is a requirement of this course.
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Title: |
331031 World Geography |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: World Geography is designed to study the broad impact of economics, social, political, and physical geography on how man lives. A variety of resources will be used, in addition to the textbook, encouraging high level thinking processes, introducing different strategies such as simulations and small group processes that emphasize student responsibility for learning.
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Title: |
331041 World Geography/Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: World Geography/Honors incorporates aspects of the social sciences - history, economics, anthropology, sociology and political science - into a framework which students can use to deal with complex global issues and to promote global understanding. Global warming, acid rain, political and racial strife, a shrinking ozone layer, changes in world economic systems, a global population exceeding six billion - these matters and others face today's students. Our interdependent world requires citizens able to understand these issues and function comfortably not only in their own community but also in the world community. Geography is much more than just knowing the location of states and their capitals; it is knowing about the entire world.
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Title: |
334031 Psychology |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Psychology is designed to orientate students to the nature and purposes of psychology by defining psychology and comparing it to other methods of explaining behavior.
Other areas to be studied include: parapsychology, the learning process, hereditary and cultural influences on behavior, and development - physical, motor, emotional, social, intellectual, and personality. It is highly recommended that a student has successfully completed one unit in biology before taking psychology.
Students will investigate feelings of inferiority, frustration, conflict, stress and anxiety. Methods of coping with everyday problems, e.g., defense/escape mechanisms, will be covered. Also mental illness, (neurosis/psychosis), will be explained along with the methods of treatment, such as psychotherapy, chemotherapy, and shock therapy. Toward the end of this course, attention will be directed to the area of social psychology, focusing on such topics as person-to-person relations, attitude formation, and group behavior.
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Title: |
334041 Psychology 101/Honors (USC) |
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Prerequisite: |
Overall “B” Average or 1100 on SAT or 110 on PSAT |
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Credit: |
1 Unit 3 Hours College Credit From USC |
Description: Psychology 101/Honors is available to motivated high school seniors wishing to earn three hours of collegiate credit while still in high school.
The University of South Carolina provides academic planning and support including preparation and evaluation of exams. Concurrent instruction is provided by high school teachers. Weekly lectures, thirty hours of community service, oral book reviews, written critiques, and twenty-six psychology videos to be viewed by students and discussed are but a few of the requirements for this course. The seven exams for this course are made and graded by the University of South Carolina.
Tuition is $184.00 plus the cost of course materials (approximately $50.00 to $75.00). Tuition is subject to change. Students are responsible for additional costs.
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334531 Sociology |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Sociology provides students with a comprehensive examination of the basic concepts, principles, and methods central to the scientific study of sociology.
There are three major goals to be met. The first goal is to teach students to think like sociologists. The second goal is to help students develop a sociological imagination, which will enable them to view their own lives within a larger social and historical context. The third goal is to help students understand and appreciate the rich diversity that is possible in social life by exposing them to data from a wide variety of cross-cultural and historical sources.
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332031 United States History/Constitution |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: United States History/Constitution covers the history of the United States from the Age of Exploration through current topics. The course will concentrate on a study of the social, economic, political, geographical, and cultural aspects of American society. Requirements include parallel readings, a research paper and critiques of books and articles. This course is designed to prepare students for college history courses.
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Title: |
337251 United States History/AP |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: United States History/AP is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in American history. The course prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials - their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance - and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship.
Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Examination.
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336031 World History |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: World History will consist of a systematic study of the development of man from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis on the interrelationships between different cultures and different areas of the world. The first half of the course will cover the history of the world from prehistory to the Enlightenment. The second half will cover the period from the French Revolution to the present. Requirements may include parallel readings, a research paper, and/or critiques of books and articles.
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Title: |
336041 World History/Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: World History/Honors surveys the development of man from prehistoric times to the present with an emphasis on the interrelationships between cultures and different areas of the world. Students will develop analytical skills that will enable them to analyze, interpret, and critique literature through the wealth of reading required in this course.
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332039 American Society |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: American Society is a general survey course of the African-American history in America. The major focus of this course is the period since 1865. The study of personalities and organizations will make up the major components of the course. Each student is required to complete eight one-page biographical sketches and prepare a written/oral book report. THIS COURSE DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR UNITED STATES HISTORY.
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336541 Western Civilization/Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Western Civilization/Honors is a survey course designed to trace the development of western cultures from their earliest beginnings to the present. Emphasis will be placed on political, economic, social, and religious events that have had an impact on the Western world as we know it today.
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Title: |
336542 Western Civilization/Honors (Piedmont Technical College) |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
6 Hours College Credit Course taken for 6 hours of transfer credit through Piedmont Technical College. This course will be taught on the home high school campus. |
Description: Western Civilization/Honors is a survey course designed to trace the development of western cultures from their earliest beginnings to the present. Emphasis will be placed on political, economic, social, and religious events that have had an impact on the Western world as we know it today.
Tuition and cost of textbook will be the responsibility of the student.
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337651 European History/AP |
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: European History/AP is designed to develop an understanding of some of the principle themes in modern European History and to develop an ability to analyze historical evidence. In addition to a basic exposure to the factual narrative, the goals of the advanced placement program will also be developed. Success in this course requires excellent skills in reading, writing, and thinking analytically.
Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Examination.
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334533 Ethnic Cultures |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Ethnic Cultures is to introduce students to the variety of cultures that have gone into the makeup of a unique American culture. The course will concentrate on the contributions of Native Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, European Americans, and African Americans. Areas of study will include history, literature, art, music, as well as food and customs and other cultural contributions of these groups. The students will be involved with group projects, group presentations, readings, and presentations by guest speakers. It is hoped that the class will be composed of students representing the various ethnic groups that comprise the student body of the school.
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339933 Military History |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Unit |
Description: Military History is designed as a careful study of selected military involvements, giving emphasis to cause and effect. During much of its history, the United States has found itself engaged in war. Although some attention will be given to war strategies and national leadership, these will not be considered as the major thrust of the course.
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339938 Contemporary America |
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Prerequisite: |
U S History |
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Credit: |
1 Elective Unit |
Description: Contemporary America is designed to take an in-depth look at recent developments in American history. A major focus of the course will be the impact of social, political, and economic changes made during this century. Special attention will be given to changes in demographics.
The course is designed for students who would like a continuation of the survey of American history offered in the eleventh grade.
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336049 International Relations/Honors |
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Prerequisite: |
Successful completion of Government and approval of instructor |
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Credit: |
1 Elective Unit |
Description: International Relations/Honors will examine the changing relationships among nations at the end of the millennium. The roles of alliances, military weaponry, terrorism, economics, environmental factors, ethnic identification, and nationalism will be explored.
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339936 Southern History |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Credit: |
1 Elective Unit |
Description: Southern History is designed to acquaint students with the history of the South. As students become familiar with the hands-on approach of this course, they will enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills as they use both primary and secondary sources, rules of evidence, and local citizens as resources in gathering information.
Minimum requirements for this course will include much reading, out-of-class work, and the ability to work individually and in groups. Writing with clarity and analysis of information are important skills for success in this course.
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Title: |
339949 Anthropology 102/Honors (USC) |
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Prerequisite: |
Overall “B” Average or 1100 on SAT or 110 on PSAT |
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Credit: |
1 Unit 3 Hours College Credit From USC |
Description: Anthropology 102/Honors is the study of humans and their cultures, both past and present. This course takes an in-depth look at living cultures through face-to-face encounters and cultures of the past through archaeological excavations. This course also helps students understand people of different cultures of the world and their history.
The University of South Carolina provides academic planning and support including preparation and evaluation of exams. Concurrent instruction is provided by high school teachers.
Tuition is $184.00 plus the cost of course materials (approximately $50.00 to $75.00). Tuition is subject to change. Students are responsible for additional costs.