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This course is the first year of a two-year Global History curriculum. The Global I curriculum is designed to give students an overview of the events that have shaped the history of the world from the Paleolithic era through the late 1700s. The curriculum allows students to compare the development of civilizations in Europe, the Middle East, China, India, Japan, Africa, and Latin America and promotes an appreciation and understanding of the interdependence of societies. This is the first year of a two-year sequence in Global History and culminates in the Global History and Geography Regents Examination at the completion of Global History 2.

Grade 9 ............................................................1 credit

GLOBAL HISTORY 1 ANALYSIS (H) 21200

This advanced elective for highly motivated students offers an enriched approach to the recommended New York State curriculum. The emphasis will be on the interaction of culture, economic development and politics. One emphasis will be on the development of research skills and independent study. The content focus is similar to Global History 1.

This is the first year of a two-year sequence in Global History and culminates in the Global History and Geography Regents Examination at the completion of Global History 2.

GLOBAL HISTORY 2 22000

This course is the second year of a two-year Global History curriculum. Global History 2 completes the sequence begun in freshman year, tracing world history from the 1700’s to the present. Major events include the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Age of Imperialism, the two world wars, and postwar independent movements. This is the first year of a two-year sequence in Global History and culminates in the Global History and Geography Regents Examination at the completion of Global History 2.

Grade 10 ..........................................................1 credit

GLOBAL HISTORY 2 ANALYSIS (H) 22200

(Prerequisite: 1 Social Studies credit) This advanced elective for highly motivated students follows the curriculum design of Global History 2 but emphasizes those pivotal ideas which have helped to shape the world in which we live. An emphasis on research skills brings the student into contact with the political, social, and economic ideas out of which the modern world emerges. This course is the second year of a two year sequence in Global History and culminates in the Regents Examination in Global History.

Grade 10 ........................................................1 credit

EUROPEAN HISTORY AP 22300

(Prerequisite: 1 Social Studies credit) The aim of the Advanced Placement European History course is to build on the students' knowledge of the factual narrative of history and to develop: a) an understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European history; b) an awareness of the consequences of European contacts with other areas of the world;, and c) an ability to analyze historical interpretations and primary sources. The chronological period begins with the high Renaissance and concludes with present day issues. After the Advanced Placement Exam in mid-May, the course will concentrate on preparing the students for the Global History and Geography Regents Examination.

Grades 10.......................................................1 credit

UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT 23000

(Prerequisite: 2 Social Studies credits) A review of enduring constitutional issues sets the stage for an analysis of America as an industrialized nation and as a world power. The emphasis is given to America in the 19th and 20th centuries, foreign policy, global interdependence, and issues of war and peace. The year-long course culminates in the Regents Examination in U.S. History and Government.

Grade 11 .......................................................1 credit

UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT (H) 23200

(Prerequisite: 2 Social Studies Credits) This advanced elective for highly motivated students follows the curriculum for United States History and Government but in greater depth. In addition, there is an emphasis on research and alternative assessments which allows students to demonstrate knowledge in many ways. This year-long course culminates in The Regents Examination in U.S. History and Government.

Grade 11 ........................................................1 credit

AMERICAN CIVILIZATION (H) (13250 English / 23250 Social Studies)

American Civilization is a fully accredited option for juniors. It is the equivalent of the full-year American Literature Honors and the US History and Government Honors requirement. It prepares students for then New York State Regents Exam in US History and Government as well as English. The English part of the class moves chronologically and thematically through the American experience in tandem with the American history class. The major literary unit will be as follows: The Scarlet Letter, The Transcendentalism, The Autobiography of Frederick Douglas, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Ragtime, Our Town, and The Great Gatsby. In addition, students will examine the works of famous American poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, and others. The AmCiv class is based on seminar structure, with group presentations on ancillary readings. Students also view films, hear from guest speakers, and take project-oriented trips to enhance the understanding of the core issues. Students will create journals that reflect the themes central to the class. Thus grades will be based on papers, projects, group seminar presentations, and homework. Students who self-select this course must submit a writing sample and speak with an interview committee.

Grade 11........................................................1 credit Social Studies & 1 credit English

AMERICAN HISTORY AP 23300

(Prerequisite: 2 Social Studies credits) The American History AP course is designed to give the student a background in the chronology of American History and in major interpretive questions that derive from the study of selected themes. It is the equivalent of a one-year introductory college course in American History from 1607 to the present. The course will provide students with an understanding of primary sources including documentary material, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence of historical events.

Grades 11,12 ..................................................1 credit

ECONOMICS 12 24010

This one-semester course follows the curriculum outline under Economics. However, the emphasis is on skills development.

Grade 12 .......................................................1/2 credit

ECONOMICS 24030

(Prerequisite: 3 Social Studies credits) This one-semester course focuses on economic decision-making. Specific areas to be studied include the problem of scarcity and economic choice, the importance of financial markets, the federal reserve system, government and fiscal policy, social welfare concerns, and international trade.

Grade 12 .......................................................1/2 credits

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (H) 24250

(Prerequisite: 3 Social Studies credits) This course follows the curriculum design for Economics but with greater emphasis on readings in economic philosophy. It is offered as an advanced course for highly motivated students and includes an extensive research component.

Grade 12 .................................................1/2 credit

MACROECONOMICS AP 24310 (Spring), satisfies Eco requirement

AP macroeconomics prepares students for the AP exam in the spring. Students explore the following areas of study: basic economic concepts (e.g., supply and demand, opportunity costs, comparative advantage); GDP, national income, inflation, price indices, unemployment; national income and price determination (aggregate demand, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy); economic growth; international trade).

Grade 12 ....................................................1/2 credit

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT 12 24020

(Prerequisite: 3 Social Studies credits) This one-semester course follows the curriculum design of Participation in Government. However, there is an additional emphasis on skills development.

Grade 12 ..................................................1/2 credit

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT 24040

(Prerequisite: 3 Social Studies credits) This course combines two distinct approaches to the study of government: the theoretical and the practical. The structure, functions, and problems of government are studied. An attempt is made to involve the students in the more personal experience of government at the village, town, county, state, and federal levels. The role of political parties in the organization and implementation of the levels of power in government is stressed.

Grade 12 .......................................................1/2 credit

PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT ANALYSIS (H) 24260

(Prerequisite: 3 Social Studies credits) This is an advanced course for highly motivated students and includes a series of research activities. The course content focuses on a range of domestic issues including race, gender, and campus life.

Grade 12 ......................................................1/2 credit

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AP 24320 1 semester (Fall), satisfies PIG requirement

AP Government and Politics prepares students for the AP exam in the spring. It provides in-depth study of the following areas: constitutional underpinnings of the US Government; political beliefs and behavior of citizens; political parties, interest groups and mass media; institutions of national government–the Congress, the Presidency, the Federal Courts and the bureaucracy; public policy; civil liberties and civil rights.

Grade 12 ...................................................1/2 credit

SEMINAR IN ISSUES AND LITERATURE (H) 25150 (Social Studies), 15150 (English)

This interdisciplinary course will integrate the study of issues in government and issues in economics with great works of literature. Students will read and write in areas of study meant to further their appreciation of contemporary debate and reflection about gender, class and race. Students will spend one period with a social studies teacher examining social and historical implications of an issue. During the next period, they would move to examining the manner in which contemporary and traditional authors of literature

treat the same issue. This course is not unlike what students will find in Columbia’s

Contemporary Civilization program or in the Social Studies program at Harvard College. This course will satisfy the Economics (H), Participation in Government (H), and Great Literature (H) requirements.

Grades 12 ......................1 credit English and 1 credit Social Studies

FIFTH YEAR ELECTIVE PROGRAM

These electives are offered to those students who elect a fifth year of Social Studies. These courses cannot replace any required courses. They are in addition to the four-year mandate required by New York State and followed by Roslyn High School. The one exception is AP European History which can be taken in lieu of Global History 2.

THE FOLLOWING COURSES WILL BE OFFERED EVERY YEAR PROVIDED THERE IS SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT.

 PSYCHOLOGY 25070

This is an introduction to some of the traditional and contemporary schools of psychology and the study of human behavior. Topics to be considered include personality development, culture and personality, and interpersonal relationships.

Grades 11,12 ...............................................1/2 credit

PSYCHOLOGY AP 25300

(There is no prerequisite for this course) This course follows the Advanced Placement curriculum which is largely focused on experimental psychology including learning theory, development, and stages of personality formation. This is a full-year course. Students who have already taken psychology may also enroll in this course.

Grades 10, 11, 12...........................................1 credit

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH 66000

This one-semester class is intended for students who are interested in a general overview of research in the natural, behavioral, and social sciences. Students will be introduced to common methods and concepts used by researchers in these disciplines. Topics will include the scientific method, survey design, and statistics. Students will work in small groups to complete a mini-project in which they apply their new skills.

Grades 9, 10 ...........................................1/2 credit

INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVORIAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH 26000

This one-semester class is intended for students who have identified an interest and desire to work in the behavioral or social sciences, (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, political science, and economics). Topics will include experimental design, sampling, survey design, working with existing data sets, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will work in small groups to complete a mini-project in which they apply their new skills.

Grades 9, 10 ............................................1/2 credit

BEHAVORIAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SEMINAR 26005

(Prerequisite: Introduction to Research) In this small-group class, students will learn about how to conduct research in the behavioral and social sciences (e.g., epidemiology/health, psychology, political science, and economics) while actually designing and carrying out an independent research project suitable for entry into a science fair. Students will be guided through all aspects of the research process including the literature review, design of the method, data collection and analysis, and preparation for contests. While the class will meet formally every other day for the full year, students will be required to devote a significant amount of time to working independently outside of the regularly scheduled class.

Grades 10, 11...........................................1 credit

INDEPENDENT BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

(Fall) 26010 (Spring) 26020

(Prerequisite: Introduction to Research and Chairperson’s approval) This course offers motivated students an authentic opportunity to conceive of, design and carry out research projects in such fields as psychology, health/epidemiology, political science, sociology and economics. Students meet with their teacher/mentor at mutually convenient times, and projects are prepared for entry into science competitions (e.g., Intel Science Talent Search, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair) and/or publication.

Grade 10,11,12 ........................................1/2 credit

LAW AND SOCIETY 25000

This course covers the sources and history of American Law, selected topics (briefly) in Constitutional Law, The Court System, and the process of bringing a lawsuit. Specific topics include contract issues, consumer law, real property law, law for the minor, and law relating to everyday life. "Law in the News" is discussed on a weekly basis. Simulated trials are part of the curriculum. Students are encouraged to discuss issues of law that may be affecting them.

Grades 11,12 ..........................................1 credit

THE MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: MINORITY EXPERIENCES THROUGH HISTORY AND LITERATURE 25010

This experience will highlight the richness of the minority experience in America through both historical events and a variety of literary genres. African-Americans, Asians, Hispanics, Native-Americans, and women will be the focus of the curriculum. Credit will be awarded upon the completion of independent study requirements.

Grades 9,10,11,12................................1/2 credit

HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE I 25090

This is a survey course of Western artistic and architectural trends from the beginnings of recorded history through the emergence of modernism to the mid nineteenth century. Art movements include Prehistoric, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic and Realist. Analysis of building, sculpture and paintings is undertaken in conjunction with a review of major historical trends. Comparisons will be drawn between art, music and literature of the periods. Field trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum are planned.

Grades 11,12..........................................1/2 credit

HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE II 25090

This is a survey course of Western artistic and architectural trends from the early modern movement beginning in the mid-nineteenth century through the present day. Art movements include Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, Dada, color Field and Pop. Analysis of buildings, sculpture, paintings and installation pieces is undertaken in conjunction with a review of modern historical trends and events. Special attention is paid to current art and architectural trends and most contemporary artists. Field trips to MOMA, Dia Center, PSI and other modern art galleries are planned. History of Art and Architecture is NOT a prerequisite for this course.

Grades 11,12.................................................1/2 credit

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY 25030

This one-semester course is designed to allow students to explore the richness of African-American culture. Organized historically and chronologically, the curriculum emphasizes the relationship between African-American experiences and music, art, and literature. This course will utilize primary sources, guest speakers and field trips. Topics will include: African roots, the “Black Holocaust”, emancipation, Reconstruction, the Jim Crow era, the urban experience, the Harlem Renaissance, the Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, new activism and current events.

Grades 9. 10, 11, 12 ..................................1/2 credit

SOCIOLOGY 25050

This course will deal primarily with two contemporary problems in American society: alienation and urbanization. Despite the sociological approach, the course is interdisciplinary. It involves readings across the broad spectrum of the social studies in seeking understandings relating to individuals and their problems in an increasingly impersonal and industrialized society. This course will be offered in alternate years.

Grades 11,12..........................................1/2 credit

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