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| Social Studies Faculty |
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Fr. Dominic Mondzelewski
dominic@cbhs.net x221
216.421.2080 x 221
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Mr. Jack Whaley
whaley@cbhs.net
216.421.2080 x 531 |
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Fr. Michael Brunovsky
frmichael@cbhs.net
216.421.2080 x 268 |
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Social Studies Classes
World History |
| This course focuses on the development of man from prehistoric times to the rise of modern imperialism. We begin with the evolution of man and the development of civilizations. From there, we take a look at the different cultures of the world and examine their impact on history. Finally, the last section of this course examines the development of European history and how it has shaped the growth of the world. The course ends with the students studying the effects of modern imperialism and how this and other key events will lead to World War I. |
| Class Credit: 1 |
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Class Grade Level: 09 |
| AP United States History and Government - First Semester |
| As the first semester of a three semester course, this segment begins the study of human civilization and culture in the Americas. Topics include The three discoveries of America, English, Spanish, and French colonies in America, life and governance in the Colonies, Revolutionary trends in the Colonies, the War of Independence, Creating the United States, Pre-Constitutional government in the United States, the formation and effects of the Constitution, Federalism and Republicanism, the administrations of our first five presidents, the War of 1812, John Marshall and Constitutional interpretation, the Era of Good Feelings, Democracy in the pre-Jacksonian era. Weighted Credit. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 10 |
| United States History and Government - First Semester |
| As the first semester of a three semester course, this segment begins the study of human civilization and culture in the Americas. Topics include The three discoveries of America, English, Spanish, and French colonies in America, life and governance in the Colonies, the war for independence, creating the United States, the formation of the Constitutional Government and its effects, the administration of our first five presidents, the War of 1812, John Marshall and Constitutional interpretation, and the Era of Good Feelings. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 10 |
| World History - Third Semester |
| As the final semester of a three semester course, this segment continues and completes the study of human beings, their history and culture begun in the freshman year. This course covers the following topics: The world at the turn of the century, World War I, The Russian Revolution, Communism, the Decline of Nationalism and Dictatorship, World War II, The Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, World Interdependence, The United States and late 20th century issues. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 10 |
| History of African-Americans |
| This course will examine the African-American experience in depth from the 17th Century Africa through the slave trade and the culture of the South to the present day. Topics include: military contributions and effects, the Supreme Court, congress, and African-American rights, racial and cultural reactions, the Civil Rights Movement, economic, cultural, legal, and intellectual contributions and current debates concerning socialization, education and affirmative action. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 10-12 |
| AP United States History and Government - 2nd and 3rd Semesters |
| An in-depth analysis of the history of the United States from 1828 through the present. The course concentrates on the ability of the student to engage in analytical discussion of course topics and helps the student realize the many layers that comprise historical study: demographics, economics, politics, geography, social history, sociology, and psychology. Study of American historians and their different outlooks helps the students to see history from as objective a viewpoint as possible with an eye to analyzing present situations and planning for the future. The course also includes preparation for the international College Board examination given in May. Scoring well on this exam allows the possibility of college credit for the course. Weighted Credit. PREREQUISITES: SOPH. AP HISTORY, TEACHER RECOMMENDATION |
| Class Credit: 1.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 11 |
| Sociology |
| This course studies the interaction between the individual and his social group and environment. It examines how society influences the individual and how the individual can influence society. |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 11-12 |
| Psychology |
| This course is designed to increase students' knowledge about themselves and others. It develops an appreciation of the scientific method in the investigation of cause and effect relationship in human behavior |
| Class Credit: 0.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 11-12 |
| Current Affairs |
| As a full year elective this course explores a wide variety of issues existing in the world today. Among the topics discussed are: gun control, education, violence, alcohol and drug issues, the media, censorship, race relations and the government. Newspapers and weekly magazines are used as source materials and the student will be encouraged to develop opinions and viewpoints through class participation and essay writing. |
| Class Credit: 1 |
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Class Grade Level: 12 |
| AP European History |
| The methodology for this course imitates that of the AP United States History course with the emphasis here being an in-depth look at the political, social, economic, and religious constructs of European history form Medieval Kingdoms of the 11th century to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The course also includes preparation for the College Board Exam, for which scoring well allows for the possibility fo college credit. PREREQUISITES:. AP EUROPEAN HISTORY TEACHER APPROVAL. |
| Class Credit: 1.5 |
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Class Grade Level: 12 |
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