WORLD RELIGIONS and PHILOSOPHY
Course#: 295060 and 295000
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one-half for each course
WORLD RELIGIONS
In this course, students develop the background necessary for an appreciation of the basic beliefs and practices of the world's religions. Importance is placed on historical origins as well as current beliefs. Students will study Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, Taoism, and other belief systems.
PHILOSOPHY
This course offers students an opportunity to investigate classical philosophical issues from both secular and religious sources. A study of philosophy will help students to value more fully the insights and structures of the great philosophies; respect the difference between systematic philosophical investigation and personal belief; develop critical skill in the analysis of the writings of the philosophers and a comprehensive understanding of similarities and differences in philosophical discussion, both religious and secular, throughout the ages; value the rich diversity of ideas and points of view on many issues; and transfer philosophical knowledge and method to the study of other disciplines and to problem solving.
DEBATE and FORENSICS
Course#: 139500 and 139000
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: one-half for each course
DEBATE
The debate course is designed to encourage and improve in creative and critical thinking, research, speaking and argumentation, mock trials, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Policy Debate. In addition, students improve their ability to take notes and to listen.
FORENSICS
Forensics provides students with an opportunity to practice and develop proficiency in oral communication techniques. Students sharpen their skills in a chosen area of concentration such as oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, or original oratory. Students are encouraged to use their skills in speech competition or performance.
CURRENT AFFAIRS and POLITICAL SCIENCE
Course #: 299600 and 245100
Grades: 12
Credit: one-half for each course
CURRENT AFFAIRS
This course provides students with an understanding of the tools with which to analyze the basic framework, concepts, terminology and principles of contemporary issues and events. Over the course of one or two semesters, students will use various resources and technologies to examine topics and issues of local, state, national, and international significance.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Students examine theories and practices of government.
PSYCHOLOGY and SOCIOLOGY
Course#: 290000 and 250000
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one-half for each course
PSYCHOLOGY
Students examine patterns and variations of human behavior and the process of individual human development. They identify and examine the emotional, intellectual, and physical factors which influence the development of the individual human being. Students distinguish among the major schools and systems of psychology and methods of investigation.
SOCIOLOGY
Students study the ways people behave in groups. They examine ways that groups function in society and analyze these functions. Students develop hypotheses about people in groups and gather information to test these hypotheses.
