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'''Contemporary World History SJ''' is the [[Social Justice Pathway]] equivalent of [[Contemporary World History]], taken in 10th grade during the [[semester]] everybody else takes Contemporary World History. | '''Contemporary World History SJ''' is the [[Social Justice Pathway]] equivalent of [[Contemporary World History]], taken in 10th grade during the [[semester]] everybody else takes Contemporary World History. | ||
== Course catalog description == | |||
In this course, concepts from the social sciences are used to explore contemporary global issues. Special emphasis is | |||
given to non-Western regions, especially Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East and Asia. | |||
* Prerequisites: None; grade 10 | |||
* Homework Expectation: Approximately 2 hours per week | |||
* District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 | |||
<nowiki />*''1641SJ is for students in the Social Justice Pathway. Please see page 86 for a description of the Social Justice Pathway program.'' | |||
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== Should I take this class? == | == Should I take this class? == | ||
If you care about social issues, politics, and/or social justice, the Social Justice Pathway is a good choice. This class should be signed up for with [[US Government SJ]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 00:39, 1 June 2025
| Department | Social Studies |
|---|---|
| Length | Semester |
| Weight | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Firenzi |
Contemporary World History SJ is the Social Justice Pathway equivalent of Contemporary World History, taken in 10th grade during the semester everybody else takes Contemporary World History.
Course catalog description
In this course, concepts from the social sciences are used to explore contemporary global issues. Special emphasis is given to non-Western regions, especially Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East and Asia.
- Prerequisites: None; grade 10
- Homework Expectation: Approximately 2 hours per week
- District SLOs Addressed in this Course: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
*1641SJ is for students in the Social Justice Pathway. Please see page 86 for a description of the Social Justice Pathway program.
Units studied
- Cold War in Europe
- Cold War in Asia
- Africa and the Middle East
- The Pacific Century
Should I take this class?
If you care about social issues, politics, and/or social justice, the Social Justice Pathway is a good choice. This class should be signed up for with US Government SJ.