ELECTIVE: Satisfies US History requirement; This course must be taken with 02604 English 11 CP ACCEL (American Studies)
ELIGIBILITY: 11
PREREQUISITE: Strong Academic Interest
CREDIT: 2
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH 08316 US HISTORY CP ACCEL AMERICAN STUDIES AND 02604 ENGLISH 11CP ACCEL AMERICAN STUDIES (1.0/1.0 credit - class meets for two consecutive blocks during one semester) American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that is team-taught by three teachers. The course investigates American civilization (with emphasis on the 20th century) in history, literature, philosophy, art, and music. Students will have the opportunity to enrich their study and their grade by self-initiated projects and extra credit. Students will study and hone their writing skills through several formats. Students should be self-motivated learners and should expect daily out of class reading and work as curriculum follows the accelerated path. Special interest days include: Immigration Day (students prepare ethnic food and become an immigrant for one day), Roaring 20's Dinner Party (students research various aspects of the 1920's and then come dressed in 20's attire), and 60's Day (students present 60's power points and come dressed in 60's attire).