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WELCOME TO WORLD CULTURES!!
The class will be comprised of the following Units:
Major Areas to study:
I. Americas/Latin America – focusing more on the Caribbean & South America
II. Europe & Russia
III. Africa/Sub-Saharan Africa
IV. Middle East and the Islamic World
V. Asia
A. South Asia
B. South East Asia and the Pacific
C. East AsiaCOURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to World Cultures!! In this course, students will be introduced to key concepts that will guide them in the study of the seven world regions. A three-pronged approach will be utilized as students study the connection between history, geography, and culture.
Students will be studying the geography of the world in which we live. In addition to the regions, students will focus on elements of the culture of those regions. These elements include religion, economic systems, arts & literature, language, government, social organization, and customs/traditions.
Through the study of these cultures, I hope to give students a broader view of the people around them and help them appreciate the diversity of our world and the events that helped shape who we are today.
World Cultures focuses on building geography skills, expanding cultural awareness, and examining the study of the history of humanity from 1450 through the present day. This course covers world history from exploration through to modern-day Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. Students participate in a variety of activities including discussions, large- and small-group projects, individual projects, and oral presentations. Research and writing skills are stressed, with particular attention given to the development and refinement of skills in research organization, application of traditional library and online resources, and appropriate use of presentation software. The course strives to provide students with the skills and knowledge to become responsible citizens in a global society.
Required Textbook:
Boehm, Richard G. (Author)., McTighe, Jay (Author)., McGraw-Hill Education (Firm). Geography – The
Human and Physical World, Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.