Academy of Humainities and Social Sciences

Keystone Course Description

INTRODUCTION OF PHILOSOPHY

The keystone course in the Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences is an examination of the "big questions" geared toward helping students learn to articulate their worldview and take a stand on the meaning of life. It introduces students to the overarching issues explored by philosophers and lets them explore some of the more famous thinkers while critiquing their positions. We'll do writing, reading and discussion of works, but a lot of the class will be the students directly responding and working on their own positions. CR 2.5, YO 10, Acceptance into the Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences.

FORENSIC SOCIAL SCIENCE: EXPLORING HISTORICAL MYSTERIES

The keystone experience in the Academy of the Humanities and Social Sciences is a course that will introduce students to the tools of library and internet research. Through independent investigation and cooperative learning groups, students will examine a variety of historical sources and artifacts in order to gain a better understanding of   current world issues. Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology will all play a part in this student’s ongoing journey. Activities include writing assignments, Socratic seminars, debates, movie analysis, a film project, and a final paper. CR 2.5, YO 10, Acceptance into the Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences.