Prerequisites: Honors or GHP American Studies 2 teacher recommendation.
This course focuses on the people and events that have shaped the modern world. The course begins with ancient civilizations and concludes with an analysis of contemporary issues dealing with war and peace, human rights, world health issues, and terrorism. World Studies traces how people, throughout the ages, have shared and blended ideas from other cultures. Students will analyze key concepts, primary sources, art, architecture, and the expansion of technological developments that have improved the quality of life for millions of people.