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  • Social Studies

World History

Course Description

This course surveys history from ancient times through the modern period from a world perspective. Students are introduced to the ancient river civilizations, the Empires of Greece and Rome, and medieval life. The course continues with the development of European monarchies and their evolution into modern nations. Finally, students will investigate causes and results of twentieth century global events/conflicts. Emphasis is placed on emergence of new nations and the potential of today’s society.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Geography

Grade Level Offerings

10

Course Length

1 Year

Credits

1

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  • English

English I

Credits: 1

This course focuses on all areas of communication: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will explore various genres, time periods, and cultures through required and self-selected literature. Students will enhance writing skills through vocabulary, grammar, MLA formatting, and journal writing; in addition, one will use prior knowledge and hopefully gain new knowledge and understanding in the areas of research, test taking, study skills, and organizational methods.

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  • Social Studies

Dual Credit World History

Credits: 1

This course surveys the social, economic, political history of the world. It studies the development of civilizations in isolation as well as the origins, nature, and consequences of global forms of interaction and exchange. Students will receive college credit upon successful completion of this course.

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  • Foreign Language

Dual Credit Spanish III

Credits: 1 (3 College Credits)

This course is a continuation of the study of Spanish for those interested in learning the language. This is an Advanced College Credit Program (ACCP) course offered through Missouri Western State University and St. Pius X High School. This is a year-long course and the continuation of the MWSU college credit as the third semester of University Spanish, a total of three credit hours. This course challenges the students with advanced grammar and varied opportunities to strengthen their control of the language. Through classroom interaction, students develop oral and written skills needed for practical and daily-life situations; study linguistic structures and functions needed to ask questions, compare, contrast, and describe; develop reading skills and expand vocabulary; and increase cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in order to continue in sequenced languages courses.

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