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PS00969 - Contemporary World Issues 04064-(S2)

Course Description
Students analyze governments, economies, peoples, and cultures from around the world in this course. Instruction emphasizes the structures and policies of the United States and how they compare to other systems in the international community. Students apply critical thinking and research skills to examine current events and contemporary issues, including human rights, the strengths and weaknesses of globalization, America’s role in the international economy, the severe environmental threats facing many regions around the world today, how religion is often used to facilitate and justify violence, and America’s “War on Terror” and its impact on the Middle East and Islamic culture.

Connie Godfrey, 605-716-4761, cgodfrey@tie.net
Course Code
04064
Content Area
Social Studies
Provider
Black Hills Online Learning Community
Instructor
To Be Determined
Prerequisite
None
Technology
Online
Course Materials
Electronic - Available online unless otherwise indicated.
Appropriate Grade Levels
11, 12
When Offered
Open-ended (Aug - May)
Credit
Half
Cost
$350.00
Registration Contact
Name: Connie Godfrey
Phone: (605) 721-4506
Email: cgodfrey@tie.net
Registration Period
Registration for this course is ongoing.