History: Topics in Modern Africa One Semester (Offered Second Semester) Prerequisites: None
History: Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequalities One Semester (Offered First Semester) Prerequisites: None Examination of the historical and present position of various racial and ethnic groups within our society, as well as women and other marginalized groups. Emphasis is on the diversity of American racial and ethnic groups and the description and explanation of historical, social, economic, and structural inequalities that exist within and among them. General attention is also given to the analysis of the social and cultural causes of prejudice and discrimination. This course seeks to explore the compelling question, “Why are race and inequality ongoing, pervasive issues in America?” Text: Voices: An Ethnic Studies Survey . Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith Education, 2025. History: Stagecraft One Semester (Offered Second Semester) Prerequisites: None Theatrical design is collaborative, practical, and interdisciplinary. In this course, we will design the set, lights, costumes, props, and sound for a production of a Shakespeare play, beginning with script analysis and ending with the production. Students will learn the basics of stagecraft, research the rich history of technical theater, and form artistic interpretations of the chosen text based on their reading and research. All students will work together to create a design gallery to accompany the performance, with social studies students taking the lead on research and writing and art students taking the lead on designing the gallery’s visual elements. As this course is part of the Liggett Shakespeare Project, students will collaborate with classmates in the Shakespeare: Dramaturgy course and the Liggett Players. Stagecraft students will be responsible for completing the production design and constructing some elements of the sets, props, and costumes. Special guests to the class will include professional designers and technical staff. Seniors who opt to complete all three parts of the Liggett Shakespeare Project (Dramaturgy, Stagecraft, and Production) in a single year may be approved to waive enrollment in ARP 12.
History loves its diametrics: historical events often demonstrate the best and worst humanity has to offer. Amidst some of the worst of human behavior (oppression, murder), paragons of the best human behavior (compassion, forgiveness) arise. In this course, students will examine some of the most troubling events in modern African history — racial segregation, genocide, and the exploitation of children. Told through the memoirs of those who lived the history themselves, students will develop their historical understanding and explore worthy questions. Through a variety of activities, students will construct and illuminate a deeper understanding of birth, growth, emotion, aspiration, conflict, and mortality— what is commonly referred to as “the human condition.” Texts: Mandela, Nelson. Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1995. Ilibagiza, Immaculee with Steve Erwin. Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust. Carlsbad: Hay House, Inc., 2014. Beah, Ishmael. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier. New York: Sarah Crichton Books, 2007.
History: Women’s History One Semester (Offered First Semester) Prerequisites: None
History books are often filled with the adventures, accomplishments, and exploits of remarkable men; those same pages are less filled with examples of remarkable women, but not for a lack of existence. This course examines the notable, but lesser known women in history, taking a global approach in examining women’s experiences from the early modern period to present. Students will read, engage in discussion, research historical figures and topics, apply their understanding, and ultimately wrestle with paramount questions. Questions addressed include: what makes a person worthy of notice? Why is truth omitted or altered? How does censorship affect its audience? How do changing perceptions of gender affect women’s role in society?
2025-2026 ULS Curriculum Guide
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