English Department

Interdisciplinary Studies

American Studies - College Prep (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites:  English I, II 
Open To:  11 
American Studies is a year-long program for juniors.  This course enables students to appreciate the richness and diversity of American culture.  Students will synthesize elements of the American experience through the study of American literature, history, art, music, architecture, and film.  This two-period team-taught course fulfills Lake Zurich High School's graduation requirements for English III and United States History.  Students who have been successful in this course have typically maintained a "C" average or higher in previous English courses. 
 

World Cultures - College Prep (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites:  None 
Open To:  9 
World Cultures is a double-period team-taught course that fulfills Lake Zurich High School's graduation requirement for English I and World History.  This is a freshman course that enables students to appreciate the richness and diversity of the world's cultures from an interdisciplinary perspective.  The content of this course is structured around common themes found in both history and literature.  Major content areas will include a study of ancient civilizations, three major religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism), the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, revolutions (scientific, political, and cultural), modern wars and thought.

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