Capistrano Valley HighAmerican Cultures

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This interdisciplinary humanities course combines the study of American history and literature with instruction in advanced composition skills: narration, exposition, and persuasion. Students study the development of the American culture from 1600 to the present through an analysis of the beliefs, values, and customs that have shaped America. It is team taught by instructors of history and literature/composition and fulfills two 11th grade requirements: U.S. History and English III. Students must be concurrently enrolled in American Culture/ Composition.

Prerequisites: A or B in Grade 10 Social Science Course

Grades: Grade 11

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