West Ashley High – Current Events / Foreign Policy
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This course takes an unbiased look at some of the most significant conflicts, hotspots, and danger zones shaping our world today. It is intended to familiarize students with: (1) the basic historical background of these conflicts, (2) the opposing sides within each conflict, and (3) useful sources for research. This course will provide students with essential content knowledge for understanding many complex international conflicts and US foreign policy decisions in relation to these various issues. This course acquaints students with contemporary local, state, regional, national, and world affairs. Students will analyze and evaluate political and economic events by accessing information from a variety of sources, discussing it in class, preparing presentations, holding debates, producing projects, and simulating news programs.
Grades: Grade 10, 11, or 12
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