Grade: 6
The grade 6 humanities course is a program that integrates both language arts and social studies. The focus for the social studies portion of the course is regional studies: Asia and the Pacific and Europe and Russia . These texts are part of a World Explorer Series that continues into grade 7, ensuring proper scope and sequence of content and skills for the middle school program. Grade 6 students first complete a comprehensive review of geography skills necessary to fully access and apply the skills needed to understand and apply the concepts found in their text books .The students explore the physical geography, cultures and history of the various global regions. Independent research skills are developed through the use of technology in the classroom and at home. Students also continue to develop oral language and listening skills. One of the essential outcomes for this humanities course is an appreciation for the richness found in cultural diversity.
Textooks:
- World Explorer Series, Geography: Tools and Concepts, Prentice Hall, 2001.
- World Explorer Series, Asia and The Pacific, Prentice Hall, 2001
- World Explorer Series, Europe and Russia, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Grade: 7
The grade seven social studies course is taught as part of an integrated humanities program. It continues as a regional studies program that began in grade six. The curriculum covers ancient cultures to modern ones in the specific regions of Africa, North America, and Latin America. Students select novels set in those regions to gain a better understanding of the indigenous culture within specific time periods. The reading allows the students the opportunity to identify and to comprehend the history and geography of the region, which of course facilitates a greater understanding of that particular society and the times.
Textooks:
- World Explorer: Africa. Prentice Hall, 2001
- World Explorer: US and Canada. Prentice Hall, 2001
- World Explorer: Latin America. Prentice Hall, 2001
Grade: 8
The Grade Eight Social Studies course is taught as part of an integrated Humanities curriculum. The Social Studies component is a study of World History from prehistory until the fall of the Roman Empire.. The course starts with the dawn of history and examines the first civilizations in Africa and Asia, India and China, then the growth of empires in Indian and China. Following this, students learn about Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity, The students apply several themes to each unit of the course: Continuity and Change, Geography and History, Political and Social Systems, Religions and Value Systems, Economics and Technology, Diversity, Global Interaction, Impact of the Individual, Art and Literature.
Textooks:
- A Message of Ancient Days
- Treasures of the World. Scott, Foresman.
Grade: 9
Regional Civilization is an introductory course that examines how regional civilizations from about 500 to 1500 linked people of diverse lands. The first semester of the course focuses on Europe during the Middle Ages. Students also examine Western Europe during the High Middle ages. Students will also understand the history of the Byzantine Empire, Russia, and Eastern European lands. Second semester covers the Muslim world, kingdoms and trading states in Africa and the spread of civilizations in East Asia. In these units the students examine the birth, development, and far reaching influences of Muslim civilizations. The students also study early African civilizations and the economic patterns that linked Africa to other regions. The course concludes with a focus on the cultural interaction of East Asian lands: China, Korea, and Japan.
Textooks:
- World History: Connections to Today, Vol 1. Prentice Hall, 2001.
Grade 10: Modern World History
Modern World History is the second part of a survey course that explores the major themes and events in modern world history: Renaissance to present (1300 to 2002). Modern World History is a comprehensive chronological survey course designed to give students the opportunity to understand the major themes and events that have occurred in the world from 1300 to the present. These include the Renaissance and Exploration,(1300 to 1500), the Age of Enlightenment and Revolution (1500 to 18151), the Industrial Revolution (1700 to 1850), the Age of Nationalism and Imperialism (1700 to present), World War I and II (1914 to 1945), the Rise and Collapse of Communism (1917 to 1989) and the Post 1945 World ( 1945 to the Present) which focuses on the rise of globalization and super- national organizations such as the United Nations, IMF and the WTO. Students study the major intellectual, social, and political movements in their geographic and historic periods. Included in the study of Modern World History will be art, music, science and technology from the various countries and time periods. The course is holistic in both content and methodology. It is the hope that students will learn to appreciate the inter- connectedness of historical time periods and the impact on the present world in which they live as global citizens. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge of world history in ways that will improve the quality of life for all people regardless of race, gender, culture or class.
Textooks:
- World History, Connections to Today, Prentice Hall Inc., 2001.
- Sources of the West Vol. 2 Kishlansky.
Grade: 11 World Governments
As introduction students in World Governments will review the major types of governments and political ideologies in the post 1945 era. The focus of World Governments will be on current issues, basic concepts, policies, processes, and terminologies that govern world affairs and activities between nations.
Topics include the Behavior of Nations: The Concerns and Interaction of Nations; The European Union; The United Nations: Organization Function and Reform; Southeast Asia: Dragons, Tigers, and Chinese Change; India and Pakistan; Palestine- Israeli Conflict; Post Cold War Politics and the Russian Federation; Africa and Post Colonial Challenges.
Issues for Exploration will include: Nuclear and Arms Proliferation; Environmental Abuse and Protection; World Poverty; Multinational Economic Organizations; Terrorism; Human Rights Organizations and other NGO�s role in the culture of politics; and Globalization.
Textooks:
Since World Governments is a course that has a large component of current events, it is important that students use internet sites and newspapers and magazines, as well as other media forms to supplement the readings from their textbook.
- The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. 2nd Ed.2001, Baylis and Smith. Oxford University Press.
- An Atlas of World Affairs. 10th Ed. Andrew Boyd. Routledge, 1998
- Annual Editions, Developing World, ed. Griffen, Robert. New York, McGraw Hill, 2000
- The Economist
- Newsweek
- Time
Grade 11/12: Introduction to Psychology
The grade 11/12 Psychology Course is an introductory course designed to cover the major areas of study needed for students to better understand their role as individuals and as members of a complex society. Topics covered in Introduction to Psychology are The Science of Psychology, The Biological Basis of behavior, Sensation and Perception, States of Consciousness, Learning and Memory, Intelligence and Mental Abilities, Life Span Development, Personality, Psychological Disorders and Therapies. Students not only learn and apply concepts and theories of psychology as developed by the major psychologists of the 19th and 20th centuries, but demonstrate their understanding of the interrelatedness of the psychology to the other areas of curriculum study such as biology, language arts, history, health and sexuality, political science and math/logic, and statistics. This course is designed to introduce students to complex issues that face young adults as they begin to think about issues related to the adult world beyond the classroom. Students learn that their actions as individuals is part of a systemic pattern that they can manipulate and understand to make themselves and the world a more positive place to inhabit.
Textooks:
- Psychology, An Introduction, 10th Edition, ed. Charles Morris. New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1999.
Grades 11-12 Advanced Placement Economics
Surabaya International School offers two Advanced Placement courses in economics, both of which are structured to prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement examinations in economic science. The courses are designed to parallel a college survey course. The scope and intensity of instruction is appropriate for students who desire a more challenging level of instruction in economics.
Microeconomics - (1/2 Credit, One Semester)
Microeconomics focuses on the behavior of individual firms and industries as component parts of the larger economic system. Topics covered in microeconomics include: price determination in markets for goods and services, competitive and monopolistic market structures, wage determination (including minimum-wage legislation), pollution regulation, taxation theory, income inequality and poverty.
Macroeconomics - (1/2 credit, One Semester)
Macroeconomics focuses on the performance of the economy as a whole. The topics include: statistical measures of economic performance (GDP), inflation, unemployment, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy tools for regulation of economic performance, and international trade.
Textooks:
- Microeconomics Brue and McConnell
- Macroeconomics Brue and McConnell
- The Economist
- The Jakarta Post
- Time
- Newsweek
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