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Home > High School Academics > High School Faculty > Nicole Vertal

Welcome to Ms. Vertal's World Civilizations Page

"History is a guide to navigation in perilious times.  History is who we are and why we are the way we are." ~ David McCullough

                                                                                         
World Civilizations I - Syllabus
This yearlong course is designed to introduce students to the major themes that recur across world civilizations.  Students will explore important historical events from various regions and civilizations, while also examining how history has shaped current policies and affairs.  In addition, students will investigate issues from multiple perspectives and make global connections and linkages that lead to an in depth understanding of geography, cultural diffusion, migrations, multi-regional empires, belief systems, trade, and conflict.  A strong emphasis will be placed on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.  The course also gives practical support for the study and technology skills introduced at the freshmen level.
 

Honors World Civilizations I - Syllabus
This yearlong course is designed to introduce students to the major themes that recur across world civilizations.  Students will explore important historical events from various regions and civilizations, while also examining how history has shaped current policies and affairs.  In addition, students will investigate issues from multiple perspectives and make global connections and linkages that lead to an in depth understanding of geography, cultural diffusion, migrations, multi-regional empires, belief systems, trade, and conflict.  A strong emphasis will be placed on critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.  At the honors level, the material will be covered in greater depth with additional independent reading and analytical writing expected, including greater emphasis on primary source documents.  The course also gives practical support for the study and technology skills introduced at the freshmen level. 
 
 

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