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SOCIAL STUDIES
Course Title: American
Government
Prerequisite: None
Credits per Semester: 1
Course Description: A solid
understanding of our government and its impact on our daily lives is necessary
for students to be active citizens of their communities. This one-semester
course will look in-depth at our local and national governments, with particular
attention given to how citizens can participate in government. Importance will
also be placed on voting, elections, and the Constitution.
Teacher—Miss Linsay Csukker
Originally from the Gilbertville area, now lives in Cedar Falls. Her
parents are Larry and Jan Csukker of Gilbertville. She has a twin sister,
Sarah.
She was a student at Don Bosco schools in
Gilbertville. She has one year experience teaching
social studies at Valley Lutheran High School, and was a yearbook advisor
there. She has a B.A in History Education with all-Iowa Social Studies
Endorsement, and worked at the UNI Museum as an
educational assistant for two years. Miss Csukker also has completed
18 Hours toward M.A. at UNI.
She is a member of St. Stephen’s The Witness Catholic
Church in Cedar Falls.
Contact Ms. Csukker at Linsay_19@hotmail.com
or at 319-239-7733
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World Literature/World
Views
We will read a number of "classic" works of
literature, including one Shakespearean play. Each reading assignment will
be examined critically for evidences of the author's underlying worldview.
We will identify the major worldviews and their philosophies and
characteristics. Writing assignments will accompany most reading
selections. We will not include a comprehensive Grammar component; however,
specific Grammar issues will be addressed as needed to improve writing skills.
Students enrolled in this course should possess strong reading and writing
skills; the reading requirements will be approximately one hour per day.
Classes will meet for 90 minutes per week, beginning the week after Labor Day.
Classes will be held at Valley Lutheran High School in Cedar Falls. Day and time
TBA. There will be 14 classes in the Fall semester and 16 classes in the Spring.
A minimum of 4 students is needed for this class.
Fee: $300 for the full-year course, payable monthly, by semester,
or the full amount at the beginning of the year.
Class schedules and reading lists will be provided at the beginning of each
semester. A partial list of the required reading selections includes:
Great Expectations, The Merchant of Venice, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde, Les Miserables, The Hiding Place, and Out of the Silent Planet.
Mrs. Hoard will provide all books and required materials.
Mary Lynn Hoard - B.A. in Secondary Education, English Major, UNI - 1973;
Homeschool supervisor for 15 years; MHE teacher (Choir, Speech and Drama, TNT,
CORE) for 9 years; Homeschool parent for 10 years; English and Choir teacher at
Valley Lutheran High School for 3 years
Contact Mary Lynn Hoard at 319-235-1993 or mar10123@mchsi.com
to register.
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