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Curriculum

Advanced Civil Rights Movements Around the World

Upper School

Grade 11, Grade 12

History and Social Science

Open to Grades 11-12

Credits: 0.5

Prerequisite: U.S. History and departmental approval

Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.” From Selma to South Africa, students will explore the long arc of justice. In this course, students will examine the fight for Civil Rights that networked political and social leaders and ideas around the world. We will study the movement’s connection to the international struggle against colonialism and the development of global Black politics through the work of W.E.B Dubois, Marcus Garvey, Nelson Mandela, and others. Students will develop in-depth analysis of complex topics. Students will complete advanced level research and writing assessments. Students will also consistently demonstrate independence and preparedness with their work.

Prerequisite: U.S. History and departmental approval

Offered Fall 2024