Critics and Builders - American Studies

The class website for American Studies, taught by Bernie Heidkamp and Steve Schwartz at Oak Park River Forest High School

Welcome, Students and Parents!

Below you will find links to the course profile, course outline and unit schedules that include printable (pdf) versions of as many assignments as possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions, corrections or suggestions


American Studies Blog

American Studies Course Profile

American Studies Course Outline

 

Semester 2 - Unit Schedules

Unit 7: How does America change? How do we change America? (3/11-4/18)

          Major assignments:

  • The Color Purple

Unit 6: How do we construct gender in American culture? (2/8-3/8)

          Major assignments:

  • Feminist Critique

Unit 5: How do we construct race in American culture? (1/7-2/7)

 

Semester 1

Unit 4: What does it mean to be an American?  How did it become cool to be a rebel in America? (11/19-12/21)

Unit 3: What is more important in America: individuals or the community?  order or freedom? (10/22-11/16)

Unit 2: What are the causes and costs of war?  Is conflict necessary for progress?  (9/7-10/19)

          Major assignments:

  • The Things They Carried Study Guide

Unit 1: What defines America?  How does America define you? (8/26-9/6)

          Major assignments:

  • Ideologies and Issues in Campaign 2012

 

 

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