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Non-Western philosophy is an inquiry into the principles of knowledge and valid reasoning, the foundations of morality, law, and society and the fundamental structures of reality. This course is organized thematically. We will study the major representatives of both Western and Non-Western philosophy through their answers to eternal problems or questions. Tracing the lines of Western Philosophy, beginning in the Classical Greek period, and the sometimes earlier development of similar lines of thought in the Hindu, Chinese, and Islamic traditions, this course will expand the quest for knowledge through engagement with major human attempts to answer similar questions. Beginning with questions that we share with these traditions, Western/Non-Western Philosophy will investigate the remarkable phenomenon that is human philosophical inquiry in its continuities and differences across world cultures. Major cultures and traditions studies include Western philosophy in its ancient, medieval and modern forms (including representatives of the analytical and

continental traditions), ancient Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taosim, Confucianism and Native American thought. Honors credit. (Full year elective grades 11-12)

Psychology 2624SS Psychology Honors 2622SS Psychology introduces students to the overall study of human behavior and the research methods/statistics used by psychologists to answer basic questions concerning the human condition. Topics such as human development, learning, memory, personality theories, mental illness, therapy types, social psychology and altered states of consciousness are explored. In addition to reading and class discussions, information will be gathered through experiments and demonstrations. Students are encouraged to pursue further investigation of those topics of particular interest to them. Students will develop the ability to conduct scientific field research in areas of their special interest within the social sciences. They will learn how to analyze their data and draw conclusions. Students will develop the ability to express in written form the findings of their research by preparing formal American Psychological Association (APA) style written reports. Students will be engaged in other individual and group projects. Students will participate in seminar-based presentations and discussions on class topics. For college prep or honors credit. (Full year elective course for grades 11-12)

Psychology AP 2600SS This full year Advanced Placement course is a college level course of study in psychology. It provides the student with the critical thinking skills and in depth knowledge necessary for passing the Advanced Placement Exam for psychology offered by the College Board. The topics are varied and comprehensive as outlined by the College Board requirements. The pace of this course is rigorous. (Full year elective grades 11-12)

Revenge, Justice & Social Mores in Greek Tragedy 2952SS Revenge, Justice & Social Mores in Greek Tragedy is an honors semester course intended for grades 11 and 12. It is a reading-based course focusing on Ancient Greek and Roman perspectives on revenge and justice as depicted in Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes and Seneca.

The course will examine texts in connection with Greco-Roman culture and posit connections between literature and custom. The course will ask and form answers to the following essential question: How are social mores both embedded in the literature and reflective of society as a whole? (Prerequisite: Successful completion of a level III language)

Ridgewood in History 2732SS This is a thematic and interdisciplinary semester elective open to seniors upon the successful completion of both U.S. I and U.S. II. In this class, students will do the work of historians as they complete group projects exploring the history of Ridgewood and its citizens. As a result, this course seeks students that are interested in the local history of their community, and display appropriate research, historical writing and technology based skills. Honors credit. (Semester elective for grade 12)

Sociology 2502SS This is a full year course which provides a secondary school equivalent to an introductory college course in sociology. The course provides a rigorous examination of the structure and functioning of society. Within this context, areas of study include: an exploration of the methods employed by sociologists, an analysis of culture, the structure of group life and an examination of the process of socialization and its impact on both the individual and society. The course concludes with an extended study of inequality in various incarnations such as class, race, and gender in modern American society. Writing and critical thinking skills are emphasized. Honors credit. A background in honors level classes is highly recommended. (Full year elective for grades 11-12)

Senior Seminar 1252SS This course is designed for highly motivated students interested in learning about Global Studies. The program focuses on the development of academic commitment through self-directed student learning experiences. This senior culminating experience aims to heighten student global awareness and compels them to consider their place in the world.

Modeled on the Socratic Seminar, this course emphasizes independent research and study interwoven with intensive discussion and dialogue in a small class setting. The prospective Seminar student must meet the prerequisite of having earned a B or higher in an Honors level English class during the two preceding academic years.

The Department Supervisor of the Social Studies/Social Sciences Department serves as coordinator of all phases of this program. This is a demanding course, recommended only for students with very strong academic skills.

Students who select Senior Social Studies Seminar must select Senior Seminar English.

The Stock Market and the Economy 2822SS This course emphasizes decision-making and focuses on the economics helpful to the individual. It presents the tools of the economist to help students analyze economic problems in the same manner as economists. Special attention is given to the principles of a “market economy”

and to a comparison of traditional and command economics as well. Through participation in simulations such as The Stock Market Game, students will examine the operation of markets in the U.S. economy. Honors credit. (Semester elective for grades 11-12)

The Trojan War 2952SS The Trojan War is an honors semester course intended for grades 11 and 12. The conflict of the Trojan War encompasses a compelling intersection of history and mythology. Homer’s

“Iliad” teaches social expectations through his retelling of the war, and the great tragedians of Ancient Greece accurately depict the toll of

warfare on humanity and on families. This set of texts provides a rich foundation in the culture of the Bronze Age, which has themes that echo into modern humanities as well. (Prerequisite:

Successful completion of a level III language)