ISS 1120: The Social Environment |
The Social Environment is an interdisciplinary course that emphasizes the cultural, political, economic, and global dimensions of societies. Its main objective is to promote knowledge of contemporary and historical forces that shape our social environment and engage students in a life-long process of inquiry and decision-making.
Competency 1: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the origin of the scientific method, its connection with the social sciences, and the impact of culture in developing the unique characteristics of human behavior and societies.
Competency 2: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic economic concepts, the historical impact on economic theories, and the characteristics of different economic systems, especially the American system.
Competency 3: The student will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental political concepts, the most important types of political systems, especially the American government and its functioning, and the role of political orientations and ideologies.
Competency 4: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of societies and their relations and interactions.
