Point Pleasant Beach School District                                                                            

“The few, the proud, the Beach.”

                                                           Course Proficiency Sheet

Course Information

Name of Course:   Western Civilization

Department:   Social Studies

Grade Level:   11th/12th Grades

Length of Course: Half year

No. of Periods per Week: 2-3 blocks per week

No. of Credits: 2.5

Prerequisites

None

Description of Course Content

Western Civilization is a survey course which traces the growth of civilization from Prehistory to the time period of the Renaissance. Changes in political, social, and religious institutions as well as on intellectual and cultural achievements will be a focus to build understanding of development of Western Civilization.

Description of Major Assignments
  • Chapter Quizzes & as needed quizzes
  • Chapter tests & as needed tests
  • Essays
  • Projects
  • Midterm and Final Exam

Career Objectives Served
  • Development of research skills
  • Citizenship skills
  • Critical thinking

Mastery of Course to be Determined by:

Successful completion of the assignments and requirements outlined above and by the attainment of at least the minimum passing grade of 70%, and by fulfilling the districts attendance policy.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards

6.2 World History 

6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century