Admiral Farragut Academy - Buccaneer Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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DEPARTMENT CE HISTORY MESSRS. WOLCOTT, PoLLocK The courses in history are planned to introduce the student to those aspects of the past that will enable him better to comprehend the real problems of the political and economic nature of contemporary life. Characters and events are grouped about certain ideas which have shaped the destinies of men and of nations. An effort is made to discover the origin of these ideas and to trace their influence as long as they have persisted. Though it is the past that is explored, the point of view is that of the present. Each course is built upon the work outlined in a recognized textbook. In addition, supple' mentary readings are assigned in source books, in biographies, and in the works of outstanding authorities. Reports and essays are submitted by all students. Map exercises and objective tests are employed. Outlines and notebooks are kept for purposes of rapid review. The requirements of the College Entrance Examination Board and of the U. S. Military Academy and the U. S. Naval Academy are carefully observed. Ancient History The principal events and important contributions from the earliest days of recorded history to the time of Charlemagne are here considered. The work of the first term ends with the study of the Hellenistic world after Alexander. The second term is devoted to the study of the Republic and Empire of Rome. Text: Vxfestermann, Story of the Ancient Nations. Modern European History This course starts with a review of the history of the ancient and medieval world, then presents a picture of Europe before the outbreak of the French Revolution. The second term deals with the growth of the ideas of Democracy, Nationalism, and Imperialism, following the reactionary era of Metternich. Students are encouraged to take part in the weekly Current Events meetings. Text: Vtfebster, Modern European Civilization. American History The first term deals with the formation of the Union from colonial days through the Civil War. The remainder of the year treats the growth of the American nation, and the problems which confront it as one of the foremost world powers. A brief study of the Constitution and of our national government is included. Text: Muzzey, History of the American People. Civics An elementary discussion of the most interesting phases of our contemporary life is offered in this course. The student is acquainted with the operation of the important branches of our government and investigates those nonfgovernmental agencies which most affect his everyfday life. Text: Rugg, An Introduction to Problems of American Culture. PAGE TWEN'1 YfSIX

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