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HISTORY The History Department, directed by Mr. Thomas Beech, is one which provides the Breck student with a broad background of social, historical, and literary knowledge. In the Lower School, students in the first through third grades study a three year sequence course in social disciplines, which serves primarily as an introduction to skills used in later courses. In the fourth through sixth grades, cooperation between Mr. Lund and Mrs. Matoush has resulted in a unique program which integrates the social and physical sciences in a study of world geography, ancient history, and American History- In the Upper School, the seventh and eighth grade students study a two year sequence in world history under Mr. Graham, Mr. Dolen and Mr. Herbert. Ninth grade students are engaged in a study of Africa from the various points of view of archeology, anthropology, geography, and political history. Students in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades may enroll at any grade level in several courses, although they must fulfill a certain number of credits. They may study Modern European History, taught by Mr. Dolen, which covers the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to World War II. American History, taught by Mr. Beech, offers history as a group of topics, such as foreign policy, power, and the Presidency, Mr. Dolen teaches two courses in Economics, the first of which is an examination of the basic economic terms and concepts. The second is a study of economics as applied to social life and politics. Designed exclusively for twelfth and eleventh grade students is the unparalleled course. Seminar on Social Deprivation, which includes field work with disadvantaged children, presentations by experts in the area, and extensive reading. In the Seminar, students have the opportunity to evaluate theories and ideas which they read and hear in relation to practical application in their field work. The emphasis in the History Department is upon research, writing, the ability to express oneself, and sound critical analysis and evaluation of what one reads and hears. In this way, the imaginative programs devised by individual teachers have been highly successful in fully educating the Breck student in the areas of history, economics, and sociology. 26
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The student may choose to begin Spanish in the seventh grade with Mr. Uram. In the first and second year classes, the class moves at a steady pace, but those students w ho wish to move faster may do so. The more advanced classes study the cultures of Mexico and Spain. Let me see The Lizard predicts Mexico over the Alamo 7.000 to 185. The French program begins in the Lower School with an introductory course. Beginning in the seventh grade, the student may learn the basics of French in French I and II. In French III. IV and V. the classes cover a wide variety of historical and cultural materials. Sorry. I've got papers to correct tonight. The study of a language begins early at Breck. and the student may continue his work through his senior year. He is assured of a highly stimulating and challenging educational experience. “Two .. two for the price of one. 25
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