Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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nawera fo uforfcf robfemd ever-changing oriental countries so Vital to inter- national economy. Students of Modern European history confine their study to the activities of con- tinental nations. Those enrolled in current history keep abreast of national and international affairs. All seniors are required by state law to study United States History, an understanding of which is essen- tial to intelligent citizenry in our democracy. ln all these interesting courses students learn the basic foundations of social progress. Emphasis is placed in each history course upon analysis of present events and historical events which account tor them. The other division of social studies includes civics, modern lite, political science, sociology, and psy- chology. The last two are the most recent additions to the high school level of study. ln sociology stu- dents learn of man in relation to the home, the school, the church, and the government. Those who study psychology learn better to understand their own mental and emotional reactions and those of others. A two-semester non-credit lecture and dis- cussion course in preparation for marriage was at- tended this year by 368 seniors. 55.55 it Studying the United Nations tree of life in current history. U. S. history students discover what a small world it really is.

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,H it ggttsslb-5 ,dv .tm 2 .sb All the trouble started in this little country! History pupils get their information from a variety ot sources. .Hiafory Claddea fonclei- The social studies department presents an inter- esting picture ot an ever-increasing number of stu- dents learning, with the aid of tascinating books, maps, pictures, globes, flags, and charts, to under- stand the developments and inter-relationships of the world's peoples. This busy section ot Proviso is directed by Edward W. Stubbs. In those courses designed to teach history, stu- dents learn ot the causes ot conflict for land, com- modities, and freedom: they learn also of the con- tributions each age and country have made to the Worfd's culture. A knowledge of the past makes possible a better understanding ot present trends. The general course in World history treats of the evolution ot man according to his geographic be- ginnings, and the development of distinctive types of national character. Students may choose special fields of study such as Central and South American history in which they learn, not only the history of each of the cout. 'ies comprising the lands to the south, but the problems and aspirations ot each as they aftect our national relations. Another choice may be Far Eastern history which makes clear the importance of understanding the vast, disturbed,

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