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This 18-week comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of the United States legal system, tracing its historical roots from English Common Law to contemporary constitutional interpretations. Students will analyze the mechanics of the judicial branch, the distinction between criminal and civil law, and the protection of individual liberties. Through case studies, mock trials, and legal writing, students develop critical thinking skills necessary to navigate and participate in a democratic society governed by the rule of law.

This 18-week course offers a rigorous survey of human history from the dawn of early civilizations to the complexities of the modern globalized world. Students will analyze the development of political systems, economic structures, cultural movements, and social hierarchies across different eras and regions. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, primary source analysis, and the identification of historical patterns that continue to shape our world today.