10th Grade

Second year HISP students builds upon the foundation of Western history and philosophy, the supported structure of a world view, a vision encompassing the cultural richness of all nations and all continents. It is this vision of oneself as an integral part of mankind's past, present, and future that is the objective of the humanities program, an objective that may lead to the goal of universal understanding and acceptance. All 10th grade students take seven classes including an elective from the humanities or liberal arts area. (See HISP electives.)

Comparative World Cultures emphasizes the diversity of other peoples, cultures, religions, mores, geographical areas, family values, traditions, and their impact upon world politics. An expanded "cultural sensitivity" to all peoples and their beliefs is a primary goal of this and other courses during the entire four years of HISP. Africa, Latin America, the Middle East , and Asia will be covered in four, nine-week blocks. Added emphasis will be on international trade and the Pacific Rim as a geographic area. Text and sources: Hantula, Global Insights, People & Cultures ; Ali Mazrui, The Africans; periodical readings; and numerous speakers.

World Literature is taught in conjunction with and complementary to Comparative World Cultures. Students study the common source of the three major monotheistic religions of the West; sense the conformity and discipline of the East, while recognizing its great diversity; read indigenous African novels; hear the lyric poetry of a Latin American poets; and compare the music of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America to that of Western musicians.